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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 Turbo (992), McLaren 750S and a Tesla Model S P100D.
As an FYI, the ZTK Performance Package includes a bunch of aero bits, upping downforce by 1200 pounds, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.
In addition, Chevrolet released quarter-mile times: 9.6 seconds with the ZTK package, 9.7 without.
These numbers come out after Chevrolet revealed the 1064-horsepower ZR1 reached a top speed of 233 mph. GM touts the ZR1 as the fastest car it has ever produced.
[Corvette ZR1 hits 233 mph: Fastest car built by the automaker]
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.
I'm going to get to drive them next year, and I'm absolutely salivating!
And you'll be able to buy two of these for not much more than one Mustang GTD?!? 
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
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.
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.
Driven5 said:And you'll be able to buy two of these for not much more than one Mustang GTD?!?
One to put under a tarp in the corner of the garage, one to play with!
I continue to believe the base C8 with Z51 is the biggest performance car bargain available in the world. What a home run for GM and the Z06/ZR1 only make it better.
Loweguy5 said:I continue to believe the base C8 with Z51 is the biggest performance car bargain available in the world. What a home run for GM and the Z06/ZR1 only make it better.
Mike O
Agreed, especially now that they're actually selling for MSRP or below
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