The most notable absence at this year?s Detroit auto show is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. (The beastly capper to the C7 generation initially was scheduled to premiere in the Motor City, but that plan changed late last year.) While General Motors is, as expected, mum on this subject, our usual impeccable sources have shone illuminating rays into this dark corner.
A high-­ranking Corvette engineer assured us that there are no delays in the development programs for the current C7 (which includes the ZR1) and the future C8 (the much anticipated mid-­engined car). Our crack photo operatives have captured camouflaged test mules at GM?s winter test site in Michigan?s Upper Peninsula. A second GM confidant reacted positively to our rank speculation that the 750-­hp ZR1 might roll forth at this year?s Rolex 24 at Daytona race at the end of January.
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So shortly after the Detroit auto show folds its tent for another year, the Corvette faithful might finally receive the satisfaction they richly deserve. Be advised, those who have placed a deposit at a Chevrolet retailer, a Corvette ZR1 could be heading your way in a few months?if not weeks.

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