Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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First Look: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - By now you probably have noticed that the ZR1 looks like, well, a C6 Corvette. The silhouette is, of course, the same and the overall dimensions are essentially identical to a Z06. (more)

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 V8: A Statement of Power - GM isn't just kidding around with the supercharged 620-horsepower V8 that's at the heart of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. (more)

First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - This ZR1 produces 638 hp — the equivalent of the power produced by the 405-hp 1995 Corvette ZR-1 (the "King of the Hill Corvette") plus a 1984 Corvette plus a 1968 Citroën 2CV. (more)

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Follow-Up Test and Video - Bottom Line: Beyond its amazing performance numbers, the Vette is a good value and offers surprising cargo space. It just takes some getting used to. (more)

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#29 of 43 Well... by santiagofdz Aug 21, 2008 (5:18 pm)
I liked the article. At a very tense day at work it served me nicely, I was laughing. As a Corvette fan, I'm happy to see such a competent version finally on sale!!! Also I think it's fairly obvious the "unnamed driving school" would be Bondurant because well, they just happen to use C6 Vettes, C6 Z06 and probably still have a few C5 up for duty... oh and they're GM's "Official high preformance driving school" (says so on their webpage). Hell, I'd be surprised if some ZR1 mules didn't run there, that place is great for brutal, hot weather testing.
#31 of 43 Great video of ZR1 on Autobahn by jpstax1 Jan 21, 2009 (4:30 pm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys7HutH54No Wow!
#32 of 43 Not bad gm. Not bad at all. by t0xa Apr 06, 2009 (5:52 pm)
This new vette looks like it could be a real contender. Its Enzo fast and costs just 100 grand. However, I simply cant see myself buying one of those over a GTR or a Porsche. There are lots of reasons why. First, it barely looks any different than a regular vette aside from the polycarbonate window thing that looks like someone taped a sheet of paper to the hood so it dosen't feel or look special. Second, I don't want to be caught in a talk where someone says he drives a Porsche and asks me what I drive and I have to answer, "A Chevy". Third, the build quality is on the lower side because it is an American car.
#34 of 43 Stile Bertone building new supercar based on ZR1 Chassis by mattkf Apr 13, 2009 (5:31 am)
Edmunds.com reported that it was going to be on Nissan, but behind the scenes video today says otherwise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFqq4jW4JXU
#36 of 43 RE: Not bad gm. Not bad at all [by t0xa] by jpstax1 May 20, 2009 (8:53 am)
"Second, I don't want to be caught in a talk where someone says he drives a Porsche and asks me what I drive and I have to answer, "A Chevy". Third, the build quality is on the lower side because it is an American car." I can't believe you wouldn't be proud to say I drive a Corvette ZR-1. After all, it's not just an ordinary Chevy performance car, like the Impala SS. It's their top shelf car.
#37 of 43 Follow Up Test available! by KarenS HOST Jun 19, 2009 (7:36 am)
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Follow-Up Test and Video Replies to this message: starrow68 (Jun 29, 2009 6:49 am)
#38 of 43 Re: Follow Up Test available! [KarenS] by starrow68 Jun 29, 2009 (6:49 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 19, 2009 7:36 am) Interesting review of the base Corvette, but why list it under the ZR1 thread? The comments on handling are pointed but they don't match what I get from those driving the car on road courses. For that matter they don't match what I've gotten from professional instructors at road courses either. Randy