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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 aluminum frame

Like the Z06, the ZR1 is built on an aluminum framework; base Corvettes use steel. Transmission is in the back of the car for better weight balance. Note vintage ZR1s in the background; red car is a 1989 ZR-1 prototype

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