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In a world of quick 0-60 mph sprints and drag-strip runs, the ZR1 stands above every production Corvette we’ve ever seen. Chevrolet just confirmed that the car is capable of ripping off the 0-60 ...
Having had 25 or more articles made by the original vehicle manufacturer and offered for commercial sale to the public in new condition [i] (pre-production prototypes, and cars modified by either professional tuners or individuals, are not eligible);
The Corvette division approached Lotus with the idea of developing the world's fastest production car, to be based on the C4 generation of the Corvette. With input from GM, Lotus designed a new engine to fit in place of the L98 V8 that was powering the standard C4. [ 9 ]
From a top speed north of 215 mph to extra ductwork, the new ZR1 is an absolute monster. The 1064-hp Corvette will come in coupe and convertible varieties.
U.S. News & World Report [117] selected the 2010 Corvette the "Best Luxury Sports Car for the Money". Edmunds.com, in its "100 Best Cars Of All Time" list, ranked the 1963 Corvette Stingray as the 16th best car ever produced worldwide. The 1990 ZR1 took #50, the 1955 Corvette V8 took #72, and the 2009 ZR1 took #78 overall.
The Corvette has long been known for having relatively good fuel economy given its capabilities and, thanks to ample luggage space and comfortable seating, for being an excellent road trip sports car.
Out of the initial production run of 30 cars, 5 were named the Super Sport World Record Edition, which had the same electronic limiter as the other 25 – but turned off. Pierre-Henri Raphanel drove the unlimited Super Sport World Record Edition to a 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph) two-way average, verified by Guinness World Records.
General Motors will honor the man long behind Chevrolet's iconic Corvette with a special emblem on the cars — starting on 2025 models — to recognize his 31 years of influence on the sports car.