2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - Performance Technology

Performance Technology - 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet has officially unveiled their Corvette ZR1. A high-performance version of their already high-performance sports car and here at the LA Auto Show. They've just debuted the convertible version of that high-performance sports car. So let's run down some of the features that make these cars so special.

Let's get right to the good stuff. A massive 755 horsepower and 715 pound-feet of torque are supplied by Chevy's 6.2 liter LT V8, more power than a McLaren 720s a Ford GT or a Pagani Huayra making this the most powerful Corvette ever.

The engine is sourced from the ZO6 but with a larger throttle body, bigger supercharger and a more aggressive fuel injection system. Either a 7-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic, a first-timer for the ZR1, will be available for drivers.

Top speed for this bottle is expected to be at least 210 miles per hour a sprint to 60 miles per hour according to Chevrolet is predicted to be less than 3 seconds. The convertible will have the same performance according to Chevy. It's only 60 pounds heavier than the hardtop version to boot.

The ZR1 also has four more heat exchanges than the ZO6 bringing the total to a whopping 13.

We've already expected the exhaust of this car to sound downright insane and it comes with a sophisticated system that monitors exhaust flow and can produce a wicked exhaust sound when called upon.

Another bonus it shoots flames. Yeah pretty sweet. Two different aerodynamic kits are on offer. A low-wing kit for a higher top speed and a high wing kit with a large two-way adjustable wing which is part of the ZTK package which also adds a deeper carbon fiber front splitter, sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tires and magnetic ride suspension.

With the uprated aero kit the supercar makes 950 pounds of downforce. Bringing it all to a stop will be standard carbon ceramic brakes which were an option on the ZO6.

Chevrolet will take this car to the Nurburgring soon but we won't be seeing a time until 2018. They're expecting it to be under 7 minutes though, pretty crazy.

Base price for the 2019 Corvette ZR1 is 119 thousand nine hundred and ninety five dollars and chopping the roof off will add another four thousand dollars to that base price. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe.