Chevrolet Corvette C8 5.5 ZR1 LT7 5.5 V8 twin-turbo Coupe
793 kW1,078 PS1,063 hp1,123 Nm2020–present
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- Power
- 793 kW 1,078 PS · 1,063 hp
- Torque
- 1,123 Nm 828 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,738 kg
- Top speed
- 375 km/h
A 5.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 793 kW (1,078 PS) and 1,123 Nm of torque powers the Chevrolet Corvette C8 5.5 ZR1 LT7 V8 twin-turbo coupe. An eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox sends the Corvette C8 5.5 ZR1 LT7 V8 twin-turbo's drive to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 6 petrol versions in the Corvette C8 range, with 124% more output than the entry 6.2 Stingray LT2 V8 (EU) (354 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (375 km/h) and the strongest on torque (1,123 Nm). In figures, it tips the scales at 1,738 kg and offers 620 PS per tonne.
Corvette C8 5.5 ZR1 LT7 V8 twin-turbo: measurable strengths
- Most powerful petrol version of the Corvette C8: 793 kW (1,078 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 375 km/h
- Most torque in the range: 1,123 Nm
- Over 250 PS per tonne: 620 PS/t
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Engine
| Engine code | LT7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 5,500 cm³ 5.5 l · 336 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 793 kW 1,078 PS · 1,063 hp |
| Torque | 1,123 Nm 828 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Dual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 375 km/h 233 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,738 kg 3,832 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2020–present |
| Generation | Corvette C8 (2020–present) |
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