Despite the demand shift for more fuel efficient cars, General Motors still managed to announce the sticker price of its upcoming gas-guzzling sports car: The all new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to be available at $105,000 (base model). The sticker price already covers the gas guzzler tax as well as the shipping costs.
There will only be two extra options available: $2000 for chromed wheels and/or a $10,000 interior package that includes side airbags, leather sport seats, a navigation system and Bose audio. The full optioned ZR1 will be priced at around $117,000.
The Corvette comes equipped with a 632hp 6.2L LS9 V8 engine capable of going from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, 0-100 mph in an impressive 7 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph: officially making it the fastest Corvette ever.
Although all that speed comes with a price. The Corvette has an EPA rating of 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. And that rating only comes from the most economical drive. Get a little bit gas heavy every now and then, and you could be burning fuel below 10 mpg.
Considering the present state of the country, is there really anyone interested in buying the ZR1?
The answer is 'most definitely'. The Corvette is one of the most fabled cars in the country and it has a considerable following. Recession or no recession, the Corvette always has a place in the hearts of its targeted niche of car buyers.
GM expects to produce 2,000 units a year starting this summer.
1 comment:
Your right on one thing. The Corvette has a special place in people's hearts. The question is, who would spend $105,000 on a Corvette. IMO, for a little more, I'd rather go for an Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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