A new set of race shocks have been added to help handle the 1.9 inch drop in the suspension, adding breaks and a set of lightweight Zerra Ultralight Evo 2 wheels.

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The exterior of the model was also fitted with an aero kit made of carbon fiber that comes with a new front bumper and splitter, a large rear wing, and side skirts.

Power is where this tuner stands out with modified camshafts, cylinder heads, compressor ratios and valve springs. The throttle valve was enlarged, along with a remapped ECU, cooling system upgrades and a fully modified exhast. These changes add up to a neck-snapping 758hp and 671.2 lb-ft of torque.

By: Alexandra Koken

This may not be the fastest Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in the world but it can sure run a quarter mile fast as hell.

Built by Late Model Racecraft, this Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 recently ran the quarter mile at 9.68 seconds at 147 mph. At the end the Corvette ZR1 was heard saying ‘just bring it.’

Check out the videos after the jump

- By: Omar Rana

General Motors has given dealers pricing information for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and it seems like the cost of owning a ‘Vette is going up. According to documents given to dealers, the sticker price for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is going up between $480 and $1,150, depending on which model you choose.

The only exception in the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette lineup is the ZR1, which is getting a price drop of $75 to $112,500, including the $975 shipping charge.

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Prices for Chevrolet Corvette options are also going up. The 2LT Corvette group regular and Grand Sport coupes will go from $1,195 in 2011 to $2,095 for the 2012. The 3LT will go up from $4,205 to $5,995, while the 4LT package will go up from $7,705 to $9,495.

The Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Special Edition will cost you an additional $4,950 and can be had on any Corvette model.

2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Corvette Blogger

Since yesterday General Motors announced that the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 set a new Nurburgring lap record, we felt it was only right to put the car in a ‘Let’s Talk Numbers’ battle against its biggest competitor – the 2012 Nissan GT-R. For argument sake, we even added the Nurburgring for each car’s 2012 model year run on the Nordschleife.

Let’s get started.

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2012 Nissan GT-R:

• Style: Coupe.
• Drive Type: All-wheel-drive.
• Power: 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged  V6 / 530-hp  at 6,400 rpm – 448 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.
• Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch with three driver-selectable modes .
• 0 to 60 mph: 2.9 seconds.
• Top Speed: 196 mph.
• Nurburgring Lap Time: 7:24.22.
• Curb Weight: 3,829 lbs.
• Fuel-economy: 16/23 mpg (city/highway).
• Price: $89,950.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1:

• Style: Coupe.
• Drive Type: Rear-wheel-drive.
• Power: 6.2L liter Supercharged V8 / 638-hp  at 6,500 rpm – 604 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.
• Transmission: 6-speed manual.
• 0 to 60 mph: 3.4 seconds.
• Top Speed: 205 mph.
• Nurburgring Lap Time: 7:19.63.
• Curb Weight: 3,333 lbs.
• Fuel-economy: 14/20 mpg (city/highway).
• Price: $110,300.

Let us know which model you think wins this Let’s Talk Numbers battle. Post your comments after the jump or just cast your vote in the poll below.

2012 Nissan GT-R:

- By: Omar Rana

The Chevrolet Corvette returned to the world’s most-demanding testing ground and the backyard to some of its most major competitors – Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife.

For the 2012 model year, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 recorded a lap time of 7:19.63, more than six seconds faster than the previous Corvette-best recorded in 2008 (7:26.24) – that is astonishingly fast! Just like in 2008, the car was driven by Corvette engineer Jim Mero and was a full production model with no performance modifications. This test was to validate the car’s added performance technology coming to production later this summer for the 2012 model year.

Click here for more details on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

”Testing at the Nurburgring is one of the important methods we have to validate our car in the toughest track conditions.” says Tadge Juechter, Corvette vehicle line director and chief engineer.

GM has released an ‘inside point-of-view’ video for our viewing pleasure and says that a lap video featuring the Corvette Z06 will be released soon.

