2009 Corvette "Blue Devil" Gets A New Name, ZR1
Wed, 09/05/2007 - 05:24
Motor Trend is reporting that Chevrolet's 650+ horsepower Corvette developed under the name "Blue Devil" will make it's debut in January at the Detroit auto show as the Corvette ZR1. They also report the production version is set to hit the showroom as a 2009 model. GM has been developing this car for several years, using a supercharged version of the new 6.2-liter small block V-8 used in the 2008 Corvette. GM also considered such names as Z07 and Super Sport (SS) for the ultra-low-volume car. Price will be much higher than the 505-horsepower Z06, and Chevy will continue production of that car when the ZR1 launches.
Chevy first used the ZR1 moniker for a reported eight cars built in the 1971 model year with a 370-horsepower, 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) small block V-8. The option cost $1,010, while a 425-horse 454 was $1,221. The '71 ZR1 came with no special bodywork or badging. Chevy revived the name in 1990 for a 32-valve Lotus-designed, Mercury Marine-built 375-horsepower quad-cam V-8. That car had a wider tail to accommodate P315/35ZR17 Goodyears on 11-inch wide wheels and was built through the '95 model year. Badges included a hyphen, as in ZR-1, which doesn't fit GM RPO nomenclature.
GM has never confirmed nor denied rumors that "ZR" stands for "Zora's Racer."
Matt (not verified) says:
It would make sense to see this car debut in January because of the recent release of that monster viper. The battle for top dog when it comes to horsepower and torque is going to be very fun to watch.
Leo Karl (not verified) says:
Let the waiting list begin. This car will be something special - but then again, so is the current Z06!
Ron Clifford (not verified) says:
Hey Leo,
When is Chevrolet going to start delivery on the Blue Devil?
Put me on the list.
What`s the horse power going to be on that?
I`ve heard anywhere from 650 to 800?
Thank`s Ron.
Leo (not verified) says:
Ron,
No official word on final production horse power numbers, nor any actual SOP date. But don't fear - and stay tuned - Chevrolet has stated they will definitely be building this machine. . . so it IS coming!
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