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Last month we reported on Chevy's plans for an electric car to be released in 2010, perking up the ears of many eco-friendly drivers while earning the company a little green cred. Today we have a very different announcement from the same company: the latest rendition of their historic ZR-1 Corvette line. The ZR-1 was regarded as one of the hottest American autos on the road when it was produced from the late 80s through the mid-90s. But, it hasn't been seen since 1996, replaced by the equally hot Z06 model. Next year the ZR-1 is set for a comeback, and it looks to be better than ever. GM has confirmed the statistics on the prototype Corvette, nicknamed the "Blue Devil" before its official announcement.
The 2009 ZR-1 will sport a supercharged version of the latest in a long-line of 'Vette V8's, the LS9, delivering 620 horses. That, combined with a (relatively) light weight of 3,350 pounds, thanks to carbon fiber body panels and other weight-saving measures, should enable the car to top 200mph straight off of the showroom floor. And, with a fighter-style heads-up-display projecting speed and other telemetry straight onto the windshield, you'll be able to maintain that speed without taking your eyes off the road.
No word on cost yet, but with the no-longer top-of-the-line Z06 coming in at over $70k, don't be surprised if this luscious new 'Vette approaches the six-figure mark. Oh, and mileage per gallon figures weren't released either. Go figure.
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Subscribe to commentsBob AndersonJan 1st 2008 11:27PM
Even though I truely appreciate the technology and the engineering that goes into some of the unique automobiles that are offered to the motoring public these days, I feel however that unless you drive on the 'Autobons' of Europe all that expensive horsepower is being wasted by modes of transportation that are realy not warrented or needeed. I've driven on the highways in Europe and it is a most pleasant experience to be able to cruise along at 80-100 mph on very safe roads, but I'm afraid that putting a 200 mph Corvette in the hands of a motorist who got his/her drivers licence with a minimum amount of serious 'drivers ed' as practiced here in the states, is a very potentially dangerous proposition. The fastest limit in the states I believe is 75-80 mph. And the best fuel economy of most cars on the road today occurs over 60 and under 75 mph, so who needs 200 mph? Tires, brakes, fuel, maintenance costs, insurance, should be the targets that the automakers could strive for and have bragging rights about, not 200 mph! If you really want to go fast on the public highways, get a CanAm car or a dragster. The dealers don't mention the cost that all that performance comes to, but if they did, Chevrolet would surely lose customers. Thanks for listening and providing the data on this most interesting special vehicle.
johnJan 1st 2008 7:33AM
I'm just curious, from what state to what state does the AUDOBAHN run, in this country?---What a waste of money, they should put that into better mileage than faster guzzling!
DenmJan 1st 2008 7:48AM
you don't have to buy one, it's like a swimming pool, not everyone wants one, but there shouldn't be any restrictions on someone having one, and fuel--how much fuel does a jet burn in an hour maybe we should ban them ??
HotrodJan 1st 2008 4:56PM
I own a Vette and there is nothing like it. Mine is 2004 had just 11 miles on it when I bought it. I've had it up to 160 miles per hour. I was in the middle of the desert, but it was a hell of a Rush...................Roderoo
BillJan 1st 2008 9:43AM
While I don't envision being able to afford the new ZR-1, I don't
want to discourage the development of such technology. That sort of
knowledge can be applied to getting power out of smaller engines and
accordingly improving fuel consumption. To say that it is wrong to
achieve the ability to do this speed, is to ban all sorts of other
research which we can possibly benefit from. Go Corvette and GM! You
alone have stood the test of time with the Corvette over the last 55
years of continuous delivery of what the people want to drive. I
just wish it still be purchased for the $3795 I paid for my 1966!!