Corvette ZR1: millionaire auction for American veterans




The Corvette is the American sport car par excellence, the ZR1 the most performing version. Ready to challenge European competition. 

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The first exemplary of the new series was auctioned by Barrett-Jackson for American war veterans. Specifically in favor of Building for America's Bravest, the program that builds homes for wounded soldiers in the war zone.

The Corvette ZR1 with the serial number 001 won by Rick Hendrick, owner of the Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of the homonymous team, twelve times winner of the Nascar Cup Series champions

The ZR1 has been awarded for the figure of 925,000 dollars, equal to over 750,000 euros. Hendrick will be able to choose the features of the model, whether coupe or convertible.


The most powerful Corvette ever?


The heart of the ZR1 is the overflowing 6.2-liter LT5 V8 Supercharged engine, boosted increased Eaton volumetric compressor and dual-fuel injection that allows a double fuel injection. It delivers a maximum power of 765 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and a torque of 969 Nm.

Rear-wheel drive, seven-speed manual transmission, or for the first time for the ZR1, from the automatic 8-speed transmission. The maximum speed is amazing: 340 km / h.

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