The 2009 All-Star Lineup

Each year Automobile Magazine announces their All-Star lineup of innovative new vehicles within their February edition. The ten vehicles that are chosen are not necessarily the ten most expensive or best looking vehicles. Instead, the rankings are based on total customer satisfaction – performance, navigation control, design, enjoyment, and so forth. Basically, these cars represent the type of vehicle that YOU would want within your own garage!

It’s interesting to note that one-third of the list includes vehicles manufactured in Detroit, MI. The listing of all-star vehicles includes:

  1. Audi R8
  2. BMW 3-series
  3. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
  4. Chevrolet Malibu
  5. Ford Flex
  6. Honda Fit
  7. Jaguar XF
  8. Porsche 911
  9. Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
  10. Volkswagen GTI

To hold a slot on this list provides positive PR for the vehicle’s manufacturers indeed. However, in today’s economy and with the big-three automotive bailout looming, can a single automobile magazine help increase sales nationwide? It may be just a start toward lending a helping hand for automobile manufacturers.

Magazine sales for this February magazine edition will be available for purchase in early January 2009.  There's also a video after the jump to check out.

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Leno's New Baby... the ZR1

Jay LenoLate-night comedian and car collector extraordinaire Jay Leno recently purchased his newest automobile baby… the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1! Leno claims to be a huge fan of all Corvette models. In fact, he has a portion of his garage solely dedicated to the Corvette! It is no surprise that he is proud to now own the most powerful vehicle manufactured by General Motors.

His new hot looking ride is coated in the new gray color coat protected over with a clear coat. The clear coating helps protect the paint from bleaching or cracking of the carbon fibers from the sun’s rays. This clear coat is estimated to cost nearly $60,000 per gallon! Wow!

Within the video link below, Leno gives a quick walk-around of the vehicle for all to view. It’s quite impressive to hear him explicitly point out every square inch of the vehicle, both outside and inside. Imagine the knowledge he carries with him over all his automobile babies! He then takes viewers for a short joy ride within the new ZR1.

Watch the video after the jump. No drooling allowed!

[ Jay Leno's Garage ]

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ZR1's Performance Tested

2009 Corvette ZR1If you’re one of the lucky individuals who put an early order in for a new Corvette ZR1, you should be pleasantly surprised with one rather soon, if not already. The vehicles have run through a successful production, and are now in the midst of being delivered to their proud owners.

With that being said, the vehicle is also being put to the test… on the DYNO! ‘Dyno’ is short for dynamometer, which is a device that measures the vehicle’s mechanical force and how it balances throughout the body. With two separate Corvette ZR1s put up on the testing block, the vehicles averaged an output of 535 horsepower. With the 15% drive train loss configured into this amount because of the vehicle’s rear-wheel drive, this horsepower number actually correlates to 638!

The ZR1’s largest competitor, at this time, claims to be the Nissan GT-R. However, the GT-R only averaged at about 420 horsepower on the dyno. Dare to say a competitor? Do you feel as if the ZR1 and GT-R are relatively close in performance or not even close?

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More Rich & Famous ZR1 News

Keith from CorvetteBlogger reminded me that he had blogged about Mario Andretti's process of replacing his Z06 with a ZR1.  According to Keith, Mario is hoping to be the owner of car #500!

Another ZR1 buyer is Paul Teutul, Sr. of Orange County Choppers.  I hope he doesn't convert it into a cycle!  That would be some Corvette Convertible, wouldn't it?  Paul looks like he will enjoy the ZR1 just like it is, though, right?  See Paul's 2006 Z06 here, and his ZR1 past the jump.

Who are the other 350 or so who have bought them?

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Rich and Famous Line Up for Corvette ZR1

What do all these people have in common?

Jay Leno, famous car guy and host of The Tonight Show

Racing legend Mario Andretti

James Brown, host of the NFL Today Show on CBS

Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR driver

Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports

Joey KramerAerosmith band member

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon

Teri Hatcher, actress of Lois & Clark and Desperate Housewives fame

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Ed Glazer, owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United

Todd Schnitt, radio host of the Schnitt Show in Florida

These are among the rich and famous who are lining up to buy their very own 2009 Corvette ZR1!  According to Corvette Quarterly, some have their rides already, while others are waiting.  Have you ordered yours yet?

