2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1

[quagmire]

I am sure the car people have heard about this car. This ultra Corvette nicknamed "Blue Devil". Well it is finally here. The 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 has been unveiled for the internets eyes( official showing at the Detroit Auto Show). It features a supercharged 6.2 V8( just like the LS3 in the regular 'Vette) named the LS9. It produces 620 HP and 595 lb of torque( for the ricers here, that is 100 HP/L :p ). It features carbon fiber up the wazoo to reduce weight and ceramic brakes for superior stopping power. It should top out at over 200 MPH and has specially engineered tires to keep that power in check. It has GM's magnetic ride control as well.

I like the design, except for the hood window. What is the point of it when a plastic engine cover is covering up the beautiful beast?

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/december2007/chevrolet-corvette-zr1-8.jpg

More Info here (http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-corvette-zr1.html)

[twistedlegato]

OMG!

Me want!:(:(:(:(

But that plastic square on the hood is a major turnoff.

[quagmire]

But that plastic square on the hood is a major turnoff.

That's the engine cover. That would be the first mod I would do to this vehicle. Remove the engine cover so I can see the engine. :)

[silbeej]

IT is finally here. I really hope chevy can do it, in terms of making something good come from the US in terms of cars, cuz we are terribly far behind. I've got a standard c6 in the garage and it is nothing like a 911 turbo that i took a ride in. Plastic everywhere and ride is bad and so on. If we can get a rise out of Jeremy Clarkson and teh Top Gear crew, then we will have something up our sleeves.

[MacNut]

Bring back the flip headlights. I agree the hood looks terrible.

Is it me or does the grill look like a Pontiac.

[Cassie]

Sorry, but I've got my eye on this. :D
http://www.letsgo.com/image/page/community/blogs/2007/cara/oldcar.jpg

[GSMiller]

That's NOICE!

I will be driving a Corvette...............Someday ;)

[ryannel2003]

It's about time Chevrolet brought back the "King of the Hill" Corvette. This is the Corvette than competes with Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini and pounds them into the ground. The Z06 was a damn good car, but this one is 3x better! The best part: the $100,000 price tag. Ha, try configuring a new 911 Turbo for that kind of money! :D

[SteveG4Cube]

( for the ricers here, that is 100 HP/L :p )

For the pushrod fans, my little 2 liter 4 banger makes over 225hp/liter. :cool: I grew up around Vettes, the new C6 is nice but for $100k+ I'd take a nice 67 big block any day.

[Sun Baked]

Should be a chipped versions offering 650-750hp the day after it hits the street. :p

But even stock, it should put chevy back on top and steal the limelight back that they lost recently to the Ford GT.

Edit: I'm sure as hell was happy to see the ZR-1 badge back yesterday when I saw this at dinner time, that SS badge they were talking about awhile back for the Supercharged Vette sort of left that bile taste in my mouth.

[Counterfit]

Bring back the flip headlights.

GOD NO! They're dead, and good-****ing-riddance.

At least I can be glad that Subaru doesn't put any plastic crap to hide their engines. Well, maybe some plastic manifolds...
For the pushrod fans, my little 2 liter 4 banger makes over 225hp/liter. :cool:

EVO? WRX? That's all I can think of.


Anyways, how long until the new Chrysler boys bump up the Viper again?

[mfacey]

The biggest question is: will it be able to go around corners? :rolleyes::D

[rhsgolfer33]

It's about time Chevrolet brought back the "King of the Hill" Corvette. This is the Corvette than competes with Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini and pounds them into the ground. The Z06 was a damn good car, but this one is 3x better! The best part: the $100,000 price tag. Ha, try configuring a new 911 Turbo for that kind of money! :D

The Corvette will never truly compete in my mind. Sure, you'll get similar horsepower, torque, etc numbers, but there are very few Corvettes that look as good as Ferraris and Porsches (IMO, I understand many people will disagree with me). As for price, who really cares, when you're looking to drop 100k plus on a car that's the last thing you should be worrying about. Should be interesting, I hear Ferrari has had a Dino prototype out that is supposed to be lower end to compete with the 911 Turbo and others lower ended offerings. From what I've seen it's not my favorite Ferrari, but I definetly think it's better looking than a Corvette.

[Mac.Jnr]

The biggest question is: will it be able to go around corners? :rolleyes::D

Lmfao can it go around corners, this thing was made for corners dude. It ways 3300lbs give or take a couple pounds which isn't super light but it isn't a pig either and has carbon brakes ( the same ones used by the Bugatti Veyron.) which are not found on cars that cost 100k. Although I still a bit disapointed by this car, it looks a bit rice to me (hood) and the weight was not what I was hoping for but nevertheless great car!

Another great car is the new Nissan GTR, V6 3.8lt Twin Turbo and AWD. The cars got 480hp but weighs in at approximately 3850lbs. It still is able to do 0-60 in 3.3 seconds which is crazy for a car that cost around 70k.

[scotthayes]

The biggest question is: will it be able to go around corners? :rolleyes::D

You beat me to it :D

Lmfao can it go around corners, this thing was made for corners dude. It ways 3300lbs give or take a couple pounds which isn't super light but it isn't a pig either and has carbon brakes ( the same ones used by the Bugatti Veyron.) which are not found on cars that cost 100k

How much it weighs has nothing to do with how well it goes around corners. American cars are well known (in Europe at least) for having shocking handling. The chassis, suspension, tyres and steering are what makes it go around corners well.

[Sun Baked]

Personally, I'm waiting for the full-contact disk brakes in carbon. I want to see the wheels ripped off the car when it stops.

[quagmire]

You beat me to it :D



How much it weighs has nothing to do with how well it goes around corners. American cars are well known (in Europe at least) for having shocking handling. The chassis, suspension, tyres and steering are what makes it go around corners well.

