It’s safe to say that the current generation of the Chevrolet Corvette has stirred up quite a buzz since its introduction to the market. The shift from a front-engine to a mid-engine layout has completely changed the game. Moreover, I’m not sure by what means or magic the manufacturer managed to keep the starting price of the model below $100,000, but they did.

One of the brand’s smartest moves relates to the Corvette’s marketing, as Chevrolet revealed its cards right from the start. In fact, the manufacturer has teased us with all the upcoming versions of its sports car, one for almost every new year. Today, we have the regular version, the E-Ray version, and the Z06 version. If you’ve been keeping up, you’ll understand that the next on the list is the ZR1 version.

Pushing the Boundaries

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is expected to hit the market this summer, and the first details about it have already started to circulate online. The model was briefly showcased in a 21-second video released on YouTube by the manufacturer earlier this week. Of course, as always, we don’t see much in the video, but at least it’s an official announcement.

Not much is known about this upcoming iteration of the Corvette, but several rumors suggest a twin-turbo V8 engine that could deliver up to 900 horsepower. This makes it particularly intriguing as each version of the Corvette offers a different powertrain. In the case of the regular version, also known as the Stingray, we get the classic 6.2-liter V8 with 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The E-Ray version features the same engine but adds an electric motor for a total output of 655 horsepower. However, the real madness here is that this version offers all-wheel drive, allowing it to hit 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds. Finally, there’s the Corvette Z06 with its 5.5-liter V8 featuring a flat-plane crankshaft, a feature that gives it a biblical sound.

Chevrolet might also offer a supercharger for the Corvette ZR1, but this technology offers less potential in terms of power. However, we know that the power possibilities are exponential with turbocharging, which leads us to believe that Chevrolet will opt for this option with the Corvette ZR1. Needless to say, we’re eagerly awaiting the model’s unveiling.

Jean-Sébastien Poudrier