Europe’s first new Corvette ZR1 supercars have arrived in the UK after being imported by specialist performance and luxury retailer Clive Sutton.
The ultra rare arrivals mark the first time the flagship American supercar has reached European roads in new form.
The initial delivery includes two ZR1 models from a highly limited first production run of fewer than 200 cars built worldwide.
One of the cars is finished in Competition Yellow with a full carbon fibre aerodynamic package, while the second arrives in black with twin red racing stripes.
Both cars are powered by a 5.5 litre twin turbo V8 producing 1,064 bhp, making them the most powerful Corvettes ever built.
The pair are among the rarest new supercars currently available in Europe, with demand already outstripping supply.
Clive Sutton has confirmed that two of the first three ZR1s brought into the UK have already been sold.
Another ZR1 is due to arrive later this month, with sourcing and approvals already in place for further customer orders.
Founder and chief executive Clive Sutton said the arrival of the ZR1 represents a significant moment for European supercar buyers.
“We’ve imported the world’s most desirable high performance and luxury vehicles for almost 40 years, but I still get excited by supercars like the ZR1.
“We are proud to have secured the UK and Europe’s first models and we’ve already sold two of the first three cars we’ve brought in.
“We expect demand to outstrip supply for this iconic American supercar and we’re confident that our seamless experience is what customers at this level expect.”
The Sutton team manages the full process from sourcing and shipping through to homologation and UK registration.
That approach allows buyers to receive a fully road legal car without navigating the complexity of importing a vehicle of this calibre.
Performance figures place the ZR1 firmly among the world’s elite supercars.
The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and has a top speed of 233 mph.
In June last year it recorded a lap time of 6 minutes 50.76 seconds at the Nürburgring, underlining its credentials against established European rivals.
Advanced aerodynamics and adaptive suspension systems provide stability on both road and track.
Inside, the cockpit combines driver focused ergonomics with premium materials designed for everyday usability as well as performance driving.
While one black ZR1 and a third incoming car are already spoken for, the Competition Yellow example remains available.
Further coupe and convertible models can also be sourced, each fitted with an eight speed dual clutch transmission.
In the United States, ZR1 models have been selling for up to $100,000 above list price.
UK pricing through Clive Sutton is expected to range from £365,000 to £425,000 depending on specification, including import duty, VAT, homologation, and registration.
The arrival of the ZR1 signals a new chapter for American supercars in Europe, with a small number of buyers now able to access one of the most talked about performance cars in the world.
