Chevrolet has just introduced the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which will be the most powerful supercar in the Corvette lineup, boasting 755 horsepower and a top speed of 337.9 km/h.
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| Chevrolet has just unveiled the 2019 Corvette ZR1. This will be the most powerful supercar in the Corvette lineup, boasting the highest power output. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is expected to be the most high-performance and technologically advanced car in the American automaker's history. |
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| Mark Reuss, Vice President of Global Product Development, said: "I've never driven a Corvette like this, because there has never been a car as powerful as the 2019 ZR1. Its unprecedented performance challenges all other supercars and announces that the ZR1 is back." |
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| The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is equipped with the exclusive LT5 supercharged engine, delivering 755 horsepower (563 kW) and 715 lb-ft (969 Nm) of torque. Furthermore, the new ZR1 boasts enhanced traction, with improved aerodynamics thanks to redesigned air intakes and a rear wing capable of providing 430.9 kg of downforce. |
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| The LT5 6.2L V8 supercharged engine was used in the Chevrolet Corvette, starting with the sixth-generation ZR1 in 2009 and continuing with the 2015 Z06. The LT5 engine delivered top performance, thanks to a new supercharger that was more fuel-efficient and 52% more efficient than the Z06's LT4 supercharger. |
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| GM's dual fuel injection system, using direct injection and supplemental auxiliary injectors, helps the LT5 achieve record-breaking performance. The 2019 Corvette ZR1 comes in two versions: a 7-speed manual and an 8-speed automatic. This marks the first time an automatic transmission has been offered on the ZR1. |
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| Looking directly at the front, the large grille provides ample cooling for the engine and drivetrain. The carbon fiber hood is the "halo" on the ZR1, with distinctive air vents in the center and an intercooler cooling system for the supercharged LT5 engine. Additional features include an "aviation" style upgrade package with an automatically folding rear wing, optimizing the ZR1's racing capabilities, boosting driver confidence, and resulting in faster lap times. The ZR1's top speed is over 337.9 km/h. |
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| The adjustable rear wing is part of the new ZTK Performance Package, which includes a carbon fiber hood and trunk lid, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, a lightweight chassis, and Magnetic Ride Control shock absorbers. Both ZR1 versions feature a chassis-mounted rear wing, like the Corvette Racing C7.R, increasing power and stability. |
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| The new design package, deeply rooted in the Corvette ZR1's tradition, delivers maximum performance, sophistication, and distinctiveness. The driver-focused interior features premium Nappa leather sports seats with microfiber stitching, a high-end Bose sound system, and a carbon fiber steering wheel. |
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| The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 officially went on sale in spring 2018, with the standard version expected to start at $130,000. |
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