ZR1 Then & Now

[PhillipsLT5]

http://www.corvetteonline.com/features/the-zr1-then-and-now/

[We Gone]

Thanks for posting.

[XfireZ51]

I appreciate the fact that this article illustrates the "lineage" of the ZR-1 in the history of GM. That's why I am a proponent of including all ZRs as part of the Registry. I'm willing to bet there's another iteration of the ZR coming down the road in the not too distant future. The ZR moniker defines the pinnacle of Corvette and GM performance. And I believe it will continue to do so. It has the
cache of KOTH for GM. And our cars can only benefit from being seen as part of that rich history.

P.S. The LT-5 is an L98 w DOHC???? WHAT? Although I appreciate the article,
Mr. Forinash needs to do a better job of research.

[RICKYRJ1]

I appreciate the fact that this article illustrates the "lineage" of the ZR-1 in the history of GM. That's why I am a proponent of including all ZRs as part of the Registry. I'm willing to bet there's another iteration of the ZR coming down the road in the not too distant future. The ZR moniker defines the pinnacle of Corvette and GM performance. And I believe it will continue to do so. It has the
cache of KOTH for GM. And our cars can only benefit from being seen as part of that rich history.

P.S. The LT-5 is an L98 w DOHC???? WHAT? Although I appreciate the article,
Mr. Forinash needs to do a better job of research.

I agree inclusion would only make the whole model stronger and would help in educating the new players about their roots :proud:

[WB9MCW]

I HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED ABOUT THE $$$ FROM THEN AND NOW

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ZR-1VSZR1COST_zpsf693ec5d.jpg

SO YOU SEE THE COST IS VERY CLOSE TO THE SAME $$$

I THINK MANY PAID A LOT MORE THAN 59K FOR THE 1990 ZR-1
AND 111K FOR A 2009 ZR1 SEEMS A TAD HIGH AS WELL
I SEEM TO REMEMBER AROUND 100K BEING THE MARK

AUTO BLOG NOTES $103K AT THE TIME IN 2009
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/2009-corvette-zr1-pricing-and-performance-numbers-released/

General Motors and Chevrolet have just released all their official numbers for the 2009 Corvette ZR1 and... hold on to your butts... its base MSRP (including destination charges) will be $103,300.

I AM GLAD I DID THIS
IT IS WHAT I FIGURED ALL ALONG

How about only $69,800 for a 09 with 16.5k miles
http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/2009-chevrolet-corvette-riverhead-ny-229873358
EVEN THE NEW KING IS DROPPING IN $$ THESE DAYS

I PREDICT THAT IN ANOTHER 10 YEARS OR LESS A 60K MILES ZR1 WILL
BE A BARGAIN PRICE EVEN THOUGH ONLY 2000 MADE OF THE ZR1

[Paul Workman]

Inclusion of the ZR1 in the ZR-1 (and not to forget the C3 ZR1s) elite family will only serve to strengthen the visibility and mystique. I'm for it!

[efnfast]

One of our members has one of each.

[Hib Halverson]

I looked at the article and, basically...it sucks.

The 2G ZR1 section has numerous errors and distortions. The guy did really crap research.

The section on the 3G ZR1 is better, mainly because the writer's lousy research found a bit more content because the information is easier to find.

If the level of research shown in that story is typical of everything else on that site, it's not worth the time.

[edram454]

I agree inclusion would only make the whole model stronger and would help in educating the new players about their roots :proud:

I have to also agree with the inclusion of the c3/c6 zr1 moniker as part of the zr1 family. We could have in the zr1net website different forums where zr1 owners can go to for their specific zr1 information.

ed ramos #3028

[XfireZ51]

I agree inclusion would only make the whole model stronger and would help in educating the new players about their roots :proud:

Ricky,

That's why it's one of the planks of my platform as a candidate for Director on the BOD.

