Detroit 2008: The King is back atop the hill - 2009 Corvette ZR1

[Manic]

The King of the Hill has returned! The new Corvette that has been variously known as the "Blue Devil" and SS for at least the past five years has now been officially designated as the ZR1. The new monster from Bowling Green has revived the ZR1 designation for the first time since the C4-based original faded away in 1995. Stories and spy photos of this mythical machine have been circulating the web and print media since well before the current C6 generation Corvette debuted in 2005.

The program has reportedly been killed and revived several times, but it is now very much alive and we have all the details of the fastest, most expensive production 'Vette of all time. Given the recent developments with fuel economy regulations (35 mpg fleet average by 2020) this new King may well turn out to be last and greatest member of this blood-line. The Corvette will no doubt live on with a C7 set to debut in the next few years. But like the descendants of the Porsche 917/30 Can-Am car of the early 70s, nothing may reach the heights of this ZR1. Of course, the same has been said many times before and look at where we are today. For now just follow the jump to find out what $100,000 will soon be able to buy you.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/19/detroit-2008-the-king-is-back-atop-the-hill-2009-corvette-zr1/

 

[Dave T(BADVENM)]

Cant wait for the real world comparisons between the ZR-1 and Viper and/or Viper ACR!

 

[Manic]

Chevrolet's new LS9 V-8

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/19/detroit-2008-the-heart-of-the-king-the-ls9-is-born/

 

[Manic]

Cant wait for the real world comparisons between the ZR-1 and Viper and/or Viper ACR!

Me either, the ZR1 has 620HP at this moment, so it will be pretty close.

 

[Annu Kumar]

I think at 100,000 I will be able to save up in about 2 years. I think its a bargain compared to other super cars like Lamborghini, Ferrari, SlR, Carrera Gt.

 

[K-80-123]

Blue Devil............I am your huckleberry......

 

[Hamrhead]

I'm sure it will be an awesome ride, but it kinda looks like a regular Vette with a ground effects package??

Though I do love this engine shot - Check out the subtle design on the Air Intake Box. Looks like a Skull to me!:rock:

 

[Silverback]

But why in gods name do they have it sticking through the hood?:dontknow:

 

[ChrisAZ]

I'd rather get the new Nissan GT-R for less money and more performance along with a back seat and AWD.

 

[Black1]

Blue Devil............I am your huckleberry......

arty: :beer:

 

[ViperTruck2933]

I'd love to give one of those a run in my 10 year old beater.


:rock: :rock:

 

[Annu Kumar]

I'd rather get the new Nissan GT-R for less money and more performance along with a back seat and AWD.

Chris Its still a Ricer. Do you really want to drive a Nissan???

 

[Kevan]

"Hello? General Motors? Yeah...hi. My name is George Sueandwins and I represent Marvel Comics as one of their 298 attorneys that they keep on retainer.
I'd like to speak with you regarding the logo you're using on your so-called 'Blue Devil' vehicle...."

 

[Annu Kumar]

"Hello? General Motors? Yeah...hi. My name is George Sueandwins and I represent Marvel Comics as one of their 298 attorneys that they keep on retainer.
I'd like to speak with you regarding the name and logo you're using on your so-called 'Blue Devil' vehicle...."

Good call

 

[ChrisAZ]

Ricer or not, the new GT-R is gonna be kick ass. I have never owned a foreign car but I just might soon. Truthfully, I can't decide what to get next. I want a back seat and as much performance as I can get for under $80,000. I need to figure out how to do a poll.

 

[SRT10VENOMOUS]

ya that gtr is still a nissan thought.. id take the vet over that... ... the neve vet will be fun .. do soem pully work on it and im sure you will be well over 700hp ..

 

[SRT10VENOMOUS]

Blue Devil............I am your huckleberry......

Your gonna love havin some " show off" in his new vett pull up on ya and try to show " viper whos boss " LOL hes gonna go home crying to mommy after that ... when there is 80 car lenghts on his ass in the 1/4 mile LOL

 

[1badnightrunner]

screw that is bulls$h!t money is on and i hate to say it
but the new SHELBY SUPERSNAKE 700hp that has got to b
The badest mustang or muscle car i ever seen l would love 2 see
vette ss or nissan jump on that bad bitch

 

[Kevan]

The Corvette has grown past "muscle car" status.
It's trying- very hard- to join the ranks of the super car.

 

[Venom Power]

Now THAT is a scary looking machine... The carbon fiber front spoiler and see through hood looks absolutely killer.