2009 Corvette ZR1 starts at $103,300

General Motors and Chevrolet have just released all their official numbers for the 2009 Corvette ZR1 and... hold on to your butts... its base MSRP (including destination charges) will be $103,300. Add to that a $1,700 Gas guzzler tax, $2,000 for chrome wheels and another $10,000 for the only Option package available that adds upgraded seats, side air bags, Bose audio, a nav system, Bluetooth, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and leather-wrapped interior, and you're looking at a grand total of $117,000. We believe that may make the Corvette ZR1 the most expensive product ever offered by GM, but consider what you get. The ZR1 is a 638-hp supercar that can reach 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, run the quarter mile in 11.3 seconds at 131 mph (!) and top out at 205 mph, all while returning 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Unfortunately, Chevy didn't hit its target of having the most fuel-efficient supercar on earth with the ZR1, as they admit that the Dodge Viper (13/22) and Porsche GT3 (15/22) are a bit less thirsty. Of course, they're neither as powerful nor as fast, and the Porsche is more expensive. The ZR1 will likely be marked up by dealers far above its $117k asking price, but kudos to General Motors anyway for having the balls to build it.

I still want one.

Let me get my checkbook...

Let me get my checkbook...

Of course theres more money in there, I still have more checks.

:metal:

:nuts: wow

Looks like I will have to buy a used one.

:cool:

Looks like I will have to buy a used one.

:cool:

Yeah, me too... In 2040. :o

You know every business knows to sell something for 99 cents instead of $1 because .99 looks cheaper then $1.00. Car dealers know to sell cars at $14999 and not $15000 etc. So tell me, where along the way did GM not get the memo and decided on a $100,000 car that they really needed that extra 3% as a starting price.

Now it's a six figure car instead of 5. In some people's minds that's a lot more. Enough to maybe kill a few sales?

You know every business knows to sell something for 99 cents instead of $1 because .99 looks cheaper then $1.00. Car dealers know to sell cars at $14999 and not $15000 etc. So tell me, where along the way did GM not get the memo and decided on a $100,000 car that they really needed that extra 3% as a starting price.

Now it's a six figure car instead of 5. In some people's minds that's a lot more. Enough to maybe kill a few sales?

Only idiots are succeptible to that mentality. I don't think those people will be buying this car anyway.

Now it's a six figure car instead of 5. In some people's minds that's a lot more. Enough to maybe kill a few sales?
I seriously doubt that the type of person that is in the market for a $100K car is going to worry about another $3K. If anything it just fuels their ego to know it's yet another thing they can afford that us poor slobs can't.

I seriously doubt that the type of person that is in the market for a $100K car is going to worry about another $3K. If anything it just fuels their ego to know it's yet another thing they can afford that us poor slobs can't.

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I seriously doubt that the type of person that is in the market for a $100K car is going to worry about another $3K. If anything it just fuels their ego to know it's yet another thing they can afford that us poor slobs can't.

Took the words right out of my mouth. The people that buy these kinds of cars, are not picky about three thousand dollars. To them having a car that costs over a hundred grand is better then one that costs less. Let's face it, most of us here have the knowledge to buy a Z06 and get it to perform with the ZR1 for much less then the ZR1 costs... because we place more value on our money and less on our time then others.

Rich people didn't get rich by not saving.
I think if you hang out with a lot of REALLY rich people they can be more frugal then you expect.
(I don't mean the semi rich ones that like to flaunt their money)

Rich people didn't get rich by not saving.
I think if you hang out with a lot of REALLY rich people they can be more frugal then you expect.
(I don't mean the semi rich ones that like to flaunt their money)

The rich people I hang out with are not frugal at all...
But they are also all rich from inheritance, and young...

This ain't a car that they'll be offering special financing for. This is a rich guys car to buy, period. If you can't buy this car with cash then you can't afford it, IMO.

I wonder what the dealers are going to be selling these for? I heard that some places were selling the Z06s for as much as 15k over the ~75 sticker. This car is more expensive and much rarer. I wouldn't be surprised to see this car in the 130-150 range (off the base price).

well there's your problem right there. Born in to the money.

Let me ask you homeowners. How many of you bought a 100-200+thousand dollar house? Did you pay asking price or did you offer a lower price? Why? Percentage wise I bet it wasn't a very big percentage of the total amount, so why bother?
Because everyone wants to save money. Even rich people.

