Zenvo

The supercar Gold Rush isn't letting up. Since the Veyron took off everyone has been chasing it. Today, power is easy with 1400RWHP cars as common as Starbucks. No shock the SSC Aero beat the Bugatti's top speed. But beating isn't besting, it's not just about speed. Many of these cars look cheap and thrown-together. They lack the “it” factor. Now we have the Zenvo ST1 and I must say it seems to have “it.”

A/S Zenvo Automotive opened in 2004 just outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. From the beginning their goal was to build a Danish-made super car you could drive or race everyday. It had its public debut this year at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Only 15 will be built, and the price isn't finalized (read:millions).

Hand-built in Denmark, the Zenvo ST1 is a rear-wheel drive supercar with high aspirations. The design of the vehicle is just as edgy and impressive as the performance specs. The engine takes the form of a 7 liter V8 that is both turbocharged and supercharged to 1104 bhp. A 6-speed manual with a hydraulic slip differential provides a solid transmission.

The Zenvo ST1 is electronically capped at 233 mph and will sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds (initial testing). Traction seems to be the main limiting factor. Because of this, an extra wide set of staggered wheels is matched with the drivetrain. In the front, 19" x 9.5" rims are wrapped in 255/35/19s Michelins tires. In the rear, there are 20" x 12.5" wheels in massive 335/30/20 rubber.