What I liked about the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1:
- Over-the-top power
- Over-the-top thrills
- Reasonably priced for what you get
What I didn't like:
- Having to give the keys back to the Chevy people
Who should buy the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1:
Anyone and everyone who loves to drive (and can afford a $115,000 car)
Who should not buy the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1:
Drivers lacking in self-control
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe
- Seating capacity: 2
- Trim levels: (One)
- Price range (including destination, $1700 gas guzzler tax and options): $105,000 - $117,000
- Base engine: 6.2 liter supercharged V8, 638 hp @ 6500 RPM, 604 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 14 MPG city/20 MPG highway/16 combined
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: Seat-mounted side (torso) airbags
- Major standard features: Dual-zone climate control, power windows, mirrors, and locks, AM/FM/CD stereo, auto-dimming rear view mirror, heads up display, alloy wheels
- Major options: Heated leather seats, premium leather interior, Bose stereo, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, chrome wheels
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Dodge Viper
- Nissan GT-R
- Audi R8
- Porsche 911
This test drive was conducted at a manufacturer-organized press event. Accommodations, meals, test vehicles and fuel were provided by General Motors.
