The 1,064bhp, 233mph Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will start from $174,995

Big car, big numbers, and a (relatively) small price. GM has revealed the 233mph Corvette ZR1 will start from $174,995 when it goes on sale this summer. Out of context, that's still a heck of a lot of money. Judged against Europe's finest though, that number starts to look like a bit of a bargain...

For example, over in the States, a 911 GT3 starts from $222,500, a McLaren 750S from around $325,000, and a few ticks on the extras list of a Ferrari 296 GTB will push it above $400,000.

If you want your ZR1 with the carbon fibre aero pack (a bigger rear wing, front spoiler and dive planes, underbody strakes), it’s an extra $8,495. The ‘ZTK’ Performance Package is another $1,500 on top.

You’ll also have two interior trim levels to choose from: ‘1LZ’ and ‘3LZ’. Opt for the range-topper (3LZ), which has a 14-speaker Bose audio system, 12in infotainment screen plus lots of Nappa leather, and you’re up to $185,995 for the coupe and $195,995 for the soft-top.

What do we reckon folks: is the ZR1 the go-to bang-for-buck supercar right now?