2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Specifications

(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)

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