The C6 Corvette from the regular one to the new ZR1 has been 'Ring tuned. So it can take a corner. :)

[edesignuk]

Certainly looks nice, I wait to see it on Top Gear. I think they actually quite liked the last version, despite the crappy bendy plastic body work/interior and shocking leaf suspension stolen from a pram :p

[Markleshark]

:eek:

I, er, like it. :cool:

[Maldini]

620 HP and 595 lb of torque???
BRUTAL, it will need an experienced driver to control this beast
or it will end up like this

http://blog.kornemuz.com/images/200703/20070306a.jpg

[juanm]

And the history books will read "Fifty years before the human race started to decline, and even though they were already aware of global warning and had the technology to make electric cars, they kept creating new ways of producing even more CO2"

That said, it's a pretty nice car!

[twoodcc]

it's nice and all. but for that price! :eek: i wouldn't buy it, but that's just me

[iDAG]

it's nice and all. but for that price! :eek: i wouldn't buy it, but that's just me

Same and think of how much you would pay for gas and how bad for the enviroment it must be! :eek:

[SteveG4Cube]

EVO? WRX? That's all I can think of.

It's a '90 Eagle Talon. The engine is completely stock except for cams and the turbo. My car's mild compared to most of my friends' DSMs.

http://web.mac.com/stevestrzempek/iWeb/Cars/My%20%2790%20TSi.html


Someone with a C6 Z06 ran a 10.9 @ 128 bone stock, the ZR1 should be pretty sick with a good driver.

[quagmire]

Same and think of how much you would pay for gas and how bad for the enviroment it must be! :eek:

While this won't get 40 MPG, Corvette's have been very fuel efficient within their respective class. I would estimate 13/24 for the fuel economy numbers. I just hope the ZR1 lasts and won't be killed off because of the new 35 MPG mandate. While I am sure sports cars will survive no matter what, I just hope it won't take forever for them to recover like they did with the current 25 MPG mandate( C3 Corvette anyone???).

[Abstract]

I think it looks ugly, but I think I'd like it more if I saw a real photo rather than an artist's rendition. :)

[iTeen]

620 HP and 595 lb of torque???
BRUTAL, it will need an experienced driver to control this beast
or it will end up like this

http://blog.kornemuz.com/images/200703/20070306a.jpg
i just saw this yesterday for the first time...the saddest i've ever been over a car:(

[ryannel2003]

The Corvette will never truly compete in my mind. Sure, you'll get similar horsepower, torque, etc numbers, but there are very few Corvettes that look as good as Ferraris and Porsches (IMO, I understand many people will disagree with me). As for price, who really cares, when you're looking to drop 100k plus on a car that's the last thing you should be worrying about. Should be interesting, I hear Ferrari has had a Dino prototype out that is supposed to be lower end to compete with the 911 Turbo and others lower ended offerings. From what I've seen it's not my favorite Ferrari, but I definetly think it's better looking than a Corvette.

True, but the Corvette has a loyal following that many people wouldn't sway from. This car is a real performance bargain compared to a Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc. I also agree that this car has nothing on looks compared to a Ferrari or Porsche. Heck, even the Viper draws more attention than a Corvette. The Corvette is the everyday sports car. The others (with the exception of the Porsche 911) are weekend toy's.

[MikeTheC]

Actually, I've got my eye on a vehicle, too...

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/56583709.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939847EC77F5F8D1CEF174D3531436CD1BA40A659CEC4C8CB6

Now, some of you may be thinking "Why would you want that?" Some of you might try to point to sluggish performance; others might take issue with it's (somewhat) low top-end; and others like Juan Moro might drone on and on about the impact to the environment. Blah blah blah. But I say no, sir. Here's my reasons:

It is incredibly stable and, even on extremely steep banks, due to it's weight is unlikely to ever tip.
Essentially invulnerable to front- or rear-end, or even side collisions (which is a good thing since it's steering wheel contains no airbag!)
Unlikely anyone would ever steal it, so extremely low insurance rate.
Extremely tolerant of even the roughest road conditions.
Guaranteed never to be ticketed for speeding.
Largest towing capacity... ever.
Largest carrying capacity... ever.
Never have to worry about not being able to take your home (and several of your neighbors') with you on your next trip.
Host your own football... field.
The mind boggles at how many Macs you could network on top of it.

[SpookTheHamster]

The biggest question is: will it be able to go around corners? :rolleyes::D

The last generation Corvette goes round corners surprisingly well, even Top Gear agrees (look at where it is on their power lap chart). The only thing they disliked about it is how bad the interior is. Hopefully the new one is nicer inside, because then it would be a true "giant-killer"

[obeygiant]

http://blog.kornemuz.com/images/200703/20070306a.jpg

sheds a tear. :(

[iGav]

( for the ricers here, that is 100 HP/L :p ).

The lazy-arsed supercharging approach doesn't count. :p

The bigger question is whether it'll promote the Corvette brand outside of its current customer base and tempt more people to abandon their more sophisticated marques in favour of a more economical (cost wise) alternative?

[nateDEEZY]

I'd like to see this agaisnt Nissan's GT-R!!! :p

[quagmire]

Here is an interesting tidbit, according to Road&Track the front brakes are from the Ferrari FXX and the rears are from the Enzo. This thing is going to be SICK!!!!

[LethalWolfe]

And the history books will read "Fifty years before the human race started to decline, and even though they were already aware of global warning and had the technology to make electric cars, they kept creating new ways of producing even more CO2"


Considering how relatively few of these cars will be sold (and even fewer used as a "daily driver") I don't think their environmental impact will matter much at all.


Lethal