Wednesday 29th April 2009

Danish Super Model Hits The Runway

1100bhp Zenvo ST1 prototype on track, on video

---

Would-be Danish supercar builder Zenvo has released video footage of its ST1 prototype in action on an airfield runway.

Last time we heard from Zenvo was December '08, when the firm released what looked like a set of computer renderings of its strikingly styled new machine.

ST1 designed entirely by Danes

This new video suggest Zenvo is living up to its promise to launch the ST1 this year. As you’ll hear on the video, a launch is being planned for the car at Le Mans this summer – we presume that means at the classic 24hr race, but we’re not 100 percent sure.

Meanwhile, the video offers a tantalising insight into the new car, which has been developed with a 7.0-litre V8 that’s been supercharged and turbocharged to a useful 1100bhp.

More images and information can be found on the Zenvo Automotive website here.

[ar0u2211]

I think the GT-R will be quicker round the ring

[-DeaDLocK-]

Just wait until someone remaps it.

[vz-r_dave]

It looks and sounds fantastic, I cant wait to see it once its finished.

[stephen300o]

Looks quite good, taking it racing is a good idea, it seems to have kept Spyker in the limelight. Are the Danes as mad as the Dutch?(bit off topic I know).

[Fetchez la vache]

From what he was saying, he wasn't actually "selling" it very well, it has to be said.

[jayfish]

love the front and rear, very aggresive 'get out of my way' looks.

[pokethepope]

Fetchez la vache said:

From what he was saying, he wasn't actually "selling" it very well, it has to be said.

Agreed. "Drives like a hatchback and does not have perfect handling." I realise it could still be a great car, but come on, sell it to us man!

[Parrot of Doom]

I love the el cheapo vignette they've used on the footage to emulate Top Gear...

[munch997]

It sounds like a Gumpert crossed with a Koenigsegg! and looks.... well, agressive

[RJDM3]

I really like the interior.

[RB Will]

Isn't 217mph a little slow for 1100bhp?

[minisloth]

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished car. It looks great.

[Mafioso]

RJDM3 said:

I really like the interior.

It's directly from a 911 isn't it!?

[RJDM3]

well the cluster most certainly is

[[AJ]]

Mafioso said:

RJDM3 said:

I really like the interior.

It's directly from a 911 isn't it!?

The dials are very Porsche, but no other element looks like the inside of a 911. I must say, this looks rather lovely and a far more special place to be. I think it looks and sounds great. Lets hope it's priced well.

[Bizzle]

RB Will said:

Isn't 217mph a little slow for 1100bhp?

Are you being sarcastic?
Im guessing you must be, because I would imagine you already realise that power has nothing to do with top speed, it's (mostly, but with many many other considerations) to do with gearing & aerodynamics.
Frankly, im not suppressed that the Danes made a good looking sports car. Any country that can turn something that spends it’s life rolling in sh*t into a tasty morsel to plonk in my Sunday morning pre-hoon sarnie, should as a matter of course be able to produce a great looking motor vehicle.

[J111]

pokethepope said:

Fetchez la vache said:

From what he was saying, he wasn't actually "selling" it very well, it has to be said.

Agreed. "Drives like a hatchback and does not have perfect handling." I realise it could still be a great car, but come on, sell it to us man!

You know it's supposed to be a first review, rather than a sales pitch ? The chap driving is the editor of Bil (Car) Magazine, Mikkel Thomsager.

[fastgerman.com]

Danish super car?!

1100 bhp is impressive from windmills :-)

I assume the engine oil is Lurpak

[CypherP]

I really do like that alot. Has alot of angles that remind me of Lamborghini, including the steering wheel, which looks like one from a Diablo, but really nicely designed and i actually think it looks quite menacing in that primer colour as well. No need for metallics, get some matt paint on there, would look brilliant.

[DJC]

Are the Danes as mad as the Dutch?

That is a joke right? The only people more loony than the Danes are Kiwis!