2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Revealed, Officially!

[PowerPro01]

For an upclose look at that "black metallic" color, check out "Carbon Metallic" on an Acadia at your local GMC Dealer...

Speaking of the ZR1:

Now THIS, folks, is one sweet-ass ride...

The '06 Z06 is already history, soooooooooo...

Just imagine what the "scalper surcharge" will be on the first few...

[Bond]

Originally Posted by Rauchy

That car doesn't need anything else to identify it. The driver of an SOB (some other brand) will know exactly what your driving and will know enough not to challenge you at the stop light drags unless he has something equally capable (not likely).

99% of the people on the road have no clue what a Z06 is. To the average person it is a Corvette, nothing more, nothing less.

I agree!

007

[Almo]

I have seen production numbers between 1500 and 2000. Any official word on the actual numbers?

[No Doubt]

Any official word on the actual numbers?

A recent GM press release stated 2,000 cars per year. That's about as official as you'll find at this time.

In comparison, Dodge builds about 1,000 - 1,500 Vipers per year.

[seamus2154]

That's what they said about the ZR1 in the 90's. Then the production #'s went up right after production started!!! Some years were in the 5000 range. Whatever the demand is they will make up to that #.!! So anyone who makes the 1st buy thinking it will hold value or be collectable is fooling themselves. Their just putting out a feeler like they did in the 90's. They aren't guaranteeing that # like 1 of 2000 only. They put all of that engineering in to get money out. They will make as many as they can sell. This will be a great car and very desirable to many but the price will determine it's success not the performance. Every car in my houshold outside of my wifes VW is a GM product. I love my Z but $100,000. for a GM product is over the top to me!!

[No Doubt]

That's what they said about the ZR1 in the 90's. Then the production #'s went up right after production started!!! Some years were in the 5000 range.

First year ZR-1 production was 3,044 cars, with total ZR-1 production for all years, '90-'95, being 6,939 cars.

Note: the '09 ZR1 is not spelled with a hyphen. This is due to the fact GM changed its naming convention and the un-hyphenated “ZR1” corresponds with the current rule for alphanumeric designations.

[Bond]

590ftlbs of torque! I like the way that would feel. Bad Ass is an understatment!

Mike 007

[FRC Tom]

[ZO6 AL-X]

Cool picture.

[PerforminNorman]

Originally Posted by FRC Tom

I think that pic is actual size.