[Kevin]

I have to also agree with the inclusion of the c3/c6 zr1 moniker as part of the zr1 family. We could have in the zr1net website different forums where zr1 owners can go to for their specific zr1 information.

ed ramos #3028

We had a few c6 zr1's with us at carlise and a c2 with and LT5 in it with us. If I remember correctly we even had a c3 with us two years ago. There's been talk about including other gen zr1's in the header pic and we should think about that. Maybe change our mission statement. Is there a c6 zr1 registry?

ok I'm rambling

[XfireZ51]

We had a few c6 zr1's with us at carlise and a c2 with and LT5 in it with us. If I remember correctly we even had a c3 with us two years ago. There's been talk about including other gen zr1's in the header pic and we should think about that. Maybe change our mission statement. Is there a c6 zr1 registry?

ok I'm rambling

Kevin,

I know they have tried starting a C6 Registry at CAC but it's just part of the overall Corvette crowd. At our site, we would be exclusively dedicated to the ZR moniker. Our mission would be to promote and celebrate the pinnacle of Corvette and GM performance because it's not just another Corvette.

[WB9MCW]

Kevin,

I know they have tried starting a C6 Registry at CAC but it's just part of the overall Corvette crowd. At our site, we would be exclusively dedicated to the ZR moniker. Our mission would be to promote and celebrate the pinnacle of Corvette and GM performance because it's not just another Corvette.


It would be easy to do on our forum for sure just add a few sections and good to go.

I think with only 2K of the ZR1 built they would figure out that this is a great place for them to hang out at and share in the brotherhood of the "PINNACLE" Corvettes.

[XfireZ51]

It would be easy to do on our forum for sure just add a few sections and good to go.

I think with only 2K of the ZR1 built they would figure out that this is a great place for them to hang out at and share in the brotherhood of the "PINNACLE" Corvettes.

Brian,

How about we think of our Registry as "Home to the Apex Predator" ?
:dancing

[ghlkal]

That's why I am a proponent of including all ZRs as part of the Registry.

I agree. I'd like to see other ZRs welcomed as part of our group.

[Z51JEFF]

With help from Lotus, GM took the L98 and created the LT5, which was a 32 valve version of the L98 and produced 375 hp, an astonishing number for the time. While the L98 and LT5 shared the same bore centers, they added four overhead cams as well as an active air management system that yielded a wider power band by shutting off half of the 16 intake runners and fuel injectors when the motor was at half throttle. Even with these advancements, GM and Lotus were still able to yield the 375 hp figure.------------------------------------------------Does the above statement make any sense to anybody?

[edram454]

With help from Lotus, GM took the L98 and created the LT5, which was a 32 valve version of the L98 and produced 375 hp, an astonishing number for the time. While the L98 and LT5 shared the same bore centers, they added four overhead cams as well as an active air management system that yielded a wider power band by shutting off half of the 16 intake runners and fuel injectors when the motor was at half throttle. Even with these advancements, GM and Lotus were still able to yield the 375 hp figure.------------------------------------------------Does the above statement make any sense to anybody?

NO

[efnfast]

With help from Lotus, GM took the L98 and created the LT5, which was a 32 valve version of the L98 and produced 375 hp, an astonishing number for the time. While the L98 and LT5 shared the same bore centers, they added four overhead cams as well as an active air management system that yielded a wider power band by shutting off half of the 16 intake runners and fuel injectors when the motor was at half throttle. Even with these advancements, GM and Lotus were still able to yield the 375 hp figure.------------------------------------------------Does the above statement make any sense to anybody?
Made me chuckle.

[WB9MCW]

Brian,

How about we think of our Registry as "Home to the Apex Predator" ?
:dancing

Yes Dom I think that is a good description :cheers:

[gbrtng]

I'd rather have this forum dedicated to the C4 Corvette only. The Corvette forum already has a section for C6 ZR1s. I see absolutely no commonality between the C4 and C6 except they came from the same plant. Have any C6 owners requested inclusion?

TGF