J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
12/20/24 9:58 a.m.
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Chevrolet continues to tease details about the performance of its new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The latest stat to come out is that the ZR1, with the ZTK Performance Package, can do a zero-to-60 time of 2.3 seconds. Without the package, just a 2.5.

To put that 2.3 mark in perspective, it matches cars such as the Bugatti Chiron, Porsche 911 …

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84FSP
84FSP PowerDork
12/20/24 10:44 a.m.

This powertrain iteration was so rowdy that it delayed the C8 launch by months.  Despite a masterfully designed chassis it put down so much power in the test mules that it bent the chassis forcing a last minute redesign that delayed launch.  In this day of fantastic CAE/FAE design tools this was kind of an amazing feat.  This thing is a beast.

gixxeropa
gixxeropa GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
12/20/24 10:54 a.m.
SKJSS (formerly Klayfish)
SKJSS (formerly Klayfish) UltimaDork
12/20/24 11:01 a.m.

I'm going to get to drive them next year, and I'm absolutely salivating!

Driven5
Driven5 PowerDork
12/20/24 12:25 p.m.

And you'll be able to buy two of these for not much more than one Mustang GTD?!? surprise

DavyZ
DavyZ Reader
12/20/24 1:26 p.m.

Simply an amazing accomplishment in an excellent handling attainable car.  GM gets kudos for pulling this off. 

 

Who needs or wants a Bugatti anyway? j/k

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/20/24 1:57 p.m.

I really want to see GM's official time at the 'Ring. I know there are mixed feelings on how big of a deal that is, but like it or not, its a measurement and with the news about the Mustang GTD, another American car under 7min would be cool. 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
12/20/24 6:02 p.m.

In reply to pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) :

Agreed.

According to the internet, a C8 Z06 with the Z07 package clocked a fastest lap of 7:10.51.

If that's really the case, I'd be surprised if the ZR1 doesn't run a sub-7-minute lap.

racerfink
racerfink PowerDork
12/20/24 9:40 p.m.
Driven5 said:

And you'll be able to buy two of these for not much more than one Mustang GTD?!? surprise

One to put under a tarp in the corner of the garage, one to play with!

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