R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Maybe the shot in the arm we needed! - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

FU · 02-14-2012

A little more respect here :

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/the-c...d=autos_2310#1

The Corvette has always enjoyed a reputation as America's supercar, but it lacked sophistication compared with the Italian supercars. The ZR-1 hatchback coupe was an attempt to change that. It started under the hood with the new LT5 V8 engine developed with Lotus and built by Mercury Marine. The new engine displaced the same 5.7 liters as the standard overhead valve V8, but featured dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder, increasing power from 250 to 375 horses. Also added were the Z51 handling package, larger brakes and beefy rear tires. The ZR-1 was produced through 1995 and would remain the ultimate 'Vette until the next decade's Z06.

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FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Maybe the shot in the arm we needed! A little more respect here : http://editorial.autos.msn.com/the-c...d=autos_2310#1 The Corvette has always enjoyed a reputation as America's supercar, but it lacked sophistication compared with the Italian supercars. The ZR-1 hatchback coupe was an attempt to change that. It started under the hood with the new LT5 V8 engine developed with Lotus and built by Mercury Marine. The new engine displaced the same 5.7 liters as the standard overhead valve V8, but featured dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder, increasing power from 250 to 375 horses. Also added were the Z51 handling package, larger brakes and beefy rear tires. The ZR-1 was produced through 1995 and would remain the ultimate 'Vette until the next decade's Z06. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237 Last edited by FU; 02-14-2012 at 06:06 PM.