A pair of 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays was recently caught roaming the roads with some interesting company. In addition to a Ferrari 458 Italia, the group included an Audi R8 V10 convertible, McLaren MP4-12C, and a Porsche 911 Carrera S. A 2013 C6 Corvette ZR1 also tagged along, which likely means General Motors is hard at work developing the next range-topping ZR1 'Vette.

Curiously absent from the group was the Corvette's domestic rival, the SRT Viper. Our guess is that GM wasn't able to procure a Viper. That said, the inclusion of the Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche 911 is not surprising; both of which were winners of our Best Driver's Car competition in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

We asked Chevy about the testing group, and here is the automaker's official response:

A key goal for the Corvette Stingray was to develop a car that had world-class levels of performance, design, and technology. As we approach the final calibration of the Stingray, we want to ensure that it delivers one of the best driving experiences available from any sports car -- regardless of price.

Little is known about the next-generation ZR1, but Chevy obviously will need to improve on the C6's impressive performance. We've heard the next ZR1 may crack the 700-hp mark. The outgoing car's 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 (638 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque) is enough to propel the coupe from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and it recently lapped the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca racetrack in 1:33.70 during a recent battle against the SRT Viper GTS. It was a record-setting time for the 'Vette, but SRT snatched it away with the expedited release of the Viper TA, which completed the course in just 1:33.62. Expect more back-and-forth storylines once the C7 ZR1 finally hits showrooms.

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