NITRON NTR-R1 COILOVER KIT FOR C8 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY / Z06 [NTCCH014R1]
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Nitron NTR-R1 Coilover Kit for C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Z06
The C8 Corvette Stingray and Z06 are capable platforms that the factory suspension doesn’t fully serve when the driving gets serious. The damping hardware was calibrated for a broad audience rather than a driver who wants to work with the chassis rather than around it. The Nitron NTR-R1 addresses that with precision-engineered combined 2-way damping adjustment drawn directly from the R3 race platform, sharing core components with a kit built for professional competition. Installation removes the factory leaf springs entirely, replacing the passive setup with something built around how the Stingray and Z06 actually perform under load. Every unit is individually hand-built with ultra-low friction components that deliver consistent, fade-resistant damping from the street to the circuit, and with each kit custom built, custom sprung, and fully serviceable, it’s an investment that holds up well beyond a single season.
Unique Technology
- Nitron builds every shock from components that go through a rigorous design and development process long before they reach final assembly. The modular construction gives engineers the room to develop each application on its own terms without cutting corners on part quality or how everything holds together under real load. Tight tolerances, individual inspection by trained technicians, and quality control that runs through the entire production process rather than just the end of it; that discipline, combined with proprietary Nitron technologies built in throughout, produces shocks that hold their own against the competition on both road and track.
- Basic Damper Design:
- End Eye / Top Mount
- Damper Piston & Shim Stack
- Shaft / Rod
- Floating / Separator Piston
- Suspension Oil
- Compressed Nitrogen Gas
- Basic Damper Design:
Bespoke Engineering
- Nitron accounts for the C8 Corvette Stingray and Z06 suspension geometry and chassis dynamics from the ground up rather than adapting an existing application to fit. Components, spring rates, and damping characteristics are developed around what each platform actually needs. The geometry, suspension travel, and the way each variant loads the chassis all shape the design from day one rather than being addressed after the fact.
Features
- Internal reservoir type
- 2-way combined adjustment
- Full alloy body
- Preload adjuster
- Combined 24 clicks of adjustment
- Nitrogen gas charged
- Precision bearing spacers supplied as required
- Consists of 4 coilover assemblies and top mounts
- Hand made to order
Specifications
- Coilover Type: NTR-R1
- Adjustment Type: 2-way combined
- Adjustment: 24 clicks combined
- Rear Suspension Type: OEM
- Recommended Spring Rates:
- FRS – Fast Road Spec:
- Front: 570lbs/inch (100N/mm)
- Rear: 740lbs/inch (130N/mm)
- TDS – Track Day Spec:
- Front: 742lbs/inch (130N/mm)
- Rear: 913lbs/inch (160N/mm)
- FRS – Fast Road Spec:
Applications
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: C8 | 2020-present
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51: C8 | 2020-present
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06: C8 | 2023-present
Other Suspension Kits for C8 Stingray / Z06
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- elec-TRON RoadSport Coilover Kit
- RoadSport Coilover Kit w/ OEM FAL Integration
- elec-TRON RoadSport Coilover Kit w/ OEM FAL Integration
- elec-TRON R1 Coilover Kit
- NTR-R1 Coilover Kit w/ OEM FAL Integration
- elec-TRON R1 Coilover Kit w/ OEM FAL Integration
- NTR-R1 Coilover Kit w/ FAL
- elec-TRON R1 Coilover Kit w/ FAL
- NTR-R3 Coilover Kit
- elec-TRON R3 Coilover Kit
- NTR-R3 Coilover Kit w/ OEM FAL Integration
- elec-TRON R3 Coilover Kit w/ OEM FAL Integration
- NTR-R3 Coilover Kit w/ FAL
- elec-TRON R3 Coilover Kit w/ FAL
Notes
- Factory leaf springs are removed for installation
- This kit does not integrate with Front Axle Lift systems. Nitron offers two additional variants for C8’s optioned with the factory front axle lift. The OEM FAL Integration variant is built to work directly with the factory system, retaining it after installation. The Standalone FAL variant replaces the factory system entirely with Nitron’s own front axle lift setup. If your C8 came with the factory FAL, either of those variants is the correct route rather than this kit.
- Custom spring rates also available, please contact us directly here for more information or for a consultation on custom rates
- Images used for illustration purposes only. Specific details, finishes and end fittings may differ from that shown.
- Precision bearing spacers supplied as required
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this kit fit the C8 Corvette Z51 package? Yes. The Nitron NTR-R1 is compatible with the C8 Corvette Stingray, the Z51-optioned Stingray, and the C8 Z06. The Z51 is an option package rather than a separate model, so fitment carries across without issue.
- My C8 was optioned with the factory front axle lift. Which kit do I need? If your C8 came with the factory front axle lift system, the NTR-R1 with OEM FAL Integration is the correct version to choose. That variant is built to retain the factory FAL functionality after installation.
- Do the factory leaf springs need to be removed for installation? Yes. The C8 Corvette uses a transverse composite leaf spring setup front and rear from the factory, and those are removed as part of the installation process. The NTR-R1 replaces the factory damping and springing setup entirely.
- What does 24 clicks of combined adjustment mean on the NTR-R1? The NTR-R1 uses a 2-way combined adjustment, meaning compression and rebound are adjusted together through a single 24-click range rather than independently. It draws directly from the R3 race platform and shares core components with a kit built for professional competition, so the adjustment range covers serious use despite the simplified adjustment interface.
- Can I run custom spring rates with the NTR-R1? Yes. Recommended rates are available for both Fast Road Spec and Track Day Spec configurations, but custom spring rates are available on request.
About Nitron Suspension
Nitron Suspension has been at the forefront of precision suspension engineering since 1998, founded by Guy Evans with the goal of building high-performance shocks for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Over 200 dealers now carry Nitron products across Europe, Asia, the US, Australasia, and Africa. In 2008, the company moved into a dedicated facility in the UK’s Motorsport Valley, adding dynamometers, 5-axis CNC machines, and 3D CAD capabilities to support both growing demand and continued product development. A second expansion came in 2023 with a new office in Murrieta, California. The team behind every Nitron product draws from deep backgrounds in machining, materials technology, hydraulics, bike engineering, and F1 racing, with many engineers bringing firsthand experience as competitive drivers and riders. That depth of knowledge across both the technical and competitive sides of motorsport shapes every product Nitron develops.
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