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ZENOS TRACK-DAY CAR
Autocar Magazine – September 2017
Back on track
It’s only months since Zenos was rescued from the abyss, but the brand’s reconfigured Ero sports car is already well on the way. Have the new owners learned from past lessons?
Zenos North America is pleased that AC Cars Ltd recently acquired Zenos Cars Ltd. with the intent to continue production of the Zenos E10 lineup and begin work on the next generation of Zenos vehicles.
As the sole North American distributor of Zenos cars, Zenos North America is looking forward to continued sales and embarking on a renewed dealership expansion knowing that we’ll receive a reliable supply of support, parts, and vehicles from this strong, established vehicle manufacturer. And, of course, being associated with the company that brought the world the AC Ace and AC Cobra is an exciting prospect! Going forward, the brand will be known as ‘Zenos by AC’. This acknowledges the individual heritage of both the Zenos and AC brands while recognizing their combined strength!
Alan Lubinsky, CEO of AC Cars, said of the agreement: “We are delighted to have secured this agreement which guarantees the continuity of cars sales and all aspects of after sales service for Zenos is North America. It’s a win-win for all involved”.
AC Cars is moving E10 production from the UK to South Africa to take advantage of AC’s manufacturing capabilities there. They have already started engineering design improvements to the line, including providing paths to retrofit some designs to current cars. It is anticipated that the new E10’s will be available early next year. However, Zenos North America has already built an inventory of E10S’s that are immediately available for distribution to dealers and customers.
Young Kim, President of Zenos North America, commented: “The energy we see from AC Cars, even in this early stage of their ownership of Zenos, has built our confidence in their support for our current E10 models. More importantly, their vision for the E10 and future models will take Zenos cars to a new level of performance, comfort and excitement.”
Rolling chassis are available for purchase and the MSRP ranges from about $48,900 to $67,400 for the limited ‘Drive Edition’. A customer can expect to pay around $12,600 to $17,500 for the addition of a drive train. With that, they will have a mid-engine, super-lightweight roadster built on an extruded aluminum backbone, with advanced carbon fiber tub, and composite body panels. With a Ford Ecoboost engine, this 1,850 lb. track-focused car will hit 0-60 in 3.0 seconds (2.3L turbocharged) and 4.0 seconds (2.0L turbocharged).
During the re-launch phase, early buyers can expect some pricing benefits from the dealers.
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Naturally with a car this capable, we invite comparisons! So, I’m extending this invitation to (insert publication) to drive and review one of these outstanding vehicles. We have arranged for Gator Motorsport in Indianapolis to make demonstrators available for a street or track test at nearby Putnam Park Road Course. Please call me at the number below to learn more about this opportunity.
Regards,
Phil Wehman
Director of Operations
Zenos North America, Inc.
3323 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
844.348.8948 (Office)
317.245.6308 (Direct)
Email: phil@zenosna.com
www.zenosna.com
AC Cars focuses on enhanced support for Zenos owners – and announces significant partnership
AC Cars Ltd has today announced enhanced support measures for owners of existing Zenos E10 cars (AC’s investors acquired Zenos earlier this year).
Parts and technical support can now be sourced via the Zenos website www.zenoscars.com by using the email function. There is also a new telephone number for service and support enquiries: +44 330 113 1892.
AC will also be offering Zenos owners a retrofitted range of performance aids, a number of which have been specially developed by Wortec UK, a company with a 10-year record of supporting high performance cars.
Through a new agreement with Wortec UK, these performance kits will be sold under the AC’s long established Autokraft brand and will be for the existing Zenos E10 range and future models. The range will centre around updated brakes, exhausts, cooling etc. Some of these will become available in the next few weeks and a further statement will be made on the www.zenoscars.com website.
AC Cars is today also announcing a significant partnership with far reaching benefits for both AC and Zenos owners. It is teaming up with Hendy Performance, a division of The Hendy Group, the UK’s largest and oldest Ford dealer group. Hendy – which operates from sites across southern England – will provide service and parts support for both AC and Zenos cars in the future.
Simon Kearn, Commercial Operations Manager for Hendy Performance, said: “We have 150 years of history at Hendy and are delighted to add two great brands to our portfolio. Zenos, though young, has earned respect as a genuine drivers’ performance car while the iconic AC Cobra needs no introduction to any sports car buff worldwide. We are proud to be supporting owners of both brands”.
Alan Lubinsky, CEO of AC Cars, said: “Zenos owners have had a worrying few months but we want to assure them of our commitment to supporting them, now and in the future. We have exciting plans to further develop the excellent Zenos product and will be announcing these in due course. Our new relationship with Hendy provides the support in depth which AC and Zenos owners deserve”.