Thursday 24th November 2022

Zenvo TS bows out with 263mph TSR-GT

Crazy wing out and fixed spoiler in for super limited final edition of the V8 Danish hypercar

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Asked to name one detail about the Zenvo TS range of hypercars, one thing will come to mind - the spoiler. Fitted to the TSR-S, the tilting ‘Centripetal’ wing claimed to benefit both downforce and vectoring; Zenvo founder Troels Vollertsen described it as the ‘aerodynamic equivalent of an anti-roll bar’. It certainly gave the TSR-S a USP. Now, with production of the TS range - produced since 2016 and including the TSR, TS1 GT and TSR-S, which of course you knew - winding up, it’s time for the farewell special edition. The spoiler is a given, right?

Actually no. This new TSR-GT sports a much more modest, fixed rear wing, reflecting a touring-biased remit. But that’s all relative in the world of Zenvo. Because this new GT also gets a TS Power Pack for the twin-supercharged 5.8-litre V8, comprising an upgraded inlet plenum and exhaust manifold, meaning an almighty 1,378hp (1,360bhp), up from a measly 1,193hp (1,177bhp) as standard. The transmission is Zenvo’s own helical-cut dog box, too, which doesn’t sound like the kind of soothing automatic from a conventional GT. With the new, slipperier shape, aero disc wheels and a longer final drive - this is the tourer, don’t forget, the GT is said to be capable of 263mph. A TSR-S can only 'amble' along at 202mph. It’ll even run on E85.

So it’s a little bit more than a spoiler substitution, and a very different take on the GT thing. But there is a new interior, one much more habitable than the TSR-S, with plentiful Alcantara and leather, plus ‘noise-reducing leather edged velour floor mats’. It’s still unlikely to be a laid back continent crusher, though it is something different from Zenvo. Jens Sverdrup, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer and Chairman, has described this as the “low-drag, high-speed version of the TSR-S”.

Though only these renders are available for now, Zenvo says production of the TSR-GT is underway. Not that it’ll be going for long, as only three are to be produced and they’re all spoken for. They will be made, along with a few more examples of the TSR-S, ahead of an all-new vehicle from Zenvo coming in Q3 2023. Let’s hope it’s not an SUV…

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[smilo996]

Given that Denmark has precisely no automotive history or industry and the tax rgime means you buy one and pay for three. That this car and company even exists is amazing. That looks damn good.

[wpa1975]

Pig ugly and why would anybody buy one over more established brands

Edited by wpa1975 on Thursday 24th November 09:34

[TGCOTF-dewey]

wpa1975 said:

Pig ugly and why would anybody buy one over much established brands

But at least it looks different to other hyper cars. A lot of other designed by committee designs are eminently forgettable. At least this polarises opinion with love / hate, which is better than meh.

[Robertb]

I’ve seen the last Zenvo a couple of times. It’s an imposing looking thing, and sounds amazing!

[Silvanus]

Has a face like a Ford with rabies.

[humphra]

wpa1975 said:

Pig ugly and why would anybody buy one over more established brands

Edited by wpa1975 on Thursday 24th November 09:34

I reckon it'll be the mega-rich, for whom anything is affordable, so the only way to differentiate their wealth is with exclusivity - with only 3 in the world, they're likely to be the only ones pulling up in one at the Monte Carlo Casino (or wherever else). That's if it actually gets used and not just stored away with the rest of the collection in a car warehouse somewhere.......

[What The Deuces]

wpa1975 said:

Pig ugly and why would anybody buy one over more established brands

Edited by wpa1975 on Thursday 24th November 09:34

1,378bhp is why

[Bright Halo]

It has the look of a hot wheels toy car and because I’m childish I really like it!

[Water Fairy]

At least it'll be going so fast you won't be able to make out the styling that well..........................

[Gecko1978]

This is sort of car for people who don't care about money because they have billions. So this a buggati a Pagani maybe a classic 300sl a helicopter a yacht etc.

The fact it exists at all is still a good thing

[Charlie_1]

wpa1975 said:

Pig ugly and why would anybody buy one over more established brands

Edited by wpa1975 on Thursday 24th November 09:34

Because you want something individual

[humphra]

Just realised what else it looks like from the front! (apart from a rabid Ford! ). If only they'd painted it Goblin green....

[wpa1975]

Charlie_1 said:

wpa1975 said:

Pig ugly and why would anybody buy one over more established brands

Edited by wpa1975 on Thursday 24th November 09:34

Because you want something individual

Regardless of that, for I suspect at least 1.5 million with so many other choices and a company with so little heritage it would not be my choice.

Always remember the test car catching on fire when tested by Top Gear plus that stupid and pointless rear wing on the TSR-s which just looks like it is broken or about to fall off.

[DP14]

Article said:

...only three are to be produced...

Limited by supply or by demand?

[anonymous-user]

What The Deuces said:

1,378bhp is why

Pay 10k plus VAT for a push rod LSX V8 and a pair of Chinese turbos, you can make 1500 - 2000 hp easy. Stick it in an old Granada for sheer amusement.

[David87]

How much is it? I just don’t get who buys this sort of thing.

[nismo48]

wormus said:

What The Deuces said:

1,378bhp is why

Pay 10k plus VAT for a push rod LSX V8 and a pair of Chinese turbos, you can make 1500 - 2000 hp easy. Stick it in an old Granada for sheer amusement.

[olof3528]

smilo996 said:

Given that Denmark has precisely no automotive history or industry and the tax rgime means you buy one and pay for three. That this car and company even exists is amazing. That looks damn good.

You’re almost correct:
https://sommersautomobilemuseum.dk/

[anonymous-user]

humphra said:

Just realised what else it looks like from the front! (apart from a rabid Ford! ). If only they'd painted it Goblin green....

[The spinner of plates]

Gecko1978 said:

This is sort of car for people who don't care about money because they have billions. So this a buggati a Pagani maybe a classic 300sl a helicopter a yacht etc.

The fact it exists at all is still a good thing

Yup