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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#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
#40 of 43 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 First Look [KarenS] by sranger Sep 01, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Dec 20, 2007 9:32 am) I have a 2008 C6 which is more or less the same car. The thing I cannot figure out is why no one will test a base C6 with the F55 (Magnetic Ride system). It more or less eliminates the twitchy handling that always seems to be the main complaint of the reviewer... Add a set of Z51 sway bars to the F55 equiped cars and you have a car that handles as well as any at the limits and is not upset by a rough corner entry or exit.... I guess this would not leave anything for the reviewers to whine about....