All New Corvette ZR1 Sets Production Car Lap Records At 5 Tracks
The all new Corvette ZR1 has set production car lap records at 4 tracks featuring 5 layouts, Chevrolet announced recently. This was no small feat, particularly because Chevrolet did not use professional drivers to set the lap records. But rather members of the product development team.
The lap records were set across a variety of tracks in the United Stated, including iconic tracks such as Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Road America and Virginia International Raceway (VIR). The vehicle was outfitted with the optional ZTK performance package, which includes Michelin Pilot Cup 2R tires.
Watch The Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta 1:22.8 Lap With Driver Chris Barber
Below is a video Chevrolet posted to their official YouTube channel featuring the 1:22.8 lap at Road Atlanta with Driver Chris Barber.
What’s amazing is several local Road Atlanta pros noted that despite setting a lap record it seemed likely a professional driver could have shaved several additional seconds off of the lap times.
Lap Records Overview And Drivers
Watkins Glen
Long Course: 1:52.7 Driver: Bill Wise, Lead Performance Engineer, Chassis Controls.
Road America
2:08.6. Driver: Brian Wallace, Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer.
Road Atlanta
1:22.8. Driver: Chris Barber, Lead Development Engineer.
Virginia International Raceway
Full Course: 1:47.7. Driver: Aaron Link, Global Vehicle Performance Manager.
Grand Course: 2:32.3. Driver: Aaron Link.
Corvette ZR1 Specs And Overview
Below are some specs about the Corvette ZR1 with ZTK package used to set the production lap records. Per Chevrolet no car under $1 million dollars boasts superior specs. The new Corvette ZR1 has a started MSRP $174,995. Production is starting in second quarter of 2025.
Horsepower: 1,064
Top Speed: 233mph
0-60: 2.3 seconds
Quarter Mile: 9.6 seconds
MSRP: Starts at $174,995.
Despite the comparatively affordable starting MSRP, some initial slots (VIN 001) of this car have already been sold at auction well in excess of $3.5 million dollars. Expect significant dealer markups.
* Featured image courtesy of Chevrolet.
