For over seven decades, the Chevrolet Corvette has stood as a symbol of raw power, precision engineering, and timeless design. From its humble beginnings as a vision of post-war innovation to its current status as a global performance icon, the Corvette continues to push the boundaries of what a sports car can be. Now, the most powerful and fastest Corvette ever arrives, the Corvette ZR1.

Under the bonnet is a twin-turbocharged 5.5L DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine with 1,064 hp (873 kW) @ 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft (1,123 Nm) of torque @ 6,000 rpm, paired with a strengthened and recalibrated M1K 8- speed dual clutch (DCT) gearbox. This Corvette (which is not assisted by the hybrid system) has a top speed of more than 340 km/h, and has a power-to-weight ratio of nearly 580 horsepower per ton, which makes it even better than the Bugatti Veyron.

The car is based on the Z06 model and is equipped with several new (optional) carbon body components optimized for speed and better grip on closed tracks. It’s mounted on 20″ front and 21″ rear carbon wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires, behind which are carbon-ceramic brakes and tuned adaptive suspension elements that still ensure enough smoothness for public road use. Chevrolet will offer this version to customers in two body styles: Coupé and Cabrio.

Also, Chevrolet has brought back the historic split-window style that was last seen on the C2-generation Corvette. “We didn’t approach this decision lightly, we know this is a beloved element from Corvette’s history. Not only does this element provide function, but we were able to integrate passionate design into the form and do it in a way that paid homage to Corvette’s history. The ZR1 felt like the right time to bring the split-window back,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Chevrolet.

When it comes to the price, Chevrolet did not say how much the most powerful Corvette will cost. Some predict the price will be around $170,000.

Source: Chevrolet

Gallery: