Corvette

200mph+ Corvette unveiled

Fastest ever Corvette unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show.

Auto Express Car Reviews

By Chris Thorp

14th January 2008

If there’s one thing the standard Corvette is not short of, it’s pace. But that hasn’t stopped engineers at General Motors from giving it a tune-up and making their legendary performance car one of the fastest models in the world.

The ZR1 is one of the stars at this week’s Detroit Motor Show thanks to its all-American style and incredible performance potential. Look through the clear bonnet window and you get a glimpse of the Vette’s powerhouse – a supercharged 6.2-litre V8.

Producing an incredible 620bhp and 823Nm of torque, the rear-wheel drive model is a true supercar. The ZR1’s top speed is described as being “ at least 200mph”, while bosses remain tight lipped about the car’s 0-60mph time.

With 19-inch wheels at the front and 20-inch rims at the rear the Corvette is a stunning sight in Detroit, drawing big crowds. Peer through the huge wheels and you will see enormous ceramic brakes giving the Vette the stopping power to match its acceleration.

Carbon fibre body panels are also fitted to reduce weight, while four tightly packed exhaust pipes at the rear give the ZR1 a classic Corvette look.

The new model will be launched in the summer.