Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off its fastest Corvette ever with the introduce of the new ZR1, which creates 755bhp as well as 969Nm of torque.
The grunt comes from the exact same 6.2-litre supercharged V8 as the previous generation ZR1, however Chevrolet’s engineers have squeezed an additional 107bhp out of the LT5 engine for the latest range-topping model.
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This is mainly down to a new as well as more effective intercooled supercharger system, with Chevrolet declaring it offers 52 per cent more displacement than the supercharger discovered on the present Z06. The engine likewise includes double fuel injection, which provides the engine with both direct injection as well as supplemental port injection to further boost the performance of the engine.
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Power is fed with either a seven-speed handbook gearbox or, for the very first time on a ZR1, an eight-speed semi-automatic ‘box. top speed of the ZR1 is 210mph, which is a 5mph boost on the previous model. The giant rear wing provides the ZR1 with around 431kg of downforce at high speed.
Aerodynamics plays a huge part in the new ZR1, with Chevrolet fitting a deep front splitter to provide added downforce for track-day use. The shape of the body has been modified to channel more air to the rear wing, with added air ducts to fit the 13 radiators that great the supercharged V8 under the bonnet.
Along with the common rear wing, Chevrolet likewise offers a two-way adjustable High Wing for more track-orientated customers. The adjustable wing develops part of the ZTK performance bundle that includes a front splitter, magnetic trip manage as well as Michelin Pilot sport cup 2 tyres.
The ZR1 has been introduced with the Sebring Orange style Package, which includes a unique orange paint plan with matching orange brake callipers as well as interior stitching.
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Standard devices includes heated as well as vented leather-trimmed seats plus a Bose premium audio system. Track day lovers can opt for the competition sports seats as well as performance data recorder, too.
The Corvette ZR1 goes on sale next spring in the United States; with the present Z06 retailing at £92,680, the ZR1 will likely nudge the £120,000 mark.
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