GM has released details on its next Corvette ZR1, and the company claims it's the fastest 'Vette ever. Perhaps they're feeling pushed by the gushing reception the automotive press has given the Nissan GT-R?
The AP reports, "General Motors Corp. says the engine for its 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sports car has an output of more than 638 horsepower, reaching a top speed of more than 200 miles per hour. Company officials said Friday the LS9 V-8 is the most powerful high-performance engine GM has ever made."
AutoWeek notes, "That's about 20 hp more than the estimates from General Motors' powertrain gurus when they unveiled the new ZR1 and its monster motor last December." For comparison purposes, AW adds, "The 6.0-liter V12 in the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is rated at 620 hp," and "the 6.5-liter V12 in the Lamborghini Murcielago is rated at 580 hp."
That GT-R? 480.
They don't intend to be subtle about it, either. A polycarbonate window built into the hood provides passersby a view of the engine.
The Detroit News adds, "This premium 'Vette should cost around $100,000 and includes a carbon fiber hood, fenders and parts of the roof -- helping the supercar lose some of its weight. GM plans to sell 2,000 ZR1s each year after they arrive in dealerships this summer."
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