Zinger aims to become a performance brand with multiple models
Rather than cancel the Geneva International Motor Show taking place this month, Czinger has announced that new models are on the way, unveiling the 21C hypercar in London on Tuesday.
Kevin Czinger, CEO and founder of the California-based company, said Czinger's goal is not to become a niche hypercar brand that produces a few cars a year. Rather, Czinger aims to become a performance brand with a diverse range of cars.
Regardless of segment, the company strives to be a leader in four key aspects: iconic design, revolutionary technology, unrivaled performance, and environmental friendliness.
And while future models will still be exclusive, they should be more affordable than the 21C, which will be priced at $1.7 million and limited to just 80 units.
Central to this strategy is the use of Singer's proprietary manufacturing system, which provides flexible production on demand. Almost all metal parts are 3D printed, while composite body parts are molded in molds. And instead of joining parts on traditional assembly lines, everything is done by robots in one central location. This means that Zinger's Los Angeles plant doesn't have to be reconfigured for each model, only the software that controls the entire process needs to be changed.
The company has also demonstrated the ability to develop advanced powertrains in-house. For example, the 21C model is equipped with Zinger's in-house developed hybrid powertrain, which sends 1,233 hp to all four wheels. The powertrain consists of a custom-built 2.88-liter twin-turbo V8 flat-twin engine with an 11,000-rpm flat crank and three electric motors. Two electric motors with a torque vectoring system drive the front wheels, while the V8 engine drives the rear wheels. The third electric motor, which acts as a generator, is aligned with the V8 cylinder and located between the engine and the seven-speed sequential transmission to keep the car's two fast-charging lithium-titanate batteries fully charged.
The result is performance that is exceptional for a road car. According to Zinger, the 21C accelerates from 0-62 mph in 1.9 seconds, from 0-186 mph in 15 seconds, and from 0-248 mph in 29 seconds. Top speed is 268 mph. The company also promises that the 21C will cover the quarter mile in 8.1 seconds. Czinger worked closely with Michelin to ensure this performance of the 21C tires.
Czinger said that deliveries of the race track-only version of the 21C (shown in blue) will begin in late 2021. The street version will be released in 2022.
