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Introducing the 2009 Corvette ZR1
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Just read the article. WHOA, this car is BAD. I did find it ironic that Motor Trend was "rooting for the home team on this one" considering the recent naming of that Toyota Turdra as "truck of the year". I think anyone with a cool 100K laying around would prolly pony up for this King of all Vettes. I know I would! Anybody got 100K they can front me???
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man that thing is awesome! i wish i wasn't so poor.
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i'm in LOVE!!! ****... wish i could afford one.
the Camaro is off the charts sexy, but that ZR1 is a dominatrix all dressed in leather with whip in hand.
the Camaro is off the charts sexy, but that ZR1 is a dominatrix all dressed in leather with whip in hand.
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That car wants me soooo bad.
I love the choice of wheels.
I love the choice of wheels.
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Great looking car. I can't wait to read the stats on it.
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220 MPH :roxor:atriot:
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2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type Supercharged 90 V-8 alum block/heads
Valvetrain OHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Displacement 376 cu in/6162 cc
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Power (SAE NET) 620 hp (est)
Torque (SAE NET) 595 lb-ft (est)
Weight to power 5.4 lb/hp (est)
Transmission 6-speed manual
Final drive ratio 3.42:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar; control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar
Brakes, f;r 15.5-in vented, drilled, disc; 15.0-in vented, drilled disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 10x19; 12x20 in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 285/30ZR19, 335/25ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 105.7 in
Length x width x height 176.2 x 75.9 x 49.0 in
Curb weight 3350 lb (est)
Weight dist., f/r 52/48%
Seating capacity 2
Headroom, f 38 in
Legroom, f 43 in
Shoulder room, f 55 in
Cargo volume 22 cu ft
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $100,000 (est)
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side
Fuel capacity 18 gal
EPA city/hwy econ N/A
CO2 emissions N/A
Recommended fuel Premium
On Sale In U.S. Summer 2008
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2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type Supercharged 90 V-8 alum block/heads
Valvetrain OHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Displacement 376 cu in/6162 cc
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Power (SAE NET) 620 hp (est)
Torque (SAE NET) 595 lb-ft (est)
Weight to power 5.4 lb/hp (est)
Transmission 6-speed manual
Final drive ratio 3.42:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar; control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar
Brakes, f;r 15.5-in vented, drilled, disc; 15.0-in vented, drilled disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 10x19; 12x20 in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 285/30ZR19, 335/25ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 105.7 in
Length x width x height 176.2 x 75.9 x 49.0 in
Curb weight 3350 lb (est)
Weight dist., f/r 52/48%
Seating capacity 2
Headroom, f 38 in
Legroom, f 43 in
Shoulder room, f 55 in
Cargo volume 22 cu ft
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $100,000 (est)
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side
Fuel capacity 18 gal
EPA city/hwy econ N/A
CO2 emissions N/A
Recommended fuel Premium
On Sale In U.S. Summer 2008
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A most awesome car. Beautiful pics.
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Like Lincoln at Gettysburg, General Motors chairman Rick Wagoner uttered but a few select words to inspire a whole new Chevrolet Corvette. Reacting to plans for the $65,800 Z06 outlined by chief engineer Tadge Juechter no score and three years ago, Wagoner mused, "I wonder what this team could do for $100,000?"
The answer is the 2009 Corvette ZR1, engineered to be the most powerful, best performing, highest priced Chevy in history.
Read the full story in the February issue of Automobile Magazine. For now, check out the specs from GM and our photo gallery full of wallpaper-quality images.
The answer is the 2009 Corvette ZR1, engineered to be the most powerful, best performing, highest priced Chevy in history.
Read the full story in the February issue of Automobile Magazine. For now, check out the specs from GM and our photo gallery full of wallpaper-quality images.
- All-new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V-8 targeted at producing at least 100 horsepower per liter, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm)
- Six-speed, close-ratio, race-hardened manual transmission
- New, high-capacity dual-disc clutch
- Higher-capacity and specific-diameter axle half-shafts; enhanced torque tube
- Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip
- Twenty-spoke 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels
- Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires--P285/30ZR19 in front and P335/25ZR20 in the rear--developed specifically for the ZR1
- Standard carbon-ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors--15.5-inch-diameter (394-mm) in the front and 15-inch-diameter (380-mm) in the rear
- Larger brake calipers with substantially increased pad area
- Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control with track-level suspension
- Wider, carbon-fiber front fenders with ZR1-specific dual vents
- Carbon-fiber hood with a raised, polycarbonate window--offering a view of the intercooler below it
- Carbon-fiber roof panel, roof bow, front fascia splitter and rocker moldings with clear-coated, exposed carbon-fiber weave
- ZR1-specific full-width rear spoiler with raised outboard sections
- Specific gauge cluster with boost gauge (also displayed on the head-up display) and 220-mph (370 km/h) speedometer readout
- Only two options: chrome wheels and a "luxury" packageCurb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg)
Links to the official GM Press Releases:
http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/chevrolet/index.html
Press releases include:
Overview, Chassis & Ride, Design, History, Powertrain, and Specifications
Quick Data:
6.2L Supercharged LS9 V8 - 620hp/595tq
Curb Weight 3350lbs
Estimated MSRP: $100,000
Hi-Resolution Photo links:
LS9 Photos:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/photos/f_actual/09ls9.html
2009 Corvette ZR1 Photos:
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?09corvettezr1&sort=&source=all
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http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/chevrolet/index.html
Press releases include:
Overview, Chassis & Ride, Design, History, Powertrain, and Specifications
Quick Data:
6.2L Supercharged LS9 V8 - 620hp/595tq
Curb Weight 3350lbs
Estimated MSRP: $100,000
Hi-Resolution Photo links:
LS9 Photos:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/photos/f_actual/09ls9.html
2009 Corvette ZR1 Photos:
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?09corvettezr1&sort=&source=all
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Great links Tim - thanksLinks to the official GM Press Releases:
http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/chevrolet/index.html
Press releases include:
Overview, Chassis & Ride, Design, History, Powertrain, and Specifications
Quick Data:
6.2L Supercharged LS9 V8 - 620hp/595tq
Curb Weight 3350lbs
Estimated MSRP: $100,000
Hi-Resolution Photo links:
LS9 Photos:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/photos/f_actual/09ls9.html
2009 Corvette ZR1 Photos:
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?09corvettezr1&sort=&source=all
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Wonder if they will let me test drive it . I'll put on my business suit and all. That thing is super sexy for sure. Can't wait to get smoked by one.
. I'll put on my business suit and all. That thing is super sexy for sure. Can't wait to get smoked by one.
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They really did go all out on this car!
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