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The Corvette ZR1 is now official for 2009.

 

The ZR1's key 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

* Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip

* 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

* Curb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg)

 

Expected cost: around $100,000.

 

Read about it at Jalopnik.com or Edmunds.com

 

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Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Totally cool. It's the Blue Devil concept vehicle... In the flesh. Hope it makes production for real.

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Totally cool. It's the Blue Devil concept vehicle... In the flesh. Hope it makes production for real.

 

DETROIT - 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.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Totally cool. It's the Blue Devil concept vehicle... In the flesh. Hope it makes production for real.

 

DETROIT - 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.

 

As much as I would like to beliieve that... I've seen many many press releases fade into the past without happening. Like I said. I hope it happens.

Chestah Senior Enthusiast

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It's going to happen. I read somewhere that a GM Official said it is too far down the line to back out on it.

 

My cousin is going to preorder one. I keep telling him that it's not all that it is cracked up to be. There is no way a supercharged 6.2 is better than a Lingerfelter 7.0 Twin Turbo.

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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I hate it. I love the car, but like many (many) true ZR-1 enthusiasts, I think its wrong for them to give this car the same name.

 

...oh yea..and Corvette's shouldn't be supercharged ever from GM. Needs to be OHV and normally aspirated IMO. Leave the Turbos and Blowers for aftermarketers.

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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why not a supercharged 7.0L?

 

I think they've been going round and round with engine selection. I know theres a lot of animosity towards high horsepower, large displacement motors these days since we're in a modern gas crisis. I think the S/C 6.2 was a good middle ground. Personally I think supercharging is kinda cheating. I guess it was the easiest way to get large hp and not compromise driveability.

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why not a supercharged 7.0L?

 

I heard they were worried about the boost pressures and the thickness of the cylinders. I mean 7.0 L out of a small block is pushing it.

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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why not a supercharged 7.0L?

 

I heard they were worried about the boost pressures and the thickness of the cylinders. I mean 7.0 L out of a small block is pushing it.

 

 

I actually was thinking that right after I hit the submit button. I'd be interested to see how thin the cylinder walls are on that thing. (LS7)

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svensk Senior Enthusiast

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why not a supercharged 7.0L?

 

I heard they were worried about the boost pressures and the thickness of the cylinders. I mean 7.0 L out of a small block is pushing it.

 

 

I actually was thinking that right after I hit the submit button. I'd be interested to see how thin the cylinder walls are on that thing. (LS7)

 

The aftermarket guys apparently don't have any problem getting 900hp+ out of it. But, GM is thinking warranty and reliability.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Car & Driver has a good article this month on this car if you are interested in more info. I'm sure it is on their website too. Pretty cool.

Bobslob Enthusiast

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Car & Driver has a good article this month on this car if you are interested in more info. I'm sure it is on their website too. Pretty cool.

 

Yeah I just read that and they said it should have close to 600 ft.lb of torque.

svensk Senior Enthusiast

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0-60 in the really low 3's... Ahhhhhhh there's 1.2 million dollar cars that will have to watch their backs.

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