Bolt on ZR-1 equals FAST!!!
Try 638hp for the ZR1 in the USA(In the high 640hp elese where in the world)
Not that is a big change but it is 13hp more on the Z06.
Carlos
It looks like they are doing just fine making power on the car. The aftermarket on this level and exotics (I don't consider the ZR1 an exotic) is definitely there and pretty quick to react. It isn't the same level of aftermarket though and you won't likely be hitting up ebay or craigslist as a source.
The torque on that thing is insane!!!
There are a few Z06s in Solo1 (think time attack) and they are extremely quick. One is about 700 HP NA and is very, very fast. Not sure how they are to drive but they appear to be pretty stable, I've yet to see one go off or spin but that could be the driver.
Stock 10 sec ZR-1. Equally or maybe even more impressive:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/1...ZR1_685673.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/1...ZR1_685673.htm
I would say the same thing as the Z06 is like the 911 GT3 of Vettes and the ZR-1 is the "Turbo"/GT2, but everything I read about the Z06 says its hard to handle and squirrelly at or near the limits. I remember watching Tsuchiya driving one on the touge and he was saying how "scared" he was, but at the time I thought that was just typical BMI bias against American cars. From what I have heard about the ZR-1, which I haven't driven yet, is that its a lot easier to handle.
What makes the stock Z06 so snappy and somewhat unpredictable has been attributed to the poor OEM dampeners. They are made by Sachs but they are severely overdampened. Many replace them with custom valved Bilstein sports and the car is much better to drive. Also the 08's and up come with a better version of the Sachs I have heard too.
You and Carlos can smell out the threads regarding Corvettes!
