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Corvette rolls out $103,000 super car
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submitted on 07/22/2008
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Corvette rolls out $103,000 super car
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The first of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 super cars — the most powerful production vehicle General Motors Corp. has ever built — came off the assembly line Monday afternoon, driven by the man who paid $1 million for it in a charity auction in January.
Also the most-expensive Chevrolet ever produced, with a list price of $103,300, the ZR1 showcases the capabilities of the world's largest automaker, but comes perhaps at the wrong time, as the nation grapples with $4-a-gallon gasoline and consumers turn their attention to fuel-efficient vehicles.
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SHOWTIME
- 7/22/2008 9:11:42 AM
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People who buy this car will have no problem with the rising gas prices.
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bmwdrvr
- 7/22/2008 9:40:12 AM
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exactly lol, like how many people do you see driving cars that over 100grand in the first place, Bentley, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari, and others havent closed up shop because of gas prices....not to mention I seriously doubt someone is going to say I really want that new ZR1 but lets go with the Prius instead gas prices are high
Kraut_god
- 7/22/2008 11:02:33 AM
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People who buy this car marry their sisters.
Agent63
- 7/22/2008 3:36:39 PM
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Yet again Kraut_god is going on a rampage hating on everything. Lighten up a little.
pushrod27
- 7/22/2008 9:23:01 AM
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People buying a car like this aren't as worried about gas prices as your average person. Furthermore, with it's abundant low-end torque and six-speed transmission, the ZR1 is probably more fuel efficient than any car in its performance category.
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golfer38
- 7/22/2008 9:32:39 AM
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Bravo GM!
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993Turbo
- 7/22/2008 9:33:05 AM
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And it can't even beat a GT-R. Also, the window in the hood is stupid.
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EL34
- 7/22/2008 10:23:52 AM
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It destroys that car on looks alone.
gooch
- 7/22/2008 10:35:37 AM
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What test have you seen that backs up your statement? I'd love to read that too. Oh, that's right, I can't read it -- it's your imagination!
pushrod27
- 7/22/2008 3:11:19 PM
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There is a video of this car beating the GT-R around a track.
mdewane
- 7/24/2008 3:31:38 PM
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ZR1 can't beat the gtr huh? I suppose that's true with the exception of place it's been tried so far: ahem Nurburgring Nordschleife...
Htay7500
- 7/22/2008 9:44:20 AM
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POWER!!!!
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204E60
- 7/22/2008 9:57:49 AM
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The Corvette has grown up... and it's looking good.
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amazinBimmer
- 7/22/2008 10:02:44 AM
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looks like shit.. another High displacment (any idiot can get this power out of a 8 liter engine...) engine with low technology (pushrod.. circa 1969)...
$103K?? much rather get the superelegant and way cooler m6 or spend a little more for the maserati or aston.. with this interior and low tech.. this thing woudl have to cost 70K to make it desireable over a 100K comparable german car...
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EL34
- 7/22/2008 10:25:23 AM
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Maybe so, but here in America you will get noticed in this car more than in those European cars.
gooch
- 7/22/2008 10:39:01 AM
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amazin, just because the engine is pushrod does not mean it does not have technology. And while many people claim to get high horsepower out of big displacement, getting that power to the ground reliably is what separates the big boys from the pretenders.
Kraut_god
- 7/22/2008 10:55:40 AM
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Maybe so, but here in America you will get noticed in this car more than in those European cars.
HAHAA... maybe in the trailer parks.
Bored
- 7/22/2008 11:19:31 AM
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@ amazin,
You're starting to become a bigger troll than MT.
Ever heard of the Bentley Brooklands?
6.75L twin turbo PUSHROD V8!
You can't even name a 100K German car that gets comparable performance and fuel mileage to the ZR-1.
Even though you don't do it well, I would rather you stick to commenting ONLY on German cars until you become more knowledgeable.
Htay7500
- 7/22/2008 12:21:20 PM
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amazingbimmer strikes again with his ignorance!!!
pushrod27
- 7/22/2008 3:12:17 PM
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If pushrods are good enough for Bentley, their good enough for you. Bentley's most expensive and exclusive models come with... Pushrod V8s.
damikco
- 7/23/2008 8:18:07 PM
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That pushrod engine has a longer warranty than anthing from BMW.
PlanB
- 7/22/2008 10:14:16 AM
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And all of those german cars you mentioned will see nothing but 4 red tail lights from the ZR1. The Vette is a track car for pure enthusiasts imo. Those more expensive german rides you mentioned will never see an oval track in their lifetimes.
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Caraficionado
- 7/22/2008 2:28:35 PM
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You said right: oval tracks only
bigmotov
- 7/22/2008 10:23:54 AM
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This vette that was purchased is going to get stored. Understandable, but still a shame.
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AMiodynski
- 7/22/2008 12:05:38 PM
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I feel sorry for the Dumb Bastard that paid 1 Million to have the first one !!! I know it was for Charity, but come on, not worth that much at all !!! Not worth $103,000 even... And I owned a C5 Vette
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vladyxa
- 7/23/2008 4:09:50 PM
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Word "charity" is key word here. That person is very generous, no need to call him names.
lenkun
- 7/22/2008 1:37:54 PM
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The only other faster cars with similar performance for less money are:
1. Dodge Viper (As fast as the ZR1 but $35K less)
2. Nissan GT-R V-Spec (slightly faster than ZR1 but at 1/2 the price.)
3. Porsche 911 GT-2 (Faster than ZR1 for the same price)
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pushrod27
- 7/22/2008 3:10:34 PM
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Wrong, wrong, wrong.
1. The Viper is not faster than the ZR1, it't barely faster than the Z06, that's why they made the ZR1
2. The GT-R V-spec does not exist right now, and how can it be half the price of when a standard GT-R is already 3/4 the price?
