Performance Review: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Corvette Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 is the 7 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Chevrolet Corvette has a 6162cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Corvette shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Corvette's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1598 kgs (3522 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Corvette shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 755 bhp (563 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 715 lb-ft (969.4 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 V8 (707 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Corvette you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 (496.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Chevrolet Corvette has a Power to weight ratio of 472.4 bhp per ton and 447.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Corvette competing with the 2013 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 (496.6 bhp per ton) or the 1995 Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 (496.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Corvette generating around 447.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (471.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (467.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Corvette and the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 E92 GTS

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Corvette on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.48 secs @ 130.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 E92 GTS (10.43 secs), the 2012 Audi TT RS+ 2.5 Turbo (10.46 secs), and the 2012 Audi TT RS plus 2.5 Coupe (10.46 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 has a maximum speed of 212mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 Corvette equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

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