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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Race car drivers will love the latest Corvette – the ZR1. Then again, so might tyrants. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
ZR1's acceleration is mind-blowing with maximum torque available at pretty well any point in the rpm range – 90 percent is reportedly available from 2,600 to 6,000. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Tou can actually see the Gs you're pulling laterally on the head-up display in the ZR1. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Hand-assembled by one person over 4-5 hours, the new ZR1 engine tops 600 horsepower. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The sprint to 100 km/h takes under 4.5 seconds, while 100 mph is reached in seven flat in the Corvette ZR1. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Comfort is another trait Corvette has over its supercar cohorts – it's not just easy to drive, it's easy to climb into and out of, and comfortable on the body after several hours at the wheel. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The philosophy with the Corvette ZR1 was to create the best sports car money could buy ... at any price! (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR1 puts forth a decisively firm ride, but one that isn't at all uncomfortable outside the confines of smooth track pavement. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Corvette that used to be a straight-ahead accelerator can now surely hold a line with the Porsche 911 and Audi R8. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Unlike those other straight-line tire shredders, Corvette can handle the twisties with considerable aplomb. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet wanted to make a supercar for everyday use, and it has surely done that with the ZR-1. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The ZR1 is fast to behold and the practical add-ons make it more attractive. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The good folks at Chevrolet have endowed the ZR1 with a host of safety features to insure a driver will not shirk his or her responsibility when it comes to safety. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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