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Danish firm Zenvo Automotive unveils 1,100hp ST1 supercar

 
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The Danes are better known for their stunning architectural and cutting-edge product design, but now a Danish firm has turned its hand to the task of designing a supercar, and the result is the Zenvo ST1. As the first purely Danish supercar, the ST1 sets its aspirations high.

Powered by a turbo/supercharged V8 engine rated at 1,104hp (823kW) and a massive 1,056lb-ft (1,430nm), the car's designers claim 0-62mph (100km/h) acceleration in just 3.0 seconds, an electronically limited top speed of 232mph (375km/h) and a power-to-weight ratio of 802hp/tonne. The impressive performance comes despite RWD-only drive and a six-speed manual transmission as the only option.

Fuel consumption and emissions figures haven't yet been released, but don't expect it to be a green overachiever.

At the front 19x9.5in wheels are wrapped with 255/35 Michelin rubber, while the rears get 20x12.5in wheels and 335/30 shoes to help put all that power to the ground. Despite the huge power and big alloy wheels, the car is surprisingly small, at just 15.3ft (4.66m) long, 6.7ft (2.04m) wide, and 3.9ft (1.19m) tall and weighs just over 3,020lb (1,376kg) thanks to carbon fiber body panels.

Unlike some small-firm supercars, the Zenvo ST1 takes luxurious accommodation as seriously as performance, offering everything from keyless entry to satellite navigation and power telescoping steering wheel as standard equipment. Even the leather-and-alcantara racing seats are electrically adjustable.

No word has yet been released on pricing of the car, but Zenvo has clear series production plans, set to start in 2009. Only 15 of the cars will be built, each assembled by hand, but given the car's dramatic styling and impressive power figures, it's likely to find a niche among the small crowd of supercar buyers.
Zenvo ST1 Danish supercar

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Comments (5)

  1. ma_Layne avatar Layne Posted: 12/16/2008 2:28pm PST

    Finally a supercar that looks truly original! It's certainly outlandsih but I like it quite a lot.
     
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  2. ma_InkMaster avatar InkMaster Posted: 12/16/2008 4:41pm PST

    It's Darth Vader! But yes, as Layne said, looks great :D
     
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  3. ma_mburleigh8 avatar mburleigh8 Posted: 12/16/2008 6:20pm PST

    This is awsome, I really hope it goes into production.
     
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  4. ma_brick avatar brick Posted: 12/16/2008 11:22pm PST

    I think this looks like the Kleemann Benz concept that came out a while ago...
    http://www.zcars.com.au/images/kleemann-dsck-concept1.jpg
     
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  5. By  Martin Posted: 3/21/2010 9:15am PDT

    I am amazed on how the danish super car Zenvo, has just gotten so much publicity - The obvious reason is it is stunning! And no other super car looks like it :D
     
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