最近谍照记者拍到了雪佛兰考维特ZR1敞篷版谍照，新车很可能搭载了新的LT5DOHCV8引擎。由于采用了新引擎，新车很可能采用了50/50比例的前后重量分配。LT5引擎将是一款自然进气引擎，它更适合采用中置引擎的下一代考维特，不过输出功率不会像人们预期的那样大幅增加。通用已经证实LT5引擎将配备在2018款车型上，但新款考维特将于2019年发布。由于车身侧面的伪装拿掉了，因此可以看出来新车侧面与现行版相比并没有太大改动。从照片可以看出，新车引擎盖高端进一步提升，这表明内部搭载了更大和动力更强劲引擎。或许就是700马力以上的LT5引擎。至于该车何时发布，如果雪佛兰没有在今年的洛杉矶车展亮相该车，那么几乎可以肯定将在明年初的底特律车展发布。
Spy Photos Show Topless Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible
A new King of the Hill Corvette ZR1 could soon be upon us. Of course, that title refers to the C4 ZR-1 Chevrolet built from 1990 through 1995, but it could well apply to the new car should rumors about the new LT5 DOHC V8 prove true. Right now things seems to be split 50/50 as to just what engine the new ZR1 will get.
It should also be noted that the LT5 is likely a naturally-aspirated engine, which would be a good fit for the next-generation mid-engined Corvette but may not make the hefty horsepower people are expecting for the ZR1. At the same time, GM has confirmed the LT5 for the 2018 model year, but the new Corvette isn’t slated until 2019. More of the hypnotic camo has been shed from the sides, though it doesn’t really show much difference from the current Corvette. The profile shots give us a neat look at the ZR1’s raised hood, which certainly suggests something big and powerful exists underneath. It sure would be great to see a boosted LT5 making 700-plus horsepower in there.
When will we finally get full disclosure on the ZR1? If Chevrolet doesn’t pull the blanket back at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, it’s almost a guarantee it will appear at the Detroit show next January.