Factory thieves consistently make off with Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 models.
Stolen Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1s Recovered After Multi-State Pursuit
The new range-topping Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1, a mid-car supercar, made headlines recently when two of its variants were stolen from General Motors' Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky.
The incident occurred on Friday night, with the stolen Corvettes, one finished in Arctic White and the other in Sebring Orange, setting off a multi-state pursuit that reached speeds over 100 mph. The vehicles were initially spotted by police in a parking structure on the campus of Western Kentucky University.
The Arctic White ZR1, after a brief evasion, was recovered within city limits, albeit with damage from running over a spike strip during a police pursuit. The orange ZR1, on the other hand, was found three hours away in Martin County, Indiana.
Rachel Bagshaw, the spokesperson for the factory, stated that law enforcement was swift in their response and successfully located both vehicles. She also noted that neither car was damaged in the theft or the subsequent recovery.
The ZR1 model, known for its 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that produces 1,064 hp, was initially stolen in March and again in the most recent case. The Martin County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding a 26-year-old man believed to have stolen the orange ZR1.
A 20-year-old suspect, Daedrin Cook, was arrested in connection with the theft of the white ZR1, for which he has been charged with various felonies. The Bowling Green plant, located in Kentucky, reported that eight C8s, including one 2025 ZR1, were stolen in March, and all were recovered by authorities.
The ZR1 model, with its impressive performance, holds the second-fastest time for an American-made car in Nürburgring history, clocking in at 6:50.783 minutes. The even-more-extreme C8 ZR1X, which adds a front-mounted electric motor, is the fastest U.S. model at Nürburgring, with a time of over 6:50.783 minutes.
Despite the theft, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 continues to garner attention for its exceptional performance and innovative design. The recovery of the stolen vehicles marks a positive conclusion to an exciting and high-speed chase.
Sports enthusiasts can rejoice as the multi-state pursuit and recovery of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 variants have concluded, following their theft from General Motors' Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The Arctic White ZR1, initially spotted on the campus of Western Kentucky University, was recovered within the city limits, while the Sebring Orange ZR1 was found hours away in Martin County, Indiana.