Here is an updated list of Nurubrgring Lap Times to give you an idea of where the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 stands:

• Radical SR8 LM: 6:48 (Aug. 2009).
• Radical SR8: 6:55 (Sept. 2005).
• Gumpert Apollo Speed: 7:11.5 (Aug. 2009).
• Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 7:18 (Apr. 2010).
• 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 7:19.63 (Jun. 2011).
• Dodge Viper ACR: 7:22.1 (Aug. 2008).
• Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 7:24 (Nov. 2010).
• 2011 Nissan GT-R: 7:24.22 (Oct. 2010).
• Maserati MC12: 7:24.3 (Aug. 2008).
• Pagani Zonda F Clubsport: 7:24.44 (Aug. 2008).
• Ferrari Enzo: 7:25.7 (Aug. 2008).
• Ferrari 458 Italia: 7:32.02 (Nov. 2010).
• Koenigsegg CCX: 7:33.6 (Aug. 2008).
• Koenigsegg CCR: 7:34 (Oct. 2005).
• Lexus LFA: 7:38 (Sept. 2010).

Hit the jump for the video.

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

General Motors announced today that its North America President Mark Reuss will be holding a press conference tomorrow at GM Bowling Green Assembly, 600 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

GM said the announcement is a “positive news announcement for the plant and Corvette lovers.”

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According to sources that spoke with the Wall Street Journal, GM plans to announce an investment of around $100 million to upgrade its Corvette factory in Bowling Green, Ky., people familiar with the situation said, the latest sign that auto maker’s penny-pinching days are behind it.

Chevrolet recently announced a line of upgrades for the 2012 Corvette model year.

2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: GM, WSJ

2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Z06

After some leaked details, General Motors today released official info on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette upgrades. Enhancement for the 2012 model year Corvette include upgrades to the Z06 and ZR1 models along with interior upgrades across the whole Corvette lineup.

“We constantly strive to make the Corvette a better car on the road and the track,” says Tadge Juechter, Corvette vehicle line director and chief engineer. “For 2012, the Corvette lineup achieves itshighest performance level ever, while at the same time being easier to drive and enjoy thanks to several changes and new features inside the car.”

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Upgrades for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette:

• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and ZR1.
• PDE performance package on the ZR1.
• Performance Traction Management (offered on the Z06 for the first time in 2012).
• A full-width racing-style spoiler for improved aerodynamics is also included in both the ’12 Z07 and PDE packages.
• The Z06 model will now offer Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
• A carbon fiber hood will be an available option on 2012 Z06 models.
• Standard manual transmission for ZR1 will include taller gearing in fifth and sixth gears, for a 2-mpg improvement in highway fuel economy.
• All 2012 Corvette models will include a new seat design and a new steering wheel.
• Bose uplevel audio system, which includes nine speakers.
• A new Technology Package (2LT trim level) adds navigation radio, head-up display, Bose premium audio system, Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity and a USB port.
• Customers can select brake caliper colors, for more personalization. The calipers are offered in the red, yellow, silver or gray.

Hit the jump for a video and press release for more details.

2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette:

2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette:

Press Release:

Corvette Performance Reaches Higher in 2012
Interior enhancements, new performance packages highlight upgrades

DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will once again elevate Corvette’s performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort. They include enhancements to the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models as well as interior upgrades across the Corvette lineup.

Sports car fans will get their first look at the 2012 models – including the racing-inspired appearance of the Chevrolet Centennial Edition – at a special event this weekend at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky. Production begins in July.

New Michelin Cup ZP tires elevate Z06/ZR1 performance

Corvette’s greater performance for 2012 begins with the new, optional Michelin^® Pilot^® Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires, which are available on the two highest-performing models, the lightweight, 505-hp (377 kW) Z06 and the maximum-performance, 638-hp (476 kW) supercharged ZR1. They are competition-oriented tires, optimized for warm, dry conditions to increase cornering and handling capability.

