By SEMA News Editors
Chevrolet has already unveiled three versions of the eight-generation Corvette, but one anticipated model yet to debut is the next Corvette ZR1. While the manufacturer has not confirmed any details, SEMA News sources recently caught new images of a convertible option for the upcoming ZR1.
The upcoming ZR1 is rumored to be the most powerful iteration in its history, according to insiders, and is expected to feature a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with higher output compared to the standard C8, as well as more aggressive bodywork and styling than the base model Corvette.
![Corvette C8 ZR1](/sites/default/files/inline-images/C8ZR1-233.jpg)
Insiders also suggest that the ZR1 will be equipped with a new, upgraded LT7 V8 engine, surpassing the current LT6 found in the C8 Z06. This new engine is rumored to be a 5.5L twin-turbocharged DOHC V8, making it the most powerful production V8 ever produced by General Motors. Power output is estimated to be between 800-850 hp, a significant increase over the 755 hp of the C8 ZR1.
The new ZR1 is also unlikely to feature a hybrid powertrain, according to sources, potentially making the C8 ZR1 the last powered solely by an internal combustion engine. Additionally, the performance model is likely to feature aerodynamic upgrades, including a front lip spoiler and rear wing.