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GLORY TO ICE!!!!!!!!

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Yeah saw the leak this morning. Insanity. We were expecting 900-950hp for the ZR1 and 1100 or so for the Zora. 1064 for the ZR1 and a bone-stock RWD quarter mile time in the 9s is crazy.

It wasn’t too long ago the only way to get a 4-figure hp number from the factory was with 16 cylinders, 4 tubes, and $3m. To get that in a series-production sports car well under the $200k mark that sounds like a Ferrari is a massive achievement.

More details: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025...t-look-review/
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Pretty insane. If they do anymore power they'll probably need to do a hybrid AWD setup. Good looking powertrain
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I'm going to attempt and get an allocation for one. This is unreal
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Pure ICE V8 no hybrid crap!!!

I'm telling ya, GM still knows and provides what we want.

None of that junk with their 1500 trucks either, pure V8.
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This is amazing! They lead with a 200 run and the exhaust produces thrust lol!
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this is exciting news! to me a Z06 has always been about balance and a pure driving experience, while a ZR1 has always been about lunacy, and this totally delivers

i'd say this is the first time since the C6 ZR1 that i've been properly enthusiastic about a corvette, and generally speaking i'm not a fan of the C8
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Pure ICE V8 no hybrid crap!!!

I'm telling ya, GM still knows and provides what we want.

None of that junk with their 1500 trucks either, pure V8.
I have to give credit to GM for getting over 1,000 HP with pure ICE!

All the European brands are using Hybrids which not only increase weight but also complexity and long term maintenance/reliability.

My only criticism is about the styling - I wish they went more aggressive to further separate from Base and Z06.
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Originally Posted by Striker223
I'm going to attempt and get an allocation for one. This is unreal
I’m still waiting for my allocation on Z06 - need to get my deposit back at this point, it’s been a long time lol.
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I’m still waiting for my allocation on Z06 - need to get my deposit back at this point, it’s been a long time lol.
That sucks man! I'm praying I get one within two years....
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I have always wanted a Vette and I've never even sat in one.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
My only criticism is about the styling - I wish they went more aggressive to further separate from Base and Z06.
were it debadged i'd never be able to tell the difference... but tbh that doesn't make me any less excited, will just have to listen for the turbos lol

i'm not really a fan of the wing, i think it looks a bit ricer and i generally prefer a nice lip spoiler



i'd like to see an aggressive version of something like that
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
I have to give credit to GM for getting over 1,000 HP with pure ICE!

All the European brands are using Hybrids which not only increase weight but also complexity and long term maintenance/reliability.

My only criticism is about the styling - I wish they went more aggressive to further separate from Base and Z06.
I have found GM overall to be very strong with powertrains, that and providing what Americans want out of engines.. Leaving V8s in their trucks is a very, very smart move.

I need to look at this more, I think it looks great from what I've seen.. I'm not a huge sports car guy but oh I respect the beasts.

1000hp out of just an engine is epic. And we don't want hybrid crap on the ZR1 anyway, get the Zora if someone wants that.
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^
I think Ford will also have the new Mustang with significant power.
I’m surprised it’s taking them so long to announce the new Shelbys.

The GTD is a monster but costs much more than ZR1, which is probably going to be $200k.

We are lucky to be in US and have these amazing cars come from American brands while everyone else is downsizing or going hybrid.

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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
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We are lucky to be in US and have these amazing cars come from American brands while everyone else is downsizing or going hybrid.
Agreed. I say detune this 50 hp and throw it in the Escalade too.
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