From the Archive: 2012 Corvette ZR1 | 2013 Daytona Turkey Rod Run

This is a 2012 Corvette ZR1 that was at the 2013 Daytona Turkey Rod Run. The Corvette is a high performance car that’s been in production since 1953. This is from the C6 series, which was made between June of 2004 and February of 2013 (model years between 2005 and 2013). The ZR1 was unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The engine is a 6.2 liter supercharged LS9 V8 that produces 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph. This car weighs 3,380 pounds since the body panels are composite, the chassis is a hydroformed steel frame, and the front fenders, roof, and hood are carbon fiber.

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