Zenos Cars Is Adding More Speed To The Resurrected E10
There’s a new, faster and more track-ready Zenos E10 incoming, as the rescued company makes its first steps under AC Cars control.
The lightweight E10, a rival for the likes of Caterham and Ariel to think about, will be given a host of new, upgraded parts to help remedy some of the package’s weak points – as reported back by existing customers.
That means better brakes, with more stopping power and more effective cooling to keep fade at bay for longer. There’s a new intercooler for the turbocharged 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine, and the new E10 will have an improved exhaust system to help liberate a few extra ponies.
There’s good reason to expect an improvement on the old car’s 250bhp, but prices will be going up, says Zenos’ new owners. We don’t know exactly what to, yet, but the previous £27,995 is likely to bump up past £30,000 in order to restore profitability to a brand that simply couldn’t make money. Production is shifting from Norfolk to South Africa, we understand – a cost-cutting tactic.
Autocar reports that the first 25 ‘new E10’ models will be sold in a special limited-edition trim, but there’s happy news for owners of the older car because all the upgrades are going to be made available to buy on the aftermarket, through Autokraft Performance.
Via: Autocar
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It’s good to see Zenos having a second chance, only this time I hope they do well :D
Really sad this car will not be supporting the UK industry any more :/ One of its big plus points, I thought.
Yeah fair point, but if it wasnt making money then it won’t have been adding much to the economy. Its unfortunate, but i would rather have the brand stick around, than keep its manufacturing here and lose it for real a few months down the line. AC Cars have made a really smart move here in my opinion
ZENOS TAKE THE STD ENGINE AND MAKE A TRACK TOY DIESEL
That would be pretty cool
Is it just me or with it’s windshield it looks like a miata with bodykits?
It’s just you ;)
Could be worth keeping an eye on the prices of the british built cars. Give it a few years and they could become very collectable.
I just appreciate all brands within that admittedly niche market. They all have something different to offer, the Zenos for me looks like the one thay would handle being driven on the road, presumably to the track better than say an Ariel. As I said, I do see your point, but it wss just an opinion. I’m certainly no expert lol
On the road it is a terrific drive like a road going go-cart with actually very good bump thump isolation. It handles great on those upper dale drover roads and single track even on surfaces that haven’t been dressed in years. On it’s first service we did a 350 mile round trip from North Yorkshire back to Norwich for a check over, service and some upgrades and then back to north Yorkshire all within 12 hours. I drove it on the return journey up the A17 and A1 and it was a blast.