I would like to hear Tadge's take on the new design feature of the wide-body style "front" quarter panels found on the ZR1. I have not read or heard anyone discuss this design deviation from the stock C7 wide body design that can be found on the Z06 and Grand Sport. Was this change a result of aeronautical engineering studies, computational fluid & thermal analysis, or was this change made just to mitigate issues related to stones and road debris being kicked up rearward outside toward the rear of the vehicle? I noticed the ZR1 did away with the wheel opening "spats" that where implemented since the 2017 model year. I would appreciate any insights learning about this little mentioned design change. Any possibilty this feature will be incorporated into the design of the 2020 model year Z06 and Grand Sport? It sure would aid in reducing road debris damage.

Derrick
aka MMD

yep...splitting hairs. I stand corrected regarding the year. I have heard them referred as panels, front quarter panels, and fenders. It appears that these panels have been pushed outward as compared with the Z06 and GS fenders. Spats are not present either. I have not seen a ZR1 in person yet, but pictures seem to indicate this is true. The ZR1 panels seem to cover more of the tire than what you see on the Z06 and GS. I am wonderng if ZR1 owners are experiencing fewer issues with road rash due to debris being thrown rearward by the tires. Regards.

Folks...please stop. This thread is not a discussion of panel names. If you want to continue to discuss this topic further then I would suggest you start your own thread in the General Discussion forum.