The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is truly a standout model for GM. The latest Chevy Corvette model delivers delivers supercar performance, but luckily offers it with a sub-supercar price tag. Starting at $104,920, the latest ZR1 may be out of reach for many potential buyers, but the price tag easily provides value considering the ZR1’s performance credentials.
Powering the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a 638 horsepower supercharged V8 engine. In addition to mods to the Corvette’s V8, Illinois Chevrolet dealers say the ZR1 also sports plenty of carbon fiber bodywork to keep the vehicle as light as possible.
The 2010 Corvette ZR1 is just under $3,000 more than the previous model. That being said, Used Car Loans Kansas City believe the modifications and performance of the ZR1 make it competitive with sports cars that cost more than double that of the Vette. Perhaps the only high-performance rival that provides even greater value is the Nissan GT-R, but even so the difference is about $20K.
Although a price hike is not surprising given GM’s financial turmoil, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 gets a number of features that were not available in the 2009 model. According to Chevrolet Parts Peoria, this includes a launch control system and a new Performance Traction Management system.
Interestingly, the regular Chevrolet Corvette has also received the new launch control system and Performance Traction Management system. Cincinnati Chevrolet dealers say this likely explains the price hike on the standard model for this year as well.
Volvo Dives into Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Volvo has been struggling amid slumping global sales, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from diving into research and development. One such as product of its R&D efforts is a new plug-in hybrid that will be due by 2012. Volvo has committed itself to producing a high mileage diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, but it has yet to confirm its plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S.
Lexus ES Still Critical to Luxury Brand Lineup
As one Lexus’ most popular models, there will be plenty of drivers that will be happy to see a revamped Lexus ES 350 coming to showrooms later this month. While it may not be a full redesign, the updating certainly brings needed enhancements.
Could GM Utilize Toyota Hybrid Technology?
Toyota and General Motors have had a strong partnership via NUMMI. This seemingly odd relationship was responsible for the Pontiac Vibe, which was build alongside the similar Toyota Matrix in a joint manufacturing venture based in California. With the Pontiac Vibe now discontinued, the question now is what will come of the NUMMI partnership.
