2018 Corvette ZR1 Spied Sounding Like It Has a Supercharger
The next great American sports car has been spied making some serious noise.
Spy photographers have caught the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 testing a few times, and at one point, the prototype had to have its exhausts modified because it was too loud for the Nurburgring. Carspotter Jeroen on YouTube has shared a video of the Corvette ZR1 making some laps around the Nurburgring earlier this testing season and you can hear the supercharger at the 0:06 mark.
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There have been plenty of rumors about what will power the Corvette ZR1, but it doesn’t seem like it will be a twin-turbo V8. Instead, Chevy is likely using a more powerful and supercharged version of the 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that is also used in the Corvette Z06, Cadillac CTS-V, and Camaro ZL1.
You’ll also want to make sure you have your speakers turned up at the 1:35 mark – the Corvette ZR1 sounds and looks like it’s ready to take a Nurburgring record or two.
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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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Why wouldn't it have a supercharger. The Z06 has a charger. Why wouldn't the ZR-1 which is supposed to be a higher performance car. I thought the Cad CTS-V had a twin turbo V-6?