SPYSHOTS: Corvette ZR1 seen with aggressive aero

SPYSHOTS: Corvette ZR1 seen with aggressive aero

Now that (most of) the wraps have come off the upcoming C7-generation Corvette ZR1 range-topper, we can see it has even more aggressive bodykit compared to the contemporary Z06; the car here is seen with a deeper, more thrusting front splitter and a much larger rear wing than which has graced the back of a road-going C7 Corvette before.

Where the C7 Z06 produces 650 hp and 861 Nm of torque from its supercharged, 6.2 litre V8 engine, the upcoming ZR1 is said to use twin-turbocharging for its bent-eight’s forced induction instead, with output rumoured to be in excess of 700 hp.

SPYSHOTS: Corvette ZR1 seen with aggressive aero

As is visible from the rear shots of the cars in the image above, the upcoming ZR1 appears to come with two specifications of rear decklid spoiler; the car on the far right uses a tall, imposing rear wing with large end-plates somewhat reminiscent of that on the 991 GT3 RS, while the car pictured in the middle has a lower, relatively more discreet item.

The range-topping ZR1 variant has traditionally signalled the end of a Corvette’s generational lifecycle, and so it would seem with this upcoming ZR1 when it is expected to make its official debut in 2018; rumours suggest that the successor to the current C7 generation of Corvettes will use a mid-engined layout.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

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  • 4G63T DSM on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:58 am

    The big wing version is probably an upcoming road version of the C7.R. Which ironically, would make almost twice the horsepower of the racing car.

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