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Sidus Zodiac
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| Sidus Zodiac | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Sidus |
| Also called | JLC Model Z (Great Nortend) |
| Production | 1989-2006 (1st gen) 2016-present (2nd gen) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | sports car |
| Body style | 2-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 | |
| Manufacturer | Sidus |
| Also called | JLC Model Z (Great Nortend) |
| Production | September 1989 - March 2006 |
| Assembly | Havusalmi Plant, Dagsmark, Valkea |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | mid-engined, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm (99.6 in) |
| Length | 4,415 mm (173.8 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,170 mm (46.1 in) |
| Curb weight |
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| Chronology | |
| Successor | Sidus 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 | |
| Manufacturer | Sidus |
| Also called | JLC Model Z (Great Nortend) |
| Production | July 2016-present |
| Assembly | Havusalmi Plant, Dagsmark, Valkea |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | mid-engined, all-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive (GT3) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2L Sidus SQ7 twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Electric motor | dual front electric motors, single rear electric motor |
| Power output | 461 kW (626.8 PS; 618.2 hp) |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (103.5 in) |
| Length | 4,470 mm (176.0 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76.4 in) |
| Height | 1,215 mm (47.8 in) |
| Curb weight |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Sidus Zodiac (first generation) |