Corvette ZR
Production of the supercharged Corvette ZR will start in July of 2008 (as a 2009 model). Annual production numbers expected to be in the 1500-1750 range. When the all-new ZR-1 goes to production- expect the price tag to be in the $100,000 range.
Power for this beast will come from GM’s new LS9 motor. The LS9 is a 6.2L, supercharged, small-block V8. This powerplant will put out anywhere from 600-650 horsepower. The supercharged V8 will utilize an integrated intake manifold intercooler, and it’s expected to run a 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds. The 6.2-liter V8 will be built at GM’s Performance Center in Wixom, Michigan. Our photographer reported that the exhaust note coming from this monster was “VERY mean….VERY angry.”
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