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The ZR1... Put to the Test

2009 Corvette ZR1When you think of the new Corvette ZR1, words such as image, speed, horsepower, torque, and style come first to mind. Just recently, the well-known magazine, Car and Driver, put the vehicle through the ultimate test. Below are the listed results from this 638 horsepower ZR1 engine:

  • 3.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph
  • 7.6 seconds from 0 to 100 mph
  • 11.5 seconds from 0 to 128 mph (1/4 mile)

Unfortunately, the team testing the vehicle “ran out of room” and was unable to reach the vehicle’s proposed maximum speed of 205 mph. When compared to the competition on the Nurburgring lap, the ZR1 came in with a lap time of 7:26. This number surpassed the Nissan GT-R at 7:29 and the Porsche GT2 at 7:32. However, the Dodge Viper ACR triumphed above all with an astonishing lap time of 7:22.

Now onto the brakes… The ZR1 set a new Car and Driver record, decelerating to a standstill from 70 mph to nothing in just 142 feet!!

With these Car and Driver testing results, I would guess that the once “close” competition is no longer a threat! The ZR1 performed as expected, and will continue to destroy the competition through continuous vehicle improvements.  Take a look at the video after the jump.

[ Car and Driver ]

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Available!

We have a very special announcement on the availability of a new 2009 Corvette ZR1The vehicle has been built and is available immediately. Here are the details:

2009 Corvette ZR1 - 3ZR Package
74U Victory Red Exterior  /  195 Ebony Interior
Options Include:
Q6B ZR1 Chrome Aluminum Wheels
 

The MSRP of the vehicle is $118,520.  We are asking $20,000 over that MSRP, giving you a pre-tax and fees total of $138,520.  We will gladly consult with you about shipping options or give you VIP service if you plan to visit us from out of state.

If you're interested in the ZR1, please call us direct at: (888) 875-0728 or reply with a comment (which will be kept private).  This is the perfect way for you to get a ZR1 without waiting, and at a very low cost over sticker compared to what many other dealers are asking.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the twenty-second week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of December 8-14, 2008.

All Corvettes this week have the R8C Museum Delivery as a constrained option.  There will be no museum delivery available to order with this week's Corvettes.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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The Newest Addition to the Fleet

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance DrivingWhere can you find the “Fastest 60 Acres in America”? Well, located in Phoenix, Arizona is Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. This driving school allows drivers to experience intimate handling under roaring high-speeds, tight turns, and other nerve-wrecking conditions. In fact, just this month, the school added the 2009 Corvette ZR1 to the 200 other fleet vehicles!!

A Bondurant 2-day training package now comes with the purchase of a ZR1. But for those of you who are not looking to purchase a $100,000 vehicle and would rather prefer a wild adrenaline rush, training lessons at the driving school start around $3,395.

The training begins inside the seat of a regular Corvette C6 Coupe, but then progresses as you absorb the information. Eventually, they move you up into the higher-powered Z06, and then ultimately into the ZR1. The school allows participants to spend 80% of their time on the tracks, too.

For more information on the driving school and lessons, visit www.bondurant.com. Happy training!

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ZR1's Ancestry

Chevy ZR1The newest, hottest ZR1 first debuted itself earlier this year. At the event, General Motors decided to also bring along the vehicle’s ancestry, the ZR-1 (notice the dash to decipher between old and new).

The ZR-1’s were originally built during a 5-year span, from 1990 to 1995. During that time, General Motors owned Lotus, a British sports car specialist company. So, as you may conclude, much of the designs of the older ZR-1 stemmed from British concepts. The LT5 V8 engine was designed specifically for the vehicle, and consisted of an all-aluminum, 32-valve V8 engine that put out 375 horsepower. Rather giant for that time era!

The ZR-1’s sold slowly and at very low numbers due to the high costs involved with its initial purchase. But all that set aside, it’s important that we still have the ZR-1 around today so GM can capture ideas and concepts from the old – promoting them to the new… the ultimate ZR1!

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the twenty-first week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 24-December 7, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Top Gear Reviews the ZR1

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Many consumers view the Corvette ZR1 as an ultimate driving machine, designed and manufactured by Chevrolet. After all, it comes fully equipped with a 638 horsepower LS9 engine that can take you from 0 to 60 seconds within 3.4 seconds. The vehicle also carries relatively decent fuel economy: 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway.

With all this great buzz on the new ZR1, what do the experts have to say?

Top Gear, an internationally recognized UK motor vehicle magazine, claimed both the good and the ugly. One of their lines claim, "Right, make no mistake. What we have here is one of the truly great supercars." It proceeds to mention that the vehicle has the highest car record for production cars on the Nürburgring. Quite an accomplishment!

However, Top Gear magazine proceeds to enter the ugly. They mention the ZR1 is not a vehicle that easily catches one's attention. Also, the ZR1's body style looks like the base of any Corvette, but yet the price of $100,000 is what makes this Corvette exclusive against the competition.

Take a look at their reviews yourself by clicking below. Is Top Gear right with what they say? How do you honestly feel about the ZR1?

[ Top Gear ]

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the twenty-first week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 17-23, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the twentieth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 10-16, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the nineteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of November 3-9, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the eighteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 27-November 2, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the sixteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 13-19, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Check Out This ZR1 Burnout

http://jalopnik.com/400388/2009-corvette-zr1-turns-rear-wheels-entirely-into-smokeChances are if someone can afford to buy the new 2009 Corvette ZR1, they also have the spare money to spend on some extra tires!

Well, this powerful, beautiful, go-fast vehicle, with an ability to reach 60 MPH within 3.4 seconds, was put to the test. When General Motor’s #1 burnout artist took to the wheel, he was successfully able to create two 300-foot lengths of pure burned rubber stains.

The smoke storm that staggered behind the rear tires billowed up into the clean air. The utter sound of ZR1’s hard-working 638 HP 6.2-liter LS9 engine also added to the ultimate excitement. Without going into any more detail, make sure you check out the ZR1’s burnout video by visiting our friends at Jalopnik with the link below. Tell us what you think after you check it out!

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the fifteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of October 6-12, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the fourteenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 29-October 5, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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With the decreased value of the U.S. dollar, are Europeans really better off?

2009 Corvette ZR1After Kroyman Corporation, a Dutch importer, recently announced the European sticker price of the new ZR1, you should be lucky you live west of the Atlantic! Here in the United States, a ZR1 goes for $105,000, which includes shipping, luxury tax, and driver’s training courses.

Now, relatively speaking, one U.S. dollar currently equals roughly 0.64 euros. So, you would think that those lucky Europeans would able to snatch this gem of a car for close to $67,200.

However, Kroyman Corporation, which handles all Corvette sales in Europe, recently revealed an incredible 136,000 euros as the price of the new Corvette! Now, when one calculates the 136,000 euros into dollars, it leaves you with a $214,000 vehicle!!

So there you have it. Europe is already infamous for their insanely high gas prices and tax rates. And now if you want to purchase a ZR1, be extra happy you live in the United States!

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.

This is the twelfth  week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 15-21, 2008.

  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrained; all options available to order.
     
  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, which has no orders available nationally.

If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week, custom order yours now!  Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Dave Ressler's Newest Addition

Dave ResslerIf you’re a devout fan of Barrett-Jackson, then you ought to be familiar with a Mr. Dave Ressler.

Even if you didn’t watch this year’s televised annual classic car auction held in Scottsdale, Arizonia, you still may recognize the name, which is often associated with his popular purchase: a MILLION dollar 2009 ZR1 Corvette!

Dave Ressler, a Chevrolet dealer and Corvette enthusiast, continues to purchase new and auctioned off Corvettes to add to his growing collection. The Ressler family collection contains now up to 25 Corvettes of all varieties. Just recently, another was added to the count…

When the ZR1 entered center stage at the auction, the audience rose to gawk at this fine-looking vehicle. Jay Leno was present to announce all the car’s special features: a supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine, 620 horsepower, durable yet weight resistant carbon fiber hood and rooftop, and the exact same brakes as the Enzo Ferrari. This ZR1 Corvette is truly a collector’s item, as it is the only one painted a LeMans blue with a VIN number of #0001. All proceeds raised by this vehicle were given to benefit the United Way charitable fund. When the bidding began, Dave Ressler stood with all intentions of not going home without it. As the bidding climaxed out at $900,000, Ressler raised his own bid to $1,000,000 to secure his purchase. Quite an asset to add to the family collection!!

