Corvette ZR1

GM celebrates its next 100 years with a Century Cruise

2008-08-11 -- There's no better place for Chevy's performance icon to make an appearance than right in its own backyard on Woodward Avenue as General Motors kicks off its Woodward Dream Cruise activities with a special appearance of the latest model of the all American icon -- the 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 -- at a private function for media on Thursday, August 14, at 3:45 pm at Athens Coney Island.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: By The Numbers

DETROIT, 2008-06-17 – The official 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good:

* $103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
* EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
* 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
* 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
* Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1's performance-per-dollar ratio.

638 Hp From The Supercharged LS9 V-8 Engine

PONTIAC, Mich., 2008-04-25 – When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 liters of displacement. GM Powertrain has completed SAE certification of the ZR1’s supercharged LS9 V-8 and the results exceed the estimate: 638 horsepower (476 kW) and 604 lb.-ft. of torque (819 Nm).

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 638 Hp from the supercharged LS9 V-8 engine

GM: Three World Premieres, seven European Premieres, Pro-Environmental Propulsion Technologies

Geneva, 2008-02-12 -- General Motors presents the rich diversity of its brands, mobility concepts and design expertise at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008) with numerous world and European premieres.

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Highlights:
* Chevrolet: Three-door Chevrolet Aveo
* Opel: Opel Meriva Concept, new engines for Opel Zafira, new Opel Agila
* Saab: World premiere of a new concept car plus European debut of Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept
* Cadillac: Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept, Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept, Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

2008-02-11, GENEVA – The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set to make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The ZR1 brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Highlights:
* Supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine
* Six-speed manual transmission with easy to operate twin-disc clutch
* Carbon ceramic brakes for superior stopping power

Corvette ZR1 supercar to make its East Coast debut alongside GM electric-car technology, advanced hybrids at Philadelphia International Auto Show

2008-01-28 -- General Motors will bring its most advanced technology to the Philadelphia International Auto Show:

* The 620+ horsepower 2009 Corvette ZR1 will make its East Coast debut.
* The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell crossover SUV is being driven by real families in test markets. The zero-emissions, zero-petroleum vehicle converts hydrogen into electricity.
* The Chevrolet Volt electric car chassis demonstrates the technology that will deliver 40 miles of battery range and cross-country capability when the battery is recharged by a small gasoline generator. GM is working toward production of the Volt.

New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of the ZR1

DETROIT – Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

“Chevrolet’s goal with the new Corvette ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much – and does so with exceptional driveability,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.

The Corvette ZR1’s basic stats:

Proceeds From Sale and Other Chevy Collectables to Benefit United Way

2008-01-18, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The first '09 Corvette ZR1 to go on sale will go to the highest bidder, Saturday, Jan. 19, at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds from the ZR1's sale, as well as a trio of collectable authentic NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo racecar hoods, will benefit United Way for Southeast Michigan. Tonight Show host Jay Leno will help present the car, along with Troy Clarke, president, GM North America. Representing United Way for Southeast Michigan will be President and CEO Mike Brennan and Vice President Beth Noble.

From Cadillac Provoq E-Flex concept to most powerful Corvette ever

2008-01-09, Rüsselsheim/Detroit -- General Motors presents a number of world premieres from its Cadillac, Corvette, HUMMER, Saturn and Saab brands at the North American International Auto Show (January 13 – 27, 2008) in Detroit, the first major motor show of the year. GM’s focus is on environmentally friendly mobility and maximum performance.

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept: © GM Corp.