2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe Specs, Technical Data and Video

Posted in Car, Chevrolet, Corvette ZR1 Coupe on May 16th, 2011 by jess

2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe is GM’s fastest production car, with a Supercharged 6.2-Liter LS9 aluminum block V8 engine that churns out 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of peak torque.  The car features high performance pressurized dry sump oil system and hydroformed aluminum frame.  Top speed is a swift 205 mph.  Reliable stopping power is given by Brembo® carbon-ceramic brake rotors.  This 2-passenger, top of the line super Chevy Corvette ZR1 sports car gets large 19” front and 20” rear wheels, special tires, adaptive dampers, standard magnetic ride control, high rear spoiler, and carbon-fiber parts (roof, front fenders, rockers, and splitter). Two trim choices namely 1ZR and 3ZR is available.  The basic 1ZR comes with head-up display, steering wheel audio control, OnStar, and bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces.  The 3ZR is packed with upgraded convenience features.

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe Specs, Technical Data, and Video

Posted in Car, Chevrolet, Corvette Z06 Coupe on May 16th, 2011 by jess

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z06 The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z06 is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door, 2-seat, range-topping performance sports car.  Under the hood is an enormous 7.0-L LS7 V8 engine that features titanium valves and connecting rods, forged steel crankshaft with six bolt main bearings, and high profile cam.  Power output is 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, enabling the Corvette to sprint from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3.7 seconds.  This race-track oriented Chevy Corvette Z06 Coupe comes in a fixed roof, and gets adaptive, sport tuned suspension with heavy duty anti-roll bar and springs, and premium shocks .  An Ultimate Performance package (also called Z07) is offered on the Z06, for upgraded suspension and wheel-and-tire fitment (uses gripping Michelin tires).  There’s also a lightweight Carbon Fiber package.  The Coupe Z06 comes in three trim level – 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ, each offering specific features and upgrades.  It is similarly equipped like the Corvette base coupe and GS model.  The most basic 1LZ receive a muscular aluminum frame and carbon fiber rear fender and other body work, lighter frame body panels, stiff suspension, big brakes, and special seats with perforated leather surface.

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