Zenvo TS1 GT

Zenvo TS1 GT
Overview
Manufacturer Zenvo Automotive A/S
Production 2016–present
Assembly Zealand, Denmark[1]
Designer Christian Brandt[2]
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout RMR layout
Powertrain
Engine 5.8 L twin-supercharged V8
Transmission 7-speed paddle shift automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,906 mm (114 in)
Length 4,680 mm (184 in)
Width 2,155 mm (85 in)
Height 1,198 mm (47 in)
Kerb weight 1,580 kg (3,483 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Zenvo ST1

The Zenvo TS1 GT is a Danish limited production sports car built by Zenvo Automotive. It was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Though the TS1 GT shares a similar chassis and body with its predecessor, the ST1, its new powertrain and upgraded interior earn it a new model designation along with the 'grand tourer' qualification. The production of the car is planned to be capped at 5 units per year, an increase from the limited 15-car total production run of its predecessor.[3] There is no official price for the Zenvo TS1 GT but it is expected to start at US$1.22 million.[4]

Specifications

Powertrain

The Zenvo TS1 GT is powered by a 5.8 litre twin-supercharged V8 engine developed in-house,[5] producing a maximum of 823 kW (1,119 PS; 1,104 hp) at 7,100 rpm and 1,139 N⋅m (840 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.[5] The engine has mid-rear mounted position.

Transmission

The Zenvo TS1 GT is equipped with a 7-speed paddle shift automatic with helical-cut dog gears. The transmission is paired with a Torsen limited-slip differential and the clutch consists of two 240mm discs.[5]

Suspension

The Zenvo TS1 GT utilises double wishbone suspension coupled with adjustable shocks and composite anti-roll bars on the front and rear axles. A hydraulic lifting mechanism is able to raise the front axle by 50mm for extra ground clearance.[5]

A Zenvo TS1 at the Goodwood Aerodrome.

Wheels

The Zenvo TS1 GT is equipped with forged aluminum wheels with diameters of 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear. The car utilises Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres with codes of 265/35 ZR 19 at the front and 345/30 ZR 20 for the rear. The brakes are ventilated carbon ceramic discs, with a diameter of 395mm at the front and 380mm at the rear, each equipped with six-piston aluminium callipers.[5]

Interior features

The interior of the Zenvo TS1 GT features a dashboard and central console finished in carbon-fibre and alcantara, along with cabron-fibre bucket seats for the driver and passenger. The infotainment system includes a dashboard display, central display, and an Alpine audio system with Bluetooth connectivity.[5]

Performance

The manufacturer claims an electronically limited top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph) for the Zenvo TS1 GT.[5] The car has a claimed 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 3.0 seconds. These performance figures are very similar to those of the Zenvo ST1 that preceded the TS1 GT.[6] The weight-to-power ratio of the TS1 GT is 1.35 kg/HP.

Zenvo TSR

Zenvo TSR at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

The Zenvo TSR is a track-only version of the TS1 GT. Launched alongside the TS1 GT at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the TSR shares most of its mechanical components with the road-legal car, including the same engine and body.

The main changes in the TSR variant are a 250kg weight reduction down to 1,330 kg (2,932 lb), revised gearing and power delivery for track use, and a fixed carbon-fibre wing on the rear of the car.[7] A larger carbon-fibre front splitter and rear diffuser have also been fixed to the TSR to improve airflow at higher speeds.[8] The TSR's interior includes a full roll cage and 6 point harnesses, with the infotainment system of the TS1 GT having been removed to save weight. As a result of the gearing and aerodynamic changes, the top speed of the TSR is reduced to 325 km/h (202 mph).

Zenvo TSR-S

Zenvo TSR-S at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

The Zenvo TSR-S is a street-legal version of the track-focused Zenvo TSR. Unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the TSR-S features numerous upgrades and design changes compared to the previous TS1 models and sits as a compromise between the road-going, grand touring TS1 GT and the race-focused, track only TSR.[9]

On the exterior of the car, the TSR-S has been redesigned with a larger front grille and large integrated splitter and diffuser. The carbon-fibre wing on the rear of the car is able to rotate with two degrees of freedom, allowing for air braking and corner stabilization.[9] The interior of the car is similarly barebones to the TSR as standard, however many features of the TS1 GT can be optioned into the car like a sound system and climate control.[10] Weight savings on the TSR-S sum to 85 kg (187 lb) over the TS1 GT, bringing the total weight of the car down to 1,495 kg (3,296 lb).

The powertrain of the TSR-S has also been updated, and the 5.8 litre twin-supercharged V8 now produces a peak 878 kW (1,194 PS; 1,177 hp) at 8,500 rpm.[9] The manufacturer claims that this performance increase allows the TSR-S to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 seconds, and from 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 6.8 seconds. The TSR-S maintains the 325 km/h (202 mph) top speed limit of the TSR.

References

  1. ↑ Wells, Jonathan. "Danish supercar manufacturer Zenvo launch the dynamic TS1 GT". Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  2. ↑ "OUR TEAM - Talent meets desire". Zenvo Automotive. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  3. ↑ "Automotive A/S - Danish Hypercar Manufacturer". Zenvo Automotive. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  4. ↑ Perez, Jeff (2017-03-07). "Zenvo TS1 GT has 1,163 hp, costs $1.2 million... and is very blue". Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "TS1 GT - Zenvo Automotive A/S". Zenvo Automotive. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  6. ↑ "THE BEGINNING - Zenvo Automotive A/S". Zenvo Automotive. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  7. ↑ "TSR - Zenvo Automotive A/S". Zenvo Automotive. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  8. ↑ Turkus, Brandon (2016-03-01). "Zenvo TS1 and TSR take different routes to improve on ST1". Autoblog. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  9. 1 2 3 "TSR-S - Zenvo Automotive A/S". Zenvo Automotive. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  10. ↑ Florea, Ciprean (2018-03-12). "A road-legal TSR with extreme aerodynamics". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-07-20.


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