Take a look at this video to watch the car bidding take place.

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Video of the Week: Putting Together the LS9 Engine

This week's Video of the Week is all about putting together the LS9 engine.  General Motors Performance Build Center is the heart of where the ZR1’s internal combustion engine is built. From a sneak-peak visit, Automobile Magazine was able to catch a video of the entire production phase for us.

It takes a total of four and a half hours to transform a standard block of aluminum into a supercharged LS9. Through the fast-forward magic of video formatting, you are able to check out a seven minute condensed version of the transformation.



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Win a 2009 Corvette ZR1 in Victory Red

Check out this video we found promoting an event where you can win the auction of a 2009 Corvette ZR1 in Victory Red.  The ZR1 will be auctioned at the Sports & Classics of Monterey (in California) auction on August 15th.  Proceeds from the auction will be going to the Texas-based Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (or GRACE).

If you're interested, visit the RM Auctions website at RMAuctions.com.



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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

This is the tenth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of September 1-7, 2008.
  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.

  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.

  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with only 12 orders available again this week nationally.
If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week! Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.
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2009 Corvette ZR1 Visits Meadowbrook Concours

The 10,000 fanciers of the automobile who descended upon the Meadowbrook Concours d"Elegance in Rochester Hills, Michigan Sunday discovered a stunning collection of chrome and steel.

Because GM celebrates its One Hundredth Anniversary this year, there were many more GM products in attendance than I have seen at Meadowbrook before.  Of special note were the Corvettes, including the 1959 Sting Ray Special Racer and 1967 Astro I Concept (professional pictures below).

A gathering of supercars was parked near the mansion's extensive assortment of garages.  Included among them were the Bugatti Veyron, the Audi R8, and the Corvette ZR1.  I was told that the car I captured on my cell phone was Harlan Charles' daily driver.

[ Detroit News Article ]

 

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Video of the Week: ZR1 Being Built from Start to Finish

The ZR1: the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive vehicle GM has ever built! It is definitely a hot looking ride, but the official numbers make the car even HOTTER! Check this out. The 2009 ZR1 Chevrolet Corvettes, which are being built in Corvette’s Bowling Green production facility in Kentucky, ring in at $103,000.  To catch a video of a ZR1 being built, click below.  It takes only about four and a half minutes for the frame of the vehicle to be transformed into the ultimate riding machine!



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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

This is the eighth week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of August 18-24, 2008.
  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.

  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.

  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with only 12 orders available nationally.
If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week! Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.
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Free High Performance Driving School with ZR1 Purchase

ZR1 Driving SchoolsSince the first details were released on the 2009 Corvette ZR1, there have always been rumors that anyone purchasing a ZR1 would get a free session at a High Performance Driving School.  We now have confirmation that every ZR1 purchase includes a free two-day driving school offer.

The offer will be valid for the original purchaser and be valid for 12 months from the delivery date.  The two schools that are part of the program are Bob Bondurant in Phoenix, AZ and Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Las Vegas, NV.  You can choose which you want to attend.

The purchaser will receive information at delivery including the name and phone numbers of each school's concierge to set up their dates.  Of course getting there and staying there is all up to you, but heck, a free two day high performance driving school is nothing to shake a stick at!

So let's say you aren't interested in the school but still purchase a ZR1, there will be no refunds or financial implications.  This is an offer everyone should take advantage of.

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Weekly 2009 Corvette Ordering Constraints

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

This is the seventh week for ordering 2009 Corvettes.  Corvettes ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of August 11-17, 2008.  This is the first week back to ordering since the 2 week GM Summer Shutdown.
  • 2009 Corvettes:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.

  • 2009 Corvette Z06:  Completely unconstrainted, all options available to order.

  • 2009 Corvette ZR1:  There is one constraint, the Q6B 19" Aluminum Chrome Wheel, with no orders available nationally.
If you're looking to order a new 2009 Corvette or Z06, we have allocation available this week! Let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728.  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.
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2009 Corvette ZR1 Pricing Released

2009 Corvette ZR1At long last, Chevrolet has just released the official pricing information for the 2009 Corvette ZR1.  The starting price (including destination) is $103,300.  This is not far off from original estimates people were making of $100,000 months ago.

