Highs
Supercharged V-8 power, frightening acceleration, crisp handling, the top-dog Corvette.
Lows
Price, cheap and floppy seats, plebeian Corvette interior.
What's New
Introduced for 2009.
Behind The Wheel
Tapping into all 638 horsepower will scare any passengers silly, and the handling is crisper and more accurate than lesser Vettes. Aside from the crazy power, the rest of the driving experience is typical Corvette, which is a good thing.
Capsule Review

At the top of Corvette hierarchy, and cresting the $100,000 mark, is the supercharged ZR1 that packs 638 horsepower. A hard-core chassis and improved aerodynamics crank up handling and stability, which is much appreciated considering the ZR1 can top 200 mph.

Vehicle Details
Base MSRP:
$103,970.00
Engine/Fuel:
8 Cyl 6.2L/378.3 Gas
Base Invoice:
$95,652.40
Transmission:
Manual with OD
Destination:
$850.00
Door/BodyStyle:
2 door Compact/Coupe
Manufacturer Code:
Z06-Z1
Drive Type:
RWD
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Summary
Vehicle Name
Corvette
Body Style
2 Door Coupe
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
MN6
Trans Type
6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.29
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.21
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.11
Clutch Size (in)
N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seater
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
52
Front Head Room (in)
37.9
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2
Front Hip Room (in)
53.6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3324
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code
LS9
Engine Type
Supercharged Gas V8
Displacement
6.2L/378.3
Fuel System
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
638 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
604 @ 3800
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
N/A
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
N/A
Rear Tire Order Code
N/A
Spare Tire Order Code
N/A
Front Tire Size
P285/30ZR19
Rear Tire Size
P335/25ZR20
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 10
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 12
Spare Wheel Size (in)
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Speed Sensitive
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or No)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or No)
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
15.5 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
15.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or No)
N/A
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.7
Length, Overall (in)
176.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.9
Height, Overall (in)
49.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
63.5
Tread Width, Rear (in)
62.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
N/A
Liftover Height (in)
N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
22.4