Automotive News, Media & Press - 2009 Corvette ZR-1 Spotting

http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-auto-show/2009-corvette-zr+1-301413.php

cant wait for that bad boy to hit the streets :usa:

Why not go with 345's in the rear like the SRT10?

W

Would it really matter the rear width being a just 2/5th of an inch not as wide? From a traction standpoint and aesthetics. Not so much really...

That said.... SWEET. I can't wait to see it in person.

I'm gonna try and buy a set of those brakes and retrofit it on my C5Z. Would beat the hell out of anything else available these cars (street brake wise, like brembo/ap/stoptechs)

did you see those brakes?? they were huge!! that is a sweet ass car, just hope it stands out more from the Zo6

Why are they going away from the big inch motor?

Perhaps so the cylinder walls are thicker, and less likely to puke under boost.

^^^Thicker cylinder walls to hold boost.

Looks bad as hell!!! Can't wait to see the performance of it.

did you see those brakes?? they were huge!! that is a sweet ass car, just hope it stands out more from the Zo6
I agree. From those pictures it looks very similar to the zo6. Even if it doesn't look to much different its still sick!

Damn those are some giant brakes, i can't wait to see it.
-Joel

i cant wait to see how well this thing performs :devil:

looks are ok, not digging the rear brake duct

I'm gonna try and buy a set of those brakes and retrofit it on my C5Z. Would beat the hell out of anything else available these cars (street brake wise, like brembo/ap/stoptechs)

Are you sure they would fit under any of the wheels you would/could use??
They also will be more $$$$ than the brands you've mentioned (ceramic rotors, possibly caliper specific carbon pads.)

Even though I wish they could have stayed with Goodyear ( :usa: ), this car REALLY needs MUCH MORE tire (as far as compound stickiness goes) than the current Z06's runflats. Hopefully the "bibman's" Pilots will provide that (but somehow, I still doubt it :burn: ).

i cant wait for one to show up at my dealer, when the Z06 frist came out on ly the vette techs were PDI them cuz they were scared that the PDI guys would fuck them up. and i am one of the vette techs :)

Very exciting.

why dont they put an lsx in there with twin turbos and optional dealership nitrous ;)

why dont they put an lsx in there with twin turbos and optional dealership nitrous ;)

Because GM only sells cars that can be had with a profitable warranty.

I thought the 6.2 was LSx based?

I like the car thought. Looks sharp, I bet it is a beast!