Chevy Corvette ZR1 Sets Car And Driver's New Lightning Lap Record, Beats McLaren Senna By 0.7 Seconds
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Key Points:
- The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has set a new Lightning Lap record at Virginia International Raceway with a time of 2:34.2, beating the previous record held by the McLaren Senna by 0.7 seconds.
- The Corvette ZR1 achieved this feat with 1,064 horsepower, significantly less than the 1,250-hp ZR1X hybrid variant, and despite being heavier than the McLaren Senna.
- The McLaren Senna, a limited-production hypercar costing nearly $1 million, was outpaced by the Corvette ZR1, which is priced around $216,000 to $238,000, highlighting the Corvette's exceptional value and performance.
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