2011 Corvette ZR1

[archery288]

I've never been a big Corvette fan myself..    But my cousin just came over tonight with a brand new 2011 ZR1.. 638 hp stock - not sure why you'd need 638 hp for the street, but then again, why not?!      Truly one of the fastest cars I've personally been in,  and it may have just changed my mind on owning one..   

Just need the money first.. But, I sure as heck don't have 6 figures to spend on a car....    

Anyone else a Corvette fan?

[Wanttohuntmore]

I felt the same way until this generation of vettes.

[Rick]

   Truly one of the fastest cars I've personally been in, 

So which cars have you been in that are faster?

0-60 in 3.3 seconds is one of the fastest street cars of all time.

Personally I'd have saved the $40,000+ over the ZR1 and got a Z06. They'll do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and are only about 5mph slower on the top end.

But what the hell do I know,I bought a Subaru Outback over the weekend.

[Birdguy]

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But what the hell do I know,I bought a Subaru Outback over the weekend.
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That about sums it up 

[dscubame]

A subaru? Really?  and you admit to it.  Wow.  Just teasing you, sorta.

[twistiron]

  if they ever figure out a way to fit car seats in one and i win the lottery i will have a nice silverado for sale!!!!!! gotta give it to subarus they really have it going on. i mean the 2010 outback had more ground clearence then a 2010 jeep grand cherokee along with mpg! and if you have ever ridden in a wrx sti it will be on your most fun to drive list!

[50CalJim]

My Dad just gave me his Corvette a couple weeks ago. It feels pretty good to have the power but damn what a death trap it can be.

[archery288]

   Truly one of the fastest cars I've personally been in, 

So which cars have you been in that are faster?

0-60 in 3.3 seconds is one of the fastest street cars of all time.

Personally I'd have saved the $40,000+ over the ZR1 and got a Z06. They'll do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and are only about 5mph slower on the top end.

But what the hell do I know,I bought a Subaru Outback over the weekend.

Ok, the fastest.. That should fix any questioning there!    Was just a general statement.

[Rick]

A subaru? Really?  and you admit to it.  Wow.  Just teasing you, sorta.

Yep,it hauls the dog,hauls the kids,they're like a tank in the snow. It'll probably go 300K miles too.

I always find it funny that so many guys are defined by the car they drive.

Don't worry,when I want to be a "real man" I'll hop in my 400hp Diesel P/U.

[Rick]

   Truly one of the fastest cars I've personally been in, 

So which cars have you been in that are faster?

0-60 in 3.3 seconds is one of the fastest street cars of all time.

Personally I'd have saved the $40,000+ over the ZR1 and got a Z06. They'll do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and are only about 5mph slower on the top end.

But what the hell do I know,I bought a Subaru Outback over the weekend.

Ok, the fastest.. That should fix any questioning there!    Was just a general statement.

Thats why I was wondering. I was thinking that dude has gone for a ride in some cars with world class speed.

[Happy Gilmore]

Is that the same one I drooled all over when I was at the Chev. dealer in REnton a few weeks ago? Look for a big slime mark just under the steering wheel on the floor mat.....

[archery288]

   Truly one of the fastest cars I've personally been in, 

So which cars have you been in that are faster?

0-60 in 3.3 seconds is one of the fastest street cars of all time.

Personally I'd have saved the $40,000+ over the ZR1 and got a Z06. They'll do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and are only about 5mph slower on the top end.

But what the hell do I know,I bought a Subaru Outback over the weekend.

Ok, the fastest.. That should fix any questioning there!    Was just a general statement.

Thats why I was wondering. I was thinking that dude has gone for a ride in some cars with world class speed.

I have been in a Lamborghini Gallardo and an SL63 AMG Mercedes.. That was a pretty dang fast and amazing car too.. Heck it's only money..  Money I don't care to spend on something like that!  I have a bucket list of hunting trips I'd rather take before spending six figures on a car - I don't know about you guys?! 

[archery288]

Is that the same one I drooled all over when I was at the Chev. dealer in REnton a few weeks ago? Look for a big slime mark just under the steering wheel on the floor mat.....

He bought it from North Bend if I remember right? I was too busy drooling over it myself to listen to the whole story! 

[HntnFsh]

Talked to a guy in Longview awhile back.He had a Maroon 2010 Z06. They are definetly a sweat ride. Lots of carbon fiber on em to lighten em up.

[skier2480]

That is one sweet ride  . Corvettes have always been my fav.

[demontang]

Ive never like vets but i have a lot of respect for these new z06 and zr1 they have been putting out. I my self fell in love with the shelby super snake

[quadrafire]

I thought you were kidding on the 6 figures!!
I just went to the Chev site.
Holy smokes. Looks like a sweet ride.

[PolarBear]

Ive never like vets but i have a lot of respect for these new z06 and zr1 they have been putting out. I my self fell in love with the shelby super snake

Have you ever been in a Ford GT Supercar?  Talk about an awesome ride.  A friend of mine collects Shelby's and misc other hot rods.  He let me drive the GT and a Lamborghini Murcielago.  Holy sheep sh!t Batman what a kick in the butt even though I could barely fit in them.  I would rather have more land instead.

