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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Channel: Autos & Vehicles, Author: TheCarKid97
Uploaded: December 24, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Length: 01:39, Rating: 4.24, Views: 54757

Tags: 2009 600 American Blue Cars Chevrolet Chevy Corvette Devil Fast Horses Loud Muscle Power SS Stingray SuperSport ZR1

" For months, Chevrolet has kept the new ZR1 hidden away at their test facilities, with occasional cars being spotted on the road. Now, the ZR1 stats and photos have been released to the public, and we know what a monster it will be. Pictures from Carwalls.com -- taken by Chevrolet Music: Shifting Gears by Lalo Schfrin (yes, it is the Bullitt music) From Chevrolet Press Release Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 -- an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. "Chevrolet's goal with the new ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much -- and does so with exceptional driveability," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. The ZR1's basic stats: 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" package - Curb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg) The specialized components of the new ZR1 work harmoniously to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors. Performance estimates will be announced closer to vehicle's summer 2008 launch. "Preliminary testing shows the ZR1 builds on the highly respected Corvette Z06 in every performance category, from acceleration and braking, to cornering grip and top speed," said Peper. "It all boils down to the power-to-weight ratio and the ZR1's is exceptional -- better than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and even the Lamborghini LP640. In fact, the ZR1 is expected to be the first production Corvette to achieve a top speed of at least 200 mph." "

Video Comments

snakevet888 on August 7, 2008 at 4:30 am

CORVETTE.........Dollar 4 Dollar, the best value in the world. They should disengage from Chevrolet.

pimpinkin87 on August 6, 2008 at 9:18 pm

z06 has 505hp its been dynoed and mentioned in a variety of different magazines whereas nissan has understated their hp numbers on the gtr, i dont even have debate with over it just type in gtr dynoed in the search bar case closed, it has the same hp if not more then the z06

JamesColvent on July 31, 2008 at 8:53 pm

Mubble, why not American cars? The Vette is awesome no matter where you come from. It just seems like your Europeans have something against everything we do and make, but you copy us every chance you get.

JamesColvent on July 31, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Corvettes rule, I love mine!!!

maddenexpert192 on July 23, 2008 at 3:29 am

Yup it feels like in engine with tissue around it

1999RMK on July 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm

yeah but a vet would smoke a focus anyday it would not even compare!!

HyeApero on July 20, 2008 at 7:02 pm

corvettes are better then ferraris and lamborghinis hav u ever drivin a corvette? if not i wouldnt be talking if i wer u (to all da corvette haters)

luminescentfeeling on July 11, 2008 at 2:02 am

Chevy Corvette ZR1: 6.2 Litre, 595lb/ft torque Ford Focus RS 2009: 2.5 Litre, 400lb/ft torque When are Americans going to learn how to design engines? Compare the torque figures and engine capacity.

Tampa0123456789 on July 6, 2008 at 5:41 am

Dont mean to burst any bubbles but with fuel price a bit high; Will thy still be building this car? Very nice but I saw gas price at 4dollars a gallon today.

donisthabomb1 on July 6, 2008 at 12:32 am

the gtr spec v will own this car. and for those that argue HP. the z06 had 515 hp and the gtr beat it in all performance category, acceleration and handling and lap times. a spec v will be somewhere around 530 hp so it will be on par with the zr1 as far as speed, and the handling will be def. better