3. You can't get a 911 turbo for this price, you'll pay nearly $200k for a GT2.
You're an idiot.
three2four
- 7/22/2008 9:54:44 PM
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lenkun youre an idiot
1. dodge viper(slower than a zr1 and 15 thousand left)
2.nissan gt-r v-spec(slower than zr1 and maybe 20 thousand less)
3. porsche 911 gt2(slower and 100 thousand more)
Get your facts right
Porschinator
- 7/23/2008 8:09:43 PM
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The Peanut gallery has spoken....you go discuss with Kraut_God.....anyways back to reality...
damikco
- 7/23/2008 8:19:51 PM
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You should stop typing
Star
- 7/22/2008 1:40:28 PM
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Ah...the farm boy wet dream...the Corvette. What an ugly, cheaply built, under-engineered POS. Who in the right mind is going to pay more than 100K for a car that has the same built quality as a Chevy Metro? Stop building junk Chevy.
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Htay7500
- 7/22/2008 5:49:00 PM
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you've been in it? if not then keep your comments to yourself.
Star
- 7/22/2008 6:31:42 PM
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I drove several Corvettes and this one is no different, which means is trash. Have YOU ever been in one? If yes, have you ever drove a Porsche 911 for comparison?..... I thought so...
Htay7500
- 7/22/2008 8:31:22 PM
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I have and didn't see any of that. you've must have been reading your c&d. therefore, you're opinion means nothing.
Star
- 7/23/2008 12:36:04 PM
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Htay7500, "I have and didn't see any of that"
Then you are just a blind Corvette fanboi.
Htay7500
- 7/23/2008 1:11:07 PM
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if I'm a fanboy, what other things did I say about other cars that were negative?
Star
- 7/23/2008 6:48:46 PM
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A fanboi is somebody who has a distorted image about a certain car brand or a certain car . For example you like a pathetic piece of trash like the Corvette but hate on a fantastic car brand like VW. See what I mean?
Htay7500
- 7/23/2008 9:43:39 PM
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"A fanboi is somebody who has a distorted image about a certain car brand or a certain car."
so if a person doesn't like a brand, they're considered a fanboy?
from wikipedia: "Fanboy is a term used to describe an individual who is devoted to a single subject in an emotional or fanatical manner, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession."
"For example you like a pathetic piece of trash like the Corvette but hate on a fantastic car brand like VW. See what I mean?"
did you lose to a corvette today? is that what all the bashing is about? lol. I see that as entertainment. their not something I want to mess with mechanically but VWs certainly drive well, but currently look like toyotas and their owners are quite entertaining:
http://www.veoh.com/channels/bashin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb9X-0aXj0I&feature=related
vladyxa
- 7/22/2008 1:57:47 PM
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Why many people who write articles like this, about super cars, exotic cars, expensive cars, bring gas prices into the picture?
I'm sure if you ask a person who buy this or any other fine super car "What do you think about rising gas prices?", the answer you will hear will be something "I DO NOT GIVE A FLYING F#$K".
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ed300zx
- 7/22/2008 4:43:13 PM
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Just admit is guys, the GT-R is much better bang for the buck than the ZR-1. The Japenese make the most outta small displacement engines.
The ZR-1 is a nice car, however the GT-R is a great car. I saw one smoke a Ford GT on the track. It made me a believer in this car.
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chewy
- 7/22/2008 6:49:43 PM
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Corvette has alwyas delivered best performance per dollar, the ZR1 does as well.
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amazinBimmer
- 7/22/2008 10:35:26 PM
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seems like more than a few resonate with my (correct viws).
and yes the brooklands engine is a relic..a silly wa to sell it in its last year of production. I am not a bentley fan either, as i think its getting its ass kicked by rolls (price adjusted).
but no denying the crappiness of this hoosier redneck nascar mobile called the vette. wonder why yousee so many in the south
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09CTSVforMe
- 7/23/2008 9:50:40 PM
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You mean the south where they build BMW's? lol
Loser bigot! Like you'd know who does & doesn't drive anything of significant value or performance.
Comparing a 6-series to a Corvette. What a chump!
Htay7500
- 7/24/2008 8:20:29 AM
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he probably lost to a corvette.
NARunner
- 7/24/2008 5:57:40 PM
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He's the token internet "tough-guy"...although i think maybe there are a few on this site. You know, the kinda guy who is lanky, weak, geaky, might have a decent job, might have a sh*tty job...might use the online thesaurus a lot or maybe he has a developed vocabulary because he read the dictionary in between rounds of Dungeons and Dragons...but hey, what does it matter? Online, he's an investment banker (lol). Online, he's TOUGH! (lolol) Online, he drives a BMW and has a house in the Hamptons (LOLOL)...the list goes on...every website needs at least one like him to keep things interesting! Comment on amazinbimmer! Comment on!
SteadFast
- 7/23/2008 12:52:30 PM
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Gentlemen, I happen to have seen this car on driving past me on my way back from a camping trip in the Colorado Rockies, still in camo. Right away I saw it was no ordinary Vette. As she cruised by the resonance of the engine and exhaust was sublime! I'm sure it will live up to everyone's hopes. By the way this one in particular was finished in a midnight blue color, and looked just amazing.
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BMW995
- 7/23/2008 1:32:19 PM
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There is nothing wrong with a pushrod engine in a performace car. The weight is lower than a dual-overhead cam engine, likewise the complexity. You can have a much larger displacement engine with the same weight as the smaller DOHC engine.
The Corvette engines are very high torque and horsepower engines at favorable engine speeds.
As a plus, the fuel economy of a properly designed OHV engine is excellent.
This comes from me, an automotive engineer who develops DOHC engines!
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