Already a lot of time there is a competitive process between two manufacturers of supercars. The American companies General Motors and Dodge produced unique cars in their class. It has long been a dispute, which sports car is better? Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 or Dodge Viper? Consider the most powerful in the history of the company - Corvette.
History of the lineup
Two-seater sports car began to be produced back in 1953. The name of the model is taken from the eponymous warship, which had excellent maneuverability indicators. The founder of the lineup was the C1 version, which at that time had a fiberglass body and a reinforced tubular frame. The company released and sold a total of 300 copies of this vehicle. They installed a 4-liter engine and a special automatic transmission.
The next generation began its journey under the name C2 StingRay. This monster had a 7-liter V-unit under the hood. There were almost 118 thousand vehicles produced from the assembly line. In 1963, a special modification of the GT was created, but their number was limited to 5 pieces.
5 years after the Sting Ray Grand Turismo, the concern presented to the public a model created on the basis of the Mako Shark II, which at that time was only a concept. The suspension and engine were borrowed from the second generation, but the exterior was completely different and original. At this time, a version of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 appeared, which was released specifically for racing tracks. The 7-liter engine developed a maximum of 430 horsepower, and not every experienced rider could cope with his daring character.
Further, the company only increased the production speed of the Corvette lineup. Subsequently, modifications appeared with a V-shaped 8-liter turbocharged engine. The suspension was improved to better control the behavior of the car on the highway. The body began to acquire an aspiring appearance, and more and more attract the views of others.
In 1990, the ZR1 model underwent changes. The basis is taken "Corvette C4", and the power unit was taken from the company Lotus. The power of this motor was equal to 375 horsepower.
And now the next update of the famous sports car. In 2018, a completely new Corvette ZR1 is released, the description of which is below. His first show was in Dubai on November 12, 2017, at an international exhibition. Let's find out about the features of the car better.
The appearance of a sports car
After many years in appearance it’s the same “Corvette”. High feed and long snout with traditional slanting headlights. The material is mainly carbon fiber.
The front bumper now has three huge air intakes, and at the bottom of it is a carbon splitter. In general, the Corvette ZR1 has 13 holes to fully reduce the temperature of the engine and other units.
In the center of the carbon fiber hood there is a large hole into which the engine cover protrudes. It all looks pretty impressive and attractive. As befits a sports car, Chevrolet has 2 rear wings, one of which is standard. This allows you to achieve downforce, almost two times greater than that of a similar Z06. As an addition, it is possible to install an active spoiler that can create a load of 431 kilograms.
The rear and head optics underwent changes: they acquired new LED lamps. Headlights received adaptability.
The back has changed dramatically. The bumper has become wider and in its central lower part there is a 4-pipe tip of the exhaust system, which allows you to create a unique growling sound of a car.
American interior
What will we see first of all when we sit behind the wheel of a sports car? That's right, multifunction! In addition, the steering wheel is slightly cut from the bottom, this gives the effect of being in a racing car. The interior is trimmed exclusively in leather and Alcantara. Two sports seats with deep landing reliably hold the driver and passenger in their places during sharp turns. The 8-inch digital dashboard pleases with clear picture display.
The center console is slightly turned towards the driver, which is very convenient for controlling multimedia and air conditioning. In the armrest there are several niches for different little things. Since the car is sports, talking about the absence of the second row does not make sense. Even with a low roof, boarding a car is convenient and does not cause discomfort. The cabin will perfectly accommodate two adults up to 190 cm tall.
Power point
The developers installed a new 6.2-liter engine, which allowed to improve the technical characteristics of the Corvette ZR1. The power of this monster is 766 horsepower, which makes the version the most powerful and expensive at the same time among all the "Corvettes".
The 8-cylinder engine allows you to develop a whopping 969 Nm of torque, while the maximum speed of the car is 340 km / h. You will be surprised when you learn that the Corvette’s fuel consumption in the combined cycle is only 11 (complete with a manual gearbox).
Prices in Russia
According to official figures, it will not be possible to purchase a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in our country. The model will ship exclusively within the United States of America. The cost of the supercar will be $ 120,000. If you listen to the opinion of experts, if this monster appears in Russia, its price will fluctuate at the level of 9,000,000 rubles. But it is worth remembering that if you become the happy owner of this luxury vehicle, you should think about the amount of taxes on it.
In conclusion, only one thing can be said. The company does not cease to slow down in the production of truly magnificent machines. Their engines will amaze with their power at all times. And most likely, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 model will keep the bar of leadership among powerful supercars.