Inside Look – 1000HP LMR C7 Corvette ZR1

February 21st, 2023

Finally being recognized as an international supercar, the Chevrolet Corvette is better than ever. Down in Houston, Texas, a firm called Late Model Racecraft (LMR) is kicking it up a notch above that. This clip takes us inside a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 build that delivers some big results. The video opens with a baseline dyno pull to establish how much power the ‘Vette is making before any modifications are made. With it’s factory supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, this ZR1 posts maximum output readings of 650rwhp and 663 lb.-ft. of torque. That’s in line with factory numbers. A second dyno Read More

Modified C7 Corvette ZR1 vs. Whipple Hellcat – Street Hits

January 20th, 2021

This cat is taking it to the streets. Hellcat that is – with a massive 4.5-liter Whipple supercharger. Today, this kitty is taking on a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that has been upgraded with some bolt-on performance parts. Can the Corvette handle the over-the-top power of the enhanced Hellcat or will it fall short in a roll racing contest? Let’s go to the video. The C7 Corvette is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged (Lingenfelter) V8 engine. Modifications include a cold air intake, exhaust headers and catless downpipes, an oversized throttle body, a throttle body spacer and a performance tune. The Read More

Stock 2019 ZR1 Wins Street Car Takeover Bowling Green

August 24th, 2020

Surprise, surprise! The owner of this bone stock 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 shows up to SCT Bowling Green just to get in a few rounds. He never dreamed that he’d win the class and take home the trophy. We’ll drop into Round 2 and have a look. Sometimes it’s about the horsepower, but more times than not, it’s about consistency. This Corvette ZR1 is all about consistency. In bone stock trim, this car has plenty of power and outstanding reliability. Under the hood? How about a supercharged (Lingenfelter) 6.2-liter V8 engine capable of generating 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque? Read More

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R vs. Lambo, Nissan GT-R, ZR1

August 9th, 2018

Welcome and thanks for joining us at the Palm Beach International Raceway in beautiful, sunny Florida. Today, we will see the much-heralded Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R take-on the likes of a tuned Jeep Trackhawk, a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a 2017 Nissan GT-R, and a Lamborghini Huracan. Competition today is set to include drag racing and roll racing. As the track heats up so does the roll racing action with the tuned (by Gearhead) Trackhawk jumping on the AMG GT-R. Green Hell drives around him FTW! Next up, we have our own in the red Lamborghini Huracan. From the dig, Brooks Read More

Street Rolls – McLaren 570S vs. 2019 Corvette ZR1

April 25th, 2018

As the most capable Corvette to ever roll off the assembly line, the 2019 version of the ZR1 opens a door (of sorts) for performance enthusiasts. Finally, we can dare to dream of a day when a Chevrolet can compete with the much lauded McLaren 570S. That day is here my friend! You may recognize the kid as the driver of the extraordinary automobile that has been tearing up the Cecil County Dragway and documenting the damage. Today, he will put his ‘Vette up against a 570S in multiple street hits. These will be roll races from various speeds with Read More

2019 Corvette ZR1 – Manual vs. Auto

April 19th, 2018

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has had tongues flapping and chins wagging since well before its physical release, several weeks ago. The excitement is well deserved. The 2019 ZR1 is the most capable Corvette mass-produced to date. It can produce an astounding 755hp and 715 lb.-ft. of torque (in stock trim) and it is equipped with some of the most advanced aerodynamic features ever seen on a production automobile. This article will compare several videos in an attempt to determine whether the ZR1 equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission is nearly a full-second quicker (in the quarter-mile) than the same Read More

Corvette King – 2010 ZR1 vs 2019 ZR1

April 5th, 2018

Greetings drag racing fans and welcome to the Cecil County Dragway for an epic battle between two variants of the big, bad ZR1 ‘Vette. We are all looking forward to seeing what these bad bowties can do but the staging lanes are packed with awesome cars of virtually every variety. There is a bad looking vintage Mopar, a Porsche, numerous Mustangs (of all types), and even a McLaren. All that is in addition to the feature race between these two Chevys.   The star of the show is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. As far as we can tell, this Read More

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