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Corvette ZR1 Cuts 6 Seconds from Nürburgring Lap Time

Posted on 9 June 2011 by Ken Zino

A Porsche 997 GT2 RS posted a 7:18 lap time last year, but the Porsche at $350,000 in Germany is roughly three times more expensive than the ZR1, which begins with an asking price of more than $110,000 in the U.S. Continue reading →

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NASCAR’s Rick Hendrick Builds Own Engine for Corvette Z06

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Ken Zino

The so called Engine Build Experience is a $5,800 option when a customer purchases a new Corvette Z06 or ZR1. Yes, you pay more to get your hands dirty by helping to assemble your $100,000 Corvette – as there’s marketing genius here. Continue reading →

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2012 Corvettes at More than 1.1g Lateral Acceleration!

Posted on 28 April 2011 by Ken Zino

Chevrolet announced today that its high-performance 2012 Corvette Z06 and ZR1 models will debut this July with optional Michelin tires that are capable of more than 1.1g in lateral acceleration, the highest ever for the sports car. Continue reading →

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