The Corvette ZR1 Will Also Come Topless
Development of the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is quickly approaching completion.
The car was caught testing today looking production ready in both coupe and convertible derivatives, along with showing off its two distinct aero packages. The coupe wears a hardcore GT wing and a front splitter capable of plowing snow; while the convertible gets the same front end treatment but pairs it with a much smaller pedestal wing on the deck. The cars also share a set of directional spoked 5-star wheels, albeit in different finishes.
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Rumors about the ZR1’s expected powertrain continue to fly, an upgraded version of the Z06 and ZL1’s supercharged LT4 seems most likely, but there is an outside chance Chevrolet could surprise us with an all-new DOHC V8, allegedly known as LT5. Shifting will almost certainly be handled by either the Corvette’s tried and true 7-speed manual or an optional 10-speed automatic.
We still don’t know when the new ZR1 will be officially unveiled, one popular theory has GM pulling the sheet at Road Atlanta when IMSA rolls into Georgia for Petit Le Mans next month. If that fails, there’s still the LA Auto Show in November or the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January.
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Many (as the previous poster noted) will object to the big rear wing. However track-day junkies have been asking for a car like this for years. The high down force aero kit will almost certainly be optional for those that only want to street drive 700+ HP. (Is the engine any less out of place for street only use than the wing?) However for those that want a street legal car to the race track on weekends, the higher down force will be a welcomed option package. For me personally, they could offer a "delete" options package as well. No radio, no carpet, and a lot of other extras can go as well. When I'm in a Corvette, especially a high end one, it's for the driving experience. If I want a posh environment, I'll sit in my living room or buy a Caddy.
Don't know why men need to show their inadequacies by getting these sports cars. My late husband drove a Yugo and was well endowed. Speed kills and show your real package....