(from GM Press Release) Vehicle Highlights
-- Performance Traction Management technology
-- Launch control
-- Standard side air bags
-- Cashmere interior color available
-- Torch Red exterior color available
-- Competition Gray wheels available
Product Information
The ZR1 returns for 2010 with new Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology. It is an advanced system that is part of a new Launch Control feature that optimizes traction for greater and more consistent on-track performance. The Corvette ZR1 is powered by supercharged and intercooled 6.2L engine that is hand-assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center. It is rated at 638 horsepower (476 kW), making it the most powerful production car ever offered by Chevrolet and GM.
Model: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Body styles / driveline: 2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive
Construction: composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components
Manufacturing location: Bowling Green, Ky.
6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9)
Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery: SFI (sequential fuel injection)
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Horsepower / kW: 638 / 476 @ 6500*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 604 / 819 @ 3800*
Recommended fuel: premium required
EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): 14 / 20
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 105.7 / 2685
Overall length (in / mm): 176.2 / 4476
Overall width (in / mm): 75.9 / 1929
Overall height (in / mm): 48.7 / 1236
Curb weight (lb / kg): 3333 / 1512
Weight distribution (% front / rear): 51 / 49
Interior
Seating capacity 2
Interior volume (cu ft / L): 52 / 1475 (all models)
Headroom (in / mm): 38 / 962 (all models)
Legroom (in / mm): 43 / 1092 (all models)
Shoulder room (in / mm): 55 / 1397 (all models)
Hip room (in / mm): 54 / 1371 (all models)