When combined with the Corvette’s exclusive Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology – which manages torque delivery for maximum performance – the tires are expected to help set new benchmarks for Corvette performance. Engineers estimate an 8-percent gain in maximum lateral acceleration, to more than 1.1g, and improved braking distance. Testing at Virginia International Raceway has demonstrated improvement of approximately three seconds per lap.

The Cup ZP tires were developed by the same Michelin engineers who develop tires for Corvette Racing in the American Le Mans Series and are essentially street-legal versions of a racing tire. They are included in the optional Z07 performance package on the Corvette Z06 and a new PDE performance package on the ZR1. The 285/30-19 (front) and 335/25-20 (rear) tires are matched with all-new aluminum Cup-style wheels in satin black or machined finishes. They are about five pounds lighter (2.2 kg) and stronger than the 20-spoke wheel offered in 2011.

Performance Traction Management (offered on the Z06 for the first time in 2012) is an advanced system that optimizes traction for greater and more consistent on-track performance. The system also integrates traction control, active handling and selective ride control systems to enhance race track driving consistency and overall performance. When full throttle is applied upon exiting a corner, it automatically manages acceleration dynamics.

A full-width racing-style spoiler for improved aerodynamics is also included in both the ’12 Z07 and PDE packages. The Z06 model will now offer Magnetic Selective Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology – an innovation Corvette pioneered several years ago. And as before, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes will be a part of the Z07 chassis package (they are standard on ZR1). Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires remain standard on the ZR1.

A carbon fiber hood will be an available option on 2012 Z06 models, while the standard manual transmission for ZR1 will include taller gearing in fifth and sixth gears, for a 2-mpg improvement in highway fuel economy.

Interior and feature changes

All 2012 Corvette models will include a new seat design and a new steering wheel. The seats feature larger bolsters on the seat back and cushion areas, which provide better driver support, especially in high-performance driving while remaining comfortable for daily street driving. Microfiber suede seat inserts are optional and improve tactile feel, as well as add additional support.

The new seats are complemented by the revised steering wheel, featuring model-specific badges, streamlined switch trim and wrapped spokes. Padded center console and armrests for all models are now included for 2012. An additional visual touch inside the car is contrasting color stitching – in red, blue and yellow – which is available with the custom leather-wrapped interior.

Also coming in 2012 is a new Bose uplevel audio system, which includes nine speakers (compared to seven in 2011) for improved audio quality that is more precisely tuned to the cabin’s acoustics. New tweeters located in the instrument panel and improved Bose Nd next-generation bass performance is the main benefit that Corvette drivers will hear.

A new Technology Package (2LT trim level) brings together many of the Corvette’s popular infotainment features and makes them available for more models. The package’s equipment includes the navigation radio, head-up display, Bose premium audio system, Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity and a USB port.

Wrapping up the new features for 2012 is the availability for customers to select brake caliper colors, for more personalization of their Corvette. The calipers are offered in the red, yellow, silver or gray.

- By: Omar Rana

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Miller Motorsports Park Lap Record

The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR has a very impressive track record. . In November 2009, SRT vehicle dynamics engineer Chris Winkler lapped the Laguna Seca raceway in 1:33.92, beating the previous record by 1.1 seconds. Before that in August 2008, Dutch driver Tom Coronel set a 7:22.1 production car record at the 12.9-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife.

The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is now back, once again making history and breaking records.

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Dodge road racer Kuno Wittmer drove a street legal 2010 Dodge Viper ACR to a record lap of 1:59.995 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, earlier this week. His time ended up breaking the 2-minute mark for the first time in a production car on the Outer Course configuration. That time shatters the previous production car lap record of 2:03.86, held by Jan Magnussen in a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 by almost 4 seconds.

“It’s amazing to come to this world-class track and shatter the production car lap record by almost 4 seconds,” said Bryan Viger, Head of Dodge Motorsports. “We brought our street-legal Viper ACR to see what Kuno could do behind the wheel, and on his second lap he’d already gone faster than the single lap record.”

Hit the jump to see the video and we the press talk.

Refresher: The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is powered by a 8.4L V10 engine making 600-hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. That allows for a 0-60 mph time of less than 4 seconds, quarter-mile time in the mid 11-second range and 0-100-0 mph in 11 seconds flat. The top speed comes in at 184 mph.

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Miller Motorsports Park Lap Record:

Press Release:

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Does It Again: Kuno Wittmer Sets Production Car Lap Record at Miller Motorsports Park

• Wittmer breaks two-minute mark for first time in street-legal, production vehicle

April 14, 2011 , Tooele, Utah - The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (American Club Racer) has made history at yet another storied road course.

Renowned Dodge road racer Kuno Wittmer piloted a street legal 2010 Dodge Viper ACR to a record lap of 1:59.995 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on Monday, April 11, breaking the 2-minute mark for the first time in a production car on the 3.048-mile Outer Course configuration. The Viper ACR shattered the previous production car lap record of 2:03.86, held by Jan Magnussen in a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 by close to 4 full seconds.

A veteran behind the wheel of the Viper on and off the track, Wittmer continues to be impressed by the performance of the Dodge Viper ACR. “Wow, what an awesome supercar!” the Montreal native said after exiting the car. “The Viper ACR is such a blast to drive at the limit, and I can honestly say that I didn’t leave an inch out there on the track and was barely braking in the corners.”

This latest achievement joins a growing list of track records for the Dodge Viper ACR. In November 2009, SRT vehicle dynamics engineer Chris Winkler lapped the 2.238-mile, Laguna Seca raceway in 1:33.92, beating the previous record by 1.1 seconds. Dutch driver Tom Coronel set a 7:22.1 production car record at the 12.9-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife in August 2008.

Dodge Viper ACR

The Dodge Viper ACR remains the ultimate purpose-built, street-legal track car since its introduction in 2008.

Powered by the venerable 8.4-liter, V-10 engine with 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque, the Dodge Viper ACR continues to offer extreme performance, including 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 4 seconds, quarter-mile time in the mid 11-second range and 0-100-0 mph in 11 seconds flat.

The four-wheel independent suspension features high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles, KW suspension with two-way adjustable competition coil-over shock absorbers with remote reservoirs.

The aerodynamic package features a carbon fiber “fanged” splitter in front and adjustable carbon-fiber wing with seven-position stanchions that allow up to an amazing 1,000 lbs. of downforce at 150 mph. Lightweight wheels, two-piece slotted StopTech brake rotors and Michelin PS Cup tires round out the ACR package.

For the 2010 model year, the Dodge Viper ACR received a shorter fifth gear ratio (changing from 0.74 to 0.80) for improved high-speed acceleration and higher straightaway speeds. A new short-throw shifter also came in 2010 models for enhanced driver experience and better performance. The rear wing profile and end plates were also redesigned to further optimize the vehicle aerodynamics and improve rear yaw downforce. These changes resulted in an increase in top speed of 4 mph (to 184 mph).

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1

Meet Hennessey Performance Engineering’s latest toy – the 2011 ZR750 Corvette ZR1. The company has dropped a new video with John Hennessey himself at the wheel to show off the new tuned ‘Vettes power.

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The Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 Package includes a Supercharger Pulley upgrade, High Flow Supercharger Snout upgrade, HPE High Flow Air Induction System, High Flow Cylinder Heads, ZR750 Camshaft Upgrade and much, much more. That allows for a total of 755-hp at 6,600 rpm with a maximum torque of 728 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm. That allows 0 to 60 mph to come in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 224 mph. The Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 can complete the quarter mile in 10.3 seconds at 139 mph.

Hit the jump videos of the 2011 ZR750 Corvette ZR1.

