Zenvo Aurora marks the start of a new era for the Danish brand.
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The heart of all Aurora models is the 6.6 litre quad turbocharged V12 engine, developed by Mahle Powertrain. Producing 1,250 bhp and revving to 9,800rpm, this bespoke powerplant is a 90 degree hot V configuration, mid mounted behind the cockpit. It is then enhanced further by a lightweight electric motor system, generating up to an extra 600bhp depending on drivetrain configuration. The rear wheel drive system in the Agil features a single integrated electric motor, generating 200bhp, while the four wheel drive set up standard on the Tur and optional on the Agil adds a further electric motor to each of the front wheels.
The result seamlessly blends instant power and torque, delivering naturally aspirated throttle response, and make this powertrain the most powerful V12 engine ever fitted to a road car. The engine will benefit from the use of Mahle Jet Ignition system, which has been incorporated into the design to enable the engine to operate without the need for over fuelling for component protection across the entire engine operating range. This has become a requirement for the newly announced Euro 7 legislation. The aluminium construction along with Zenvo’s carbon fibre expertise will deliver an overall compact and lightweight unit, weighing less than 260kg (575 lb).
Fitted with a seven speed hybridised gearbox, generating 150kW of power, the unit integrates an electric reverse and engine start in place of a traditional start motor providing weight and efficiency gains. The single shaft gearbox makes gear changes smoother, while electronic gear shift dampening can be adjusted via the controls in the cabin. Bespoke gearing and gearchange mapping will ensure that the gearchange characteristics for the two models will differ dramatically.
Agil will feature very involving, more mechanical gearchanges, similar to a sequential gearbox familiar to more track focused models. Tur, on the other hand, will be a much smoother transition through the powerband. The front motors act as an electric torque vectoring system, generating an output in the region of 400kW. Combined, the e motor arrangement generate between 200bhp and 600bhp of instant power, acting as ‘torque fill’ while the turbos spool up. ■
