2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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The ZR1 returns for 2010 with new Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology. It is an advanced system that is part of a new Launch Control feature that optimizes traction for greater and more consistent on-track performance.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: With a supercharged, intercooled 6.2L engine2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: With a supercharged, intercooled 6.2L engine

2010 HIGHLIGHTS:
* Performance Traction Management technology
* Launch control
* Standard side air bags
* Cashmere interior color available
* Torch Red exterior color available
* Competition Gray wheels available

The 2010 Corvette ZR1 is powered by supercharged and intercooled 6.2L engine that is hand-assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center. It is rated at 638 horsepower (476 kW), making it the most powerful production car ever offered by Chevrolet and GM.

Model Lineup

 

Engine

Transmission

 

6.2L supercharged V-8 (LS9)

Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual

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Overview

Model:

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Body styles / driveline:

2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive

Construction:

composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green, Ky.


Engines

 

6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

376 / 6162

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, two valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:

SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:

9.1:1

Horsepower / kW:

638 / 476 @ 6500*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm):

604 / 819 @ 3800*

Recommended fuel:

premium required

EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):

14 / 20


Transmission

 

Tremec TR6060 close-ratio six-speed manual

Gear ratios (:1):

 

First:

2.29

Second:

1.61

Third:

1.21

Fourth:

1.00

Fifth:

0.81

Sixth:

0.67

Reverse:

3.11

Final drive ratio:

3.42


Chassis/Suspension

Front:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Traction control:

electronic traction control; active handling (Magnetic Selective Ride Control)


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Brakes

Type:

front and rear power-assisted carbon-ceramic disc with 6-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; ABS std.

Rotor diameter (in / mm):

front: 15.5 / 394

rear: 15 / 380

Brake swept area
(sq in / mm):

front: 355 / 2290

rear: 309 / 1994


Wheels/Tires

Wheel size:

front: 19-inch x 10-inch

rear: 20-inch x 12-inch

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Sport 2

front: P285/30ZR19

rear: P335/25ZR20


Dimensions

Exterior  

Wheelbase (in / mm):

105.7 / 2685

Overall length (in / mm):

176.2 / 4476

Overall width (in / mm):

75.9 / 1929

Overall height (in / mm):

48.7 / 1236

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3333 / 1512

Weight distribution
(% front / rear):

51 / 49

Interior  

Seating capacity

2

Interior volume (cu ft / L):

52 / 1475 (all models)

Headroom (in / mm):

38 / 962 (all models)

Legroom (in / mm):

43 / 1092 (all models)

Shoulder room (in / mm):

55 / 1397 (all models)

Hip room (in / mm):

54 / 1371 (all models)


Capacities

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

22 / 634

Fuel tank (gal / L):

18 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):

10.5 / 9.9

Additional images from the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Photo Gallery:

*SAE certified.

Source: General Motors (GM)

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