ZR1 pics and info.

[CamaroAJ]

i would sell everything i own and a kidney to have this:yum: :yum:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0802_2009_chevrolet_corvette_zr1_first_look/photo_08.html

[toxicz28]

:secret: Human liver sells for about $100,000 a slice on the black market.:eek: And it is said to "grow" back.

[Memphis]

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[Memphis]

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[Memphis]

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[WS6]

so wicked!

[class67]

Great! anymore pictures of things I'll never have...lol

[bingham72]

Sweet, and you can get a 6 speed, which is probably the only piece I could afford!

[CamaroAJ]

i would so rock that thing even if it was hot pink.

[gmjj13]

:drool: wow...

[camarorider]

That carbon fiber roof color against the car color is really working well.

I wonder how much longer they will be making this edition? We do have the 35mpg average coming up soon.

[WS6]

That 35 mpg average is many years away. Besides I bet that if you keep your foot out of it, it'll get very good gas mileage. We get nearly 30 mpg with our cammed and magnacharged C5 if we just drive normally. That's a BIG if though :)

[qwik1320]

I'm not digging the hood and the "transformers" engine cover...

[hdesign]

Everything looks killer except for that typical cheezy textured plasic that's on the steering wheel hub. When is GM just gonna let that stuff go? My Tblazer has it all over the place and it looks hideous and cheap as hell. You'd think they'd spend a few bucks more for something that's in the driver's face all the time. I can't stand it when a car gets that close to perfection and a $15 decision ruins it.

It looks like some of the major news networks are reporting the "End of the Muscle Car" and sticking photos of the ZR1 on the front page. Fox News is the first I noticed this morning.

[trapin]

That 35 mpg average is many years away.
Actually Trey, it's only 12 years away. In this industry that's a blink of an eye.

[wiedemab]

I wouldn't even be able to afford a brake job on that thing.

[camarorider]

Actually Trey, it's only 12 years away. In this industry that's a blink of an eye.

They only have to average 35mpg. All they need is one car that makes 300mpg and the ZR1 is fine.

[Project69]

there nice but i prefer the 08' vipers.

[StRacerDuke]

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/09C...ack/1000345591

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-...te-zr1/537467/


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The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft – but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that not only establishes new benchmarks for production-based power and performance, but challenges global competitors with a world-beating driving experience that also comes with a world-beating price of entry.

“The king has returned,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “The new ZR1 upends the notion of what an American supercar can deliver, with performance that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much – and does so with the driving ease of a daily commuter.”

The specialized components of the new ZR1 work harmoniously to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors. Performance estimates will be announced closer to vehicle's summer 2008 launch.

“Preliminary testing shows the ZR1 bests the highly respected Corvette Z06 in every performance category, from acceleration and braking, to cornering grip and top speed,” said Peper. “It all boils down to the power-to-weight ratio and the ZR1’s is exceptional – better than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and even the Lamborghini LP640. In fact, the ZR1 is expected to be the first production Corvette to achieve a top speed of at least 200 mph.”

Supercharged LS9 V8

The new LS9 6.2L small-block engine is the phenomenal power plant the supports the ZR1’s performance capability. The enabler of the LS9’s phenomenal performance and refinement is a large, positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with a new, four-lobe rotor design. It is augmented with an integrated charge cooling system that reduces inlet air temperature for maximum performance.

A sixth-generation supercharger developed by Eaton helps the LS9 make big power and torque at lower rpm and carries it in a wide arc to 6,600 rpm, as it pushes enough air to help the engine maintain power through the upper levels of the rpm band – the area where supercharged performance tends to diminish. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components enable the engine’s confident high-rpm performance.

The LS9 is hand-assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center and incorporates specialty processes typically seen in racing engines to produce a highly refined and precise product. For example, cast iron cylinder liners are inserted in the aluminum block and are finish-bored and honed with a deck plate installed. The deck plate simulates the pressure and minute dimensional variances applied to the block when the cylinder heads are installed, ensuring a higher degree of accuracy that promotes maximum cylinder head sealing, piston ring fit and overall engine performance.

Transmission and axle

The LS9 engine is backed by a new, stronger six-speed manual transmission and a twin-disc clutch that provides exceptional clamping power, while maintaining an easy clutch effort. ZR1-specific gearing in the transmission provides a steep first-gear ratio that helps launch the car and top speed is achieved in sixth gear – a change from the fifth-gear top-speed run-outs in the manual-transmission Corvette and Corvette Z06.

As the term implies, the twin-disc clutch system employs a pair of discs, which spreads out the engine’s torque load over a wider area. This enables tremendous clamping power when the clutch is engaged. It also dissipates heat better and extends the clutch life (in normal driving).

