New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring Time Won't Come Until 2018
With the big debut of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, enthusiasts are asking, “Where’s the Nurburgring lap time?”
Unfortunately, there’s going to be a bit of a wait before the American automaker announces it. According to Road & Track, Chevrolet doesn’t plan on making an attempt until sometime after the sports car goes on sale next spring, but it does hope to break the seven-minute barrier. The delay is due to the fact that automakers are only allowed to test on certain dry days of the season and Chevrolet only had one slot this year, which went to the Camaro ZL1 LE since it was further along in development than the Corvette ZR1.
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Chevrolet chief engineer Tadge Juechter told Road & Track that a record run isn’t a priority for the ZR1, but an attempt will eventually be made to see just how quick it is around the world-famous track that’s become a benchmark for supercars. The previous Corvette ZR1 turned in a lap time of 7:19.63, so if the new model does it in under seven minutes, it will be at least 20 seconds quicker.
With more power under the hood and more advanced aerodynamics, it’s feasible for the ZR1 to go faster than seven minutes. It would also make it the quickest American car around the Nurburgring, dethroning the Dodge Viper ACR.
[Source: Road & Track]
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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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