Green Means GO!

Written by Nicolas Bates

Nothing excites me more than obscure, almost unheard of, exotic cars. Denmark, clearly not known for their contributions to the automotive world, (especially not the exotic sort) has produced a supercar of epic proportions. One with power comparable to the Bugatti Veyron. One with looks so sharp they could draw blood. One that, unlike some obscure exotics, will be made available to North America. And, interestingly enough, can run off of bio fuel. Introducing…the Zenvo ST-1.

The ST-1 looks like it packs a heavy punch. And no matter what mommy taught you, looks do not deceive this time around. The ST-1 is bolted to a 7 liter 8 cylinder motor that boasts both, yes both, a supercharger and a turbocharger (S for supercharger, T for turbo and 1 for unit). Want the power of a turbo without the lag? You’ve got it. Smash down the pedal on the right, and you would never know you weren’t in a naturally aspirated rocket to the moon. The 8 cylinder, 16 valve motor produces 1,104 bhp at 6,400 rpm and 1,055 ft-lbs of torque. There are not many vehicles that can proudly state those numbers. The ST-1 can reach knot to 60 mph in 3 seconds flat and has an electronically limited top speed of 233 mph. The ST-1 can be purchased with a real deal 6-speed manual transmission however, Zenvo now offers a paddle shifter option. As if all that were not enough, the ST-1 can be operated on regular unleaded fuel, or E85 bio fuel, or, if you’re feeling frisky, both. Environmentally friendly supercar? Now that is engineering.

Being the all around beauty she is, the ST-1 brings more than just power and torque to the table. It sports a double wishbone suspension set up with Ohlins 3-way adjustable gas-hydraulic dampers in each corner. It was designed to bend corner with the best of ’em, on top of being one of the highest powered cars in the world. No supercar with this power would be complete without something to bring those horses to a stand still. The ST-1 comes standard with 15″ ventilated disks in the front and close to 14″ in the rear with 6 piston calipers. An upgrade package can be purchased bumping the piston count from 6 to 8 on the ‘ol grabbers. Zenvo also offers the ST-1 with traction control. But who cares, right? Who would use it anyway?

The ST-1 is finally a supercar that breaks the monotonous mold in design. One hundred percent designed in Denmark, this car shows some true individuality. The large-mouth grill at the front of the car is hexagonal in shape. To the left and right are triangular openings to cool the heat caused by massive friction created by the ST-1’s gigantic calipers and disks. Through its mid section, the car has a large check marked crease to draw in cooling air in through the rear to help rid the car of nasty engine heat, which is then routed out through the rear near the exhaust pipes. In an extremely good way, this car looks to have parts of a Mitsubishi Eclipse, Infinity G37 Coupe, and the newest generation Nissan Skyline GT-R. Whether or not it was intentional, this car looks hungry from the get go.

Although race ready, the ST-1 also provides amenities like keyless entry, cruise control, climate control, navigation, and for safety, a total of 4 air bags. A 4-point roll cage can also be purchased as on option.

The Zenvo ST-1 is a true snake in the grass. The ST-1 has been in development for almost a decade and is now in production and ready to take on the high-end world of exotics. And throw what you’d like at it – a Veyron, a Gallardo, an Enzo. It can take it. And probably ask for more. Zenvo states it will produce only 15 annually and the 2010 ST-1 will pack a hefty price at $1,225,000. Did you expect any less? Red Sea has been given full North American distribution responsibilities, so if you can afford this car worth more than many nation’s GDP’s, then saddle up and grab some Dutch goodness.

For more info go to:
RedSeaDistribution.com