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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 tested on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

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The guys from the YouTube channel “Sport Auto” tested the new generation Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 with US Spec on one of the world’s most famous tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car, powered for the first time by a centrally located 5.5-L engine, achieved a lap time of 7.10.51 min.

This Corvette C8 Z06 is the eighth generation of one of America’s most famous cars, and it was tested on the Nordschleife by German racer/journalist Christian Gebhardt. Also, it should be pointed out that the previous generation of this model was also driven on the 20.8 km long track, but it was a bit slower.

The Corvette C8 Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 679 hp (499 kW) at 8,400 rpm and 459 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear axle. Since it is an American model, it does not have a gasoline particulate filter. It’s mounted on 20″ and 21″ wheels wrapped in 275/30 R20 front and 345/25 R21 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

The car was almost perfect on the track, and some believe that by “removing some weight” the Corvette C8 Z06 would have a faster time. Anyway, it can be said that the test was still successful since it was faster than some of the competitors like Porsche 918 Spyder or Mercedes-AMG GT-R.

Source: Sport Auto via YouTube

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the fastest American production car

In July, Chevrolet introduced its most powerful and fastest Corvette, the Corvette ZR1. Now, this car has reached a speed of 375 km/h (233 mph) on the track in Papenburg (Germany), which is the highest speed ever achieved by an American production car.

For over seven decades, the Chevrolet Corvette stands as a symbol of raw power and precision engineering, which continues to push the boundaries of what a sports car can be.

It is powered by 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 has a power-to-weight ratio of nearly 580 horsepower per ton, which makes it even better than the Bugatti Veyron.

On the 12.23-kilometer track in Papenburg, the new Corvette ZR1 showed that it can reach a top speed of more than 346 km/h, as claimed by the company. That’s more than enough for General Motors to announce that they have the fastest American production car to date.

This powerful car was driven by GM President Mark Reuss, and in the passenger seat was engineer Chris Barber (head of development of the Corvette ZR1) who after all said that the calmness and stability of the car made him feel like he was sharing the cabin with Reuss driving on the highway at a slightly faster pace.

The price of the fastest Corvette has not been announced, and some believe that it could cost around $170,000.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – the most powerful ever

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.

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