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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
Corvette ZR1 side |
Corvette ZR1 front top |
Corvette Z06 back top |
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ZR1 top view outside |
ZR1 angle view top |
ZR1 top back view |
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Corvette ZR1 hood |
Corvette ZR1 back |
Carbon Fiber roof |
Remodeled air vents |
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Corvette ZR1 wheels |
ZR1 with open hood |
ZR1 LS9 Supercharger |
Carbon Fiber panels |
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Corvette ZR1 interior |
ZR1 dashboard |
ZR1 220 MPH Speedo |
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LS9 Engine |
Perfect Corvette pic |
ZR1 top side view |
Corvette ZR1 sick shot |
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Corvette ZR1 tilt back view |
Corvette ZR1 on track |
ZR1 close up |
Graphite ZR1 Corvette |
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Graphite ZR1 back |
Graphite ZR1 hood |
LS9 Engine bay |
Corvette ZR1 top view |
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ZR1 in sunset |
Corvette ZR1 on track |
Corvette ZR1 |
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Corvette ZR1 close up |
LS9 engine parts |
Corvette ZR1 LS9 |
ZR1 Supercharger |
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ZR1 Supercharger coolers |
Supercharger blades |
Blades up close |
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Corvette ZR1 |
Corvette ZR1 front side |
Corvette ZR1 turning |
Corvette ZR1 side |
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Corvette ZR1 back |
Corvette ZR1 back side |
ZR1 raised hood |
ZR1 LS9 Engine bay |
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Corvette ZR1 interior |
Carbon ceramic brakes |
Rear ceramic brakes |
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Darrin V. Luecke
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Engine |
6.2L V8 |
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Fuel Fed |
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Aspiration |
Supercharged |
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Horsepower |
650 estimated |
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0-100 km/h | 0-60 mph |
3.4 seconds (GM release) |
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0-160 km/h | 0-100 mph |
7.0 seconds (GM release) |
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400 m | 1/4 mile |
11.3 @ 131 mph (GM
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Top Speed |
205 mph as tested by GM |
Nurburgring Lap Times
Best Lap Times Make Model Power/Weight
6:55 Radical SR8 360 PS/650 kg
7:18 Donkervoort D8 RS 370 PS/670 kg
7:24 Lexus LF-A ~552 PS/~1360 kg
7:25 Nissan GT-R V-Spec ~551 PS/~1590 kg
7:26.4 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 638 HP/1519 kg
7:27.82 Pagani Zonda F Clubsport 650 PS/1230 kg
7:29.03 Nissan GT-R 480 hp/1740 kg
7:32.02 Porsche 911 GT2 2008 530 PS/1440 kg
7:32.44 Porsche Carrera GT 612 PS/1380 kg
7:34 Koenigsegg CCR 817 PS/1180 kg
7:35 RUF RT12 659 hp/1573 kg
7:40 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 626 PS /1768 kg
7:42 Ford GT 550 PS/1521 kg
7:42 Porsche 911 GT3 415 PS/1440 kg
7:42.9 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 505 hp / 1450 kg
7:43 Porsche 996 GT3 RS 381 hp/1360 kg
7:44 Pagani Zonda S 550 PS/1280 kg
7:46 Porsche 911 GT2 462 PS/1450 kg
7:47 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 381 PS/1321 kg
7:47 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 620 PS/1690 kg
7:47 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear 640 PS/n/a
7:50 BMW M3 CSL 360 PS/1421 kg
7:54 Mercedes CLK DTM AMG 582 PS/1678 kg
7:55 Caterham R500 Superlight 233 PS/460 kg
7:55 Ferrari F430 Scuderia F1 490 PS/1493 kg
7:56 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 405 PS/1409.1 KG (3100 lb) |
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:: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 additional information :: |
PRESS RELEASE
Corvette ZR1 By The Numbers
Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new
ultimate-performance Corvette
DETROIT – 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
(from
General Motors Press Release) 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.”
Supercharged LS9 engine
The new LS9 6.2L small-block engine is the power plant the supports the
ZR1’s performance
capability. The enabler of the LS9’s 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, in Wixom,
Mich., 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 provide 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, while also helping to dissipate heat better and extend the
life of the clutch.
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 Display
The “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.
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