Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 May Have Been Too Loud for the Nurburgring
Chevy has had to modify the exhaust on its Corvette ZR1 prototype that’s been spied testing at the Nurburgring.
Recently, spy photographers caught the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 making laps around the Nurburgring and everything appeared to be business as usual. But now the Corvette ZR1 has been spied on the roadways near the Nurburgring, sporting what appears to be a strange exhaust setup at first glance.
But for those that have attended track days, you’ll know there’s often a sound limit and if your car is too loud for the track, changes have to be made. One of the most well known tricks of the trade is to extend the exhaust tip at an angle.
In the U.S., it’s often done by those racing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
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It appears the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is over the 100-dB limit allowed during the industry test session, so expect it to sound just as mean as it looks once it debuts.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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