--- title: "LISTEN: Chevy Corvette ZR1 Teases Twin-Turbo Flat-Plane V8" description: "The fastest and most extreme [Chevrolet]() [Corvette](), the ZR1, will see the light of day this summer. We don't know the specific release date yet, but a teaser video released Monday morning tells us a couple of things: It'll have…" date: "2024-06-03" modified: "2024-06-03" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/listen-chevy-corvette-zr1-teases-twin-turbo-flat-plane-v8" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "sports car" --- # LISTEN: Chevy Corvette ZR1 Teases Twin-Turbo Flat-Plane V8 ![]() *\Chevy/YouTube\* The fastest and most extreme [Chevrolet]() [Corvette](), the ZR1, will see the light of day this summer. We don't know the specific release date yet, but a teaser video released Monday morning tells us a couple of things: It'll have a *big* rear wing, it'll sound pretty damn good at full tilt, and it'll likely feature a turbocharged flat-plane V8. Like the [previous teaser videos]() Chevy's released, the [ZR1]() logos continue to play with this sort of ice and water theme, mixed with some blue lightning animations. Similar graphics were used for some E-Ray teasers, which made sense given its electrified nature. As far as the ZR1 goes, it could point to some sort of electrification. What we're 100% sure of is that the ZR1 will get a big rear wing, because well, look at the image above. The C7 'Vette greatly differentiated from previous ZR1s by its race car-style rear wing, and it appears to be sticking around for the car's eighth generation. It's too soon to know if it'll be optional equipment or not, however. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8b9j77ew0 Lastly, there's the engine sound. Man, it sounds great—though it would be really awesome if we officially knew what it was. Chevy has yet to reveal which engine will power America's next supercar, but judging by the sound of it, it'll likely be a twin-turbocharged, flat-plane V8. Take that with a grain of salt, but if you listen closely, and listen about 100 times, you get a hint of turbo whistle in the fly-by recording. This seems to back up some rumors that [claim]() the C8 ZR1 will be powered by said engine configuration, and that it will most likely produce over 900 horsepower—very likely with the help of a battery-hybrid system. It'll also likely sport some [interesting (and super clever) active aero](). Of course, this isn't official yet, and luckily we won't have to wait long to find out. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()