Further carbon fiber innovations and in-house hybrid gearbox
Præstø, Denmark
Danish hypercar manufacturer unveils the latest commission of 1177bhp twin-supercharged TSR-S model
The first example to feature the latest carbon fiber innovations from Zenvo including full fragmented carbon fiber wheels and bespoke weave design to exposed carbon fiber body sections
Constant development within Zenvo has also seen the creation of a hybrid gearbox, increasing drivetrain capabilities for future models
Latest TSR-S was due to be unveiled at Geneva International Motor Show, but Zenvo will now be hosting a private media event at its Denmark HQ
Zenvo builds five cars per year by hand from its factory in Præstø, Denmark, with every car built to exacting customer specifications
Zenvo has today revealed its latest commission TSR-S alongside further developments from the Danish hypercar manufacturer. This example of the 1177bhp twin-supercharged V8 TSR-S model, the street-legal variant of the TSR track car, has received numerous bespoke touches and is the first car to receive full fragmented carbon fiber wheels designed, developed and built in-house by Zenvo as well as individual weave designs within the exposed carbon fiber body sections.
Following Danish design ideas of innovation and creativity, the geometric pattern carbon fiber visible within the blue-tinted central stripe is a further evolution of Zenvo’s class-leading carbon-fiber technology and personalization options, such as the bespoke ‘watermark’ carbon fiber graphics featured on previous TSR-S models. This technique has also been used on the exposed carbon fiber side pods, with the Zenvo logo emblazoned within the material in an opposing herringbone pattern. These new weave patterns, which can be tailored to the client’s specification, are formed within the carbon fiber and are hand-laid by Zenvo’s craftsmen.
Full Fragmented Carbon Fibre Wheels
So too are the new fragmented carbon wheels, with each minute fragment hand-cut and expertly layered to create the special finish and weigh some 15 kilograms less than the aluminum variants. As with all carbon fiber work at Zenvo, from the body panels to the floor mats, these components are created in-house using a combination of cutting-edge technology and human craftsmanship with countless personalization options. Each wheel takes two technicians roughly one week to create. All visible carbon on the car can be color tinted, including the wheels, and clients can specify individual sections in differing carbon finishes.
Also unveiled today is the latest drivetrain development from Zenvo, a hybrid variant of the 7-speed sequential gearbox with helical-cut dog gears that has become a trademark of the brand. This gearbox offers the driver two changeable modes, Road and Race, controlled by tactile aluminum switchgear on the steering wheel. In its Road setting, the changes are electronically assisted to remove the usual harshness of a traditional ‘dog-box’ while Race mode allows for exceptionally fast and direct mechanical changes usually only offered in fully-fledged race cars. The latest development of this innovative gearbox is the addition of a hybrid module which yields a power boost, further traction control and even the addition of an eighth forward gear with the electric motor providing reverse drive. Zenvo is constantly developing, and this gearbox is the latest innovation designed and undergoing development entirely in-house which will increase the usability and performance of both current and future models.
The TSR-S is Zenvo’s flagship model, combining the road-going capability of the TS1 GT with the track-derived performance of the TSR and is powered by a 1177bhp twin-supercharged flat-plane V8. 0-62 mph is achieved in 2.8 seconds and 0-124 mph in just 6.8 seconds, aided by a super lightweight carbon fiber construction and exceptional aerodynamics including Zenvo’s patented Centripetal rear wing which reacts to steering inputs to create high levels of downforce while cornering. The TSR-S is priced at €1.45m and Zenvo production is limited to five cars per year, offering unparalleled exclusivity in a hypercar sector.
Originally destined for the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, Zenvo will now showcase these developments during a private media event at its HQ in Præstø, Denmark and at further locations around the world. Interested parties should contact jb@zenvoautomotive for further information.