The Chevrolet Corvette, now in its sixth generation, is America's Sports Car icon. The 2009 Corvette is a carryover from 2008 but for 2009 adds the supercar status of the all-new ZR1 to its list of accolades.
The '09 Corvette's base engine is a 430 horsepower 6.2-liter V8. The performance-oriented Z06 is fitted with a 7-liter V8, cranking out 505 horsepower. The lightweight ZR1 comes with a mammoth 638 horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that will take it from 0 to 60 in a mind-blowing 3.4 seconds.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission, while the base Corvette is available with a paddle shifter operated 6-speed automatic.
To harness all this power, Chevrolet includes traction and stability control, an active handling system and massive anti-lock disc brakes.
Fuel economy for the 2009 Corvette ranges from 14 miles per gallon city in the ZR1 up to 26 MPGs in the base Corvette.
MSRP for the 2009 Corvette Coupe is $47,045. Going for the ZR1 will put you into the $100,000 realm. All Corvettes are backed by a 5-year, 100,000-mile power train warranty.
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is America's great sports car. Now with the new ZR1, it's ready to take on the fastest exotics on the planet!