Here's a breakdown of the other charges and options:
  • $ 1,700 Gas Guzzler Tax
  • $ 10,000 Option Package
  • $ 2,000 Chrome Wheels
The option package will include power-adjustable, heated and leather trimmed sport seats with the ZR1 logo, side air bags, Bose premium audio system, navigation, bluetooth, power telescoping steering column, and custom leather-wrapped interior.  We can't imagine anyone looking to buy a ZR1 would opt to not have the option package, but you never know.


The only remaining unknown in this equation is what dealers will be charging over that MSRP.  It should be very interesting to see how this plays out and how much people will be willing to spend over sticker.

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2009 ZR1 Allocation Announced!

2009 Corvette ZR1We've been waiting just as long as you have, with just as much anticipation if not more.  Finally this morning, GM released information about the 2009 Corvette ZR1 allocation for Dealers.

June's 2008 Consensus represents the 2009 Model Year ZR1 allocation.  That means that dealers today find out how many ZR1's the have been allocated for the entire 2009 model year. 

Only Certified Corvette dealers will be allocated any ZR1's, so make sure if you're out there looking for a dealer that might have one, that they have been Corvette certified like us at CorvetteBlog.com.

Here's the kicker of the announcement, we still don't know 100% how many we'll have, just a very good estimate, and we don't know yet when they will be produced.  We should know that in the coming weeks when we have confirmation of the total allocation.  At that point they will let dealers know when their ZR1s will be produced.

As a reminder, we are taking deposits for our ZR1 allocation now!  Many of our readers have already put down deposits in anticipation and we welcome yours as well.  Feel free to give us a call at (888) 875-0728 or by leaving a comment below, which will be kept private. 

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Hint at ZR1 Production Dates?

2009 Corvette ZR1Today Chevrolet hosted a meeting for all dealers via Satellite discussing May's sales results and 2009 vehicle enhancements and details.

While all that was going on, he did stop a second to talk about the ZR1.  While no additional details on allocation, distribution or first ordering dates was released, he did give us one nugget of information.

The 2009 Corvette ZR1 will begin production in July.

Seeing as dealers begin their vehicle consensus process again on Friday, perhaps we can expect some details regarding allocation and firm dates for ordering in the very near future!

We appreciate all of your calls about the ZR1 and allocation information from our readers.  As soon as we know anything we'll be posting a story and contacting those readers that have showed an interest.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

2009 Corvette ZR1 LS3 Supercharged Engine
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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

2009 Corvette ZR1 LS3 Supercharged Engine
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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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Saturday's Reveal of the ZR1 to the Public

Here's a short, yet fun video showing the actual reveal of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 to the public in Detroit at the NAIAS on Saturday morning.  Sure, everyone saw the week's worth of media coverage on it, but there's just something special about seeing it in person - especially seeing it revealed!  Enjoy.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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Another Video from NAIAS: Harlan Charles Discusses the ZR1

Kelly Blue Book had a great interview with Harlan Charles at the NAIAS last week.  Take a peak at Harlan's walk-around and thoughts on the 2009 Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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Video of First ZR1 Sold at Barrett-Jackson

We loved the Barrett-Jackson auction on Saturday of the first 2009 Corvette ZR1, for $1,000,000 mind you!  Our friends at CorvetteBlogger have gone and put it on YouTube for everyone to enjoy, if you weren't lucky enough to be watching on Friday night.  Enjoy and relive this awesome moment!

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Another "Best in Show" for the ZR1 from Detroiters

2009 Corvette ZR1 at NAIASAfter AutoWeek named the ZR1 the "Best in Show" at the NAIAS, now our fellow Detroit News Readers have done the same thing!  The panel chose the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 as their "Best in Show" as well.

On Friday at the Detroit Economic Club's NAIAS luncheon, the awards were announced with great reception. 

Other vehicles honored included the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon as Most Awesome Off-Road Vehicle, Chrysler Town & Country as Best Family Hauler and the Ford F-150 for Most Innovative.

