The Danish hypercar brand's next car will feature a V-12 that screams to 10,000 rpm.
The information was revealed by the company's Chief Commercial Officer, Jens Sverdrup, in an interview withAccording to Sverdrup, the car's powertrain will integrate an in-house developed V-12 capable of 10,000 rpm as the internal-combustion component, meaning it should be a screamer. The V-12 will be turbocharged, feature—just like in Formula 1—and come paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The engine will be capable of 1,200 hp on its own, but an electric motor integrated with the transmission will take combined power as high as 1,800 hp, Sverdrup said, adding that Zenvo is more focused on delivering a fun driving experience as opposed to huge numbers, meaning the final output may be lowered for production.
Power will go to the rear wheels, but a more forgiving setup with an additional electric motor to power the front axle and form an all-wheel-drive system is planned for a GT-style version of the car, according to Sverdrup.The car will sport a next-generation design built on a newly developed carbon-fiber chassis that Zenvo could use for a second “junior” model powered by a V-8 related to the V-12, Sverdrup said.
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