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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.


==Second generation (2016-present)==
==Second generation (2016-present)==

Revision as of 03:46, 22 January 2020


Sidus Zodiac
Overview
ManufacturerSidus
Also calledJLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
Production1989-2006 (1st gen)
2016-present (2nd gen)
Body and chassis
Classsports car
Body style2-door coupe

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.

First generation (1989-2006)

Sidus Zodiac (ZC1/ZC2)
Overview
ManufacturerSidus
Also calledJLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
ProductionSeptember 1989 - March 2006
AssemblyHavusalmi Plant, Dagsmark, Valkea
Body and chassis
Classsports car
Body style2-door coupe
Layoutmid-engined, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • 3.2L Sidus SP1 V6
  • 3.5L Sidus SP2A V6
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) (1989-1996)
  • 1,230 kg (2,712 lb) (R-Spec)
  • 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) (targa)
  • 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) (S-Spec)
Chronology
SuccessorSidus Zodiac (second generation)

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.

Second generation (2016-present)

Sidus Zodiac (ZF1)
Overview
ManufacturerSidus
Also calledJLC Model Z (Great Nortend)
ProductionJuly 2016-present
AssemblyHavusalmi Plant, Dagsmark, Valkea
Body and chassis
Classsports car
Body style2-door coupe
Layoutmid-engined, all-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive (GT3)
Powertrain
Engine4.2L Sidus SQ7 twin-turbocharged V8
Electric motordual front electric motors, single rear electric motor
Power output461 kW (626.8 PS; 618.2 hp)
Transmission8-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Height1,215 mm (47.8 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,516 kg (3,342 lb)
  • 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) (GT3)
Chronology
PredecessorSidus Zodiac (first generation)