The Zenvo TS1 GT is a limited production

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manufactured by Danish automobile manufacturer

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. It was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Though the TS1 GT shares a similar chassis and body with its predecessor, the ST1, its new powertrain and upgraded interior earn it a new model designation along with the 'grand tourer' qualification. The production of the car is planned to be limited at 5 units per year, an increase from the limited 15-car total production run of its predecessor.

Specifications

Engine

The Zenvo TS1 GT is powered by a 5.8-litre Twin-supercharged

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developed in-house, rated at at 7,100 rpm and of torque at 5,500 rpm. The engine has mid-rear mounted position.

Transmission and suspension

The TS1 GT is equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with helical-cut dog gears. The transmission is paired with a

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limited-slip differential and the clutch consists of two discs. The car uses

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coupled with adjustable shocks and composite

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on the front and rear axles. A hydraulic lifting mechanism is able to raise the front axle by 50 mm for extra ground clearance.

Wheels

The TS1 GT is equipped with forged aluminum wheels with diameters of at the front and at the rear. The car uses Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires with codes of 265/35 ZR 19 at the front and 345/30 ZR 20 at the rear. The brakes are ventilated carbon ceramic discs, with a diameter of at the front and at the rear, each equipped with six-piston

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calipers.

Interior features

The interior of the Zenvo TS1 GT features a dashboard and central console finished in

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and Alcantara, along with carbon-fiber

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for the driver and passenger. The

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includes a dashboard display, central display, and an

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audio system with

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connectivity.

Performance

The manufacturer claims an electronically limited top speed of for the TS1 GT. The car has a claimed 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.0 seconds. These performance figures are very similar to those of its predecessor.

Variants

Zenvo TSR

The Zenvo TSR is a track-only version of the TS1 GT. Launched alongside the TS1 GT at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the TSR shares most of its mechanical components with the road-legal car, including the same engine and body. The main changes in the TSR variant are a of weight reduction reducing the total weight to , revised gearing and power delivery for track use, and a fixed carbon-fibre wing on the rear of the car. A larger carbon-fibre front splitter and rear diffuser have also been fitted to improve airflow at higher speeds. The TSR's interior includes a full

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and 6 point harnesses, with the infotainment system of the TS1 GT having been removed to save weight. As a result of the gearing and aerodynamic changes, the top speed of the TSR is reduced to .

Zenvo TSR-S

The Zenvo TSR-S is a road-legal version of the track-focused Zenvo TSR. Unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the TSR-S features numerous upgrades and design changes compared to the previous TS1 models and sits in-between the road-going, grand touring TS1 GT and the race-focused, track only TSR. On the exterior of the car, the TSR-S has been redesigned with a larger front grille and large integrated splitter and diffuser. The carbon-fiber wing on the rear of the car is able to rotate with two

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, allowing for air braking and corner stabilization. The interior of the car is driver focused as the TSR as standard, however many features of the TS1 GT can be optioned into the car like a sound system and climate control. Weight savings on the TSR-S sum to over the TS1 GT, bringing the total weight of the car down to . The powertrain of the TSR-S has also been updated, and the 5.8-liter twin-supercharged V8 now rated at at 8,500 rpm. The manufacturer claims that this performance increase allows the TSR-S to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds, and from 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.8 seconds. The TSR-S maintains the top speed of the TSR.

References

External links

{{Commons category multiple, Zenvo TS1, Zenvo TSR, Zenvo TSR-S
Zenvo Automotive TS1 GT official website

Zenvo Automotive TSR official website

Zenvo Automotive TSR-S official website
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