The C7 Corvette ZR1 Thread

[Mook]

Everything we know about the C7 Chevy Corvette ZR1 - Autoblog

What do you guys think is gonna be in it? Power? Track focused? Thoughts?

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[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Everything we know about the C7 Chevy Corvette ZR1 - Autoblog

What do you guys think is gonna be in it? Power? Track focused? Thoughts?

 

[guspech750]

Chevy will focus on the ZR-1 being badass.

 

[Knowklew]

What motor?

 

[SleeperLS]

I think it will be straight power. Unless they figure out some kind of cooling solution, I don't think it can be a track focused car. Didn't they have issues with the current gen Z06 overheating with heavy track use? I think the C6 ZR1 had cooling issues as well, maybe?They might as well throw 750hp at it and make it bonkers in a straight line. Just by design, the Vette will do well enough in the corners for pretty much everyone.

 

[BlaqSnake]

...Thoughts?

Give a shit, lol

Drive a GT3

 

[Rent Free]

please dont be a cluster fuck like when the c7 z06 was released.

inbefore150kpricetag.

 

[Stink Star]

I'm thinking it will be more of a GT car than track slayer. It'll have massive power, likely more than 700


Edit: I'll probably be the minority but I really like the wheels on the test mule

 

[Rent Free]

x2 wheels are killer

 

[SinisterSHO]

I think with all the extra aero stuff, its going to be more track focused. Maybe more power, lighter weight, more downforce.

I also like the wheels, they look sorta familar tho?

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I see what looks like wider fenders with brake cooling ducks down low.

I see a pedestal for a wing vs the normal wicker bill.

And a ton more camouflage.

If GM wanted to they could solve the cooling problems on the Z06 and other supercharged variants.

 

[Stink Star]

Here's what the wheels remind me of. The Ferrari 599

 

[Lead Pipe]

#won'tbeazr1 ialreadymadeathread.jpeg

 

[SHARKBITEATTACK]

I hope it does overheat so track enthusiasts start buying vipers and save them from extinction.

 

[Gone_2022]

All I hope for is that it lowers used prices on c7 zo6's so I can purchase one in the next year or 2

 

[Rent Free]

I hope it does overheat so track enthusiasts start buying vipers and save them from extinction.

too late some dealer in north carolina bought ALL the remaining viper inventory.....

 

[Bru]

Wheel and tire package looks smaller diameter, which is what they did with the Z/28 to reduce unsprung weight. Might be a track-focused model also considering the huge, new intake ducts. But then they throw me off with a Hellcat and F-Type competitive set in the video, which are more touring than track.

 

[Gone_2022]

I see what looks like wider fenders with brake cooling ducks down low.

I see a pedestal for a wing vs the normal wicker bill.

And a ton more camouflage.

If GM wanted to they could solve the cooling problems on the Z06 and other supercharged variants.

They did. I believe the fix was a different hood, supercharged cover, and small changes to the actual cooling system. Newer 2015-2016 models do not have an overheating issue now.

However GM said they would not retrofit older models with the fix for free..... da fuck?


Edit: correction the 2017 model will no longer have a cooling issue

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

They did. I believe the fix was a different hood, supercharged cover, and small changes to the actual cooling system. Newer 2015-2016 models do not have an overheating issue now.

However GM said they would not retrofit older models with the fix for free..... da fuck?

Time for class action lawsuit!

Track Ready BS.

Track Ready should be TRACK READY. Those words should never be used unless that can get beat on all day at a HPDE (not talking endurance racing, but HPDE stuff).

Basically 30 minutes on track, cool down time, 30 minutes again, rinse, repeat.

 

[Gone_2022]

Not saying they won't eventually create a customer satisfaction case. Much like they did with f bodies and piston slap, however at this time it appears it's not a free deal

 

[Xfirez51]

Looks like there may be a ZR1 convertible also based on this video. These cars were spotted out and around Ann Arbor


https://youtu.be/jHyd8b0EsOI

 

[Mook]

The new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 shows off its mean mug - Autoblog

 

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Tons of aero on that car.

 

[Chet Donnelly]

That spoiler is awful!

 

[YoushallgoFo]

should easily dispose of cars that are not called the p1.