虽然目前雪佛兰正在开发中置引擎的考维特C8,但同时其基于现行版前置引擎的高性能ZR1版本也已经近日收尾工作。最近有人拍到了最新原型车照片,这款车的伪装比过去更少,使人们能有机会能看到车辆的空力套装。另外,顶级款C7将很可能提供两种类型的尾翼,其中较高的那一个将很可能是选装件。另外可以看到在座椅后面安装了大量测试设备,这表明ZR1将有很大变化。新车的车头采用侵略性保险杠和更大进气口以便为升级后引擎提供足够量的冷空气。而它隆起的引擎盖很可能意味着在它的下面采用了机械增压引擎,不过有媒体报道称,该车将与中置引擎的C8共享全新“LT5”全新涡轮引擎。如果该车坚持使用取自Z06的6.2升V8 LT4机械增压引擎,雪佛兰工程热仍有可能塞进一个更大机械增压器以提升其输出功率。不管搭载何种引擎,据传其输出功率都将超过522千瓦/700马力。除了新的空力套装和功率更强引擎外,ZR1还将有其他一系列升级,包括配备更大合金轮圈和更大刹车盘。预计车厢内也将进行改进,但很明显动力系统硬件的升级是其最大卖点。
Chevy Corvette ZR1 gets spied from the sky
While it’s working on a mid-engine Corvette C8, Chevy is also putting the finishing touches on the hardcore ZR1 version based on the current, front-engine model. Seen here are a couple of prototypes with less disguise than ever giving us the opportunity to check out the extreme aerodynamic package. As you can easily notice, the range-topping C7 will likely be available with two types of rear wings, with the taller one likely to be offered through an optional package. Also visible is the abundance of testing equipment installed behind the seats, signaling some big changes are in tow for the ZR1.
Moving at the front, there’s an aggressive bumper with large air intakes to provide cooling for the uprated engine. Speaking of which, the hood’s big bulge likely means there’s a supercharger lurking underneath, although some reports are indicating the Corvette ZR1 will feature an all-new biturbo “LT5” engine also bound to be used by the mid-engine C8.
If it will stick with the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 LT4 from the Z06, chances are the Chevy’s engineers will throw in a larger supercharger to bump power. Regardless of the engine it will use, rumor has it output will easily exceed 700 horsepower (522 kilowatts).
Besides the aero pack and beefier engine, the ZR1 will host an assortment of other upgrades, including larger alloy wheels backed by bigger brakes to match the extra grunt. Some tweaks inside the cabin are expected as well, but obviously the hardware revisions will be the model’s key selling points.