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Zenos E10 lineup gets EcoBoost power

Zenos E10 lineup gets EcoBoost power
Zenos expects the E10 S to reach a top speed of about 135 mph
Zenos expects the E10 S to reach a top speed of about 135 mph
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The Zenos E10 S gains 50 hp over the standard E10
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The Zenos E10 S gains 50 hp over the standard E10
Zenos expects a 0-62 time of around 4 seconds
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Zenos expects a 0-62 time of around 4 seconds
Inside, the E10's interior is stripped out for track work
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Inside, the E10's interior is stripped out for track work
The Zenos E10 S uses Zenos' aluminium and carbon fiber monocoque
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The Zenos E10 S uses Zenos' aluminium and carbon fiber monocoque
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The Zenos features inboard front dampers
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The Zenos features inboard front dampers
Zenos expects the E10 S to reach a top speed of about 135 mph
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Zenos expects the E10 S to reach a top speed of about 135 mph
The Zenos E10 S gains 50 hp over the standard E10
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The Zenos E10 S gains 50 hp over the standard E10
Zenos expects a 0-62 time of around 4 seconds
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Zenos expects a 0-62 time of around 4 seconds
Inside, the E10's interior is stripped out for track work
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Inside, the E10's interior is stripped out for track work
The Zenos E10 S uses Zenos' aluminium and carbon fiber monocoque
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The Zenos E10 S uses Zenos' aluminium and carbon fiber monocoque
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The Zenos features inboard front dampers
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The Zenos features inboard front dampers
Zenos expects the E10 S to reach a top speed of about 135 mph
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Zenos expects the E10 S to reach a top speed of about 135 mph
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Boutique sports car company Zenos is taking advantage of Ford EcoBoost technology to expand its E10 lineup. The British manufacturer has released two new cars – the E10 S and E10 S "Track" – both of which pack more power than the standard E10.

Both of the new E10 S models take advantage of Ford's turbocharged 2.0-liter, four cylinder EcoBoost engine producing 250 hp (186 kW) at a lofty 7,000 rpm, and 400 Nm (295 lb.ft) of torque from 2,500 rpm.

With outputs up over the 200 hp (149 kW) and 210 Nm (154 lb.ft) provided by the standard E10's naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter four cylinder engine, Zenos expects its lightweight track weapon to go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in around four seconds. Partly thanks to the car's light, 650-kg (1433-lb) curb weight, top speed is expected to be around 217 km/h (135 mph).

The Zenos E10 S uses Zenos' aluminium and carbon fiber monocoque
The Zenos E10 S uses Zenos' aluminium and carbon fiber monocoque

On the chassis front, the E10 S carries the carbon fiber and aluminum hybrid monocoque across from the standard E10, but the E10 S Track is fitted with adjustable Bilstein dampers that allow mechanically-minded drivers to perfect their setup for track work. The Track E10 S also differentiates itself from Zenos' other cars with its limited slip differential, six-speed gearbox and four-point race harnesses.

The gearbox in the E10 and E10 S shares its transverse layout with the six-speeder in the Track Pack car, but only sports five-speeds. Brakes are the same across the whole range, with 285 mm discs front and rear clamped two pot racing Alcon calipers up front. In keeping with Zenos' track-bias, the 16-inch front and 17-inch rear OZ racing wheels on the new E10 models are fitted with sticky Avon ZZR tires, measuring 195/50 up front and 225/50 at the back.

Inside, the E10's interior is stripped out for track work
Inside, the E10's interior is stripped out for track work

Because these cars are designed to be taken to the track, Zenos offers a full range of serious racing options on all of its cars. Depending on how serious you are, the E10 range can be fitted with options ranging from a windscreen (with included wiper!) to a plumbed-in fire extinguisher and roll cage.

In Britain, prices start at £29,995 (US$48,879) for the E10 S, with E10 Track pricing kicking off at £32,995 ($US53,767).

Source: Zenos

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Don Duncan
I like the weight and acceleration rate but can I get a convertible hard top? Also, the drag is just as important as the weight. So what is it? And what is the MPG?
I want an economic, sexy car, not a track racer. So why doesn't the E10 offer that? Top speed 100, with sealed under carriage & wheel wells giving it 100 mpg would get me to pay $50K. Call it E10 E.