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New ZR1 Corvette
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ZR1 By The Numbers
Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new ultimate-performance Corvette The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good:
$103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph
The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1's performance-per-dollar ratio. "The ZR1 is an incredible machine by any measure," said Ed Peper, North American Vice President, Chevrolet. "There's simply no other vehicle in the world that does a better job of balancing performance, price and fuel economy." Performance perspective
The Corvette ZR1's 0-60 performance is 0.3-second quicker than the already-quick Corvette Z06 and the 0-100-mph performance is nearly a full second quicker - 7 seconds vs. the Z06's 7.9 seconds. It is performance that is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more. "A favorable power-to-weight ratio gives the ZR1 an advantage over the competition and performance that has to be experienced to fully appreciate," said Tom Wallace, Corvette chief engineer. "Of course, on a racetrack, drivers of competitors' cars may appreciate the ZR1 in a whole different manner." And the racetrack isn't the only place where the ZR1 trumps its super-car competitors - it beats them at the gas pump, too. According to fueleconomy.gov, the ZR1's EPA-rated 14 city and 20 highway mileage ratings beat 2008 competitors such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (11 city / 15 highway); the Lamborghini Murcielago (8 city / 13 highway) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (12 city / 19 highway). They're competitive with the Dodge Viper (13 city / 22 highway) and the Porsche 911 GT3 (15 city / 22 highway). Under the carbon-fiber hood
A new LS9 6.2L supercharged small-block engine powers the ZR1's performance capability. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components support high-rpm performance, while a new, sixth-generation supercharger (and complementing charge-cooling system) helps the LS9 make big power and torque across the rpm range. The engine is hand-assembled at GM's Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich.
In addition to the LS9 engine, the ZR1 is a technology powerhouse, designed with lightweight and unique components that reinforce its performance with a confidant feel on either a highway or road course.
Options The standard ZR1 comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The available uplevel interior package includes power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); side air bags; Bose premium audio system; navigation system; Bluetooth connectivity; power telescoping steering column; custom leather-wrapped interior available in four colors and more. Chrome wheels are the only other available option on the ZR1. Detailed pricing noted below.
$103,300 Base MSRP including destination
$1,700 Gas guzzler tax
$10,000 Option package
$2,000 Chrome wheels
Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new ultimate-performance Corvette The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good:
$103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph
The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1's performance-per-dollar ratio. "The ZR1 is an incredible machine by any measure," said Ed Peper, North American Vice President, Chevrolet. "There's simply no other vehicle in the world that does a better job of balancing performance, price and fuel economy." Performance perspective
The Corvette ZR1's 0-60 performance is 0.3-second quicker than the already-quick Corvette Z06 and the 0-100-mph performance is nearly a full second quicker - 7 seconds vs. the Z06's 7.9 seconds. It is performance that is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more. "A favorable power-to-weight ratio gives the ZR1 an advantage over the competition and performance that has to be experienced to fully appreciate," said Tom Wallace, Corvette chief engineer. "Of course, on a racetrack, drivers of competitors' cars may appreciate the ZR1 in a whole different manner." And the racetrack isn't the only place where the ZR1 trumps its super-car competitors - it beats them at the gas pump, too. According to fueleconomy.gov, the ZR1's EPA-rated 14 city and 20 highway mileage ratings beat 2008 competitors such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (11 city / 15 highway); the Lamborghini Murcielago (8 city / 13 highway) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (12 city / 19 highway). They're competitive with the Dodge Viper (13 city / 22 highway) and the Porsche 911 GT3 (15 city / 22 highway). Under the carbon-fiber hood
A new LS9 6.2L supercharged small-block engine powers the ZR1's performance capability. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components support high-rpm performance, while a new, sixth-generation supercharger (and complementing charge-cooling system) helps the LS9 make big power and torque across the rpm range. The engine is hand-assembled at GM's Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich.
In addition to the LS9 engine, the ZR1 is a technology powerhouse, designed with lightweight and unique components that reinforce its performance with a confidant feel on either a highway or road course.
Options The standard ZR1 comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The available uplevel interior package includes power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); side air bags; Bose premium audio system; navigation system; Bluetooth connectivity; power telescoping steering column; custom leather-wrapped interior available in four colors and more. Chrome wheels are the only other available option on the ZR1. Detailed pricing noted below.
