Version Corvette ZR1 2012

Version Corvette ZR1 2012, which was first reported by the print and online publications based on rumors that General Motors has been developing the production version of the Corvette above the Z06 level as internal code name Blue Devil (named after a former GM CEO Rick Wagoner at the alma mater, Duke University). The car was originally rumored, a supercharged LS7 engine producing over 650 horsepower (485 kW), the prices reported to exceed $ 124,000.99. On October 12, 2006 edition of Autoweek has published photos by photographer Chris Doane for C6 specific car manufacturer registration number of a domed hood Z06, it is widely believed to strengthen its presence in the compressor of the Blue Devil. Other names attached to this project included the Corvette Z07 Corvette SS and A. In February 2007, a shipping company in Michigan astatine employee posted photos online shoes lead the development of the train were sent to Germany, it is estimated that the Blue Devil program. The automobile license plates, carbon-ceramic brakes, vented wings extended, a domed hood and the engine was a supercharger between the valley "the cylinder banks and the air-water intercooler on top as . GM has begun to provide details of Project Blue Devil In April 2007, and revealed the ZR1 in December. The company has confirmed the project in an interview with Car and Driver, April 13. power level is also confirmed that "between 600 and 700 HP (447 and 522 kW), but unlike the first (a) the rumors a load of 6.2-liter engine, the engine can not be confirmed by a larger displacement than the LS7 engine 7, 0-liter Z06. Motor Trend confirmed the name required for the production of the Blue Devil, resurrecting the old ZR1 nameplate. The ZR1 was first used in the development of the automobile in 1971, and again as ZR-1 model of high performance Corvette C4. General Motors has officially unveiled the 2009 Corvette ZR1, December 19, so in a press release and photos of the car. GM confirmed a 6.2-liter LS9 V8 producing 638 hp charge (476 kW). The performance data were not released, but GM acknowledged that the car is capable of 205 mph (330 km / h), making it the largest production Corvette ever.