As a car that has spanned across six generations right from its inception in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has truly stood the test of time as a sports vehicle of refined choice. Offered in numerous variants, here we specifically look at the 2010 Corvette ZR1, arguably the fastest (205 mph on the test track) and the most powerful car that Chevrolet has ever produced [Click here to build your own 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1].
The key features of the 2010 Corvette ZR1 include a 6.2 Liter LS9 638-hp Super-charged V8 engine, Brembo® carbon ceramic brakes, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Performance Traction Management, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, Short-throw six-speed manual with launch control, Variable-ratio power steering, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Run Flat Tires and Head-up Display among a host of other supersonic features most commonly seen in hi-profile sports cars.
The Powertrain delivers 638 Horsepower@ 6500 RPM with a Torque of 604 Horsepower@ 3800 RPM. The car is a rear wheel drive with a sequential fuel injection system. On the safety front, 4-wheel ABS and 4-wheel disc brakes are standard along with GM’s standard StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System as well as the Traction Control System. The driver and passenger air bags are of course standard as well. You also have a Vehicle Anti-Theft System that comes with the car as standard as does GM’s standard OnStar vehicular communications system. Interestingly, the hood of the ZR1 has a polycarbonate window which actually allows the intercooler to be seen.
The Transparent Hood of the Corvette ZR1
On the entertainment front, the 2010 Corvette ZR1 has plenty to offer with an AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, XM Satellite Radio, MP3 playback, and Auxiliary Audio-Input Jacks all available as standard with additional optional offerings such as a CD Changer.
The overall dimensions of the 2010 Corvette ZR1 are: Overall Length 176.2 in, Overall Width 75.9 in and Overall Height 48.7 in with a Wheelbase of 105.7 in. Cargo volume inside the car is 22.4 cubic feet.
Right Rear View of the Corvette ZR1
The 2010 Corvette ZR1 offers a dazzling array of color choices both on the exterior as well as in the interior. Exterior color choices include Arctic White, Blade Silver Metallic, Black, Cyber Gray Metallic, and Torch Red which are available as standard colors. Other optional colors available at an extra cost of $850 include Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat, and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat. Interior color options include standalone Ebony with other choices of Ebony with Red, Cashmere or Titanium accents.
Finally, the intrinsic value of the 2010 Corvette ZR1 gets highlighted when compared with other comparable sports cars in the market [For a full competitive comparison, Click Here]. Firstly, at a Base Price MSRP of $106,880, the 2010 Corvette ZR1 is about $40,000 cheaper than the next most expensive model, the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 Coupe quattro, with the 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe – the most expensive of the lot, being $247,120 more expensive than the Corvette, at $354,000. Additionally, an 8-cyliner engine is standard on the Corvette which is not available on all other comparable models. Lastly, with a fuel economy of 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway which is significantly higher than all other competitive offerings, you can be assured that you have an absolute showstopper on the anvil.