The way the awards are chosen is a pretty interesting, and fun process for those of us here in Detroit.  A panel of 100 readers was selected from over 1,000 applications to inspect all the vehicles and find the best of the huge show.  We think Detroiters are on the pulse of the automotive industry, and again they come through by giving the Corvette top honors.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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Video of the Week: Tom Wallace Discusses 2009 ZR1 at NAIAS

Pictures from NAIAS are one thing, but we love video too.  Lucky for all of us, Tom Wallace, the Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Line Executive was filmed talking about his thoughts on the 2009 Corvette ZR1.  Wallace is also known as "Mr. Corvette" and for good reason.  Here he is talking about the ZR1.



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Sold! First 2009 ZR1 Sold for over $1 Million!

2009 Corvette ZR1BREAKING NEWS!  How exciting it was!  A "Corvette on Steroids" as they said in the commentary.  The first 2009 Corvette ZR1 was just sold at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction for over $1,000,000, excluding the 10% bidders fee (Lot #1316),  with all proceeds going to the United Way of SE Michigan.  We watched the auction live on the SPEED Channel, hopefully you caught the event as well.

The car shown at the auction though, was not the vehicle that the bidder will receive.  The car they purchased will be LeMans Blue, the ONLY one produced in that color  with option code BD1, which will be immediately retired and the VIN number ending in 001.  The car will be delivered at the National Corvette Museum.

This was a completely unique auction tonight with Jay Leno helping to present the car along with Troy Clarke, the president of GM North America.  Was it me though, or was Jay Leno's description of the ZR1 half-assed?  I'd much rather have had Troy Clarke who knew everything about the vehicle give the description, but celebrity sells right?

You can check out all the other awesome things that went to the winning bidder of this masterpiece in our post just hours ago.

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First ZR1 Auctioned Off Tonight!

Barrett-Jackson logoBarrett-Jackson, the leader in Automotive Auctions and Classic Vehicles is lucky enough to be auctioning off the first 2009 Corvette ZR1 tonight!  We will have full coverage on what the vehicle goes for, as we are monitoring the results live.  You can follow along tonight as well by tuning into the SPEED channel's coverage.

Proceeds from the sale of the ZR1 will go to the United Way for Southeast Michigan.  This is not like any other auction tonight either, as Jay Leno will help present the car along with Troy Clarke, the president of GM North America.  Representatives from the United Way will also be on hand for the presentation.

Not only will you get the HOTTEST new car around, but you also get the following:
  • Delivery of the vehicle at the National Corvette Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky.
  • A three-day experience at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, with renowned Corvette racer Ron Fellows serving as a special instructor
  • Tickets to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  • A personal tour of Jay Leno’s "Big Dog" garage
This year marks the event’s 37th anniversary and will see the auction of more than 1,100 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods and other collectable automobiles.


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ZR1 Named Best in Show by AutoWeek

We can't get enough of the 2009 Corvette ZR1, and neither can anyone else that's been to the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) here in Detroit.  Reviews are coming in left and right, and we feature one of them here.

AutoWeek's Editors have established their favorites from the show, and wouldn't you know it, the ZR1 is right at the top of their list.  They have given the 2009 ZR1 the "Best in Show" Award.  They say about the Corvette, "This is an iconic car and an iconic Corvette. A carbon-fiber body and 620 hp under the hood--we love it."

We love it too guys!  The other awards, which were given out Wednesday, include the Audi R8 TDI Concept named Most Fun, the Cadillac CTS Coupe named Best Concept, and the Ford F-150 named Most Significant.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 ZR1 Chassis Revealed

2009 Corvette ZR1 Chassis at NAIASWith the North American International Auto Show in full Preview-mode now, we are getting some great glimpses of the 2009 Corvette ZR1!  Today, Eric Bryant of AutoBlog had a fantastic write up on the ZR1 Chassis that is on full display at Cobo Center.

Chevy went all out by stripping down the hot ZR1 and giving us the bare bones of why this car is as great as it is, labeling each individual part with a number and giving show-goers the ability to understand what everything is.

If you're not lucky enough to be headed to NAIAS this coming week, then by all means check out Eric's great write up and get your information overload on the ZR1 chassis.  Don't forget to check out AutoBlog's gallery of images of the chassis as well.

Are you all as excited as we are to see this thing in person?!  Whew!

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

Today's Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day.  Click on the photo for our entire gallery of high res images of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo of the Day

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