Zenvo ST1#Zenvo TS1
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Zenvo ST1
| image = 2009 Zenvo ST1.jpg
| manufacturer = Zenvo Automotive A/S
| production = 2009–2016 (15 Units)
| designer = Christian Brandt and Jesper Hermann
| class = Sports car (S)
| body_style = 2-door coupé
| powerout = {{convert|1104|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}}
| related =
| layout = Mid-engined, rear wheel drive
| engine = 7.0 L Twincharged LS7 V8
| transmission = CIMA 7-speed automated manual{{cite web |last=Vijayenthiran |first=Viknesh |date=4 March 2015 |title=Zenvo ST1 Supercar Gets New Transmission, Minor Updates For 2015 Geneva Motor Show |url= https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097087_zenvo-st1-supercar-gets-new-transmission-minor-updates-for-2015-geneva-motor-show |access-date=29 August 2024 |website=motorauthority.com |quote=The new transmission, sourced from Italy’s CIMA, features seven forward gears and a single clutch. Gear shifts are said to take place in as little as 35 milliseconds, making this one of the fastest shifting, single clutch transmissions in the world.}}
6-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|3055|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4665|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2041|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1198|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1688|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| successor = Zenvo TS1 GT
}}
The Zenvo ST1 is a high-performance sports car manufactured by Danish company Zenvo Automotive. It was the company's first model and was manufactured almost entirely by hand by a small team of workers using a CNC router.
Specifications
File:Lime Green Zenvo ST1 at GIMS 2015 (Ank Kumar) 06.jpg]]
The ST1 is powered by a twincharged {{cvt|7011|cc|L CID|1|abbr=on}} General Motors LS7 V8 engine{{cite web|url= https://www.lsxmag.com/news/video-zenvo-st1-supercar-rocks-a-supercharged-and-turboed-ls7/ |website=lsxmag.com |title=Video: Zenvo ST1 supercar rocks a supercharged and turbo'ed LS7 |editor-first=Clifton |editor-last=Klaverweiden |date=28 November 2011|access-date=24 June 2018}} that generates {{convert|1104|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,900 rpm and {{convert|1430|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,500 rpm.{{cite web|url= http://www.zeperfs.com/en/fiche3309-zenvo-st1.htm|website=zeperfs.com|title=Zenvo ST1 1104 PS (2009) Technical Specifications and performance figures |access-date=24 June 2018}} According to The Motor Report, the car set a 0–{{cvt|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} time of 3.0 seconds, with 0–{{cvt|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} taking 8.9 seconds, and a top speed of {{convert|375|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|first=Tony |last=O'Kane |url= http://www.themotorreport.com.au/15224/zenvo-st1-denmarks-very-own-veyron/ |title=Zenvo ST1: Denmark’s Very Own Veyron? from The Motor Report |website=Themotorreport.com.au |date=18 December 2008 |archive-url= http://web.archive.org/web/20081221051142/http://www.themotorreport.com.au/15224/zenvo-st1-denmarks-very-own-veyron/ |archive-date=21 December 2008 |access-date=29 August 2024}}
The ST1 is hand made along with the use of a high-performance, five-axis CNC router. It comes equipped with keyless entry, satellite navigation, telescopic steering wheel adjustment, and electrically adjustable leather racing seats.{{cite web|url= http://www.motorauthority.com/zenvo-automotive-unveils-first-danish-supercar.html |title=Danish firm Zenvo Automotive unveils 1110hp ST1 supercar |first=Nelson |last=Ireson
|website=motorauthority.com |date=16 December 2008 |archive-url= http://web.archive.org/web/20090118162825/http://www.motorauthority.com/zenvo-automotive-unveils-first-danish-supercar.html |archive-date=18 January 2009 |access-date=29 August 2024}}
The car has a list price of €660,000. The price for registering the car in Denmark is around DKK 16 million (€2,143,952) as a result of the country's high registration taxes; however, Zenvo is aiming only at the export markets.{{cite web|url= http://epn.dk/privat/luksus/article1545950.ece |title=Dansk superbil til 16 mio. kr |website=epn.dk |date=17 December 2008 |first=Mattias |last=Grondal |archive-date=17 February 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120217202844/http://epn.dk/privat/luksus/article1545950.ece |access-date=29 August 2024}} Production was limited to 15 cars.{{cite web|url= http://pleasure.dk/bilen/artikel/147262/ |title=Dansk superbil til 16 millioner |date=18 December 2008 |website=pleasure.dk |language=da |access-date=14 August 2012}}
Design
Zenvo claims the ST1 is entirely a result of Danish design by Christian Brandt and Jesper Hermann.{{cite web|url= http://www.bilbasen.dk/NewsTestsGuides/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=25661 |title=Dansk superbil med 1.104 hk |website=bilbasen.dk|language=da |access-date=18 December 2008}} The carbon fibre body was made in Germany and many components such as gauges, gas tank, ABS brakes, traction control and airbags come from American or German made cars.{{cite web|url= http://www.aftonbladet.se/bil/article4016728.ab |title=Aftonbladet: 1104 hästar dansk dynamit |website=Aftonbladet.se |access-date=2012-08-14 |language=sv}}
Fires
= ''Top Gear'' =
The British motoring program Top Gear critically panned the Zenvo ST1 after a series of unfortunate accidents while filming a segment for the show, including the car catching fire after a cooling unit failure. Another car from the company eventually finished a complete, timed lap of the (wet) Top Gear Test Track; the resulting time was worse than the time of a BMW M5 that was also on a wet track.{{cite web|url= https://jalopnik.com/zenvo-is-pissed-about-top-gears-ultra-harsh-review-1527932695 |title=Zenvo Is Pissed About Top Gear's Ultra-Harsh Review |first=Raphael |last=Orlove |date=21 February 2014 |website=jalopnik.com |access-date=29 August 2024}}
The company responded to Top Gear with a statement published on the Danish website Pro Street.{{cite web|title=Zenvo svarer igen: Sandheden bag Top Gear testen|url= https://www.pro-street.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/zenvo-svarer-igen-sandheden-bag-top-gear-testen/admin/ |website=prostreet.dk |date=20 February 2014 |access-date=29 August 2024}}
= Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix 2015 =
A 2010 Zenvo ST1 development car caught fire at the 2015 Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix, forcing the driver to bail out.{{cite web|url= https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/zenvo-st1-catches-fire-at-copenhagen-historic-grand-prix/ |title=Zenvo ST1 Catches Fire At Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix |first=James |last=Wolfcale |date=7 August 2015 |website=TopSpeed.com |access-date=29 August 2024}} The car was to provide charity rides to fund programs for the children's program at a Danish hospital. Company representatives stated fuel line problems caused the fire.{{cite web|url= http://www.bilsektionen.dk/her-er-aarsagen-zenvo-st1-bryder-i-brand-under-chgp/ |title=Her er årsagen: Zenvo ST1 bryder i brand under CHGP |date=2 August 2015 |website=Bilsektionen.dk |language=da |access-date=29 August 2024}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.zenvoautomotive.com/ Official website]
{{Automotive industry in Denmark}}
Category:Cars introduced in 2009