The New ZR1 Corvette

General Motors will unveils the new 2009 Corvette ZR1. The new king of the hill was on display at the Detroit auto show in January.

The ZR1 will sport the new LS9 engine that has 620 horsepower on tap at 6500 rpm and 595 pounds of torque at 4000 rpm. The car utilizes a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox with a new heavy duty clutch that can handle the increased power which our sources tell us is really in the 650hp range.

The newest rendition of the small block Chevy has a claimed top speed of 200 mph. With this much hp on tap 0-60 mph should come in at around 3.0 seconds, goodby ZO6, nice knowing you.

New for the ZR1 is the extensive use of carbon fiber. The car sports wider fenders bigger wheels and tires; Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires measure P285/30ZR19 in front and P335/25ZR20 in the rear. Also new are 15.5 inch carbon-ceramic rotors.
Also new is an adjustable suspension via GM's Magnetic Selective Ride Control. We have been told that the ride of the new ZR1 has been greatly improved upon compared to the current ZO6.
The ZR-1 may also feature an optional automatic with the pussy paddle shifter. The LS9 should be in production by July 2008 about GM plans to initially produce 2,000 units per year.

The LS7

The LS7 is the 7.0 liter power plant that is the current "King of the Hill" in GM's performance lineup. The LS7 is hand built and has become a very expensive deal for Chevy. The LS7 will cease production sometime during late 2009 or mid-2010.

The LS8

The Corvette Z06 will get a supercharged small block LS8 in 2010. The LS8 is a 6.2 liter small block V8 with a supercharger. The Corvette Z06 will receive this power plant in 2010. .


Chevrolet's Limited Edition Z06 Tribute to the Classic 427 Corvette

DETROIT - Chevrolet announced the arrival of the 2008 Limited Edition Corvette ZO6



This limited-production model will honor the big-block mid year Vette models. The 427 designation of the limited production ZO6 refers to the big block displacement for the most desired Corvettes of the late 1960's.

The 427 Limited Edition Z06 will feature a Crystal Red Tint coat paint job, this is a first for the Z06. The hood and fascia will also have special graphics and badges that mimic the "stinger" hood design of the 427 1967 Vettes.
Prepare to ante up about $84K for GM's latest marketing scheme.


2008 Corvette Makes Car & Driver's 10 Best Cars List

Car and Driver

If it seems like Corvette is always making Car and Driver's annual 10 Best Cars List, that's because it has earned a spot on the coveted list for seven years straight. Calling the Corvette a poster car for continual development, the new 2008 Corvette boasts 22 significant updates over last year's entry. Car and Driver's staff focuses more on the improvements they say are dynamic to the driving experience. While they liked the upgrades to interior, especially the wrap-around leather option, it's the upgrades to the steering, manual shifter and the clutch that won them over for the seventh straight year.

Oh and let's not forget the fact that Corvette's mid-cycle upgrade included the new 6.2 liter LS3 engine that expands the horsepower envelope from 400 to 430. Everyone loves more ponies and the 2008 Corvette delivers. Car and Driver calls the Corvette one of the world's best high performance buys.

Here is the full list of cars that made Car and Driver's 10 Best List for 2008:

BMW 3- Series
Cadillac CTS
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Malibu
Honda Accord
Honda Fit
Mazda MX-5
Mazdaspeed 3
Porsche Boxter/Cayman
Volkswagen GTI


Corvette soon to be the official state car of Kentucky, Maybe.

A bill is pending in the Kentucky state legislature that would honor the Corvette as the official state sports car. Legislators have commented that the bill will be held up pending more pressing matters of concern.
The bill's sponsor, C.B. Embry, a Republican, said that the bill would be a boon to the state's economy.
GM currently employs 960 people at the Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green.


Mobil 1 and the Corvette celebrates 15th anniversary

ExxonMobil and GM are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the relationship between the companies flagship Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil and Corvette.
Since 1992, Mobil 1 has been the factory recommended lubricant for all Corvettes manufactured by General Motors. More than 490,000 Corvette vehicles have left the production line filled with Mobil 1 engine oil.

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