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Corvette ZR1 sets 7min 26 'Ring time

June 30th 2008 05:35

The Corvette ZR1 supercar driven by a development engineer has just lapped the Nurburgring Nordschliefe in an astonishing 7:26.4 in a bone-stock factory-spec car using standard tyres, suspension and alignment settings.

This betters the Nissan GT-R's best time of 7 minutes and 29 seconds by some three seconds and is also 1.4 seconds faster than the best time a Pagani Zonda F could muster.

For authentication purposes, this staggering lap time was recorded with an electronic timing system plus two other hand-held stopwatches. By recording such a blistering time on the track that has become the yardstick by which any performance vehicle is measured, it is hard to imagine the Corvette ZR1 achieving anything but legendary status when it goes on sale.

An in-car video will be posted when the engineering team returns from Germany and will become available on the week of July 7.

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2009 Corvette ZR1: By The Numbers

June 19th 2008 00:15

All the official performance figures and pricing of the stonking Chevy Corvette ZR1 has been revealed by GM and Chevrolet in a press release.

For a base price of US$103,300 (approx. AU$110,000) plus on-roads such as a US$1,700 Gas guzzler tax and a $US10,000 option package including bling chrome wheels for US$2,000, you will get access to one of the most explosive performance cars in the world.

The ZR1 is equipped with a new LS9 6.2-litre supercharged engine rated at 469 kW and as you can probably imagine, performance is nothing short of breathtaking - 0-96 km/h is dispatched in a mere 3.4 seconds, quarter-mile time is just 11.3 seconds and the ZR1 will keep pulling all the way to a top speed of 330 km/h.

Pure bang-for-your-bucks stuff!

Chevrolet is quick to point out that its performance is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more. And not only that, it beats them at the pumps too with its fuel economy bettering the likes of Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini's Murcielago and Aston Martin's V8 Vantage, just to name a few.

Read more about the Corvette ZR1 here.

The Official Chevrolet Corvette 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

About Chevrolet
Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category. Chevy cars and trucks have expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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VIDEO: Cadillac CTS-V

June 18th 2008 11:15

There was a time when American muscle cars could only go fast in a straight-line but that isn't the case anymore with cars such as the Corvette ZR1 and Z06 proving that they can attack the twisties with equal amounts of prowess as they can tear up a drag-strip

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2010 Camaro convertible pre-production images

June 16th 2008 11:15

General Motors has released two small but official images of the 2010 Camaro convertible in pre-production form for the Camaro fans out there

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Updated 2009 Corvette Z06

June 16th 2008 07:55

It's a terrible shame that the Chevy Corvette, one of America's most iconic muscle cars, isn't sold in Australia. Whether its the Z06 or the barnstorming flagship ZR1, both models are blisteringly quick supercars

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Corvette ZR1 does 330 km/h

April 28th 2008 11:15

The Corvette Development Engineering team recently took the new ZR1 supercar to the test track in Germany for one simple exercise - to see just how fast it could go

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Buick Invicta concept

April 22nd 2008 11:15

The Buick Invicta concept made its international debut at the Beijing Motor Show and hints heavily at the design direction of the next-generation LaCrosse sedan which is sold over in the US

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Knight Rider KITT goes under the hammer

March 31st 2008 09:30

A pair of Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR from the new Knight Rider (TV movie) series have been auctioned to Ford's Salute to Education charity at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach, Florida

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Bentley S3 E design concept

March 25th 2008 07:20

The Bentley S3 E design concept is the brainchild of automotive engineer Arturo Alonso from Bentley Boys USA and it is based on the Bentley S3 limo from the 1960’s. Looking super hot with its retro-inspired design cues (the car retains most of the original body and chassis of the S3) there is nothing retro with its engine - a 221 kW BMW 4.4-litre V8 powertrain complete with a 5-speed ZF automatic transmission

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Video: 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe

March 21st 2008 09:30

General Motor's Pontiac arm enlisted the help of hip-hop/rap megastar 50 Cent aka 'Fiddy' to spruik the Solstice coupe at the annual New York Auto Show

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Saleen S5S Raptor supercar concept

March 20th 2008 23:30

Exotic car maker Saleen is due to unveil a new concept supercar, the S5S Raptor, at the New York Auto Show today

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New York preview: Pontiac Solstice coupe

March 19th 2008 23:30

General Motors will launch a targa (hardtop) version of the popular Pontiac Solstice coupe at the New York Auto Show which starts on March 19

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All-American supercar: Iconic GTR

March 12th 2008 23:30

The Iconic GTR is an all-American high performance luxury super sports car powered by a 6.9-litre all aluminum V8 engine developed in-house by Iconic that outputs more than 589 kW (800 hp) and takes the car to a maximum speed of more than 300 km/h (200 mph

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