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The ZR-1 makes its debut

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=124018?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#14

Ron Meegan, the assistant chief engineer for the new 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's supercharged V8 (and formerly a member of the original ZR-1's engine team from 1990-'95), says he expects that once the new car's supercharged 6.2-liter V8 is certified, it will produce "greater than 620 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 595 pound-feet of torque in the 3,600-to-4,000-rpm range, depending on some last-minute tuning items."

Whether the ZR1 is rated at 625 hp or 633 hp or whatever, it won't just be the most powerful Corvette production vehicle ever (including ones measured by the grossly overstated "SAE gross" figures of pre-1972), it won't even be close. The power produced by the ZR1's LS9 engine will be roughly the equivalent of three 1980s-era Corvette small-block V8s bolted together. It'll produce more power than the Corvette C6.R that races at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Think of the Corvette lineup in Porsche 911 terms. The base coupe and convertible Corvette are buttstuffogous to the standard Carrera and Carrera S. The Z06 is the GT3 — the loud, hard-core choice of the performance junkie. The ZR1 is the Porsche Turbo. It's devastatingly fast, but it's also intended to be civilized.

Take a close look at that 'intake'. It is a single unit, integrating the Supercharger, Intercooler, and Intake Manifold. I guess they didn't want to waste any space. :hick:








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Lots of good pictures that are just too big to post here. There are two of the top and bottom of the SC unit as well.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-corvette-zr1.html

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #1 –
That is so cool!

Glad to see they will revive the "ZR 1" name.

I have always wanted a 1990 ZR 1 but now it is not practical seeing as how expensive replacement parts are.

Still, the 1990 ZR1 will always be one of my favorites.

I bet those wheels on that new ZR1 will be a pain to get the brake dust off of.
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #2 –
Yeah, the Chief Engineer says in that article "If a buyer really wants them, he can get chrome wheels on it," although he's letting us know that he would never do such a thing and he thinks you shouldn't either.

More on the LS9.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=124018?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#14








This thing looks killer!


The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #3 –
Wow, They are make it even faster. I would almost say thats stupid. The car bairly sticks to the road now. Well the Z06. Now with even more power, WOW! That thing is going to lighting the traction control up.  But very sweet car.

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #4 –
They say it won't be any faster to 60 than the Z06, because that is already traction limited. But Quarter-miles and 0-100-0 times will be very different.

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #5 –
Pure shag


Something tells me GM isn't headed in the same direction as Ford.

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #6 –
Wow the awesome
Can’t wait to see the price of the create motor
Would you guys get mad at me if I bought won and put it in my bird?:evilgrin:

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #7 –
Quote from: oldraven;193664
They say it won't be any faster to 60 than the Z06, because that is already traction limited. But Quarter-miles and 0-100-0 times will be very different.


Yeah, basically what you will see is more wrecks per 100 cars sold to the public.

I remember hearing about how many people bought the Z07 Vette as well as the Viper and wrecking them because they "thought" they could control those cars.
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #8 –
Z07?:confused:

I think it's more about how may people think they can get away with turning the traction control off. People need to realise that when you see the pro's do this, they're not on public roads!

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #9 –
WOW ! the single unit Supercharged/intercooler/intake is one of the most interesting engineering pieces i have seen in my life. They really made a superb job. I am seeing this engine in the next camaros or firebirds......ford, wake up !
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1989 F-200 V8
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The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #10 –
I *love* this car. If I only had money...
 

The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #11 –
awesome...and the zo6 was already the best american made sports car ever....imo anyway...
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

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Reply #12 –
How about those brakes. 15.5" fronts and 15" rears.
 
Also if (according to the Edmunds article)
Z06=GT3
ZR-1=Turbo
?=GT2
Can't wait for that one :D
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2018 Ford Explorer - 3.5L DOHC V6 (Duratec 35)
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - 4.6L SOHC V8 (Modular)
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The ZR-1 makes its debut

Reply #13 –
Also if (according to the Edmunds article)
Z06=GT3
ZR-1=Turbo
?=GT2
Can't wait for that one :D
2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible - 4.0L DOHC V8 (AJ27)
2018 Ford Explorer - 3.5L DOHC V6 (Duratec 35)
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - 4.6L SOHC V8 (Modular)
1987 Mercury Cougar LS - 5.0L V8 (Windsor) [SOLD in 2009]

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Reply #14 –
Yeah, those positive displacement screw blowers can make some serious power. Ford? Easy as bolting on a similar supercharger to a 3V.

Don't underestimate the Fords with similar blowers! Just because they are not offered factory (heck, it's probably a lot cheaper to do it aftermarket anyway)...

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