The Blue Devil will be called ZR1...
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The Blue Devil will be called ZR1...
...acoording to a report from Motor Trend.
Chevrolet's 650-horsepower Corvette, developed under the codename "Blue Devil," will be called ZR1. That badge will appear on the January 2008 Detroit show car, and on the production version set to go on sale later next year as a 2009 model. GM has been developing this car for several years, using a supercharged version of the new 6.2-liter small block V-8 used in the 2008 Corvette(pictured). GM also considered such names as Z07 and Super Sport for the ultra-low-volume car. Price will be much higher than the 505-horsepower Z06, and Chevy will continue production of that car when the ZR1 launches.
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Yet another source for the ZR1 rumor;
Would be nice to see the King of the Hill return
http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-aut...ver-296486.php
Would be nice to see the King of the Hill return
http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-aut...ver-296486.php
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When I saw this thread I thought "Nice, the King of the Hill is back." The I saw it was from Motor Trend and figure it could just be idle speculation.
I have always been a supporter of ZR-1 for this car though
I have always been a supporter of ZR-1 for this car though
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What about the obvious? That a ZR1 top Vette clears the way for a Z28 top Camaro.
Chevy made a smart name not to associate this Vette with all the poser SS models they've cranked out the last few years. ZR1 is a lot more exclusive and doesn't suffer from a dilluted heritage.
Chevy made a smart name not to associate this Vette with all the poser SS models they've cranked out the last few years. ZR1 is a lot more exclusive and doesn't suffer from a dilluted heritage.
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What about the obvious? That a ZR1 top Vette clears the way for a Z28 top Camaro.
Chevy made a smart name not to associate this Vette with all the poser SS models they've cranked out the last few years. ZR1 is a lot more exclusive and doesn't suffer from a dilluted heritage.
Chevy made a smart name not to associate this Vette with all the poser SS models they've cranked out the last few years. ZR1 is a lot more exclusive and doesn't suffer from a dilluted heritage.
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Hmmm, I create a thread last night about this but evidently didn't have an inticing enough title. 
I just wanted to add this.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4221132.html
I guess the front fenders won't be the only thing carbon fiber on it. The hood and roof are going to be as well.
I just wanted to add this.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4221132.html
I guess the front fenders won't be the only thing carbon fiber on it. The hood and roof are going to be as well.