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  (from General Motors Press Release) Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. “Chevrolet’s goal with the new ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much – and does so with exceptional driveability,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. The ZR1’s basic stats: -All-new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V-8 targeted at producing at least 100 horsepower per liter, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm); -Six-speed, close-ratio, race-hardened manual transmission; -New, high-capacity dual-disc clutch; -Higher-capacity and specific-diameter axle half-shafts; enhanced torque tube; -Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip; -Twenty-spoke 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels; -Michelin Pilot Sport 2... Posted Dec 20 2007, 02:51 PM by Advance auto zone blog about fast cars and auto trader Filed under: autonews, Chevrolet, ZR1, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1