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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Sidus Zodiac
| name = Sidus Zodiac
| image =
| image = Sidus_Zodiac_1stgen.jpg|thumb
| caption =
| caption = 1992 Sidus Zodiac
| manufacturer = [[Sidus]]
| manufacturer = [[Sidus]]
| aka = JLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
| aka = JLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
| production = 1989-2006 (1st gen)<br>
| production = {{plainlist|
2016-present (2nd gen)
* 1989-2006 (1st gen)
* 2016-present (2nd gen)}}
| model_years =
| model_years =
| assembly =
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| class = sports car
| class = sports car
| body_style = 2-door coupe
| body_style = 2-door coupe
| layout =  
| layout = {{plainlist|
* rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive (1st gen)
* rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive (2nd gen)}}
| platform =
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The '''Sidus Zodiac''', marketed in Great Nortend as the '''JLC Model Z''', is a two-seater mid-engined sports car made by [[Sidus]]. The Zodiac was manufactured in two generations: the first generation was produced between 1989 and 2006 while the second generation has been produced since 2016.
The '''Sidus Zodiac''', marketed in Great Nortend as the '''JLC Model Z''', is a two-seater mid-engined sports car manufactured by [[Sidus]]. The Zodiac was manufactured in two generations: the first generation was produced between 1989 and 2006 while the second generation has been produced since 2016. The Zodiac serves as Sidus and JLC's flagship car.
 
The origins of the Zodiac can be traced to the 1980s, when Sidus sought to make a mid-engined sports car that can compete with other established performance brands in that market segment, while also being more affordable, practical, and reliable than the competition.  


==First generation (1989-2006)==
==First generation (1989-2006)==


{{Infobox automobile
The Zodiac was Astyria's first production sports car to be produced with an all-aluminum monocoque chassis. Available in Great Nortend as a JLC, it first debuted at the 1988 Källälivi Auto Show and built at a purpose-built factory in [[Dagsmark]]. It benefited from Sidus' F1 partnership with [[MacGregor F1|MacGregor]], incorporating advanced aerodynamics and styling inspired by contemporary fighter jets of the time.
| name = Sidus Zodiac (ZC1/ZC2)
 
| image =
Powering it was a naturally aspirated 3.2L Sidus SP1 V6 engine producing 300 hp, which featured Sidus's Variable Valve Timing and Lift System (VTALS) technology. It was available with a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. Originally available as a two-door coupe, a targa top version was introduced in 1997. The engine was later upgraded to the 3.5L SP2 V6 in 1998, which offered more power. Due to increasing safety regulations, a facelift was introduced in 2002, which discontinued the pop-up headlights in favor of fixed ones. In that same year, the JLC model was renamed as the Model Z.
| caption =
| manufacturer = [[Sidus]]
| aka = JLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
| production = September 1989 - March 2006
| model_years =
| assembly = Havusalmi Plant, Dagsmark, Valkea
| designer =
| class = sports car
| body_style = 2-door coupe
| layout = mid-engined, rear-wheel drive
| platform =
| related =
| engine = {{unbulleted list
|3.2L Sidus SP1 V6
|3.5L Sidus SP2A V6
}}
| transmission = 4-speed automatic<br>
5-speed manual
| propulsion =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2530|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1810|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1170|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{unbulleted list
|{{convert|1370|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (1989-1996)<br>
|{{convert|1230|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (R-Spec)
|{{convert|1440|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (targa)
|{{convert|1280|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (S-Spec)
}}
| predecessor =
| successor = Sidus Zodiac (second generation)
| sp = us
}}


The Zodiac was Astyria's first production sports car to be produced with an all-aluminum monocoque chassis. Powering it was a 3.2L Sidus SP1 V6 engine producing 300 hp.
Citing low demand, Sidus discontinued the Zodiac in 2006.


==Second generation (2016-present)==
==Second generation (2016-present)==
{{Infobox automobile
 
| name = Sidus Zodiac (ZF1)
[[File:Honda NSX 4.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Sidus Zodiac (2nd generation, 2017 model)]]
| image =
 
| caption =
The second generation Zodiac is a hybrid sports car with a 4.2L twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors (two at the front and one at the rear), mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It produces a total of 628 hp and 804 N⋅m (592 lb⋅ft) of torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and attaining a top speed of 326 km/h (202 mph).
| manufacturer = [[Sidus]]
 
| aka = JLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
{{Template:Sidus}}
| production = July 2016-present
 
| model_years =
[[Category:Astyria]]
| assembly = Havusalmi Plant, Dagsmark, Valkea
[[Category:Valkea]]
| designer =
[[Category:Sidus]]
| class = sports car
| body_style = 2-door coupe
| layout = mid-engined, all-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive (GT3)
| platform =
| related =
| engine = 4.2L Sidus SQ7 twin-turbocharged V8
| motor = dual front electric motors, single rear electric motor
| powerout = {{convert|461|kW|PS hp|1|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 8-speed dual-clutch
| propulsion =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2630|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1940|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1215|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{unbulleted list
|{{convert|1516|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|1360|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (GT3)
}}
| predecessor = Sidus Zodiac (first generation)
| successor =
| sp = us
}}

Latest revision as of 15:05, 27 June 2024


Sidus Zodiac
Sidus Zodiac 1stgen.jpg
1992 Sidus Zodiac
Overview
ManufacturerSidus
Also calledJLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
Production
  • 1989-2006 (1st gen)
  • 2016-present (2nd gen)
Body and chassis
Classsports car
Body style2-door coupe
Layout
  • rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive (1st gen)
  • rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive (2nd gen)

The Sidus Zodiac, marketed in Great Nortend as the JLC Model Z, is a two-seater mid-engined sports car manufactured by Sidus. The Zodiac was manufactured in two generations: the first generation was produced between 1989 and 2006 while the second generation has been produced since 2016. The Zodiac serves as Sidus and JLC's flagship car.

The origins of the Zodiac can be traced to the 1980s, when Sidus sought to make a mid-engined sports car that can compete with other established performance brands in that market segment, while also being more affordable, practical, and reliable than the competition.

First generation (1989-2006)

The Zodiac was Astyria's first production sports car to be produced with an all-aluminum monocoque chassis. Available in Great Nortend as a JLC, it first debuted at the 1988 Källälivi Auto Show and built at a purpose-built factory in Dagsmark. It benefited from Sidus' F1 partnership with MacGregor, incorporating advanced aerodynamics and styling inspired by contemporary fighter jets of the time.

Powering it was a naturally aspirated 3.2L Sidus SP1 V6 engine producing 300 hp, which featured Sidus's Variable Valve Timing and Lift System (VTALS) technology. It was available with a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. Originally available as a two-door coupe, a targa top version was introduced in 1997. The engine was later upgraded to the 3.5L SP2 V6 in 1998, which offered more power. Due to increasing safety regulations, a facelift was introduced in 2002, which discontinued the pop-up headlights in favor of fixed ones. In that same year, the JLC model was renamed as the Model Z.

Citing low demand, Sidus discontinued the Zodiac in 2006.

Second generation (2016-present)

Sidus Zodiac (2nd generation, 2017 model)

The second generation Zodiac is a hybrid sports car with a 4.2L twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors (two at the front and one at the rear), mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It produces a total of 628 hp and 804 N⋅m (592 lb⋅ft) of torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and attaining a top speed of 326 km/h (202 mph).