C8 ZR1 1064 Horsepower

[mfain]

Well, the new ZR1 has been revealed, and it is a beast. Over 1000 HP and over 800 ft/lbs of torque out of a short stroke, 5.5 liter, DOHC, FPC engine - impressive. With the DCT upgrades (shot peened gears and better solenoids) and a real downforce package, even at over 3800# it should be a track monster. Now, just waiting for - and dreading - pricing.

Edit: Not quite as heavy as I thought. Top Gear reports the coupe weighs 1665KG, or 3670 lbs - dry.

 

[phantomjock]

Not to "scoop" rtj, here is a link on YT:

Cheers - Jim

 

[BBShark]

Well, the new ZR1 has been revealed, and it is a beast. Over 1000 HP and over 800 ft/lbs of torque out of a short stroke, 5.5 liter, DOHC, FPC engine - impressive. With the DCT upgrades (shot peened gears and better solenoids) and a real downforce package, even at over 3800# it should be a track monster. Now, just waiting for - and dreading - pricing.

I haven't kept up with C8 pricing but my guess is $200K? At that, probably a bargain.

 

[rtj]

Talk of another model coming with the electric drive front wheels. Unless I hit the lottery, the best I can hope for is a base c8.

You Heard it Here First: The 2026 C8 Corvette Zora Will Make 1,224* Horsepower! - Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle

As far as we know, there is one, even greater model left in the C8 Corvette pipeline known as the ZORA. With the ZR1 having 1064 hp, can we now guess what the Zora will have when the LT7 is combined with the E-Ray's performance Hybrid front motor?

www.corvetteblogger.com

 

[mfain]

I want no part of the Zora if it has the E-Rays front electric drive. It will weigh way too much with little benefit to a road racer. I would be happy with the ZR1 if I can get an allocation and if the dealer doesn't pile on a big ADM - purely a matter of principal!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

only 1000 hp? lol...