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Old 12-20-2007, 12:33 PM   #15 (permalink)
Xtreme08
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Re: 2009 Corvette ZR1 Superthread!!

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Originally Posted by Tone View Post
What I'm most curious about is how on earth this car will get that much power to the ground. Z06's already struggle to get 505 hp down (as witnessed by their high trap speeds for their low 12 second/high 11 second quater mile e/ts). This monster will have more than 100 extra hp, lots more torque and barely more tire (though it does weigh about 200 lbs more).

The electronic shocks do mimic drag shocks of old on hard acceleration and encourage more weight transfer to the rear ... and they have made first gear even longer. But, still -- you've got to wonder whether this will get representative 0 -60 and quarter mile times in the hands of testers.
Speaking of an extra 100 horse, have any of the power ratings been confirmed yet? I read something about 620HP and 585 ft/lbs but those were estimated. Anyone know what the ratings really are?


PS. Most gorgeous Vette ever!!!!
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Originally Posted by paul8488:
No you don't, you want an economy car that gets 35 mpg. Silly you, the government knows best!
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