If there’s one problem with track days, this is it so few people earn enough money to enjoy it. But if there’s a second problem with track days, it’s that the cars you see there are all too common. Allegedly There are advantages to buying a car from the right manufacturer trust that you will continue to receive parts for many years to come, but why let something so petite stop you from standing out on the track? It was there in 2016 Zenos E10 S, which is currently f-listedor sell on Cars & Bids comes in.
At first glance, you might just assume that the Zenos E10 is some sort of modified Mazda Miata, but the lack of a front engine might make you think of an Ariel Atom or BAC Mono. In reality, it’s none of those things. According to Zenos, the E10 is its own unique mid-engine creation.
The special mid-engine track uses a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber to achieve a claimed weight of 1,587 pounds. So while Ford’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque may not sound all that impressive, it’s still enough to propel the adorable track rat to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds. And this is without the lend a hand of an ultra-fast dual-clutch gearbox. Instead, you get an old-fashioned six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.
If you haven’t seen or even heard of the Zenos E10 S before, you’re not alone. Zenos is a petite British sports car company and only about 100 of these are reported to have been produced. Since they had to be imported into the US as kit cars, there’s even a chance you’ll be able to register them for street exploit in your state. The seller can’t promise anything, but depending on where you live, you might even be able to drive your Zenos E10 Down track.
Plus, while we’re sure the price will enhance by the time the auction ends, it’s currently at $15,250 and we wouldn’t be surprised if it tops out at around $30,000. Whether you’re allowed to drive it on the street or not (and for safety reasons you probably wouldn’t want to), it’s damn affordable for a track car. Can you even buy a Lotus Elise for under $40,000 these days?