I think most buyers in that range aren't the ones you find dropping into your local Chevy dealership. Granted, Corvette enthusiasts are a different breed. But I don't think GM is going to see sales do as well as they'd like with the ZR1.

Let me ask you homeowners. How many of you bought a 100-200+thousand dollar house? Did you pay asking price or did you offer a lower price? Why? Percentage wise I bet it wasn't a very big percentage of the total amount, so why bother?
Because everyone wants to save money. Even rich people.

It makes a big difference to the guy that makes ~50k/yr, but I'm damn near guaranteeing you the guys making that kind of money will not be looking at a ZR1. Like 96speed said, this is the kind of car that only the people who can pay for it in cash will really be considering it.

I wonder what the dealers are going to be selling these for?

My boss has 2 on order for 110k each.

when are they suposed to come out? I cant wait to see it.

They'll sell every single one.

I wonder who the first aftermarket tuner will be to get one over 1000 HP.

My boss has 2 on order for 110k each.



why? sell one for hopefully a profit later on?

aren't they only building like 2000 of these?

why? sell one for hopefully a profit later on?

aren't they only building like 2000 of these?
he is buying one for him and one for his brother. he bought his brother a new zo6 just a couple years ago. I must remember to call my brother more often...

I have no idea how many they are building.

he is buying one for him and one for his brother. he bought his brother a new zo6 just a couple years ago. I must remember to call my brother more often...

That's one hell of a brother... :eek:

That's one hell of a brother... :eek:

they are both into cars.

whats funny is that my boss has some cool cars but he has nothign compared to his boss. He has somthig like 5 Ferraris including a FSX, wife has a lamborgini. He used to drive them to work all the time. You know what he has been driving recently.......A toyota hybred.....:no:

I think most buyers in that range aren't the ones you find dropping into your local Chevy dealership. Granted, Corvette enthusiasts are a different breed. But I don't think GM is going to see sales do as well as they'd like with the ZR1.

But it was never meant to be a hot seller, it's a one-off look what we can do type of car.

I think most buyers in that range aren't the ones you find dropping into your local Chevy dealership. Granted, Corvette enthusiasts are a different breed. But I don't think GM is going to see sales do as well as they'd like with the ZR1.

I think they will sell every one. There are tons of RICH Corvette enthusiasts. They will pick all these up. No Question.

I can't wait till I see one on the road!!!

$103k? Wow, that's less than it costs to buy a Z06 in Canada.

Wtf, I thought it was sappose to get 26mpg, Now I got to tell the 50 people I told that it will get 26mpg, that its only getting 20.

that fiberglass see-through hood thing is nasty... but other than that the car is awesome.

Looks like I will have to buy a used one.

:cool:

:lol: me, too.

You know what he has been driving recently.......A toyota hybred.....:no:

I don't think I've ever seen a better example of irony.

:lol: me, too.



I don't think I've ever seen a better example of irony.

the guy is worth several hundred million and has an exotic car for every day of the week and he drives a hybred....wtf

the guy is worth several hundred million and has an exotic car for every day of the week and he drives a hybred....wtf

it's not just that... it's the business he's in :lol:

Looks like I will have to buy a used one.

:cool:

:lol:

I think I'll hold out for when GM eventually offers them at 0% for 60 months. :)

I wonder who the first aftermarket tuner will be to get one over 1000 HP.
The first one to get their hands on one, I suspect.

5 Ferraris including a FSX
Do you mean FXX?

Wtf, I thought it was sappose to get 26mpg, Now I got to tell the 50 people I told that it will get 26mpg, that its only getting 20.
Why did you make up a number and tell it to a bunch of people as if it was a fact? :confused:

Too bad they couldn't have started it at $99,995.... not that it really matters if you can afford one you can afford one.

Now it's a six figure car instead of 5. In some people's minds that's a lot more. Enough to maybe kill a few sales?

Not too sure GM is worried about it . Every ZR1 built will sell at the low quantity they intend to sell at , and I bet most of them have the $10K upgrade as well , not mention more than few will be modded on top the stock package . Yes its just a Vette , but considering the extensive amount of work and exotic parts used , I do think the price is a fair one .

let's see... 638hp with only 10.5psi...

pulleys/injectors/tune/CAI/headers/exhaust should be able to get 750-800 with the stock cam.

At this point a cam upgrade would be a HUGE increase in power since they actually use a smaller cam than the Z06's 211/230. I could see stock headed cars getting close to 900hp at the crank.

