Zenos Cars USA launched

Zenos vs Caterham crosses the pond with US Zenos operation formed

By Matt Bird / Thursday, 27 March 2014 / Loading comments

It may not be the most obvious destination for selling lightweight sports cars, but the USA is apparently becoming an important market for British manufacturers. Caterham recently announced

official sales

Stateside, and now

Zenos

has confirmed its American division.

But where will the Starbucks go?

The first

E10

s made by Zenos Cars USA will reach customers in early 2015. The car will be identical in spec to the UK cars, with the same styling, 200hp Ford engine and carbon composite monocoque.

Randy Chase and Joe Schroeter are the good ol' boys who will run Zenos USA, both with extensive experience in motorsport, sales and British sports cars. "There is something special about the people that appreciate a pure driving experience and who understand what low vehicle weight translates to on the street or track. I can't think of a car that will more perfectly fit this niche than the Zenos E10" said Randy. Zenos USA will have offices on both coasts and 'intends on being active in community based car events'.

Ideal for your favourite canyon road

Ansar Ali added: "We have always hoped the essence of the Zenos brand and its products would sit easily with the US motoring community of "light is right" aficionados"

As in the UK, a Launch Edition E10 will be offered in the US including additional equipment such as a limited-slip diff, in-board Bilstein dampers, quick release wheel and 'Launch Edition Red paint'. At $43,750 or £26,300, it is slightly cheaper than the UK equivalent (£28,995). The standard car undercuts the UK version too at $39,500 or £23,751. However, with the American domestic shipping and taxes it could end up being fractionally more expensive,

For more information, see the Zenos USA website.