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RELEASE: 2008-06-17
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:
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$103,300 MSRP (including
$850 destination charge)
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EPA-estimated fuel economy
of 14 city and 20 highway
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0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
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0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
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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.
About Chevrolet
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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
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