1,104-hp twin-charged Danish-designed Zenvo ST1
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Zenvo ST1
With supercar startups coming out of the woodwork, it takes a lot to get our attention. Danish company Zenvo Automotive has done just that with the announcement of its newest project, the ST1. With a mid-mounted turbocharged and supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine (perhaps from Chevrolet?), the ST1 puts out an incredible 1,104 horsepower and funnels it through a six-speed manual gearbox. Attention officially granted.
The project was started back in 2004, and the first cars are -- optimistically -- planned for delivery in 2009. The first performance tests were completed in October and the rear-wheel-drive ST1 is claimed to have reached 62 mph in what we imagine was a traction-limited 3.2 seconds. The run to 120 was accomplished in just under nine seconds and the top speed is reported to be an electronically limited 233 mph. So a Veyron/Ultimate Aero/GT9/CCX-killer this is not.
The Zenvo ST1 certainly looks unique, with a very geometric appearance, including boomerang-shaped vents adorning the grille, hood and sides. Nothing quite like it is currently rolling on the roads and with just 15 scheduled for production, prospective owners can count on never seeing one in the Whole Foods parking lot. Thanks for the tip, Andy!
Gallery: Zenvo ST1
[Sources: Zenvo Automotive, World Car Fans]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Torrent 8:05PM (12/16/2008)
Looks like an abused catfish. Even has the black eye to match.
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Bryant 10:24PM (12/16/2008)
I'm more inclined to think it's a cross between the lines of a Maserati GT and the sharp angles of a Nissan GTR
maxmcd 2:57AM (12/17/2008)
I think it's because the grill in the front is too deep into the body. If the body were cut down a little so that the front grill was flush with the body work it would look less like the mouth of a catfish. And while I don't think it's ugly I understand where you're coming from
Torrent 3:00AM (12/17/2008)
Yeah it's not ugly, just different.
Yaroukh 8:07PM (12/16/2008)
I'm pretty sure some ppl will find other cars in that design, but to me it is one of the best looking "anonymous" supercars in couple of recent years. I don't see single weap part/area/curve...
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Yaroukh 8:09PM (12/16/2008)
*weak
BoneHeadOtto 12:28AM (12/17/2008)
Agreed. Bringing back the agressive look to super cars is a wonderful thing.
But i wonder if these are real pictures or renderings. Notice how pics near 18 have the exact same background positioned pixel perfect from the last. That says rendering to me but if these are renderings they are damn good.
V3LOCIP3D3 2:40AM (12/17/2008)
I was thinking the same. It's the first "anonymous" supercar in the last few years where my first looks weren't "hey that looks like a GT-R! . . it has Porsche headlights! etc. etc." It's unique. I think it will have a pretty big status soon because of it.
Stats aren't too impressive for that engine . . . maybe it's all in the handling.
Stingers 8:10PM (12/16/2008)
Finally a supercar I can't call derivative!! (Well, this and the SSC.)
I love everything about it. The front is just evil. And the only thing it reminds me of is the HSV 60th Coupe Concept, just because of the colors and looking mean.
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Tony 8:17PM (12/16/2008)
I like the design, it is vulgar and exotic looking without looking like a kit car, exactly what a supercar should look like IMO.
The only thing I don't like is that they use a honey-comb pattern to surround the front and back lights since they are not functional, which seems to be a trend by automakers these days.
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maxmcd 3:01AM (12/17/2008)
honey comb structure is the best choice when factoring in strength and material quantity. If the car-maker is looking at going as fast as possible they take into account the the efficiency of the grill design.
maxmcd 3:03AM (12/17/2008)
I re-read your comment
I am an idiot, my mistake
Jay 8:19PM (12/16/2008)
Hot Damn! This thing is wild...makes a first gen Viper look like a Camry! I'm not sure I can wrap my head around it to be honest. Although I find the roofline to be a bit GTR-ish from some angles, and I detest the GTR's roofline. Other than that though, very unique.
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why not the LS2LS7? 8:21PM (12/16/2008)
It's a Gillet Vertigo.
http://www.gilletvertigo.com/
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Bungle 8:30PM (12/16/2008)
You're right! Look at that - they both have 4 wheels and 2 doors! ;-)
Yaroukh 9:13PM (12/16/2008)
yeah, and here we go :(
BoneHeadOtto 12:28AM (12/17/2008)
HA that gillet thing has those crappy buick replica chrome circles on the front 1/4 pannel! Do Not Want.
Cant you just imagine pulling up to a light in that thing and next to you is someone driving a geo storm with those same circles glued to their car.
Josh 8:37PM (12/16/2008)
I love it. It looks like they drew some of their angles from laborghinis design language and just accentuated them to their natural looking limits and have come up with the beautiful car.
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Berto 8:38PM (12/16/2008)
I like it. A lot.
The design is quite unique and brutal, yet the lines just flow very well.
Definitely does not look cheap and glued together.
Im very curious about the interior though.
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Mobius_1 8:43PM (12/16/2008)
Very menacing, and has very good performance numbers.
Will there be an ST2? I'm excited about this new company and maybe, just maybe, they'll establish themself like Pagani and Koenigsegg as a maker of truly insane automobiles.
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