By Rare and prestige correspondent Dave Elland.
Zenos has unveiled the latest generation of the celebrated E10, delivering a benchmark road and track capable car for true driving enthusiasts, with prices starting from £115,900.
With a raft of enhancements across the car, the 2027 Zenos E10 range provides high-performance and advanced engineering at a time when new, pure-bred sports cars are increasingly rare. Unashamedly petrol powered, the two turbo charged models offer a phenomenally effective power-to-weight ratio.
Retaining the core elements of what was already a highly effective design, Zenos has sought to dial in improved straight-line speed, handling and stopping power to deliver one of the purest driving experiences available today.
With full carbon fibre bodywork, a carbon fibre tub and an extruded aluminium chassis, the E10 tips the scales at just 790kg.
However, for its return, the new 2027 Zenos E10 has been comprehensively revised to receive fresh enhancements, updated styling as well as new engine configurations.
The headline 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine fitted in the E10 rZ develops 380bhp at 6000rpm (approx.) and 510Nm at 3000-4500rpm (approx.) to offer benchmark performance in its class and around 480bhp per tonne.
The 2.3-litre-cylinder engine fitted in the E10 r2 develops 300bhp at 6000rpm (approx.) and 425Nm at 3500rpm (approx.), which paired with a kerb weight of 790 Kg means a potent power to weight ratio of 380bhp per tonne.
All significant weight is inboard of both front and rear axles, including the new engine and gearbox installation. The fully independent front suspension utilises pushrod and inboard-mounted dampers to reduce drag, as well as lowering un-sprung mass and improving ride and steering response. Both of the turbocharged powertrains include CAN bus control and new induction and chargecooler packages – paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
At the rear, conventional coil over dampers mount directly to the extruded aluminium subframe, which holds the engine and gearbox. A limited slip differential maximises traction when cornering at higher speeds, while a revised gear linkage mechanism allows for faster and more precise gear changes.
Another addition for the 2027 Zenos E10 are the revised side skirts, with winglets trailing the front wheels and preceding the rear wheels – noticeably altering the car’s side profile as well as tuning overall aero performance.
As before the Zenos E10 uses a large, single aluminium extrusion spine, endowing the chassis with excellent torsional rigidity, which along with the carbon fibre tub and full carbon fibre body panels keep kerb weight to a minimum. Both the front and rear track of the car have increased from the previous generation, providing better stability and handling, as well as a slightly lowered centre of gravity.
The brakes for the 2027 model Zenos E10 have received considerable development, with new, larger rotors, 4-piston calipers and brake pads, as well as a master cylinder, for much greater stopping power and pedal feel.
As standard the 2027 Zenos E10 range is available in metallic colours including Race White, Nitro Blue, Volcano Red, Midnight Black, Screaming Green and Fireburst Yellow, but clients can opt for a bespoke finish. This includes such options as paint colour matching, colour coding of specific body panels, and interior sections, visible and tinted carbon fibre body panels and bespoke finishes.
The new 2027 Zenos E10 range can be reserved now, and starts at £115,900, and can be delivered as either a road registered or track only vehicle in the UK. The range is available as either right or left hand drive, and as a track only car for overseas markets. Deliveries start from Q2 2027.