2011 Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1:

2011 ZR750 Corvette ZR1 Test Drive:

2011 Hennessey ZR750 Chassis Dyno Test:

Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 Upgrade:

Power:

• 755 bhp @ 6,600 rpm
• 728 lb-ft torque @ 4,700 rpm

Performance:

• 0-60 mph: 2.8 sec.*
• 1/4 mile: 10.3 @ 139 mph*
• Top Speed: 224 mph
* With optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires

ZR750 Upgrade Package Includes:

• Supercharger Pulley Upgrade (Increases boost from 9 to 13 psi)
• High Flow Supercharger Snout Upgrade
• HPE High Flow Air Induction System
• High Flow Cylinder Heads
• Extreme Duty Valve Springs
• ZR750 Camshaft Upgrade
• Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers
• High Flow Catalytic Converters
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• 6,700 rpm Rev Limiter (200 rpm over stock)
• Chassis Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• Hennessey Premium Floormats
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

- By: Omar Rana

Meet the 1 of 1 special edition Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hero Edition by General Motors. GM built and designed the car to honor the Kids Wish Network’s “Hero of the Month.”

The special edition Corvette ZR1 Hero Edition is the only unit produced with red accents, special graphics and carbon fiber trims. No powertrain upgrades were made to the supercharged 638-horsepower LS9 V8 engine. The Corvette Team Members Ray Krawczyk, Harlan Charles and Tadge Juechter have all signed their names under the hood. 

Last year’s Corvette Dream Giveaway generated enough money to fund the Hero Program for a year. This year, tickets for the Corvette ZR1 Hero Edition start at just $3 and there is no cap on how many tickets will be sold. There is also no limit on how many tickets an individual can purchase. The price per ticket will decrease as you purchase additional tickets while your odds of winning will increase.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Follow the jump for more pictures.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hero Edition:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Corvette Blogger

It will obviously set you aside from the crowd and will definitely turn heads when you drive it down the street. However, the Bertone Mantide will cost you a whopping $2 million according to creator Jason Castriota. Who’s going to by a $2 million car that has the underpinnings of the Corvette ZR1 when they can just go for the $104,920 Corvette ZR1 itself?

“The project has an anonymous benefactor, but it is in fact for sale either as a singular example, or with the possibility of building an extremely limited series,” Castriota said in an e-mail message to the Wheels blog of New York Times.

He said that Bertone may build only three or five units of the Mantide, though it “would not rule out producing as many as 10.”

The Bertone Mantide is powered by an LS9 engine making a total of 638-hp, which allows for a 0 to 62 mph time of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.

Make the jump for the high-res image gallery.

Bertone Mantide:

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Wheels

The first time we saw the Hyundai Equus in person was at the 2009 New York Auto Show – it was also the first time we saw Hyundai’s full-size sedan on U.S. soil – until now.

Hyundai Equus spotted in L.A. with U.S. plates: A 2010 Hyundai Equus was spotted roaming around in L.A. by a member of the Genesis Owner forum. The car made its U.S. debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show last month. Hyundai says that it is testing the North American market to see if the model will be appealing to U.S. customers. – CarScoop

Ferrari crashed on the set of Nicholas Cage’s new movie set: A stunt drive crashed a Ferrari F430 on the set of Cage’s new movie “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Two were injured. – Straightline

First crashed 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 ends up on eBay: Allegedly the first crashed ZR1 has hit the auction block on eBay with a starting bid of $75,000. -(via Jalopnik)

- By: Omar Rana

n2a Motors, makers of the Anteros, have released sketches, clay model photos and details of their latest project called the ‘Stinger.’ 

Inspired by the 2nd generation 1963, ’65 and ’67 Corvette Sting Rays, the Stinger is built on the 2009/2010 C6 Corvette Chassis. When using a new Corvette donor car with a 430-hp LS3 V8, the Stinger can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds while returning a fuel-economy figure of 16/26 mpg (city/highway).

Serial numbers 001, 002 and 003 have been reserved exclusively for the ZR1-based Stingers featuring a 638-hp LS9. Those Stingers can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph. Numbers 004 through 010 are reserved for the Z06-based Stingers with 505-hp achieving a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds.

n2a Motors is taking orders now with production to begin Oct. 1st.

n2a Motors Stinger:

Press Release:

n2a Motors announced today that it is accepting deposits on the Stinger, the latest model in their line of critically-acclaimed coachbuilt automobiles. Slated for January 2010 delivery, the Stinger is inspired by the 2nd generation 1963, ’65, and ’67 Corvette Sting Rays and is built atop the 2009/2010 C6 Corvette chassis.

The ’63-67 Corvettes are among the most revered, iconic, and beautiful cars in automotive history. The Stinger pays homage to the historic 2nd generation Corvette with a sleek, carbon-composite body featuring the front end and hood scoop from the 1967 Corvette, a mid-section reminiscent of a ’65 Corvette, and the famous split-window rear end of the ’63 Corvette, and has a level of performance and safety that engineers of the era could never have dreamed possible. Utilizing a new Corvette donor car, the Stinger achieves 0-60 in 4.3 seconds with a 430 hp/424 lb.-ft. torque LS3 V8 engine rated at 16 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. Since the chassis and safety equipment remain unmodified, GM’s 100,000 mile powertrain warranty remains completely intact and the Stinger can be serviced at any GM dealership.

n2a Motors starts by removing the donor Corvette’s body panels and installing the new carbon-composite Stinger body, a process that takes over 800 hours for n2a’s coachbuilding craftsmen to complete. The interior is entirely new with re-contoured leather seats, leather dash, wool carpeting, and leather-wrapped interior panels. Wheels and cat-back exhaust are removed and replaced with n2a’s custom-made components. The n2a moniker stands for “no two alike,” referring to n2a Motors’ policy of building unique vehicles for each customer. No two vehicles will be built with identical color combinations, ensuring that each customer receives a unique car customized to his or her tastes.

n2a Motors has reserved serial numbers 001,002, and 003 for ZR1-based Stingers. Featuring the 638-hp LS9 engine, the ZR1 is the fastest and most powerful Corvette ever produced. Stingers built on the ZR1 platform rocket from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 205+ mph. Serial numbers 004-010 are reserved for Z06-based Stingers, which are 505 hp with a 0-60 time of just 3.7 seconds. n2a Motors is accepting deposits to reserve a serial number and a place in the production order. Production is expected to commence October 1st.

The Stinger is n2a’s third model, following the successful 789 and Anteros models that debuted in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Both are built on the C6 Corvette platform and utilize carbon-composite bodies, a carry-over from n2a’s background in stealth technology prototyping for military contractors.

- By: Kap Shah

It has come to this. We came across this video on YouTube and thought you might like to check it out.

Video description: “With General Motors hanging on by its fingernails and oil prices as unstable as the whole world’s economy, maybe this will be the ‘stimulus’ to return GM to profitability! How about an all-electric ZR1 Corvette?!!“

About two days ago we brought you a video of retired John Heinricy taking the 2009 Corvette ZR1 with a Hennessey ZR700 package around a track. At first we thought the former head of GM’s Performance Division was just having some fun while feeding his need for speed. Well, it seems like Heinricy and Hennessey are up to something more… much more.

Apparently Heinricy, who drove the Cadillac CTS-V around the Nurburgring in a lap time of 7:59.32, is working with Hennessey Performance to take the Corvette ZR1 back to Green Hell for another crack at a record breaking time. The production version of the Corvette ZR1 currently sites in fifth-place in the world of Nurburgring lap times with 7:26.4 under its belt.

Heinricy and Hennessey are now planning to head back to the Nurburgring with a modified Corvette ZR1 with a 705-hp ZR700 Hennessey package under the hood. The ZR700 allows the Corvette ZR1 to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 212 mph.

Check out these renderings of what the finished ZR700 Corvette ZR1 will look like when it heads to Germany.

Hennessey ZR700 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1:

Source: WOT

John Heinricy, who retired after working with GM for 38-years, recently got behind the wheel of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 with a Hennessey ZR700 package.

The former head of GM Performance Division and chief engineer of the new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and ZR1, tested his skills on the 705-hp ZR1 to see what Hennessey came up with.

The Hennessey ZR700 package allows the ZR1 go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 212 mph. A second package, known as the ZR750 makes a total of 755-hp and 730 lb-ft of torque. That allows the ZR1 to run from 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph. Since this is part 1 of the video, we’re guessing Heinricy will test the ZR750 in part 2.

Make the jump for the video.

Earlier this morning we reported that the General Motors disbanded its High Performance Vehicle Operations unit. GM said that engineers from the department will now focus on more high-volume Cadillacs, Buicks, Chevrolets and Pontiacs and that all high-performance projects are on an indefinite hold.

However, Camaro SS fans can rest assured that the 422-hp Camaro is still on its way. According to Inside Line who spoke with spokesman Vince Muniga, the Camaro SS “is not threatened at all.” Muniga said that the Camaro SS along with the Corvette ZR1 and Corvette Z06 are regularly engineered cars and don’t go through HPVO.

HPVO is responsible for products such as the V-series Cadillacs, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, HHR SS and a V8 version of the Colorado.

Muniga said that the Cadillac CTS-V is also a regularly engineered car and will continue through its life-cycle.

Chevrolet Camaro SS:

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1:

Cadillac CTS-V:

Source: Inside Line

As if the 638-hp 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 wasn’t powerful enough already, Hennessey Motorsports has decided to offer two performance package upgrades for the Chevy beast that takes it up to a total of 755-hp.

The first package, known as the ZR700, adds a supercharger pulley and blower snout upgrade, an intercooler system upgrade, a K&N air filter and a reprogrammed EMC (engine management computer). All that allows the 2009 ZR1 to produce 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft. 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 212 mph.

The second package, known as the ZR750, adds everything from the ZR700 package and more for a total of 755-hp with a peak torque of 730 lb-ft. 0 to 60 is cut down to just 2.9 seconds with a top speed at a whopping 217 mph.

For pricing and other details call Hennessey Motorsports at 877.885.7077.

Follow the jump to see a video of the Hennessey ZR700 in action.

2009 Corvette ZR1 – Hennessey ZR700: 11.03 @ 136 mph:

ZR700 – 705 HP Engine Upgrade:

- Power: 705 HP @ 6,400 rpm
- 717 lb-ft Torque @ 3,800 rpm

Performance:
- 0-60 mph: 3.1 sec.
- 0-150 mph: 13.9 sec. (stock = 17.1 sec.)
- 1/4 mile: 11.0 @ 136 mph (tested on factory Michelin tires)
- Top Speed: 212 mph (estimated)

Inlcudes:
- Supercharger Pulley & Blower Snout Upgrade (increases boost from 11 to 14 psi)
- Intercooler System Upgrade
- K&N Air Filter
- Re-program Engine Management Computer
- Stainless Steel 1 7/8 inch Headers
- High Flow Catalytic Converters with Mid Pipes
- Hennessey & ZR700 Exterior Emblems (Optional)
- Hennessey ZR700 Premium Floor Mats
- Professional Installation at HPE
- Dyno Testing & Tuning

ZR750 – 755HP Engine Upgrade:

- Power: 755 HP @ 6,600 rpm
- 730 lb-ft Torque @ 4,000 rpm

Performance:
- 0-60 mph: 2.9 sec.
- 0-150 mph: 13.1 sec. (stock = 17.1 sec.)
- 1/4 mile: 10.7 @ 139 mph
- Top Speed: 217 mph (estimated)

Inlcudes:
- Supercharger Pulley (increases boost from 11 to 15 psi)
- Blower Gasket
- K&N Air Filter
- Re-program Engine Management Computer
- 6600 rpm Rev Limiter (200 rpm over stock)
- Stainless Steel Headers
- High Flow Catalytic Converters with Mid Pipes
- High Flow Cylinder Heads
- Camshaft Upgrade
- Intercooler System Upgrade
- Hennessey & ZR750 Exterior Emblems (Optional)
- Hennessey ZR750 Premium Floor Mats
- Available as a Mail Order Kit as well as Installed at HPE