It’s been quiet on the 2018 C7 Corvette ZR1 front as of recent. After numerous spottings of the proposed ZR1, it has returned to the camera’s eye, this time with less bulky camouflage.
Instead, the camo has been replaced with a distorting swirl camouflage to distract our eyes from what’s truly going on. However, this thin cloaking device can’t hide what’s going on at the front of the car, specifically the hood. It’s clear there’s a major power bulge where a larger supercharger likely sits.
The previous ZR1 featured a 2.3-liter supercharger; in comparison, the 2017 C7 Corvette Z06 makes do with just a 1.7-liter supercharger paired to its 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine. Reports continue to suggest we will see over 700 hp from the 2018 C7 Corvette ZR1, possibly paired to General Motors’ latest ten-speed automatic gearbox.
As for the rest of this prototype, it’s easy to see its track-day focus. The large wing return in the rear, and the front fascia has been tweaked for greater airflow and aerodynamics. There’s even a massive front splitter present, too.
Interestingly, these prototypes do not feature the blue brake calipers that have been present on many test vehicles we’ve seen in the past. The blue calipers have long been associated with the beastly C6 Corvette ZR1, appropriately named “Blue Devil.”
If the rumormill is right, we should see the production ZR1 bow at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan this January.
Spy shots: Autoblog
Comments
I am sticking with what I have said before.
This is going to be around 725-750 HP min and will be a down force beast.
Expect a down force package and a high down force package hence the two wings.
Hoods larger because the supercharger is larger. The Z06 went to a smaller supercharger than the past ZR1
Note on the spoilers they are not there for styling or decoration. This is a real down force package and each and everyone will be in full use at speed. This will also limit tops speed but will make for much faster lap times.
It would be great if they made where u could change the package if u want a higher top end then change it for faster lap time
GM’s answer to the Viper ACR. More grip, more down force and the probability of more power.
Is It the same engine that’s going into these C8 corvette mid-engine?