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Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet Motor Division, 30007 Van Dyke Rd., Warren, Mich. 48090; www.chevrolet.com www.roadandtrack.com

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Pricing Engine a cc e l e r at i o n 0−60 mph

List price $102,450 Type/layout aluminum block and Time to distance seconds 3.3 sec
Price as tested $117,000 heads,superchargedV-8/ 0–100 ft 2.6 0−¼ mile

at a g l a n c e
Price as tested incl std equip. (ABS, dual front longitudinal
s p e c i f i c at i o n s

0–500 ft 6.3
11.4 sec

performance
airbags,tractionandyawcontrol,limited-slipdiffer- Valvetrain ohv, chain drive 0–900 ft 9.0
ential,MagneticRideControlsuspension,head-up
display,tilt&powertelescopewheel,climatecon-
Displacement 375 cu in./6162 cc 0–1320 ft (¼ mile) n 11.4 @ 125.5 mph Top speed
Bore x stroke 4.06 x 3.62 in./
trol,carbon-fiberroof,frontsplitterandsideskirts,
103.3 x 92.0 mm
Timetospeed,sec 205 mph*
AM/FM/CD radio, keyless entry, pwr windows,
mirrors & door locks), 3ZR option package group Compression ratio 9.1:1
0–120mph 9.9 Skidpad
(touch-screennavigationwithpremiumBoseaudio Horsepower (SAE) 638 bhp @ 6500 rpm 0–110mph 8.6
1.10g
&Bluetoothconnectivity,powerZR1-embroidered Bhp/liter 103.5 0–100mph 7.4
seats with heat, side airbags, leather interior trim)
Slalom
Torque 604 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm 0–90mph 6.0
$10,000, chrome wheels ($2000), gas-guzzler tax Redline/limiter 6500/6500 rpm 0–80mph 5.1 73.4 mph
($1700), dest charge ($850). Fuel injection elect. sequential port
*Drag limited.
0–70mph 4.3
Recommended fuel premium unleaded Test Notes:
G e n e r a l d ata 0–60mph 3.3
Curb weight est 3325 lb Drivetrain 0–50mph 2.7 acceleration
Test weight est 3520 lb Transmission: 6-speed manual 0–40mph 2.1 For the optimal drag
Weight dist na na Gear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph launch,pressandholdthe
(with driver) , 0–30mph 1.5
f/r %
1st 2.29:1 7.83:1 (6500) 66 0–20mph 0.9 TC button to disable the
est est
52% 48% 2nd 1.61:1 5.51:1 (6500) 93
0–10mph 0.3 stability control system.
3rd 1.21:1 4.14:1 (6500) 124 Drop-clutchlaunchesare
na na 4th 1.00:1 3.42:1 (6500) 150 bestdonejustbelow3500
Wheelbase 105.7 in. 5th 0.81:1 2.77:1 (6500) 186 = ¼ mile rpm, and a steady right
Braking
Track, f/r 63.5 in./62.5 in. 6th 0.67:1 2.29:1 est (5950) 205* foot is necessary to keep
Final drive ratio 3.42:1 Minimum stopping distance
Length 176.2 in. From 60 mph 106 ft from burning rubber. In
Width 75.9 in. Engine rpm @ 60 mph in top gear 1725
From 80 mph 183 ft 2nd gear, it’s possible to
Height 49.0 in. *Drag limited to 205 mph.
Total swept area 864 sq in. use full throttle.
Ground clearance 4.5 in. Ch a s s i s & b o dy Swept area/ton 520 sq in.
Trunk space 13.3 cu ft Layout front engine/rear drive
Body/frame composite&carbon-fiber h a n dl i n g Test Notes:
a cco m m o d at i o n s panels/ aluminum & Braking
Lateral acceleration* 1.10g
Seating capacity 2 magnesium structure Balance mild understeer The pedal is strong and
Headroom 35.5 in. Brakes Front: 15.5-in. floating, drilled Slalom speed** 73.4 mph easy to modulate. The
Seatwidth 2 x 18.0 in. &ventedcarbonceramic Balance mild understeer big Brembo carbon-
Leg room 43.0 in. discs/6-pistonfixedcalipers Lateral seat support good
Seatback adjustment 30 deg
ceramic discs perform
Rear: 15.0-in. floating, drilled *200-ft skidpad; **700-ft slalom, 100-ft spacing. wonderfully, allowing
Seat travel 8.0 in. &ventedcarbonceramic
discs/4-pistonfixedcalipers f u e l e co n o m y the ZR1 to set our 80–0
i n s t r u m e n tat i o n
Our driving 12.2 mpg brakingrecord.Notonly
220-mphspeedometer,7500-rpmtachometer,oil Assist type vacuum, ABS does this setup shave
EPA city/highway 14/20 mpg
pressure, water temp, boost pressure, fuel level WheelsFront: forged alloy, 10 x 19
Cruise range 207 miles weight, but it’s also
Rear: forged alloy, 12 x 20
safety Tires Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Zero Pressure Fuel capacity 18.0 gal. resistant to fade.
Dual front airbags, traction and yaw control, Front: 285/35ZR-19 (87Y) interior noise
anti-lockbrakes,seatbeltpretensioners,seatbelt Rear: 335/25ZR-20 (94Y) Idle in neutral 60 dBA Test Notes:
force limiters (all standard equipment) Spare tire na/run flats Maximum in 1st gear 90 dBA Handling
side airbags (optional) Steering rack & pinion, Constant 50 mph 72 dBA The ZR1’s handling
power assist
wa r r a n t y Constant 70 mph 75 dBA matches its speed. It’s
Steering ratio 17.0:1–14.6:1
Basic warranty 3 years/36,000 miles quickintransitionswith
Steering-wheeldiameter14.8 in. t e s t co n d i t i o n s
Powertrain 5 years/100,000 miles Temperature 90˚ F sharp steering feel and
Turns, lock to lock 2.5
Rust-through 6 years/100,000 miles Humidity directfeedback.TheMRC
Turning circle 30.9 ft 13%
Suspension Elevation 350 ft system allows for fast
Front: upper & lower A-arms, transverse Wind calm responsetodriverinputs,
compositeleafspring,electadj.tube Location Irvine, California but doesn’t sacrifice
shocks, anti-roll bar stability. The result?
Rear: upper & lower A-arms, transverse Superb predictability.
compositeleafspring,electadj.tube Much better than a Z06.
shocks, anti-roll bar