Performance Review: Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Zenvo ST1 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Zenvo ST1 has a 7011cc Turbo and Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The ST1 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the ST1's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1376 kgs (3033 lbs) this makes the Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Zenvo ST1 shares the same bhp with the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (1100 bhp)

In terms of power the 7011cc 32V V8 engine produces 1086 bhp (809 kW) @ 6900 rpm similar to the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (1100 bhp) or the 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 5L V8 (1100 bhp).

The Turbo and Supercharged V8 throws out 1055 lb-ft (1430.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo (1042 lb-ft) or the

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Zenvo ST1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (800.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Zenvo ST1.

The Zenvo ST1 has a Power to weight ratio of 789.2 bhp per ton and 766.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 ST1 competing with the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (800.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (798.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Zenvo ST1 generating around 766.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 SSC Tuatara 5.9 V8 Twin Turbo 91 Octane (789.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (766.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs). This Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the ST1 and the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the Zenvo ST1 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.85 secs @ 154.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 (8.81 secs), the 2017 Lotus Exige 360 Cup 3.5 V6 (8.81 secs), and the 2001 Noble M12 GTO 2.6 V6 Turbo (8.83 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 233mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 ST1 equals the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (249 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 then how about the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (249 mph), the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra (249 mph), or the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L (249 mph).

Related Links:

2009 ST1 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Zenvo

Car Comparison