The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 already lays claim to an impressive 7 minute 22.4 second Nurburgring lap time, but, thanks to a pair of improvements, the 2012 model has clipped a few seconds off that already scorching lap time.
Chevrolet recently returned to the Germany to send its updated 2012 Corvette ZR1 around the 12.9 mile Nordschleife, emerging with an improved lap time of 7 minutes 19.63 seconds. That mark is one of the fastest ever for a production car, besting even the Dodge Viper ACR.
As was the case with the ZR1’s previous Nurburgring run, the latest lap time was set with a bone stock car with no performance modification. Corvette engineer Jim Mero was behind the wheel for the 7 minute 19.63 second run.
Chevrolet attributes the faster lap time to the 2012 ZR1’s new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires. Optional on both Z06 and ZR1 models, Chevrolet says the competition-oriented tires enhance cornering and handling abilities, while also aiding in braking.
When paired with the Corvette’s Performance Traction Management, the ZR1 can pull more than 1.1g’s of lateral acceleration, representing an eight percent improvement over the standard car.
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