Zenvo Aurora: Rear or all-wheel-drive, 1,470PS or 1,875PS, both V12-powered
So yes, the two differ more beyond aesthetics and aero. The Tur for instance features an entirely bespoke setup tailored to touring and road driving, while the Agil will have a completely different, altogether more hardcore feel.
The Tur packs four-wheel-drive, while the Agil stays rear-driven as standard in aid of weight-saving, with two extra motors at the front an option. On the Tur and AWD-specified examples of the Agil, they’ll contribute 400PS to the maximum total output. The weight of the rear-drive Aurora Agil is 1,300kg, rising to 1,450kg with all-wheel-drive.
On the inside, two distinct flavours of Aurora continue to diverge. In the Tur, delicious tan leather in combination with fine metalwork for the physical controls. Obviously, there’s still plenty of carbon, but you’ll note Apple CarPlay on the left-hand dial in the driver’s cluster. The Agil on the other hand, has a lap time display, while the rest of the cabin is a sea of carbon, alcantara and red stitching.
What both share, of course, is the new ZM1 modular monocoque design and MAHLE-designed 6.6-litre quad-turbocharged hot-v V12, also modular. That monster mill is good for 1,267PS and a redline of 9,800rpm. That works in tandem with an integrated e-motor in the seven-speed transmission, for a total of 1,470PS in rear-driven Auroras, while AWD Auroras with the two extra motors pack a massive 1,875PS total. The latter should manage 0-62mph in around 2.3 seconds and yes, it’s a hybrid so should be able to drive on electric for up to 21 miles.
Reverse gear, shift feel and starting of the engine are handled electrically. It’s claimed that even with its four turbos, this engine will offer ‘more direct and better throttle response than an NA engine’, with the Tur and Agil getting bespoke mapping for both the engine and gearbox for the different use cases.
Ultimately, Zenvo’s main goal with both Auroras was to tap into the emotions and thrill the driver. This is a car that, while impressive in a number of measures, isn’t focused on breaking any records. Its prerogative is to be a joy for its drivers. The Aurora will be shown in the flesh during Monterey Car Week, where GRR will be on the ground covering all the goings on. What do you think of the Zenvo Aurora? It looks like an exciting new era to us and the start of something much bigger.