[ZR1] Looks like the ZR1 name is being resurrected
09-04-2007, 06:45 PM
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09-04-2007, 06:55 PM
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Of course they don't cite any sources for this latest revelation. 
I dont think it will be called that but in 4 months, hopefully, we will find out for sure what it will be called, looks like, etc.
09-04-2007, 07:33 PM
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I dont think it will be called that but in 4 months, hopefully, we will find out for sure what it will be called, looks like, etc.
09-04-2007, 09:18 PM
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Burning Brakes
What better way to pay homage to Zora?
I think ZR-1 is the perfect choice, tips the hat to Zora for the vision, and reminds folks of the C4ZR1, one of the pinnacles of engine design.
I think ZR-1 is the perfect choice, tips the hat to Zora for the vision, and reminds folks of the C4ZR1, one of the pinnacles of engine design.
09-04-2007, 10:42 PM
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link here
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/04/c...liar-name-zr1/
blue devil
corvette ss,
corvette z07,
corvette zr1,
ZR1 it is then
blue devil
corvette ss,
corvette z07,
corvette zr1,
ZR1 it is then
09-05-2007, 08:33 AM
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09-05-2007, 11:43 AM
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of the HILL.....
I posted sometime back that I "thought" ZR-1 (or ZL-1) would fit this car (SS is for the "normal" Chevrolets). In it's history ZR-1 has always been used on the high output lowest production Corvette. From what we've heard about the Blue Devil, this would be a perfect time to bring the ZR-1 back!
09-05-2007, 12:20 PM
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of the HILL.....
I posted sometime back that I "thought" ZR-1 (or ZL-1) would fit this car (SS is for the "normal" Chevrolets). In it's history ZR-1 has always been used on the high output lowest production Corvette. From what we've heard about the Blue Devil, this would be a perfect time to bring the ZR-1 back!
I posted sometime back that I "thought" ZR-1 (or ZL-1) would fit this car (SS is for the "normal" Chevrolets). In it's history ZR-1 has always been used on the high output lowest production Corvette. From what we've heard about the Blue Devil, this would be a perfect time to bring the ZR-1 back!
09-05-2007, 12:41 PM
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Le Mans Master
Supposedly GM recently renewed their copyright on the ZR1 name. This looks a little more credible.
09-05-2007, 02:33 PM
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Safety Car
This is in a way a slap in the face to those who own c4 zr-1 who still think they own the rarest and best vette. The ZR1 word doesn't instantly get you thinking of a 32 valve dohc v8 anymore. But I;m glad they did it 
09-05-2007, 02:50 PM
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why is that? To me ZR-1 represents beating the rest of the world with the corvette platform. In '89 this ment 180mph top speed. This was accomplished with a completely new engine. I think it is more important for the car to perform with the very top of the heap in the automotive world than how this is accomplished (ie: number of valves). If true, this is a continuation of the ZR1 with a low production world beater.....sounds appropriate to me. DOHC or not the ZR1 should be the top of the line corvette. I would love to see the name brought back and then maybe again in another 20 years.