It makes sense the ZR1 needs to be a significant upgrade from the Z06 and a hybrid would do this.
The Z06 needs to be more than a flat-plane unless this engine produces at least 150hp more than the base engine. I like the sound of a flat-plane so this alone is of interest.
When I was in high school, we had a large “car guy” group. It was fun. But I was an oddball–as usual-- in that I liked cars of many makers; Chevy’s, Fords, Jags, Porsches, etc.
But some guys were only Chevy guys. Very limiting. But some guys went even further in their narrow interests. There were Chevelle only guys. Camaro guys, etc. I never got that.
Which does not mean what you have decided to read into it.
Please take it to PM if you feel a need to push this further. No one else cares. I similarly doubt you are honestly interested in understanding and appreciating my opinion, but rather are driven by being “right.”
I similarly do not understand limiting one’s interest to a given marque or model. I also do not understand Ford v. Chevy, etc. I suspect one of the appeals of doing so is being part of a tribe of similar minded enthusiasts. Many enthusiasts also grew up lusting over a particular car, a dream car, which continues to inform their preferences.
I buy whatever best meets my needs and interests at the time. This may be American, European, Japanese, Korean, whatever. My garage is accordingly always a hodgepodge mish-mash of cars and motorcycles - all highly amusing to me.
My father was a Ford guy, would never own a Chevy. About two years before he died he bought a Chevy C10 pickup. We were all floored. I asked him why. He said, “I like it better than what Ford has to offer”. This is a guy whose first car was a Ford Model A he bought out of a barn and brought back to life when he was fourteen.
That opened my eyes to brand loyalty. I did a quick count of the 60+ cars I’ve owned and came up with 12 different marques. I currently have two Porsches and a Honda because they fit my needs and wants.
My first car was my BELOVED 1962 Beetle.
Bought it out of a junkyard, replaced plugs, points and clutch in an afternoon and drove it for years.
It was “fully loaded” with a gas gauge (first year!), cigarette lighter, radio and canvas sunroof.
Still regret selling it. It was amazing how much fun one could have with 40 hp!
Will I be kicked from the forum if I admitted that I like the styling of the C8 better than the styling of the 2020 911? If so, I’ll just keep that to myself.