Production Version Corvette ZR1 Shows Off At Nürburgring
This year supercars are proving their worth and standard by scoring the best time around the famous Nürburgring. Each one is trying to beat out the other to have the best time around the lap and to prove to enthusiasts that they are the best supercar.
UK Prices Corvette ZR1 At $214,000
When it comes to deciding how much the Corvette ZR1 is in the UK the decision is left up not to GM - but the Kroymans. Kroymans is a Dutch importer and today they released the price for the new supercar.
Are you ready for this? It will cost you 136,000 euros - which is approximately $214,000 in U.S. dollars. This price includes an advanced driving course, shipping, and of course the dreaded taxes on the car.
New Pics Of Corvette Concept For ‘Transformers’ Movie
The next ‘Transformers’ sequel will be using a new Corvette concept and we have just been given a picture of what it will look like. The concept is said to be a confirmed product from the GM Design studios.
The concept has large ducts in back that mimic the openings in front and presumably also hide the car’s taillamps. Four big centrally-mounted exhaust outlets poke through the bodywork as well.
Corvette ZR1 Takes Test Run On Milford Proving Grounds
The Milford Proving Grounds played host to the corvette ZR1 this week. They took the opportunity to test out the new supercar and to see just how well it would work on the track and prove itself worthy.
Jim Mero - the chief engineer - drove the 638 horsepower ZR1. He was the same driver who lapped the Nurburgring in only 7:26,4.The ZR1 is powered by a V-8 6.2 liter intercooler and supercharged engine that shares certain dimensions and some features with the current Z06’s LS7. The “9″ uses a fifth-generation low-profile Eaton supercharger that itself incorporates plenty of new technology.
Video: Watch Corvette ZR-1 Make Record Time At ‘Ring
General Motors gave us a wonderful gift this week when they released an in-car video of the lap that the Corvette ZR-1 drove at the Nurburgring. The car got up to 180 mph and managed to lap the ring in 7:26,4. The course is 12.9 miles.
We were happy to hear that the ZR1 was able to beat out the time set by the Z06 - but nothing beats getting to watch it while it succeeds. Jan Magnussen set the record for the Z06 back in 2005 and Jim Mero was able to knock it down by 17 seconds.
