2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Revealed
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- 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)
http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-auto-show/2009-ch...
Edited by 130R on Wednesday 19th December 22:57
Hmm. 100kg MORE than a Z06 and no more power than a lot of slightly modified Zs?
Not a great bargain, although I suppose a pulley switch will get the power up nicely...
Disappointed in the looks. The Pratt and Miller C6RS is 10 x cooler (and more than twice as expensive, I know).
The hood looks incredibly tacky; a poor "me too" effort by somebody who has seen too many Ferraris. (And Ferrari would never dream of doing a window for a front-engined car.)
Some nice changes, notably the clutch and gearbox. Brakes will be great. Until they need replacing.
Not sure about whether it is worth swapping my LPE Z for, but I'm still open to persuasion...
Not a great bargain, although I suppose a pulley switch will get the power up nicely...
Disappointed in the looks. The Pratt and Miller C6RS is 10 x cooler (and more than twice as expensive, I know).
The hood looks incredibly tacky; a poor "me too" effort by somebody who has seen too many Ferraris. (And Ferrari would never dream of doing a window for a front-engined car.)
Some nice changes, notably the clutch and gearbox. Brakes will be great. Until they need replacing.
Not sure about whether it is worth swapping my LPE Z for, but I'm still open to persuasion...
ocks! Dripping with potential and raw power, a winner in the looks department.No price as yet, but given the build up hype and the fact that the Z06 already has a niche place in the market,
you know it won't be cheap despite the differences not being a great as some had hoped on first viewing.
I guess we all have to wait for an independent test to know what the figures all add up to in real performance
terms, but given those are base figures that could be built on, that's one hell of a monster!
I published the story with over 50 photos last night at www.c6zo6.co.uk/content/view/78/2/ and have been looking
at these photos for a few hours now and quite simply, it is stunning.
Corvette just get better and better!
you know it won't be cheap despite the differences not being a great as some had hoped on first viewing.
I guess we all have to wait for an independent test to know what the figures all add up to in real performance
terms, but given those are base figures that could be built on, that's one hell of a monster!
I published the story with over 50 photos last night at www.c6zo6.co.uk/content/view/78/2/ and have been looking
at these photos for a few hours now and quite simply, it is stunning.
Corvette just get better and better!
I have posted the Preliminary specs...
Will be updated when more is known, later in 2008.
Will be updated when more is known, later in 2008.
Edited by zaktoo on Thursday 20th December 04:52
for Euro trips (when will the YANKs ever build these things in RHD - Er When Hell freezes over!!).I can't believe there isn't a single significant change to the interior!
I think the Z06's interior is fine for a £60k car, but for a £100k "King of the Hill" supercar, I would expect the choice of decent seats and a nicer steering wheel at the very least.
They've also stuck with the transverse leaf springs and the new Mag Ride shocks will make it less cost-effective to switch to a decent coilover.
I think the Z06's interior is fine for a £60k car, but for a £100k "King of the Hill" supercar, I would expect the choice of decent seats and a nicer steering wheel at the very least.
They've also stuck with the transverse leaf springs and the new Mag Ride shocks will make it less cost-effective to switch to a decent coilover.
Godzilla said:
I can't believe there isn't a single significant change to the interior!
I think the Z06's interior is fine for a £60k car, but for a £100k "King of the Hill" supercar, I would expect the choice of decent seats and a nicer steering wheel at the very least.
Totally agree on this, I know the main thing is how it will perform, but look at these images.I think the Z06's interior is fine for a £60k car, but for a £100k "King of the Hill" supercar, I would expect the choice of decent seats and a nicer steering wheel at the very least.
My C6 Z51 vs the ZR1 - One is likely to cost 3-4 times the other...
Reading on Car and Driver website it is going to have the same carbon ceramic brakes as the Veyron with 15.5in disks on the front and 15's on the rear 
I like the wheels, like the front wings and also the simple spoiler on the back. Not sure about the window in the onnet, but will reserve judgement until I see it in the flesh.
$110,000 for the 4LZ package....whatever that is! about $100k starting price for the ZR1.
So you have $100k to spend SRT-10 ACR or ZR1? It's a difficult call......
I like the wheels, like the front wings and also the simple spoiler on the back. Not sure about the window in the onnet, but will reserve judgement until I see it in the flesh.
$110,000 for the 4LZ package....whatever that is! about $100k starting price for the ZR1.
So you have $100k to spend SRT-10 ACR or ZR1? It's a difficult call......
vetteheadracer said:
Reading on Car and Driver website it is going to have the same carbon ceramic brakes as the Veyron with 15.5in disks on the front and 15's on the rear
I like the wheels, like the front wings and also the simple spoiler on the back. Not sure about the window in the onnet, but will reserve judgement until I see it in the flesh.
$110,000 for the 4LZ package....whatever that is! about $100k starting price for the ZR1.
So you have $100k to spend SRT-10 ACR or ZR1? It's a difficult call......
4LZ is all the toys including leather wrap dash. Essential IMO.I like the wheels, like the front wings and also the simple spoiler on the back. Not sure about the window in the onnet, but will reserve judgement until I see it in the flesh.
$110,000 for the 4LZ package....whatever that is! about $100k starting price for the ZR1.
So you have $100k to spend SRT-10 ACR or ZR1? It's a difficult call......
Where did you get the pricing from? Any chance of getting one at list?
I'm sure it will be an absolutely awesome road car, just not a better track car than my LPE Z06...
jellison said:
Beemer-5 said:
1519kgs is less than the new Lancer Evo.
That's not exactly bad for a 620+ bhp V8!
It is is True then it's Rubbish (only seen that weight number on the Crash.net review), when the Z06 is 1420 - ok only talking 99 kg but that is a sh*tload.That's not exactly bad for a 620+ bhp V8!
Evo's are family cars (so who cars).
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