The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good:
• $103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
• EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
• 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
• 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
• Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph
The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1's performance-per-dollar ratio.

"The ZR1 is an incredible machine by any measure," said Ed Peper, North American Vice President, Chevrolet. "There's simply no other vehicle in the world that does a better job of balancing performance, price and fuel economy."

Performance perspective
The Corvette ZR1's 0-60 performance is 0.3-second quicker than the already-quick Corvette Z06 and the 0-100-mph performance is nearly a full second quicker - 7 seconds vs. the Z06's 7.9 seconds. It is performance that is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more.

"A favorable power-to-weight ratio gives the ZR1 an advantage over the competition and performance that has to be experienced to fully appreciate," said Tom Wallace, Corvette chief engineer. "Of course, on a racetrack, drivers of competitors' cars may appreciate the ZR1 in a whole different manner."

And the racetrack isn't the only place where the ZR1 trumps its super-car competitors - it beats them at the gas pump, too. According to fueleconomy.gov, the ZR1's EPA-rated 14 city and 20 highway mileage ratings beat 2008 competitors such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (11 city / 15 highway); the Lamborghini Murcielago (8 city / 13 highway) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (12 city / 19 highway). They're competitive with the Dodge Viper (13 city / 22 highway) and the Porsche 911 GT3 (15 city / 22 highway).

Under the carbon-fiber hood
A new LS9 6.2L supercharged small-block engine powers the ZR1's performance capability. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components support high-rpm performance, while a new, sixth-generation supercharger (and complementing charge-cooling system) helps the LS9 make big power and torque across the rpm range. The engine is hand-assembled at GM's Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich.

In addition to the LS9 engine, the ZR1 is a technology powerhouse, designed with lightweight and unique components that reinforce its performance with a confidant feel on either a highway or road course.

Options
The standard ZR1 comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The available uplevel interior package includes power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); side air bags; Bose
premium audio system; navigation system; Bluetooth connectivity; power telescoping steering column; custom leather-wrapped interior available in four colors and more. Chrome wheels are the only other available option on the ZR1. Detailed pricing noted below.
• $103,300 Base MSRP including destination
• $1,700 Gas guzzler tax
• $10,000 Option package
• $2,000 Chrome wheels

 

Consider this, GM's performance numbers are usually lower than what a typical owner can achieve stock. A stock corvette with stock tires has already ran a best of 10.981 at 128.9mph, GM official figures has the ZO6 as a 11.7sec quarter mile car. Also notice that GM released the top speed of 205mph when the car has already achieved a best of 208mph.



Official Z06 spec:
Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.7 seconds at 125 mph

Official ZR1 spec:
Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph

 

I Loveeeeeee This Car! Best Car Of All Time.... Easily!

 

Nice #s.

 

um......no

 

I agree.

 

Can't wait. What a weird thing to think of a car that will run circles around the C6 Z06.

 

Great performance.

 

It's not gonna "run circles" around any ZO6....

 

Well it sure won't have a z06 anywhere near it...10.8 on factory tires will be nothing to this car and road course won't be close either, except for maybe endurance races.

This car is incredible...can't wait until it is out on the streets and people start posting real world track times!

 

30k extra for .4 seconds less to 60 mph versus the Z06? I think this just makes the C6 Z06 seem like the real bargain, not the ZR-1.

 

0.4 is a huge margin when your in this region.



Also some more numbers.

Corvette ZR1
Power: 638
Torque: 605
Weight: 3350
Consumption (city/highway): 14/20



Aston Martin DB9
Power: 470
Torque: 442
Weight: 3880
Consumption (city/highway): 11/17


Bugatti Veyron
Power: 1001
Torque: 922
Weight: 4470
Consumption(city/highway):8/14


Ferrari 599 GTB
Power:620
Torque:448
Weight: 3725
Consumption(city/highway):11/15


Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Power:520
Torque:376
Weight:3461
Consumption(city/highway):10/15


Maserati GranTurismo
Power:405
Torque:339
Weight:4144
Consumption(city/highway):13/19


Porsche 911 GT3
Power:415
Torque:299
Weight:3075
Consumption(city/highway):15/22