Corvette ZR1 rated at 638 hp

[petrym]

Link to Autoweek article (http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080425/FREE/411854900/1528/newsletter01) - includes a vid of the Corvette reaching 205 mph on GM test track. :D

Too bad the GM corporate stunods still haven't figured out paddle shifters for cars like this. :mad:

[Jstas]

Flappy paddle shifters? BAH! Row the gears yourself! Much more satisfying!

[audiobliss]

Most definitely. The ZR1 is targeted at the performance of Ferrari's and Porsche's, but not exactly to replicate the driving experience of those cars. It's still an American muscle car, and that makes a standard 6-speed transmission mandatory!

[sucks2beme]

Son #1 claims he's gonna buy a Vette.
Maybe he'll let me borrow it?:D

[GaryZ06]

It's an animal.It would be in my garage at msrp but the markup will be insane so I will have to keep my slow Z06 with mods:D

[ohskigod]

your probably right about the mark ups Gary. your still driving one of the best performance bang for bucks out there, so you'll be ok :)

oh lord, and X100 on the no paddle shifters. paddle shifters in a Vette is almost as insulting as slapping the Pope in the face

[GaryZ06]

your probably right about the mark ups Gary. your still driving one of the best performance bang for bucks out there, so you'll be ok :)
I agree with you.The markups will be very high.My dealer will double the price:eek:

[Face]

I wonder what rate I could get on a home equity loan.... :D

[obieone]

I wonder what rate I could get on a home equity loan.... :D

That cars MSRP $100k+ is = my mortgage:o

[carpenter]

Most definitely. The ZR1 is targeted at the performance of Ferrari's and Porsche's, but not exactly to replicate the driving experience of those cars. It's still an American muscle car, and that makes a standard 6-speed transmission mandatory!

I wouldn't so sure. last year, Top-Gear test drove the Z06 (I know its slightly different but still), including testing it on their race track (it was quicker then a Zonda, and the Ferrari 430 and 575). it did so well that Jeremy clarkson, a Ferrari nut, summarized the segment saying something like "its as good as a Ferrari, but costs less then half, why buy a Ferrari then? "

here's the vid

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[mantis]

as cool as the vette is and years ago 600+ hp would juice me in all kinds of ways. Today with the gas prices so high and no end in sight, my car enjoyment is now a torn in my side. I'd rather get juiced up on a hybrid or a fully electric/ hygro car.
Sad but true

[Face]

If you're worried about the price of gas, that car isn't for you.

[GaryZ06]

If you're worried about the price of gas, that car isn't for you.
Exactly....I didn't buy a 427 for gas mileage.What ever the gas prices are they are....I will pay it and drive the crap out of my car:D

[MHayes]

"its as good as a Ferrari, but costs less then half, why buy a Ferrari then? "

Because it's a Ferrari and not a Chevrolet! :D