Performance Review: Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Zenvo TSR Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Zenvo TSR has a 5800cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The TSR 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 TSR'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 1495 kgs (3295 lbs) this makes the Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Zenvo TSR shares the same bhp with the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (1169 bhp)

In terms of power the 5800cc 32V V8 engine produces 1177 bhp (877 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (1169 bhp) or the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (1163 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 811 lb-ft (1099.5 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (811 lb-ft) or the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (811 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Zenvo TSR 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 TSR.

The Zenvo TSR has a Power to weight ratio of 787.2 bhp per ton and 542.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 TSR 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 TSR generating around 542.4 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 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 (563.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (555.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the TSR and the 2009 Bentley Continental SuperSports 6.0 W12

When talking about the performance of the Zenvo TSR on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.95 secs @ 152.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Bentley Continental SuperSports 6.0 W12 (8.93 secs), the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 991 (8.93 secs), and the 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 (8.94 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged has a maximum speed of 202mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 TSR equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2018 TSR Rivals List.

A Brief History of Zenvo

Car Comparison