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2023 Zenvo TSR-S

The Danish company Zenvo Automotive has announced the arrival of its new extremely powerful hypercar Zenvo TSR-S, which will be powered by a V12 engine. According to the company’s statements, the car should arrive on the market next year.

The company has released photos of the car, although it is still under development, so changes are possible. Speaking to the public, company CEO Jens Sverdrup said that the TSR-S will feature a new modular carbon chassis, a new gearbox, a modular V12 engine and an electric drivetrain, all of which will be produced by Zenvo.

The car is made for the track, but it is also road legal. It will be equipped with carbon fiber innovative aerodynamic solutions such as the patented Centripedal rear wing, which will increase downforce to withstand the power of the V12 engine. It will be powered by a 5.8l twin-supercharged engine with 1,200 hp (882 kW) and an electric motor with a total output of 1,800 hp (1,324 kW). Zenvo has said it is considering a hybrid GT with an electric motor mounted on the front axle (AWD).

“I’m proud to lead the global [Zenvo] commercial team, of who will be present, located at a private house within The Quail Lodge resort, and attending events during the Car Week celebration, including Exotics on Broadway – one of my favorite events – of which Zenvo is headlining. We will be showcasing two TSR-S’, uniting the USA- and Canada-based teams for the first time, who will be working alongside our commercial and sales leads inside the house and at major events throughout the week. We are looking forward to showing a sneak peek of what the future holds for Zenvo during digital previews,” said Jens Sverdrup.

Source: Zenvo Automotive

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The delivery of the Mercedes-AMG One will begin soon

Mercedes premiered its powerful concept One in 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But no one even thought that the development, testing and problem solving, on the hybrid “beast” that comes with the Formula 1 engine, would take five years. Since then, the car has undergone many changes, and Mercedes-AMG has announced that it will produce only 275 copies of this model.

The Mercedes-AMG One is powered by a 1.6-liter Formula 1 V6 turbo engine with 566 hp (422 kW) at 11,000 rpm, which in combination with four electric motors delivers a total of 1,049 hp (771 kW). That’s enough power for this supercar to reach 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h) in less than six seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h). The engine is paired with a 7-speed gearbox. And yes, the engine meets Euro 6 standards.

The Mercedes-AMG One is one of the fastest road cars in the world, and everyone is waiting for it to show its performance on the most famous Nürburgring Nordschleife race track. It is equipped with an 8.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows the 1,695 kilogram hybrid plug-in car to travel 20 kilometers without the assistance of an internal combustion engine.

Each car will go through 16 stations for assembly and testing, something like the production process of luxury watches. More than 50 people work in the production of the Mercedes-AMG One, and after assembly, each car will be tested.

Although it was announced that the first copies would reach their owners at the end of last year, that did not happen. The reason is technical problems that caused a halt in development. In the meantime, AMG has finally managed to solve all the technical problems and the delivery can start.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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2023 Rodin FZERO is a new hypercar

The Rodin FZERO is a new supercar made by Rodin Cars. It is a limited edition racing car that will be produced in only 27 examples, and the first deliveries are expected next summer.

Although it looks big, the FZERO weighs less than 700 kg thanks to the carbon body. It is equipped with a carbon fiber composite chassis, titanium 3D printed hydraulic cylinders to actively maintain ride height and aerodynamic performance, springs actuated via pushrod & rocker arrangements, hydraulic ride height control, a set of 18-inch magnesium OZ Racing rims wrapped in Avon tires, and carbon- ceramic brakes with 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers. Inside, there is a single seat with a 6 point FIA F1™ safety harness.

When it comes to the powertrain, the hypercar is powered by a 4.0-liter V10 twin-turbo engine with 986 hp (725 kW) and 671 lb-ft (910 Nm) of torque which, in combination with an electric motor with 130 kW and 86 lb-ft (116 Nm), delivering a total of 1,160 hp (853 kW) @ 9,000 rpm and 757 lb-ft (1,026 Nm) of torque @ 7,250 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed sequential titanium gearbox. The Rodin FZERO boasts a top speed of 223 mph (360 km/h).

Source: Rodin Cars