$103,300 Base MSRP including destination
$1,700 Gas guzzler tax
$10,000 Option package
$2,000 Chrome wheels
Comments
Performance wise, how does it stack up against a Viper?
http://www.carchaos.com/dodge_viper/viper_gts/#stats
What a ripoff - there are so many better cars in that price range that I would take long, long before the Corvette.
name them
quote:Originally posted by slipgate
What a ripoff - there are so many better cars in that price range that I would take long, long before the Corvette.
name them
aveo
yaris
cobalt
quote:Originally posted by slipgate
What a ripoff - there are so many better cars in that price range that I would take long, long before the Corvette.
name them
Lotus
Acura NSX
Dodge Viper
Porsche 911
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
quote:Originally posted by slipgate
What a ripoff - there are so many better cars in that price range that I would take long, long before the Corvette.
name them
Lotus
Acura NSX
Your acura is not quite as fast..
The NSX's 4.5 liter V10 engine will smaller than current BMW's M5 and the upcoming Lexus V10. It will have a V angle of 95?, similar to F1 engines.The car should reach around 120HP/L with max output of 550Hp. Top speed is expected to be arround 200 mph and the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.8 seconds.
The Porsche is 191K dollars and still not as quick...
http://www.rsportscars.com/porsche/2008-porsche-911-gt2/
Dodge Viper
Porsche 911
Lotus looks underpowered... http://www.lotuscars.com/type72d.html
I need "wow" factor.
Now if I had a whole stable of cars (and was rich) I would have one in my harem for sure!
For that money, in a Corvette, I'd rather have a restored split window or early 60's era when they had style!
Of course these are my opinions only and my opinions don't mean squat [:D]
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
What a ripoff - there are so many better cars in that price range that I would take long, long before the Corvette.
You are incorrect.
My 1994 ZR1 would outdo those.
I am willing any time.
CP in Bonanza.
Well I would buy a new Ford GT-40 for 100K. Right now.
Or, get an original (but recently manufactured) GT-40. Put it [car in link below] side-by-side with the new Ford, and the purist will instantly notice the difference. Best, Joe
www.superformance.com
i must have been out of the loop way too long on vettes,
(im still in a c4)
when is THE ZR1 to come out , why did they go back to that lette code.
ZR1's WERE TOP DOG IN THE 90S, would have thought they would have expanded the Z06 LINE.
Speed cost money.. All I ever see is people complaining when they see a fast car. Blah blah blah... I have an uncles cousins brothers sisters mother who has a speed racer... it is quicker than any corvette. OR the guy who steps up at the car show and says... My neighbors boy died in Vietnam and has a 63 split window fuelie car his mom sold for $100 the other day..... Jokers who dream..
Funny, I thought all those people you described lived around here.
i hear all kinds of stories when i take the chevelle to a show.
select
i must have been out of the loop way too long on vettes,
(im still in a c4)
when is THE ZR1 to come out , why did they go back to that lette code.
ZR1's WERE TOP DOG IN THE 90S, would have thought they would have expanded the Z06 LINE.
Went thru Bowling Green in May. They had a ZR-1 then showing it to the public. Wow.. The ZR-1 has been around since 1971 and last production was in 1995. However the 1996 Grand Sport is a ZR-1 car. The Z-06 first came out in 1963. I have two C-4's[:)]
SUFFERING FROM C .R. S.
guess i need to blow the dust off the vett and take it out
ZR1 By The Numbers
Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new ultimate-performance Corvette The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good:
$103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
For some reason I find that too funny- they want to charge you an extra $850 to deliver a $100,000+ car.
i raced a few in my super bee, i felt bad for them, it was like they where not even trying, i once raced a ls454 i stayed even {on purpose} till we hit 55 waved bye then dropped it in 3rd and left him like he was sitting still
http://www.lingenfelter.com/
Mark Donohue was asked how much power he thought a car should have, he said "when I can spin the tires at 200 MPH it will have almost enough", I just love his thinking.
Versus realestate, buyers market good, hard to steal "less public domain" ,worth more down the line"less my 1961 roman red & cameron white fuel inj vette which I sadly sold before Barret and Jackson got 120k for like kind". Buy Land.
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