| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette |
| Style | ZR1 2dr Hatchback (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $104,820 |
| Options on test vehicle | Premium Equipment Package ($10,000), Chrome Wheels ($2,000). |
| As-tested MSRP | $118,520 |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 6,162cc (376 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Cast aluminum/Cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Overhead valve |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6.6 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 638 @ 6,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 604 @ 3,800 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 2.664, II = 1.783, III = 1.302, IV = 1.000, V = .741, VI = .502, R = 2.903, Final Drive = 3.420 |
| Suspension, front | Double wishbone |
| Suspension, rear | Double wishbone |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | Variable ratio: 14.6:1 to 17.1:1 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot Sport 2 |
| Tire type | Performance |
| Tire size, front | P285/30ZR19 Z |
| Tire size, rear | P335/25ZR20 Z |
| Wheel size | 19-by-10 inches front -- 20-by-12 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Painted alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ceramic disc |
| Brakes, rear | Ceramic disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 3.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 5.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 11.5 @ 128.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 3.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 23 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 96 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 74.7 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 1.06 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 56.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 93.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 73.6 |
| Acceleration comments | Best launch technique is to fully engage clutch before using WOT. Then it's a matter of dipping into the pedal quickly but carefully to keep from boiling the tires -- pedaling, if you will. First gear is good to about 64 mph, so there's no shift before the magic number. Shifter is better than Z06 but we still missed 3rd gear more than once. Any car that hits 128 in the quarter is hauling the mail. Impressive. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | It took many runs to get the CC discs up to temperature, but when they were optimized, stopping distances dropped dramatically from 105 feet to 96. This is the first time I've seen smoke from ceramic brakes, but their perfomance seemed to thrive on the heat. |
| Handling rating | Excellent |
| Handling comments | It takes a few runs to get the feel of the ZR1 in the slalom and to learn to place it. It's very low, very wide and displaces a lot of air very close to the ground so I ran over more cones than usual. Blew a few over, too. Basically, this is a very capable car, but also very different from anything else in its realm. It desperately needs seats that hold its driver in place. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 67.8 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | NW @ 2.0 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 14 city/20 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 16.5 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.0 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,324 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3366 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 52/48 |
| Length (in.) | 176.2 |
| Width (in.) | 75.9 |
| Height (in.) | 49.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 105.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.2 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 22.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 22.4 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Optional side airbags |
| Head airbags | Not available |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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