Vehicle Description
The sixth generation Corvette ZR-1 was the shot heard around the
world. Suddenly, makers of super cars the world over were put on
notice by an American made front engine sports car that could show
its taillights to some very exotic machinery. Built from the bones
of the already impressive Z06 model, the ZR1 was the same recipe,
just with more of the ingredients. More horsepower, more
performance, more braking, more handling, more mind-bending speed.
The ZR-1 used the same lite weight aluminum frame rails of the Z06,
however in place of the Z06's 505hp LS7 7.0L naturally aspirated
V-8 went a LS9 6.2L supercharged V8 with 133 more horsepower. The
Eaton R2300 twin lobe supercharger displaced 2.3 liters of air and
forced it through twin brick intercoolers at 10.5psi to produce 638
horsepower and 604 lb-ft. of torque. Just like that, the ZR-1
became the most powerful Corvette ever produced, and the most
powerful car in GMs history up until that point. Not content to
just add more power, the engineers broke out the scales and shaved
weight off the car through the use of carbon fiber for the roof,
roof bow, hood, fenders, and front and side splitters. The brakes
were upgraded with gigantic carbon ceramic discs with six piston
front caliper and four piston rear calipers. These big brakes
necessitated larger wheels and the true MVP here, Michelin Pilot
Sport PS2 ZP radials that stick like gum in your daughter's hair.
The rear tires measure a full 335mm (13 inches for us Americans)
wide and help propel this beast of a Corvette to 60mph in just 3.4
seconds, through the 1/4 mile in 11.3 seconds, and on to a top
track speed of a whopping 205 mph. Notice I said track, don't try
that at home kids. Those big Michelins along with some ZR-1
specific suspension tuning and magnetic ride shock absorbers add up
to 1.05g of cornering grip. The driver of a ZR-1 should be required
to keep the windows up and seatbelt firmly fastened when cornering
hard lest they be thrown free of the ride. This isn't all just
hyperbole, the numbers alone cannot convey the amazing performance
of this Corvette. The C6 ZR-1 was truly a world beating, quasi
supercar, with a sticker price that totaled less than the options
packages of some of its competitors from across the Atlantic. The
2009 ZR-1 pictured here for sale is the absolutely perfect
specification for the perfect ZR-1. Finished in the extra cost
color ($750) Jetstream Blue Metallic over ebony leather interior
with the stunning chrome finished aluminum wheels ($2,000) this
ZR-1 is one stunning looking automobile. This ZR-1 is the fully
caffeinated 3ZR trim ($10,000) with premium AM/FM/CD/DVD/Navigation
stereo and 7 Bose speakers, powered telescoping steering wheel,
heated leather seats with memory, and fully leather wrapped
interior. The window sticker shows an MSRP of $119,885.00 in
pre-inflation 2009 dollars. That would be just a hair over $175,000
in 2024's slightly lighter dollars. This blue beauty has fresh
tires installed, tinted windows, and premium paint protection film
on every panel excluding the roof and rear hatch. It comes with a
clean Florida title, accident free CarFax, laminated window
sticker, indoor car cover, two keys, all owners' books and
supplements, and extensive service receipts. Currently available
for inspection in our showroom located at 1 Aspen Road in beautiful
Ocala, Florida. Contact Brian at 352-307-1968 for more information
or to schedule a viewing. Financing and transportation services are
available. FEES & TAX INFORMATION - We are a licensed dealer in the
State of Florida and adhere to all state and federal laws and
regulations concerning the sale of a used vehicle. All applicable
taxes and fees will be charged accordingly as required by the State
of Florida. A fee of $495.00 will be charged to process the
vehicle. Classic Car Quality Disclaimer: We do our best to inspect,
drive our vehicles, and note any imperfections in the advertisement
and pre-sale. However, due to the nature of classic automobiles we
cannot guarantee that every function, electrical or mechanical
etc., will work as it should. These components will need upkeep and
attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of
time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without
warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before
buying a vintage automobile. We did NOT build or restore the
vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, with all faults known/unknown and
with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase inspections are welcome, we
describe these vehicles to the best of our knowledge.