[jackelope]

I just parked this Corvette eater. I'm not sure it's going to eat a new ZR-1 it has eaten a lot of Z06's up. It's not exactly a showroom car but the engine is stock. It's a 2008 ACR Viper turned SCCA car.

[runamuk]

    really

cant you boys just look at the picture of the pretty car...

do you always have to whip out the tape measure  I mean come on every single car topic or gun topic or bullet or arrow or bow or....are any of you ever satisfied 

boyz 

and yes I am mostly joking.... 

[JimmyHoffa]

A guy I used to work with got a vette.  Said it outperformed all the other sportscars AND had a trunk big enough to accomodate his golf clubs.  He was sold.  After driving it for awhile he was really liking it because of all the women that would randomly flash him from the sidewalk or at stoplights.  (I assume it was a good thing---was in Bremerton/Port Orchard, so you never know.)

if they ever figure out a way to fit car seats in one and i win the lottery i will have a nice silverado for sale!!!!!! gotta give it to subarus they really have it going on. i mean the 2010 outback had more ground clearence then a 2010 jeep grand cherokee along with mpg! and if you have ever ridden in a wrx sti it will be on your most fun to drive list!

Agree, seems like they have control on a sizeable market of vehicles with quite a bit of desirable features which other car companies are failing to pick up on.

[Huntbear]

You all know that the Mustang is the car of the ages...   

[jackelope]

You all know that the Mustang is the car of the ages...   

As long as you don't have to turn.

[h20hunter]

"do you always have to whip out the tape measure"

Not wanting to bring out the tape measure is the reason for these cars anyway...hellllooooo!

Nah, I'm just jealous cause I don't have one.

[runamuk]

"do you always have to whip out the tape measure"

Not wanting to bring out the tape measure is the reason for these cars anyway...hellllooooo!

Nah, I'm just jealous cause I don't have one.

 

you said it

[Caseyd]

if they ever figure out a way to fit car seats in one and i win the lottery i will have a nice silverado for sale!!!!!! gotta give it to subarus they really have it going on. i mean the 2010 outback had more ground clearence then a 2010 jeep grand cherokee along with mpg! and if you have ever ridden in a wrx sti it will be on your most fun to drive list!

CTS-V....fit your car seats no problem. Funnest 4 door I've ever driven. 

[demontang]

Never got a ride in a gt But the super snake I got a ride in was flat amazing for a heavy car My true dream car is a keonigsegg agera R

[huntnphool]

So which cars have you been in that are faster?

I have a bucket list of hunting trips I'd rather take before spending six figures on a car - I don't know about you guys?! 

 I have driven a few cars that are faster and have never liked the newer vettes, the pre 69 cars being the exception. GM really needs to do a better job of interior work on the car, there is far too much plastic in it and not enough leather. The finish of the bumpers has always been a real problem for them too, the paint never matches the rest of the car.

 Hey Jon, why not kill two birds with one stone, take your six figure car on one of your hunting trips.

[the509hunter]

jackalope i worked at a hotel here in chelan and a canadian viper club came to stay. the club had 12 members with some sweet vipers. one of the guys let me ride in it and i gotta say they handle really well and are deffinantly fast i love vipers cant wait till the day i have money to buy one. but i really want my two dream cars a 67 shelby gt 500 and a bugatti veyron(fastest stock street legal car) i really like how ur viper looks. about how much did that go for if u dont mind me asking?

[Woodchuck]

Built right here in Wa 

[bloodhound]

i used to work for Chevrolet and been in the car industry for a long time, ive driven everything from vipers, to zr1's zo6, the Cadillac with zr1 engine in it with the 5 speed, Lamborghini Murciélagos and much more. the car that scared me more then any of them was a 91 honda crx with built turbo charged, b16/18 Frankenstein engine in it. my knuckles were white for a week after.

[huntnphool]

a 67 shelby gt 500

 The Veyron SS recently surpassed the SSC Ultimate Aero to take the title back, but keep your eye out for the SSC Ultimate Aero II, speculated to average the 275 mph mark. Built right here in Washington too.

[huntnphool]

Takes a minute to load but pretty cool. http://www.bloodenterprises.com/

[Woodchuck]

It is rumored that they make their speed runs out near Hanford.

[krism83]

Most of the fast cars I ride in go in a straight line only (hopefully), but I did get to take a ride in a Ferrarri F40 and a Ferrarri 550 Maranello....to much for me. I would prefer something that can drive over them then out run them.

Also forgot to add, that while I am not a chevy guy, the new z06 and zr1 vettes are pretty sweet.

[JohnVH]

that new vette is HOT, is that the one with the turbo's?

[huntnphool]

It is rumored that they make their speed runs out near Hanford.

 Not too far.

[jaymark6655]

i used to work for Chevrolet and been in the car industry for a long time, ive driven everything from vipers, to zr1's zo6, the Cadillac with zr1 engine in it with the 5 speed, Lamborghini Murciélagos and much more. the car that scared me more then any of them was a 91 honda crx with built turbo charged, b16/18 Frankenstein engine in it. my knuckles were white for a week after.

Not sure its fair to compare a aftermarket built car like that to a production car.  They are fun though, same or better performance and half the price.  Hope my car is close to as fast as that CRX was when I have finished it.  BTW for that price I think I would get the GTR.  0-60 in 2.9 seconds and all wheel drive, but the ZR1 looks awesome.