A new set of spy photos have hit the internet and many outlets report its the long-awaited 2019 C7 Corvette ZR1 donning less camouflage than ever. However, we believe these photos are actually of a mid-cycle refresh coming to the 2019 Corvette lineup.
We have a few reasons to believe this. Foremost, the 2019 Corvette spied in the photos is not wearing any of its aerodynamic cues as seen on every single past prototype. While the 2019Â Corvette ZR1 has been spied with two variations of its rear wing, this car doesn’t have one at all. In fact, it doesn’t even look like it’s simply been taken off either.
The front clip is also missing the front splitter, something we’ve never seen the ZR1 test mules without. It’s plausible some aero pieces will be optional, but the amount missing from this test mule seems a tad drastic.
Secondly, the brakes are not carbon ceramic units and do not sport the same blue calipers that some C7 Corvette ZR1 prototypes seen in public have worn. These brakes feature red calipers, though the wheel design is similar to other ZR1 prototypes.
The one component throwing us off is the hood. While it looks like the ZR1’s, it doesn’t seem to sport the same bulge, which is thought to make room for a larger supercharger in the ZR1. With a mid-cycle update, the Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 may get a hood extractor similar to the range-topping ZR1.
We’re going against the grain on this one, but we could always be wrong. From these photos, however, it appears we’re looking something less intimidating than the 2019 Corvette ZR1.
Spy shots: Motor1
Comments
Also notable not a wide body, I agree with your assessment it’s a stingray under there. Also I doubt this late in development the Zr1 would be hiding under there as in not a wide body with different brakes. I’m not sure what to think of that front end with out all the other aerodynamic pieces. I’m sure it will look amazing when cover breaks.
BTW weren’t we suppose to get the ZR1 unveil at this weekends continental tire road race showcase? I guess we still have to wait
A ZR1 reveal during a rainy day at Road America wasn’t on anybody’s radar. We’re expecting a ZR1 debut as soon as the fall, though.
Can anybody tell me what they think the new ZR1 and new C8 will do to the resale value of the current c7 Z51, GS, Zo6?
My opinion which shouldn’t really push you either way just a thought is that the ZR1 won’t affect stingray GS Z06 values as it will be prices considerably higher then those three and will be a niche model, where they won’t be selling crazy number of units on those.
The real question is how are they going to introduce the C8, are they going to introduce it the top of the line model first which might approach 200K or will they introduce the entry level mid engine first.
If they release a mid engine with An msrp around 80-100K then I think the lower models will take a hit
So much for the chatter that Chevrolet would be showing the mid-engine C8 Corvette at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show; if Chevrolet is planning a C7 Corvette refreshing, it has to mean that the C8 Corvette will not be introduced until possibly 2022 at the earliest which again should make people wonder whether the mid-engine car is really a Corvette and not a Cadillac.