Then either port the factory heads, or slap a set of some of the already awesome flowing heads on there and you'll be eclipsing 1000 crank horsepower easily.

I have to wonder what factory part will be the weakest link? pistons? rods? crank?

I think I'll hold out for when GM eventually offers them at 0% for 60 months. :)

That will make your monthly payments around $2,000 a month if you get all the options and get sticker price. ;)

I bet Jay Leno ends up with one of the first ones off of the assembly line......People like him will buy the ZR1s.

I think I read at The Car Connection that the ZR1 is .3 of a second faster to 60 than the Z06. I'm thinking, that's it? For an extra $25-$30K all I get is .3 second?
If I had the money, I think I'd get the Z06.

Of course I don't know about the difference in the 1/4. That could be a big difference.

Top speed really doesn't concern me.

I think I read at The Car Connection that the ZR1 is .3 of a second faster to 60 than the Z06. I'm thinking, that's it? For an extra $25-$30K all I get is .3 second?
If I had the money, I think I'd get the Z06.

Of course I don't know about the difference in the 1/4. That could be a big difference.

Top speed really doesn't concern me.


I think traction is a lot more of an issue in the ZR1.

I think traction is a lot more of an issue in the ZR1.

Yes.

It boggles my mind to think what that guy who drove a Z06 to 10.8 will run a ZR1 to...And then there's slicks...

A used 2006 Z06 is much more car than I am driver. The ZR1 looks neat but I'm not in that sort of class of society to even dream of owning one. All I can hope for is a chance to go for a ride someday. It's tough to get excited about a car I know I'll never be able to have. However I *can* dream of owning a used Z06 some day.

honestly, a bone stock 97+ Corvette is too much for 90% of the people that own them.

Back in 2005 Chevrolet officially said that the Z06 is capable of doing 0-60 in only 3.7 seconds. So, they are putting the ZR1 at 3.4 seconds? That is VERY FAST. The 1001hp AWD Bugatti is barely any faster.

Wtf, I thought it was sappose to get 26mpg, Now I got to tell the 50 people I told that it will get 26mpg, that its only getting 20.
The LS3 gets 26 hwy and the LS7 gets 24. No surprise with the LS9 I'd say.

I think I read at The Car Connection that the ZR1 is .3 of a second faster to 60 than the Z06. I'm thinking, that's it? For an extra $25-$30K all I get is .3 second?
If I had the money, I think I'd get the Z06.

Of course I don't know about the difference in the 1/4. That could be a big difference.

Top speed really doesn't concern me.

With over 500 to the wheels, getting to 60 mph in a RWD car is more about traction then power.

It boggles my mind to think what that guy who drove a Z06 to 10.8 will run a ZR1 to...And then there's slicks...

Well, a honest 640 crank HP and 3300lbs sounds a lot like low 10s to me. Should be interesting to see what happens with just the right track conditions and air.

As far as the price goes, I'm pretty sure that it's not going to break the heart of any serious buyer.

This will be of interest to some of you if you haven't seen it yet:

http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1612773635

Tony

This will be of interest to some of you if you haven't seen it yet:

http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1612773635

Tony

that was neat!
:cool:

I know I couldn't drive that car anywhere near its potential and I think some of you should consider that as well.

Well, a honest 640 crank HP and 3300lbs sounds a lot like low 10s to me. Should be interesting to see what happens with just the right track conditions and air.

As far as the price goes, I'm pretty sure that it's not going to break the heart of any serious buyer.
Never underestimate the power of torque management ;)

I agree it will probably go faster though.

I think I read at The Car Connection that the ZR1 is .3 of a second faster to 60 than the Z06. I'm thinking, that's it? For an extra $25-$30K all I get is .3 second?
If I had the money, I think I'd get the Z06.

Of course I don't know about the difference in the 1/4. That could be a big difference.

Top speed really doesn't concern me.

The Z06 is a good buy regardless. .3 0-60 difference can manifest into a far more noticable difference at the end of a 1/4 mile pass.

I would not be surprised to see some good shoe getting into the high 10's with a ZR1. It's a solid low-mid 11 sec car for any but the most major idiots at the strip.

It's a total badass at the big end... that's it's game.;)

I wouldn't powershift it unless I had confidence in the VHT being all the way down on the track, or if I had a sincere affinity for washing out the ol' fruit of the looms every pass...

Never underestimate the power of torque management ;)


Don't overestimate it, either :)