2019 ZR-1 is announced

[lfalzarano]

http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/the-king-is-alive-2019-corvette-zr1-debuts-in-dubai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-king-is-alive-2019-corvette-zr1-debuts-in-dubai

Wish they wouldn’t use the “King” reference


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[lfalzarano]

Motor Trend Review
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevrolet/corvette/2019/2019-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-first-look-review/amp/



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[nelson007]

Found this on autoblog.

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/11/12/2019-chevy-corvette-zr1-reveal/#slide-7151455

Nelson

[MarkSS]

My stock 1990 may only have half the horsepower, but my LT5 looks a lot better, so that's something.:)

[rush91]

Meh.....What sucks is GM using the LT5 moniker on this, when it has nothing to do with a DOHC engine. From what I've seen on other C7s, overheating is a major problem. And this new "ZR1" has enlarged radiators AND intercoolers, hopefully this motor wont heat soak. But honestly, to CALL this a LT5 is a freaking joke!!! Does anyone one here honestly think this new "ZR1" would run for 24 STRAIGHT hours, at top speed? With nothing breaking or overheating?? Easy answer, it wouldn't.....

[-=Jeff=-]

I don't understand why everyone is more upset about the reuse of LT5 than the reuse of the ZR1 again..

I would think it would strike more conversations at a car show..

"What motor is that?"

"LT5"

"Oh you have the new supercharged motor in this car?"

"NO, <Insert explanation here>"

[cvette98pacecar]

Wow, These are the reasons our cars are worth crap. Our niche is so small you cant find it with a microscope. We as a group need to understand what LT5 and ZR1 signify.


LT5; is just an engine code, it has nothing to do with our car specifically. If you want to get technical the first GM Quad overhead cam engine was built in the 60's for Oldsmobile. Take a look at the photo and tell me that doesn't look like the prototype ZR-1 engine.


ZR1; Stands for Zora Racing 1, C3, C4, C6 and C7 model Corvette have had a King, It is and always will be known as the baddest Corvette for that generation.


So, With all that being said, Our cars are still Corvettes "Just More So".


Our cars wont be worth anything until "WE"show they have heritage and Racing lineage.


Just my opinion.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Nice, but only one cam!

[Ccmano]

Personally, I think it’s ugly especially with that wing. I’ll bet it will knock your socks off in terms of performance!

Funny how tastes change over the years. With our ZR-1s you could barely tell the difference between it and a standard car. Now it’s in your face.
H
:cheers:

[rush91]

I wonder how we can show racing lineage, when our cars were never raced in any sort of series....as far as heritage goes, I believe our cars have that in spades. As with any generation ZR1, they are always limited production. Yes there is a King Corvette in every generation. but in no way when you pop hood, no ZR1 is as special and unique as ours. Maybe the 70- 72 ZR-1, but anymore all you get is a huge plastic cover over everything......

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[conesare2seconds]

I wonder how we can show racing lineage, when our cars were never raced in any sort of series....as far as heritage goes, I believe our cars have that in spades. As with any generation ZR1, they are always limited production. Yes there is a King Corvette in every generation. but in no way when you pop hood, no ZR1 is as special and unique as ours. Maybe the 70- 72 ZR-1, but anymore all you get is a huge plastic cover over everything......

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The ZR-1 was raced in World Challenge and made a start at LeMans. Check out the history of Pirate Racing.

[rush91]

I stand corrected......( spent lunch hour reading up on Pirate racing ) I was surprised to learn that Kim Bakers #75 was the only ZR-1 to win a professional road race. The Mosport 24 hours of Canada.

[Vette73]

What year or years were the first generation ZR-1? I saw one for sale a few months back....I don't recall the exact year but the price was 299,000 dollars....Yes,299,000 dollars.......Makes ours seem like a bargain...Lol..

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[BigJohn]

And then there was the 71 Corvette LS6 ZR-2.

[Vette73]

I wouldn't stress it......When the 2044 ZR-1 comes out ,the guy who owns the 2019 will be saying the same thing...

[XfireZ51]

The C3 ZR-1 was an LT-1 w radio delete. I worked for GM at the time and had one on order but the local Chevrolet Zone office would not drive it as a company car and so had me change order to a base coupe.

[Z51JEFF]

What year or years were the first generation ZR-1? I saw one for sale a few months back....I don't recall the exact year but the price was 299,000 dollars....Yes,299,000 dollars.......Makes ours seem like a bargain...Lol..

