Corvette ZR1 » Corvette ZR1 Specs http://corvette-zr1.org Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:14:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Corvette ZR1 basic specs http://corvette-zr1.org/2009/04/corvette-zr1-basic-specs/ http://corvette-zr1.org/2009/04/corvette-zr1-basic-specs/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:39:28 +0000 admin http://corvette-zr1.org/?p=11

  • Six-speed, close-ratio, race-hardened manual transmission
  • New, high-capacity dual-disc clutch
  • Higher-capacity and specific-diameter axle half-shafts; enhanced torque tube
  • Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip
  • Twenty-spoke 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires – P285/30ZR19 in front and P335/25ZR20 in the rear – developed specifically for the ZR1
  • Standard carbon-ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors – 15.5-inch-diameter (394-mm) in the front and 15-inch-diameter (380-mm) in the rear
  • Larger brake calipers with substantially increased pad area
  • Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control with track-level suspension
  • Wider, carbon-fiber front fenders with ZR1-specific dual vents
  • Carbon-fiber hood with a raised, polycarbonate window – offering a view of the intercooler below it
  • Carbon-fiber roof panel, roof bow, front fascia splitter and rocker moldings with clear-coated, exposed carbon-fiber weave
  • ZR1-specific full-width rear spoiler with raised outboard sections
  • Specific gauge cluster with boost gauge (also displayed on the head-up display) and 220-mph (370 km/h) speedometer readout
  • Only two options: chrome wheels and a “luxury” package
  • Curb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg)

    • Performance estimates will be announced closer to vehicle’s summer 2008 launch. Here are some more details on this high performance vehicle that has a better power-to-weight ratio than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and even the Lamborghini LP640.

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