CHEVROLET Corvette ZORA

Driving at the Nürburgring with American license plates

Just the other day, we reported that the Corvette ZR1 had taken the titles of America’s fastest car, the fastest GM car, and the fastest currently produced car under $1 million, but now we have a scoop on the existence of a new derivative model.

A Chevrolet Corvette Zora prototype with Michigan license plates was photographed during a test run at the Nürburgring. Although it is camouflaged, details are visible. The most noticeable change is the radiator, and upon closer inspection, the ZR1-bodied “test mule” uses an E-Ray-style stack cooler.

Is the power unit a hybrid?

This type of radiator is different from that of the Z06 and ZR1, and is currently only installed on the E-Ray. Given the appearance of this radiator, which is thought to be for cooling the battery and motor, it is highly likely that this prototype is equipped with a ZR1 engine and an E-Ray electric module.

Will the maximum output finally reach 1220PS?

Automakers are constantly testing a wide variety of drivetrain and cooling setups, so it’s unclear if there’s any electric assist. It’s possible Chevrolet is testing a new radiator with an existing powertrain, or perhaps adding an extra radiator to fool the scoop photographers.

However, if the ZR1’s 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine is combined with the E-Ray’s front-mounted motor and 1.1kWh battery pack, the power unit is expected to produce a maximum output of 1,220 PS.

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