C8 ZR1 Dyno Pulls 80hp Gains from Basic Bolt-Ons—Factory Conservatism on Display
"The ZR1 was always going to be software-limited. Turns out you can't nerf a 5.5L supercharged V8 without people noticing."
— Revvly Take
The already-supercharged C8 ZR1 is leaving easy power on the table from the factory. A straightforward modification package—likely intake and tune work—unlocks 80 horses on the dyno, suggesting Chevy's engineers built in serious margin for warranty and longevity. For a car already pushing 1,000 hp, it's the kind of low-hanging fruit that separates what engineers can do from what accountants allow them to sell.
Joe Kucinski
Corvette Forum · Jan 9
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