{"id":34120,"date":"2025-02-13T15:02:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=34120"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:02:42","slug":"king-corvette-1064-horsepower-zr1-obliterates-north-american-track-lap-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/king-corvette-1064-horsepower-zr1-obliterates-north-american-track-lap-records","title":{"rendered":"King Corvette: 1,064-horsepower ZR1 obliterates North American track lap records"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The King of Corvettes, the ZR1, continues to live up to its name.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Chevy\u2019s top, track-course performance trim has shattered production car lap records at five of North America\u2019s top racetracks, making it the quickest supercar in the U.S. market. With 1,064 horsepower, a twin-turbo V-8, 233 mph top speed, and 2.3-second 0-60 mph acceleration, the ZR1 set records at Watkins Glen, Road America, Road Atlanta and Virginia International Raceway (on two courses), with straightway speeds rivaling IndyCars that race at some of those same circuits.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/02\/11\/PDTN\/78411510007-corvette-zr-1-lap-records-road-america.jpg?width=660&amp;height=441&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 at Road America in Wisconsin, where it neared 190 mph on straightaways..\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 at Road America in Wisconsin, where it neared 190 mph on straightaways..\" data-c-credit=\"Chevrolet\">\n<p><em>The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 at Road America in Wisconsin, where it neared 190 mph on straightaways. Chevrolet<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">At Road America in Wisconsin, for example, the ZR1 hit 188 mph on the front straight \u2014 on par with Chevy-powered IndyCars piloted by Team Penske drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Corvette\u2019s ballistic acceleration helped it to obliterate the previous, 2.13.8-minute Road American lap record around the four-mile, 14-turn course set by Porsche\u2019s track-focused 911 GT3 RS in 2023. \u00a0The ZR1\u2019s time: an astonishing 2.08.6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cCorvette ZR1 continues to showcase how this nameplate elevates at every corner,\u201d said Corvette executive chief engineer Tony Roma. \u201cFrom design, engineering, development, validation, to driving and setting incredible lap records like these \u2014 we do it all in house.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_vp gnt_em_vp__yt\" data-g-r=\"vp_tp\" data-c-vt=\"youtube\" aria-label=\"YouTube video\" aria-live=\"polite\"><a class=\"gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__yt_a\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Doyv4gO_Q7c?si=PlgLOwROKeak8z8J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-g-r=\"vp_tg\" data-c-vpattrs=\"{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;Doyv4gO_Q7c&quot;, &quot;id&quot;:&quot;78444722007&quot;}\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_vp_img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Doyv4gO_Q7c\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"310\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The records were achieved not by professional drivers but by race-licensed Corvette engineers (Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Brian Wallace set the Road America lap). Lap records at four other tracks include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">&#8211; Watkins Glen Long Course: 1:52.7 (Driver: Bill Wise, lead performance engineer, chassis controls)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">&#8211; Road Atlanta: 1:22.8 (Driver: Chris Barber, lead development dngineer)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">&#8211; Virginia International Raceway Full Course: 1:47.7 (Driver: Aaron Link, global vehicle performance manager)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">&#8211; Virginia International Raceway Grand Course: 2:32.3. (Driver: Aaron Link)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_vp gnt_em_vp__yt\" data-g-r=\"vp_tp\" data-c-vt=\"youtube\" aria-label=\"YouTube video\" aria-live=\"polite\"><a class=\"gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__yt_a\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LueUbKHmGfg?si=c8YwhSC5XWW_3UX1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-g-r=\"vp_tg\" data-c-vpattrs=\"{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;LueUbKHmGfg&quot;, &quot;id&quot;:&quot;78444689007&quot;}\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_vp_img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/LueUbKHmGfg\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"535\" height=\"301\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The records were all set in street-legal \u2018Vettes equipped with (lightly) treaded, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R ZP tires and the ZR1\u2019s optional, high-downforce ZTK Performance Package, which includes a carbon-fiber high rear wing, front dive planes and a tall hood Gurney lip. The ZTK package also stiffens the suspension for better handling. Add slick racing tires and the ZR1\u2019s times would rival the IMSA Weathertech Corvette Z06 GT3.R race car, with which it shared development.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/02\/11\/PDTN\/78411509007-corvette-zr-1-lap-records-team.jpg?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 team, including four different test drivers, set lap records at five U.S. tracks.\" width=\"515\" height=\"343\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 team, including four different test drivers, set lap records at five U.S. tracks.\" data-c-credit=\"Chevrolet\">\n<p><em>The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 team, including four different test drivers, set lap records at five U.S. tracks. Chevrolet<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Last year pro driver Nick Catsburg put the Corvette Racing GT3.R racer on pole for the IMSA race with a qualifying lap record of 2 minutes, 2.2 minutes \u2013 just over six seconds quicker than the luxurious, leather-throned ZR1 with its full interior infotainment and stereo system intact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The 2:32.3 VIR Grand Course lap pipped the 3.34.9-minute record previously set by the $982,816 McLaren Senna \u2014 a limited edition 2019 supercar based on McLaren\u2019s Formula One technology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The ZR1 retails at less than 1\/5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0the cost of the Senna, with a starting sticker of $174,995. Add the ZTK track pack and the price will push $200k.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_vp gnt_em_vp__yt\" data-g-r=\"vp_tp\" data-c-vt=\"youtube\" aria-label=\"YouTube video\" aria-live=\"polite\"><a class=\"gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__yt_a\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SHzMZYHqfo8?si=Y_8VeIvyoH10cj-V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-g-r=\"vp_tg\" data-c-vpattrs=\"{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;SHzMZYHqfo8&quot;, &quot;id&quot;:&quot;78444780007&quot;}\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_vp_img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/SHzMZYHqfo8\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"314\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The ZR1\u2019s team of test drivers are all certified to lap the famed Nu\u0308rburgring \u2014 the epic, 13-mile German track that is the international standard for car performance \u2014 and Chevy no doubt has its eyes set on that track record as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Orders for the 2025 ZR1 open later this month and production is scheduled to begin at General Motors Co.&#8217;s Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky in the second quarter of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or @HenryEPayne.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The King of Corvettes, the ZR1, continues to live up to its name. The Chevy\u2019s top, track-course performance trim has shattered production car lap records at five of North America\u2019s top racetracks, making it the quickest supercar in the U.S. market. With 1,064 horsepower, a twin-turbo V-8, 233 mph top speed, and 2.3-second 0-60 mph [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34120"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34120"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34121,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34120\/revisions\/34121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}