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According to Fastlane Blog, it is the "fastest and most powerful Corvette ever produced"
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http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2007/12/the_2009_corvet.html
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/aug2008/bw20080825_288046.htm
http://www.gmeurope.info/social_media_newsroom/archives/334-Corvette-ZR1-en...
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February 18, 2009 02:38 PM
Is the GM Corvette ZR1 the fastest supercar under $110k?
* 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)
Motortrend loves this car. What do you think?
* 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)
Motortrend loves this car. What do you think?
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| February 18, 2009 03:51 PM |
Source(s):
http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2007/12/the_2009_corvet.html
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/aug2008/bw20080825_288046.htm
http://www.gmeurope.info/social_media_newsroom/archives/334-Corvette-ZR1-en...
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• Most super cars cost over 300k. ZR1 looks like a bargin
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2. The ZR1 power-to-weight ratio is better than a Porsche 911 GT2, Ferrari 599, and Lamborghini LP640.
3. The LS9, 6.2L, V8 engine outputs 620 horsepower.
4. The transmission is a six-speed manual and twin-disc clutch.
5. 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and reach speeds of 204 mph.
6. 600 lb ft torque.