Zenvo Aurora gets Alcon tech for ultimate stopping power

COPENHAGEN: The Zenvo Aurora hypercar will utilise the latest in bespoke braking system technologies from technical partner Alcon Components.

To bring the power of the bespoke V12 drivetrain under control, the newly developed system from Alcon Components uses billet monoblock calipers, six-pistons at the front, four-piston at the rear.

These are mated with carbon fibre-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC) brake discs, providing optimised braking performance and thermal capacity with no detrimental effect on brake pedal feel and feedback, even under extreme conditions.

The materials used throughout the braking system are carefully selected and optimised to offer significant weight savings.

“For a no compromise project like Aurora, the braking system is critical. Driver engagement; being able to harness up to 1,850hp; providing feedback and feel with a hybridized powertrain – each element plays a part in how the Aurora performs," said Zenvo Automotive chief technical officer Jon Gunner.

"Alcon Components' latest braking system is the perfect fit for the track-focused Agil model, and the more classically styled GT Tur model. Delivering relentless and fade free performance, when needed, each and every time.”

Alcon has over 40 years of experience in engineering brakes and clutches for specialist vehicles; from Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship, prestige performance cars to 30T-plus military armoured vehicles.

"We’re thrilled to be chosen as the brake supplier for the Zenvo Aurora Tur and Agil models,” added Alcon chief engineer performance OEM Steve Hodgkins.

"This collaboration has allowed us to develop a bespoke braking solution, leveraging our motorsport heritage and advanced technologies to meet the extreme demands of these hypercars."