The Chevy Corvette is a sports car that has been designed by General Motors(GM). The history of Chevy Corvette suggests that this racing car has been admired by tens of thousands of people worldwide. This sports car was introduced in 1953 as a show car to compete with European companies like Jaguar and MG. The response was great and the production began in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose was to provide you with best racing experience possible!

The first phase from 1953-1962 was crucial in the history of Chevy Corvette. The 1953 cars were hand built with an attractive fiberglass body. As a sports car, it was weak but still pretty. Many modifications allowed increasing the sale but there was a dramatic collapse in 1955. With the assistance of specialist European team, many radical changes were implemented in the 1956 cars. Many tests were conducted and in 1958, the Chevy Corvette cars were on the right track of success. In between 1961 and 1962, Chevy Corvette became a part of American culture and the racing car was the first choice amongst people in the United States. The second phase (1962-1967) gave the Vette a new name Corvette Sting Ray and the performance was taken to new level.

The fifth phase (1997-2003) in history of Chevy Corvette provided the racing car with cutting edge design and improved consistency. The C4 car was changed to C5 and Corvette celebrated the 50th anniversary in 2003. Later the C5 racing car was converted to C5-R racer, which had an enlarged engine and sleek body. The C5-R achieved victory in many races including the American Le Mans Series in GTS class. The Chevy Corvette had to face tough competition from Ferrari but in the end was victorious.

The C6 racing car introduced in 2005 had a good fuel economy and improved quality. The cars kept on improving each year with few minor changes. The award winning racing car, which is officially known as ZR1, has been introduced in the North American International Auto Show and expected to be in the market as a 2009 model. The history of Chevy Corvette is never ending and it is expected to create new records in the future.

Ressler’s Corette ZR1 comes with a custom VIN plate (No. 0001) and one-of-a-kind paint job in LeMans Blue. He also got to tour the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Ky where he drove his new toy off the assembly line. Although the ZR1 produces 638 horsepower and can circle the Nurburgring in an astonishing 7:26.4, Ressler won’t be flogging it. It’s headed back to Bozeman, Mont. to join the other 45 ‘Vettes in his collection. Which, by the way, includes the first ‘53 Corvette GM ever sold.

Ressler Loves his Vettes!

A Corvette Lovers Dream Come True

Always want to drive a Corvette? If you like me I have always to drive a Corvette however the price and the need to drive 2 children around has made that impossible….Until now! Hertz announced they have added 500 Corvette ZHZ to the rental fleet with pricing to be expected to be around $179 per day.

The Corvette ZHZ will come with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 that makes 436 horsepower and a dual-mode exhaust system. All that power is controlled by a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic transmission, and drivers can select from two driving modes (Tour and Sport) for a customized ride.

                  

Hertz says the 500 ZHZ will be stationed at 24 major metropolitan cities starting on June 16th. The first availability will be at major airport locations, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.

I have already picked out my weekend in November 08 to drive, drive and drive some more in the Corvette ZHZ. Have you picked your weekend yet?

For full details and reservations visit Hertz Rental

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ZR1 Quarter Mile In 11.3 Seconds at 131 MPH

Chevrolet released the New 2009 Vette ZR1 Performance Numbers today and they are off the charts! This beast is SO fast it is ridiculous. The 638-hp ZR1, powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V-8, cranks through the quarter mile in 11.3 seconds at 131 mph. The ZR1 can hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.4 seconds, 100 mph in 7.0 seconds, and a top-end of 205 mph. The ZR1’s 0-to-60-mph time is 0.3 seconds quicker than the Z06, and the car is nearly a full second faster to 100 mph.

2009 ZR1 Corvette Quarter Mile Video

Want To Own A 2009 Corvette ZR1?

Chevrolet is expecting to produce just 2,000 2009 Corvette ZR1’s this year. If you plan to be a proud owner I hope you have been saving your pennies and not investing in real estate (at least not FL real estate but that is for another post). Are you sitting down? Owning a new ZR1 will cost you over $100,000.

Everything about the ZR-1 has been changed to handle that power, from the six-speed manual transmission to carbon-ceramic brakes. Options include chrome wheels ($2,000) and an interior package that adds sport seats, side airbags, Bose audio and a navigation system ($10,000). Add on the gas-guzzler tax of $1,700 and the destination charge, and you’re looking at a $117,000 Corvette.

Chevrolet says the ZR1, with its 638-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8, goes from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 205 mph. According to Inside Line, Chevy sources were careful to point out that the ZR1 is “the fastest Corvette ever,” and that “the ZR1’s 0-60-mph performance is 0.3 second quicker than the Corvette Z06.”

I am sure Chevy will have no problem selling the 2000 planned production ZR1’s. Wonder if Jay Leno has put a down payment on a new ZR1 Vette yet?