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LGAFF · 10-04-2012

I hope everyone can see this, mentions the 89 ZR-1

http://us.mc455.mail.yahoo.com/mc/sh...ox#performance

scottfab · 10-04-2012

Nope can't see whatever it was, only a yahoo login page.

LGAFF · 10-04-2012

The much-anticipated ZR1 was intended for a 1989 debut, but was technically delayed to 1990. However, 1989s were indeed built, and some eventually found their way into private hands. It was an aluminum-block V-8 with four overhead camshafts, 32 valves, and included a unique air-management system that provided a wider power band by shutting off eight of the 16 intake runners and fuel injectors when the engine was at part throttle, while still giving the ZR1 375 hp wide open. Torque was rated at 390 lb-ft. These machines consistently ran the quarter-mile in the low 13s.

Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter:
"Lovely, long-legged performance – an elastic engine that seemed to rev forever."

LGAFF · 10-04-2012

http://emails.generalmotors.com/w/we...H&sc=&k=13*bFa

FUEL@emails.Chevrolet.com to

tomtom72 · 10-06-2012

Thanks for posting that Lee! That was a nice short history course.

seems I've had the pleasure of owning two of the corvettes on that list.

Tom

10-04-2012	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	GM Performance; Fuel On_line Mag I hope everyone can see this, mentions the 89 ZR-1 http://us.mc455.mail.yahoo.com/mc/sh...ox#performance __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

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scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: GM Performance; Fuel On_line Mag Nope can't see whatever it was, only a yahoo login page. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

10-04-2012	#3
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: GM Performance; Fuel On_line Mag The much-anticipated ZR1 was intended for a 1989 debut, but was technically delayed to 1990. However, 1989s were indeed built, and some eventually found their way into private hands. It was an aluminum-block V-8 with four overhead camshafts, 32 valves, and included a unique air-management system that provided a wider power band by shutting off eight of the 16 intake runners and fuel injectors when the engine was at part throttle, while still giving the ZR1 375 hp wide open. Torque was rated at 390 lb-ft. These machines consistently ran the quarter-mile in the low 13s. Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter: "Lovely, long-legged performance – an elastic engine that seemed to rev forever." __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 10-04-2012 at 11:34 PM.

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LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: GM Performance; Fuel On_line Mag http://emails.generalmotors.com/w/we...H&sc=&k=13*bFa FUEL@emails.Chevrolet.com to __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-06-2012	#5
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: GM Performance; Fuel On_line Mag Thanks for posting that Lee! That was a nice short history course. seems I've had the pleasure of owning two of the corvettes on that list. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member