So what do you think the reserve was on this L-88

[Charles]

While I didn't mention the point earlier; it seems the ZL-1 had a number of unseen modifications. The second test day for the ZL-1 saw a number of engineers and select journalists get a chance to drive the ZL-1 Corvette. At first they just drove off the line, later someone got the bright idea to just rev up the engine in neutral and then slam it into drive for a HARDER launch! This resulted in those 10 second et's and no mention of broken parts... Perhaps the transmission also got some special attention to withstand the abuse. Anyone who got the chance to drive could duplicate those times. Some Corvettes were sold by Chevrolet Engineering; there was a Warbonnet Yellow 1971 coupe for example. However this ZL-1 was probably crushed. It has been suggested that the same fate awaits the current 427 Camaro "Sunoco Blue" showcar that was at Berger Chevrolet.