Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2008)

[andykhol23]

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2008) with pictures and wallpapers


Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
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.
The ZR1's basic 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
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)
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 builds on 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."
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.

[jayman]

...hate to break the news to ya', but the Corvette forum is two doors down the hall to your left...

[Kustomkaps]

Style reminds me of a Mitsubishi.

Nice car, but I like my Sky better.

[G8TR]

My Sky still has more character. The corvette really hasn't changed in years and yo see them everywhere. BTW, do you work for GM advertising?

[xmicro_Redline]

This thread should be in "General Off Site" Not "General Off Topic"

Hey Author, what the hell is the point of this thread??? I mean most of us like Corvette's, but what the hell?



I'll be right back, I need to go and copy and paste a Bugatti Veyron Article with pictures on the Corvette Forum ............. Hellllllllloooooo.

Weird people in this world!

[RedHeaded RedLine]

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

This thread should be in "General Off Site" Not "General Off Topic" Hey Author, what the hell is the point of this thread??? I mean most of us like Corvette's, but what the hell? I'll be right back, I need to go and copy and paste a Bugatti Veyron Article with pictures on the Corvette Forum ............. Hellllllllloooooo. Weird people in this world!

This is a perfect place for the post. This is an important American car redefining the breed, the brand and 'the bar'.
We would certainly love to acquire one if the budget and garage space allowed.
Unfortunately, it doesn't make for a daily driver and too expensive for a weekend toy. –J

[jayman]

Guess I'll start posting pics of my GI Joe collection here too...after all, GI Joes were a famous and best-selling toy and are as American as a stupid ****in' Corvette...

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by jayman

Guess I'll start posting pics of my GI Joe collection here too...after all, GI Joes were a famous and best-selling toy and are as American as a stupid ****in' Corvette...

Good one, your just jealous cause you don't have one I have two and may get a third if the oil prices keep rising As for the ZR-1, great car but I will keep my Z, thank you

BTW Jayman, next time you fill up, think of me as you are putting gas in your tank, you are investing in my car collection

[doc-o-pharm]

Thanks for posting..always enjoy pics of the ZR1 (except for that stupid plexiglass hood scoop intake thing....ugh!)

[SteveSky67]

Vetts are nice cars, very american..and is a classic car....but very common, down in south jersey by the shore, all i see is vetts, vetts and more vetts, it is like everyone owns a vett, on the other hand, Sky and Soltices i don't see very often, which is a good thing, something new..something fresh, not something that everybody has......SteveSky67

[RedHeaded RedLine]

Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Vetts are nice cars, very american..and is a classic car....but very common, down in south jersey by the shore, all i see is vetts, vetts and more vetts, it is like everyone owns a vett, on the other hand, Sky and Soltices i don't see very often, which is a good thing, something new..something fresh, not something that everybody has......SteveSky67

If you really want a car that you never see… We have a 2006 Volvo V70R. In the last 2 years, since we took possession of the car, we have seen exactly 1 other R and it was an S60. In those 2 years we have traveled 40,000 miles and have been in SC, NC, TN, VA, DE, MA, NJ, & NY. Now that you know about limited production…does everyone want one?
What we have to admit is; as SKY owners we have a very distinct, rather polarizing vehicle. Most people are not ambivalent to the vehicle; they either love it or hate it. Did some of us want a Corvette but didn’t quite have the funds, some. I never wanted a ‘Vette, he did, when younger, but wasn’t ready to sacrifice both the Minivan and the Volvo to get one. After being closely exposed to ‘Vettes in the last few years, he now wants an Exige and is willing to take a Journey as the daily driver. For as many people that are here there are as many reasons that we all bought SKYs.
We needed a car we could Autocross, I wasn’t going to drive a stick, so that ruled out a Mini. We had no idea the cult following the car had. -J

[bluestang50]

Wow why do all the girls on this forum get their panties in a wad every time someone posts anything about a corvette. Very informative post andy and great pictures. All the haters grow up... You make this forum and all of the normal people on here look bad with your stupidity.

[bluestang50]

Ernest this is for you... black Z with 360 forged wheels....

[RedHeaded RedLine]

Originally Posted by bluestang50

Wow why do all the girls on this forum get their panties in a wad every time someone posts anything about a corvette. Very informative post andy and great pictures. All the haters grow up... You make this forum and all of the normal people on here look bad with your stupidity.

Before I go any further...What exactly do you mean by "panties in a wad"?
I seem to be the only 'girl' on this thread, should I consider myself referenced? –J

[bluestang50]

Originally Posted by RedHeaded RedLine

Before I go any further...What exactly do you mean by "panties in a wad"?
I seem to be the only 'girl' on this thread, should I consider myself referenced? –J

lol no, it is a reference to people like jayman, xmicro, etc...

[RedHeaded RedLine]

Originally Posted by bluestang50

lol no, it is a reference to people like jayman, xmicro, etc...

Just checkin’.
BTW I don’t ‘hate’ any car.
OK STI’s, but I let them slide with the pink accent. -J

[xmicro_Redline]

Originally Posted by bluestang50

lol no, it is a reference to people like jayman, xmicro, etc...

It is weird to do a post and do not even make a comment about why you are doing it. Just to paste an article about a different type of car on another car's forum WITHOUT making any comments about why you are putting it there, makes it seem like he is rubbing something in someone's face.......especially as your 3rd post. I am not a Corvette hater, I even said I LOVE THE CORVETTE. My comment is based on what I said above. If you do not like my comment, I do not know what to tell you, but I have as much right to post that as you did to make a comment mentioning my name.

P.S. - I have contributed more useful posts to this forum and know many member personally, and have been thanked hundreds of times for helping, so the only ones that chase people away from this forum are people like you that make off base comments about people you know nothing about.

[SteveSky67]

Just for the record, i never said i hate the Vette or any other car, i think it is an awsome car..and yes, maybe i wished i could own one, but i don't hate, was just saying that it was a common car, nothing more. i went to Dairy Queen a couple of weeks ago and i saw a yellow vette, parked the Sky next to it and i got more of a reaction to it then the vette, even the owner came over and told me it was a nice car...SteveSky67

[jayman]

Originally Posted by bluestang50

lol no, it is a reference to people like jayman, xmicro, etc...

...why post here at all douche bag?.....take your **** to the Mustang forum...

[RedSkyMan]