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The Astounding New Corvette

The chassis, similar to the 2008 Z06, will be made of aluminum. The thing that makes the ZR1 special is its engine, the LT5, designed by Lotus. The ride control standing launch modifications are designed to minimize bounce. GM has not disclosed specific performance numbers, but the company admits a top speed of 200 mph is very likely.

Cars like the ZR1 are typically weekend cars and not used for daily driving. The system uses two modes of control: Tour and Sport. Additionally, the ZR1 has a maximum speed of 205 miles per hour and is marketed as the most fuel-efficient engine for engines classified as having 600 horsepower or greater. Chevrolet is one of America�s best-known and best-selling automotive brands.

The lower clamping force reduces clutch-pedal effort. GM says that the ZR1 will be capable of breaking the 60 mph barrier in only 3. Sub 4 second sprints to 60 mph and a genuine 200-mph top speed. The Corvette ZR1 reach 60mph in under 4.0sec, with a top speed of 205mph.

2-liter V8 engine mated with a 6-speed manual transmission with dual-clutch technology, the Corvette ZR1 is capable of a top track speed of 205 mph. Along with the front splitter, the roof of the ZR1 is also made of visible carbon fiber. Chevrolet has entered the world of super cars with the release of the 2009 Corvette ZR1, the fastest and most powerful car ever built by General Motors.

The ZR1 is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. To handle the power and speed, the ZR1 is fitted with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, ZR1-specific Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires and 20-spoke 19-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear) wheels in Sterling Silver or chrome. GM spokeswoman Carolyn Markey said the problem has caused 267 vehicle fires and six injuries, five of them minor and one moderate. Performance is amazing (obviously) .

Expect to see the official unveil this summer, with sales starting this fall. Lubrication will be provided by an improved version of the LS7's dry sump system. Carbon fiber is reportedly being used heavily in the body of the car to reduce weight, with A and B pillars as well as the blacked-out roof being made out of the lightweight yet massively strong material.

GM Powertrain has completed SAE certification of the ZR1? GM is offering you the chance to be a Hydrogen Fuel Cell guinea pig. GM says they save 11 pounds at each corner compared to cast iron rotors. Cars have been powerful and fast enough for years.

Brakes cant handle the heat, cracked rotors and blown calipers are frequent, overcooked transmissions, etc . The name of the ride control system is Magnetic Selective Ride Control (MSRC). This light weighting should keep the ZR1 close to the Z06's 3132 pounds�perhaps only a bit heavier. A ZR1 was never part of the original C6 plan, but, at an early program review, the Z06's proposed aluminum frame, carbon-fiber parts, and LS7 engine so impressed CEO Rick Wagoner that he reportedly wondered aloud, "Geez, if that's what you can do with $60,000, I wonder what a $100,000 Corvette Written by: Auto Shows Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona Pace Car2007-08-18 17:53:00A specially outfitted 2006 Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the 48th running of the Daytona 500, on Feb.

GM folks say they're getting closer to a production car, but, they say, the battery technology still needs to get better before these cars hit dealerships. MSRC is provided by Delphi. The ZR1 flywheel has been improved over the 2008 Z06.