The twin-disc clutch system also contributes to the ZR1’s exceptional driving quality, with smooth and easy shifting. The twin-disc system’s design enables a 25-percent reduction in inertia, thanks to smaller, 260-mm plates, corresponding to a pedal effort that is similar to the Corvette Z06’s 290-mm single-disc system.

The rear axle also is stronger in the ZR1 and features asymmetrical axle-shaft diameters that were developed after careful testing to provide optimal torque management. The axles are also mounted on a more horizontal plane that correlates with the wider width of the rear wheels and tires.

Ride and handling

The ZR1 is built on the same aluminum-intensive chassis as the Corvette Z06 and features similar independent SLA front and rear suspensions, with aluminum upper and lower control arms. Where the ZR1 differs is the suspension tuning, which was optimized for the car’s steamroller-wide front and rear tires.

Magnetic Selective Ride Control is standard and tuned specifically for the ZR1. The system’s ability to deliver a compliant ride with nearly instantaneous damping adjustments enabled engineers to develop a surprisingly supple ride quality in a supercar that still delivers cornering grip of more than 1g.

From a high-performance perspective, Magnetic Selective Ride Control helps the rear axle remain planted during launch for smooth, hop-free acceleration. It also helps suppress axle movement when cornering on broken or uneven pavement.

Brakes, wheels and tires

Commensurate with the ZR1’s engine output is the braking system, which is headlined by carbon-ceramic brake rotors. Found on only a few exotics and more expensive supercars, carbon-ceramic brake rotors are made of a carbon-fiber-reinforced ceramic silicon carbide material . Their advantage comes in low mass and resistance to wear and heat. In fact, the rotors should never show any corrosion or require replacement for the life of the vehicle, when used in normal driving.

The vented and cross-drilled rotors on the ZR1 measure 15.5 inches (394 mm) in diameter in the front and 15 inches (380 mm) in diameter in the rear – making them among the largest carbon-ceramic rotors available on any production vehicle.

Clamping down on the high-tech rotors are six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, each painted a ZR1-exclusive blue. The front pads are equivalent in size to the largest on any production car with a single-pad design – double that of the Corvette Z06’s 70-sq.-cm. front pads.

The brakes are visible through the ZR1’s exclusive wheels: 20-spoke alloy rims that measure 19 inches in diameter in the front and 20 inches in the rear. They come standard with a bright, Sterling Silver paint finish and chrome versions are optional. The wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires developed specifically for the ZR1, measuring P285/30ZR19 in front and P335/25ZR20 in the rear.

Exclusive exterior

The ZR1 is instantly recognizable, with perhaps the most identifiable feature a raised, all-carbon-fiber hood that incorporates a clear, polycarbonate window. The window provides a view of the top of the engine’s intercooler, with the legend “LS9 SUPERCHARGED” embossed on the left and right sides, and an engine cover with the Corvette crossed flags logo debossed at the front.
The underside of the hood has an exposed carbon-fiber-weave. Exposed carbon-fiber is used on the roof, roof bow, rocker molding and front splitter. These exterior components are protected by a specially developed glossy, UV-resistant clear coat that resists yellowing and wear.

Widened, carbon-fiber front fenders with specific, dual lower vents, and a full-width, body-color rear spoiler incorporating the center high-mounted stop lamp, are also unique to the ZR1. All of the exterior features of the car were developed to enhance high-speed stability and driver control.

Interior details

The ZR1’s interior builds on the brand’s dual-cockpit heritage, with high-quality materials, craftsmanship and functionality that support the premium-quality experience promised by the car’s performance. The ZR1’s cabin differs from the Corvette and Corvette Z06 with the following:

ZR1-logo sill plates
ZR1-logo headrest embroidery
Specific gauge cluster with “ZR1” logo on the tachometer and a 220-mph (370 km/h) readout on the speedometer
Boost gauge added to the instrument cluster and Head-Up DisplayThe “base” ZR1 (RPO 1LZ) comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The uplevel interior package includes unique, power-adjustable and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); custom, leather-wrapped interior available in four colors; navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

By the numbers

In addition to the exterior cues and powertrain, ZR1 models will be distinguished from other Corvette models by their VIN. Each will carry a unique, identifying VIN digit, as well as a sequential build number. This makes it easy to determine the build number of a specific car – information treasured by enthusiasts and collectors. For example, a ZR1 with a VIN ending in “0150” would indicate it is the 150 th ZR1 built for the model year.

Link:

http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/C.../Corvette_ZR1/ (http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/Chevrolet/2009/Corvette_ZR1/)

[eville]

I'm trying to teach my 2.5yo son the difference between want and need...
I NEED that car.

[trapin]

They only have to average 35mpg. All they need is one car that makes 300mpg and the ZR1 is fine.
:lol:

[camarorider]

I wonder how long it will take before someone has one of these LS9 in their 1st gen?