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That most likely was a ZR-2,only a few were made. I’m all for exposure but we all know there was and will always be only one King. It’s all about the heritage and respect. It’s been exciting living in this day and age of modern performance. To watch HP gradually wise from 165 and with each year it would creep up a little more. 205 in 84 the 230 in 85 then 245 and then 375 in 90. I think the HP mystic started getting stale in 09 with the C6 Z and now were used to it. But those of use that remember the smog days of the late 70s it was exciting to see something come back that most thought were dead. Long live the King ZR-1!

[Vette73]

That most likely was a ZR-2,only a few were made. I’m all for exposure but we all know there was and will always be only one King. It’s all about the heritage and respect. It’s been exciting living in this day and age of modern performance. To watch HP gradually wise from 165 and with each year it would creep up a little more. 205 in 84 the 230 in 85 then 245 and then 375 in 90. I think the HP mystic started getting stale in 09 with the C6 Z and now were used to it. But those of use that remember the smog days of the late 70s it was exciting to see something come back that most thought were dead. Long live the King ZR-1!
Yes yes, good call....It was a ZR-2....

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[nelson007]

Dom,
I have a 1970 LT1 with a ZR1 option. Has a radio delete, F41 suspension, larger radiator, transistor ignition and a different 4 barrell. The one I have is a convertible.
Nelson


QUOTE=XfireZ51;270693]The C3 ZR-1 was an LT-1 w radio delete. I worked for GM at the time and had one on order but the local Chevrolet Zone office would not drive it as a company car and so had me change order to a base coupe.[/QUOTE]

[XfireZ51]

Dom,
I have a 1970 LT1 with a ZR1 option. Has a radio delete, F41 suspension, larger radiator, transistor ignition and a different 4 barrell. The one I have is a convertible.
Nelson


QUOTE=XfireZ51;270693]The C3 ZR-1 was an LT-1 w radio delete. I worked for GM at the time and had one on order but the local Chevrolet Zone office would not drive it as a company car and so had me change order to a base coupe.[/QUOTE]

Nelson,

Would love to see it some time. Loved the original LT-1. Of course I had no idea how valuable this car would be. I bought my 72 Coupe for $4400 including tax.
The stock LT-1 carb was a Holley 780. What did they use for the ZR?

[nelson007]

Dom I think it all is an oversized jettedvHolly 4555.
I had the engine rebuilt and the carb done by Mike in New Mexico I forget his last name but he is a NCRS judge.
The car is one great handling car. It handles better than my 68 C3 big block.


Nelson,

Would love to see it some time. Loved the original LT-1. Of course I had no idea how valuable this car would be. I bought my 72 Coupe for $4400 including tax.
The stock LT-1 carb was a Holley 780. What did they use for the ZR?[/QUOTE]

[JThomas]

Wow, These are the reasons our cars are worth crap. Our niche is so small you cant find it with a microscope. We as a group need to understand what LT5 and ZR1 signify.


LT5; is just an engine code, it has nothing to do with our car specifically. If you want to get technical the first GM Quad overhead cam engine was built in the 60's for Oldsmobile. Take a look at the photo and tell me that doesn't look like the prototype ZR-1 engine.


ZR1; Stands for Zora Racing 1, C3, C4, C6 and C7 model Corvette have had a King, It is and always will be known as the baddest Corvette for that generation.


So, With all that being said, Our cars are still Corvettes "Just More So".


Our cars wont be worth anything until "WE"show they have heritage and Racing lineage.


Just my opinion.

Nice find Robert, I never knew about the Oldsmobile motor.

[JimZRyd]

https://youtu.be/hYU0YqMesvQ

Here's a link to one of my favorite YouTube channels. He does a decent job other than saying the front tires are 235😜

[lfalzarano]

US debut of the C7 ZR-1 is tonight at the SEMA show in LA at 7:30PM PST


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[BigJohn]

At $119,000.00+

[Vette73]

At $119,000.00+

Not bad, considering the C6 Z was 118,000 new...

[Mystic ZR-1]

US debut of the C7 ZR-1 is tonight at the SEMA show in LA at 7:30PM PST


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SEMA was from Oct 30 - Nov 2?

Los Angeles Auto Show perhaps?

[cvette98pacecar]

Can you say ZR1 Convertible, GM is offering the ZR1 in Roadster Trim.
755/755 and the top goes down.


http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/video-live-from-la-chevy-drops-top-on-corvette-zr1-convertible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-live-from-la-chevy-drops-top-on-corvette-zr1-convertible

[SAM/CH ZR-1]

I wonder with how much boost the new engine will run. Does anybody may know?

[Jim Nolan]

When I am at a show or any Vet gathering I point out that LT-5 looks like a real engine, the others look like a tupper ware party. That usually shuts them up.

Jim

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[BigJohn]

When I am at a show or any Vet gathering I point out that LT-5 looks like a real engine, the others look like a tupper ware party. That usually shuts them up.

Jim

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