But the most powerful production Corvette outdid Chevy's engineers ... best be described as terrifyingly fun. The ZR2 package included the LS6 454 big-block V8, delivering 425 horsepower ...

The LS6 engine was used in Chevelle, El Camino, and Corvette models ... commanding powerplant, the ZR2 also received a heavy-duty disc braking system and an F41 performance suspension setup.