Is it also true they increased the thickness of the walls for FI? Could this lead to a better FI platform?

[Yelcamino]

Have you guys seen this?

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/12/detroit_auto_show_preview_2009_1.html (http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/12/detroit_auto_show_preview_2009_1.html)

Awesome! :hail:

[Samckitt]

I don't care for the hole in the hood that shows the top of the engine. I would rather have a taller cowl induction type hood to hide it.

[70TWO NOVA]

Here it is you guys the new ZR1, I just saw these pics and had to post them up. This thing is sick!
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[Memphis]

They really should've went with a L88 style hood.

[Bigblue73]

I like the blue shoes.....pure sex on wheels.

[Young Gun]

"she will be mine...oh yes...she will"

one day maybe hahah

[trapin]

I wonder how long it will take before someone has one of these LS9 in their 1st gen?

Is it also true they increased the thickness of the walls for FI? Could this lead to a better FI platform?
They're using an LS3 block as opposed to an LS7. The LS3 apparantly has thicker walls than the LS7.

[WS6]

I thought it was more than 12 years? Oops. Well, I guess it'll be interesting. I'm thinking smaller engine with forced induction on pretty much any sports car.

[EFI69Cam]

They're using an LS3 block as opposed to an LS7. The LS3 apparantly has thicker walls than the LS7.


Do you know what is going to happen with the Z06? Will there be three Corvette models?

[CamaroAJ]

Do you know what is going to happen with the Z06? Will there be three Corvette models?

yes 3 models. Base, Z06, ZR1. pretty sad when a Z06 is a mid-grade model lol, well to us po-folks:bananna2:

[shmoov69]

Ok, I got a few questions..
1. Price?
2. Why blower and not turbo? From a manufacturers standpoint?
3. Why the "transformers" hole in the hood?

[CamaroAJ]

Ok, I got a few questions..
1. Price? 120k range
2. Why blower and not turbo? From a manufacturers standpoint? i would say packageing and cost.
3. Why the "transformers" hole in the hood? more than likely so they didn't have to have such a big hood scoop.

i still want one.

[stage2ROUSH]

Can you still get money for returning coke bottles??? .if I start right now Hmmmm lets see at .10cents per 2 liter bottle and .05 cent for a 1 liter bottle I think I can do it!!! that car is just wayyy too nice to just " park in the collection" its needs to be at " runthru the hills", yearone experience, or come on honda show me what your chainsaw can do.

[TonyHuntimerRaceHome]

3. Why the "transformers" hole in the hood?

Maybe if the hood cleared the engine it would have set the hood too high to pass regulations.

Tony Huntimer

[trapin]

The clear opening in the hood was just an idea to add something different or unique to the car. That's all it really is. This is a limited production run. Only 1000-1500 is what I'm hearing. I could be wrong though. And I've definitely been known to be. LOL!!!

[matthimself456]

For Sale: One testicle. Hardly used. Right or left, your choice.

[23corner_blitz]

I got to sit in the ZR1 today at the auto show :woot::woot:


Ridiculously amazing

[1FstChevy]

Woah?! In detroit? Were they letting everyone sit in it?

I was supposed to go today since I'm all of 5 miles away but our driver went 300 miles back to ohio, and left us! So we don't get to see it until tomorrow!

I'll wait by it for hours if I have to! and too all you nay-sayers about that unqiue hood I think its pretty bad! Want to talk about lame hoods... how about those Mustangs with the glued on non-functional scoop sitting atop the hood.

[23corner_blitz]

Woah?! In detroit? Were they letting everyone sit in it?

I was supposed to go today since I'm all of 5 miles away but our driver went 300 miles back to ohio, and left us! So we don't get to see it until tomorrow!

I'll wait by it for hours if I have to! and too all you nay-sayers about that unqiue hood I think its pretty bad! Want to talk about lame hoods... how about those Mustangs with the glued on non-functional scoop sitting atop the hood.

Nope, just got extremely lucky. 2 or 3 other people got to sit in it.


The car is just flat out :jawdrop:

[LateNight72]

For Sale: One testicle. Hardly used. Right or left, your choice. 1 testicle, 1 kidney, 1/2 Liver...:idea:

What else is there? :dunno: :rotfl:

[Steve Firebird]

Yes I would sell all my cars to own this vette. Would it be enough.... NO :(
I have had a few "corvette guys" over the years really turn me off on owning one but for this one I would go to the dark side.

[Steve Firebird]

1 testicle, 1 kidney, 1/2 Liver...:idea:

What else is there? :dunno: :rotfl: keep the testical and make your way to the "doner" facility for extra cash. Don't sell a source of income:pat: