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Marty Howard
 Post subject: Updates on the Corvette ZR1
PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:41 pm 
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The official SAE power rating is 638 HP, and 604 lb/ft of torque.

It has now been tested up 205 MPH...

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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/vide ... top-speed/

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I like how the driver keeps glancing over at the computer that is just sitting on the guys lap. So much for safety!!

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Marty Howard
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Notice how stable the car was at 200 MPH.

I know I use the long straights to check my gauges.

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Todd Breakey
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Location: In a margaritta with a hammock!!!!
Yes, the car is extremely stable at speed and I too check my gauges on the straights, but that involves a quick glance on the same line as the car is going. Not turning my head to the right to look at a computer monitor being held by my passenger. I'm just sayin'

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Notice the 18 wheeler on course??

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MarcusMcRae wrote:
Notice the 18 wheeler on course??


Yeah - where was the point-by :shock: ?

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Todd Breakey
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I thought I saw the truck driver twitch his hand!! :lol:

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Marty Howard
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Luckily the 18 wheeler lifted, otherwise the vette would have never gotten by.

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The brakes are larger than my wheels!

Although I'm a Wolfpack guy, the whole Blue Devil concept is sorta neat.
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Interesting things looking at the datasheet.

Electronically limited to 210mph
Curb weight (full gas tank and all fluids) 3324 lbs
Dry weight 3155 lbs
350 lb/ft at 1000rpm

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