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Corvette ZR1 2019: from 0 to 60 mph in 2.85 seconds

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The Corvette ZR1 proves to be strong even on the straight with its supercharged V8 755 hp, shooting from 0 to 96 km / h in just 2.85 seconds.  In the sports market the Chevrolet Corvette has always been an icon and the ZR1 variant represents the most powerful version of the american supercar. With 755 hp released from the s upercharged 6.2 V8 , in fact, she managed to get behind the fast Ford GT on the Virginia International Raceway. But that's not all, because Corvette Blogger has recently discovered its acceleration data thanks to statements from the model Product Manager, Harlan Charles . Well, the time on 0-60 mph (0-96 km / h) is around 2.85 seconds. The shot from zero up to 100 mph (160 km / h) takes place in 6 seconds, while the quarter mile (0-400 m) is covered in 10.6 seconds with an output speed of 215 km / h. Compared to the previous 650 hp C6 Z06 there has been an improvement, but not an exploit. In fact, the latter can reach 60 mph in 2.95 seconds a

Equus Throwback: a 1000 HP homage to Corvette design

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As we all know, Equus Automotive is able to build powerful cars, able to blend together elements characteristic of various cars. One example is the Bass 770 , inspired by the muscle cars of the past and incorporates characteristics of classics such as Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger . In the case of the new Equus Throwback this mix of elements comes from a single model, namely the Corvette , but from different eras. In fact, the new car produced by Equus mixes 7 generations of Corvettes in a single car. Mainly based on the C orvette C7 model, the Equus Throwback is a 1000 HP car , starting at $ 130,000 . It has a top speed o f 225 mph and accelerates to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds . Equus Throwback will be produced in only 25 pieces , a collector's piece that best pays homage to the glorious Corvette name!

Callaway Competition USA Reveal Corvette C7 GT3-R Racing Livery

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Next Friday, March 9th, the 29th edition of the Pirelli World Challenge will kick off in St. Petersburg (Florida) .  The Callaway Competition USA team will also be taking part in the GT\GTA\GT Cup class.  The car with which the team will take the field is a Corvette C7 GT3-R , which will be entrusted to the German driver Daniel Keilwitz . Thursday, March 1 Callaway Competition presented to the world the official racing  livery with which the Corvette C7 GT3-R #26 will take part in the 10 races scheduled. Following is the time-lapse video that shows us the preparation of the car. Judging from the final result, a well executed job! We hope that this is a winner on the track and keep the Corvette name high!