Corvette ZR1 officially unveiled (pg. 10) - Video Clip added
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Detroit 2008: The Heart of the King, the LS9 is born !
Posted Dec 19th 2007 8:18PM
Every great king needs a great heart. Given the competition out there, if a car intends to claim the mantle of "King of the Hill", it better have a mighty heart. We haven't driven the new Corvette ZR1 yet, but based on what we know so far of its heart, it can surely make a plausible claim to the throne. Beating in the engine compartment of every ZR1 will be the most powerful series production edition of the Chevrolet small block V-8 ever created.
While the new LS9 shares the important dimensional characteristics that define the small block, that being the 4.4-inch bore spacing and the cam-shaft embedded in the valley between the two banks of four cylinders, it is in essence a new engine. With a minimum output of 100 hp/L and forced induction, this machine can climb to some serious altitude. Read on to learn all about what makes the LS9 so special.
[Source: General Motors]
Posted Dec 19th 2007 8:18PM
Every great king needs a great heart. Given the competition out there, if a car intends to claim the mantle of "King of the Hill", it better have a mighty heart. We haven't driven the new Corvette ZR1 yet, but based on what we know so far of its heart, it can surely make a plausible claim to the throne. Beating in the engine compartment of every ZR1 will be the most powerful series production edition of the Chevrolet small block V-8 ever created.
While the new LS9 shares the important dimensional characteristics that define the small block, that being the 4.4-inch bore spacing and the cam-shaft embedded in the valley between the two banks of four cylinders, it is in essence a new engine. With a minimum output of 100 hp/L and forced induction, this machine can climb to some serious altitude. Read on to learn all about what makes the LS9 so special.
[Source: General Motors]
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
1. Chevy will offer manual transmission on the new ’Vette.
Verdict: False
Word is that the blown engine is too strong for any of GM’s manuals, so the uber Corvette will only come in automatic. It’s a reversal of precedent—the automatic transmission proves stronger here than the manual.
Verdict: False
Word is that the blown engine is too strong for any of GM’s manuals, so the uber Corvette will only come in automatic. It’s a reversal of precedent—the automatic transmission proves stronger here than the manual.
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here's the engine deconstructed
![](https://jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2007/12/Corvette%20ZR1%20LS9%20Engine.jpg)
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For press release and more pictures go here
http://jalopnik.com/337672/detroit-a...ful-ls9-engine
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For press release and more pictures go here
http://jalopnik.com/337672/detroit-a...ful-ls9-engine
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Because then their performance would stink compared to other sport manufacturers b/c of the added weight, and they'd cost way more. Plus, domestic foray into luxury has not been particularly successful. ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
It can be fun, but we're long past the point where the power can be useful on even semi-public roads, much less public roads. The recent accomplishment in Corvette performance (on and off the track) has been due to a complete restructuring of the car to have lower weight and provide better weight balance, not an increase of horsepower. I liked that, but with the 7L Z06 and now this ZR1 we're heading straight back to bigger and bigger engines. Anyone can put a bigger engine in a car to make it go faster.
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It can be fun, but we're long past the point where the power can be useful on even semi-public roads, much less public roads. The recent accomplishment in Corvette performance (on and off the track) has been due to a complete restructuring of the car to have lower weight and provide better weight balance, not an increase of horsepower. I liked that, but with the 7L Z06 and now this ZR1 we're heading straight back to bigger and bigger engines. Anyone can put a bigger engine in a car to make it go faster.
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Because then their performance would stink compared to other sport manufacturers b/c of the added weight, and they'd cost way more. Plus, domestic foray into luxury has not been particularly successful. ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
It can be fun, but we're long past the point where the power can be useful on even semi-public roads, much less public roads. The recent accomplishment in Corvette performance (on and off the track) has been due to a complete restructuring of the car to have lower weight and provide better weight balance, not an increase of horsepower. I liked that, but with the 7L Z06 and now this ZR1 we're heading straight back to bigger and bigger engines. Anyone can put a bigger engine in a car to make it go faster.
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It can be fun, but we're long past the point where the power can be useful on even semi-public roads, much less public roads. The recent accomplishment in Corvette performance (on and off the track) has been due to a complete restructuring of the car to have lower weight and provide better weight balance, not an increase of horsepower. I liked that, but with the 7L Z06 and now this ZR1 we're heading straight back to bigger and bigger engines. Anyone can put a bigger engine in a car to make it go faster.
It won't last long. Another huge cut much like the one in the early 70s that saw the death of the muscle/pony-car wars will end these wars for the most part. I dont think the cars will be banned; but there will be a hefty tax placed on them for not conforming to the rules; though I could be wrong.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S7xbxuaXrA
This thing is running mighty FAST around this track. Looks brutally quick!!
This thing is running mighty FAST around this track. Looks brutally quick!!
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