General Motors (GM) recently published complete acceleration data for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the new sporty spearhead of the iconic model’s range. Unsurprisingly, the American sports car threatens well-established supercars.
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Relying solely on the rear wheels to transmit torque to the ground, this fourth vintage of the ZR1 propels the eighth generation Corvette from 0 to 97 km/h in 2.3 seconds according to figures compiled by the manufacturer. This is theoretically almost half a second faster than a McLaren W1 (2.7 s), while a Lamborghini Temerario completes 0-100 km/h in 2.7 s, which suggests a sprint very similar, even to the advantage of the American despite the all-wheel drive of the Italian.
Note, however, that the 655 hp hybrid Corvette E-Ray takes barely 0.2 seconds more than the ZR1 to reach 97 km/h from a standing start, despite its significant power deficit. Let us specify that Chevrolet has not revealed results on the 0-100 km/h.
The quarter mile, a measurement commonly used among our neighbors to the south, is completed in 9.6 seconds when this ZR1 is equipped with the ZTK group which increases aerodynamic downforce and thus traction. The prodigious launch assistance system also plays an important role in these performances.
At 374 km/h, the top speed approved by the Corvette program engineers a few months ago, the aerodynamic appendages press the sports car to the ground in parallel with 544 kg of support to ensure its stability.
This extraordinarily eloquent data comes from a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 producing 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque backed by an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The price list has not yet been opened, although its marketing is planned for 2025.
