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2009 Corvette C6 ZR1: Supercar Status

The anticipation in the late 1980s for a super performance Corvette, (eventually known as the ZR-1) was repeated in 2007 - with the big difference being the Internet to really fan the flames of interest. The hype included names, such as SS, Blue Devil, Sting Ray, Z07 and ZR-2. The SS was short for "Super Sport" and a tribute to past high performance Chevrolet models. Corvette lore however had SS as short for "Snake Slayer", implying superiority over the Dodge Viper, the Corvette's main competition. "Blue Devil" was a reference to the sports teams of Duke University, which was GM CEO Rick Wagoner's Alma Mater. Sting Ray was last used on early C3 vettes, Z07 implied a better Z06 and ZR-2 was a nod to the LT-5 engined 1990 thru 1995 ZR-1s.

GM settled on ZR1 as the moniker for the new super Corvette, dropping the hyphen as it did not comply with their "current rule for alphanumeric designations."

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ZR1 Engine: 6.2 liters, Supercharged

Propelling the Corvette well into Supercar territory, the engine explored a new concept for Corvette: forced induction. A roots style Eaton supercharger, developed specifically for the Corvette, is behind the horsepower explosion.

The new engine is not based on the 427 cubic inch Z06, as one might expect, but is closer to the LS3. LS9 is the new designation for the ZR1 engine and the displacement - 6.2 liters (376 cubic inches) - is the same as is the bore (4.06 inches [103.25 mm]) and stroke (3.62 inches [92 mm]). There are differences however. Shorter connecting rods result in a lower (9.9:1) compression ratio that is more suited to a forced induction engine. The heads, which are CNC machined, are made of a special aluminum alloy which better copes with the high heat load. Other changes include a special head gasket and swirl wing in the intake tract. Oil cooling jets (right) spray oil to the bottom of the pistons, helping to keep temperatures in check and to decrease noise. The new LS9 features a dry sump lubrication system, an updated version of the unit in the LS7 equipped Z06.

2009 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO	Description	Production	Price
**6	Modified Two-Tone Seats with Embroidery	1,543 (9.10%)	$695.00
2LT	Equipment Group - Convertible	686 (4.05%)	$3,540.00
2LT	Equipment Group - Coup	1,193 (7.04%)	$1,545.00
2LZ	Equipment Group - Z06	1,654 (9.75%)	$3,015.00
3LT	Equipment Group - Coup	3,256 (19.20%)	$4,555.00
3LT	Equipment Group - Convertible	1,974 (11.64%)	$6,550.00
45U	Velocity Yellow Exterior Paint	1,370 (8.08%)	$750.00
83U	Atomic Orange Exterior Paint	726 (4.28%)	$300.00
85U	Jetstream Blue Exterior Paint	1,367 (8.06%)	$750.00
89U	Crystal Red Exterior Paint	1,987 (11.72%)	$750.00
C2L	Dual Removable Roof Panels (coup)	1,051 (6.20%)	$1,400.00
CC3	Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coup)	1,417 (8.36%)	$750.00
D30	Non-recommended color / trim / top combo	71 (0.42%)	$590.00
F55	Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe / convertible)	2,105 (12.41%)	$1,995.00
GU2	Rear Axle 2..73 Ratio (with automatic transmission)	3,971 (23.42%)	$395.00
MX0	Six-speed Paddle Auto Transmission (coupe / convertible)	8,560 (50.48%)	$1,250.00
NPP	Dual Mode Exhaust System (coupe / convertible)	6,238 (36.79%)	$1,195.00
Q44	Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Z06)	372 (2.19%)	$395.00
Q6B	Chrome 20-spoke Aluminum Wheels (ZR1)	1,132 (6.68%)	$2,000.00
Q76	Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06)	795 (4.69%)	$1,995.00
Q8A	Spider Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06)	1,903 (11.22%)	$1,995.00
Q9V	Forged Chrome Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible)	5,649 (33.32%)	$1,850.00
QG7	Forged Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible)	1,989 (11.73%)	$1,295.00
QL9	Polished Aluminum Wheels (Z06)	13 (0.08%)	$1,495.00
QX1	Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible)	1,028 (6.06%)	$395.00
R8C	Corvette Museum Delivery	392 (2.31%)	$490.00
R8E	Gas Guzzler Tax (ZR1)	1,415 (8.35%)	$1,700.00
U3U	AM/FM, CD, Navigation, Bose	7,903 (46.61%)	$1,750.00
VPK	Exterior Appearance Package	67 (0.40%)	$2,095.00
VPL	Exterior Appearance Package with Wheels	433 (2.55%)	$5,475.00
Z51	Performance Package (coupe / convertible)	4,513 (26.62%)	$1,695.00
Total Production: 16,956 Coupe: 8,632 (50.91%) Convertible: 3,701 (21.83%) Competition Sport Special Edition: 52 (0.31%) GT1 Championship Edition Convertible:: 17 (0.10%) Z06: 3,386 (19.97%) Competition Sport Special Edition Z06: 20 (0.12%) GT1 Championship Special Edition Z06: 55 (0.32%) ZR1: 1,415 (8.35%) Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $47,895.00. Base Corvette Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $52,550.00. Competition Sport Special Edition: $55,765.00. GT1 Championship Edition Coup: $65,410. GT1 Championship Edition Convertible: $71,915.00. Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $73,255.00. Competition Sport Special Edition Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $77,600.00. GT1 Championship Special Edition Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $86,486.00 ZR1 Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 638hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $103,300.00.

2009 Packages
RPO	Description	Contains	Production	Price
2LT	Equipment Group Coupe	Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade	1,193 (7.04%)	$1,545
2LT	Equipment Group Convertible	Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade	686 (4.05%)	$3,540
2LZ	Z06 Preferred Equipent Group	Includes side air bags, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats, RPO U2K, cargo net, luggage shade and homelink	1,654 (9.75%)	$3,015
3LT	Preferred Equipment Group Coupe	Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink	3,256 (19.20%)	$4,555
3LT	Preferred Equipment Group Convertible	Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink	1,974 (11.64%)	$6,550
3LZ	Preferred Equipment Group Z06	Includes 2LZ items + leather wrapped interior and bias pattern console trim	1,163 (6.86%)	$6,515
3ZR	Preferred Equipment Group ZR1	Includes 2LZ items + power-adjustable, leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); Bose audio system; navigation; Bluetooth; custom leather-wrapped interior	1,202 (7.09%)	$10,000
4LT	Equipment Group Convertible	Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery	449 (2.65%)	$10,050
4LT	Equipment Group Coupe	Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery	307 (1.81%)	$8,055
ZHZ	Hertz Special Edition	A special run of yellow automatic transmission convertibles for Hertz; initially not sold to the public but were eventually made available by Hertz.	375 (2.21%)	n/a

Colors

Code	Exterior	Quantity	Interior	Soft Top
10	Arctic White	863 (5.09%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige / Gray
17	Blade Silver	1,642 (9.68%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige / Gray
41	Black	3,665 (21.61%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige / Gray
45	Velocity Yellow	1,370 (8.08%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige
57	Cyber Gray	1,416 (8.35%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige / Gray
74	Victory Red	2,231 (13.16%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige / Gray
83	Atomic Orange	726 (4.28%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige
85	Jetstream Blue	1,367 (8.06%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige / Gray
89	Crystal Red	1,987 (11.72%)	Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray	Black / Beige