Corvette ZR1

... as well it should given it has 450bhp extra

With five new production car lap records set on American tracks, is GM’s 1000bhp hypercar fighter throwing down the gauntlet to European manufacturers…

Following the reveal of the Corvette ZR1 a few weeks ago, Chevrolet has announced an open-top version.

Chevrolet has launched the new 650bhp supercharged Corvette Z06 Coupe and Convertible. Specs and details here

Hennessey Performance - makers of the Venom GT - tune the new Corvette and hit 200mph on the road

The SRT Viper TA is a track focused version of the V10-engined supercar. Specs and pictures here

The ZR1 has always been the ultimate Vette, and this one’s the most powerful yet

The Hennessey Venom GT trumps the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's top speed - kind of. Video here

The convertible version of the new C7 Corvette has been revealed at the Geneva motor show

The SRT Viper gains a circuit-focused Track Pack option, with stronger brakes and a shaved kerbweight

It's official: the new for 2014 Chevrolet Corvette regains the Stingray badge and debuts at 2013 Detroit motor show

Chevrolet has released details of the new LT1 V8 engine, which will power the 2014 Corvette

A picture gallery of all the tuned cars and odd sights at the 2011 Los Angeles motor show

German tuner unveils 666bhp, very limited edition Corvette C6 BlackforceOne supercar

Footage of the 638bhp Corvette ZR1 drifting its heart out on evo's recent test at the Ring

GM announces UK price tag and production numbers