2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The new 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production Corvette ever offered by General Motors. It also features lightweight carbon-fiber bodywork.

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is powered by a supercharged 638-horsepower LS9 V8 with a 6-speed manual transmission and has a top speed of 205 miles per hour. The base price of the Corvette ZR1 is $102,450.

Standard equipment includes carbon fiber fenders, floor panels and hood, visible carbon fiber roof, roof bow, splitter and rockers, action handling, traction control, 4-wheel independent suspension, 6-piston fronts and 4-piston rear cross drilled Brembo ceramic antilock disc brakes, 19" front and 20" rear aluminum wheels, run-flat tires, keyless access with push button start, theft deterrent system and alarm, xenon high intensity discharge headlights, head-up display, power heated outside mirrors, leather seating surfaces, XM satellite radio and steering wheel radio controls.

This example with Premium Equipment Group including DVD Navigation, Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound, power telescoping steering wheel, heated seats, side impact airbags, and custom leather-wrapped interior costs $115,000.

The Corvette ZR1 delivers fuel economy of 14 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.