2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Description

Although the hyphen in 'ZR-1' may have been lost, the reintroduction of the all-new C6 ZR1s gained heaps of horsepower and style that instantly made it worthy of the legendary nameplate. Cars like this 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 were instant legends, reawakening GM's mightiest beast with a staggering 6.2L Supercharged LS9 heart, quick-shifting 6-speed gear box, and Nurburgring devouring sport suspension. So, if you missed out on your opportunity to get one new, this low mileage beauty just might be the second chance you've been waiting for.

Blade Silver Metallic on this ZR1 is the perfect color if you want to be stealthy. Well, ok, there's really no way you can fly under the radar in this American supercar with a bold presence from the functional widebody configuration that was engineered to channel air all around the body and keep everything cool, even when this supercar is at its white-knuckle 205 mph top speed. The light metallic color is a lot more elegant than one of the wild neon hues that overcompensating exotics tend to wear, and it's perfectly contrasted with the dark carbon fiber front splitter, a dark carbon fiber removable roof and roof bow, dark carbon fiber rocker effects, dark carbon fiber rear mudflaps, and the dark carbon fiber rear diffuser with that frames those nasty quad-exhaust tips. The ZR1 high-performance package was more than just about good looks, as the goal was to shed weight and the carbon fiber fenders, hood, floor panels, and Le Mans-winning aluminum frame do exactly that, while the color-matched decklid spoiler helps with downforce. The styling is downright epic, punctuated with that awesome clear polycarbonate panel in the cowl hood, and the unreal curb appeal of this silver bullet on wheels is second-to-none. With only 24,952 miles on the clock the factory finish is in great shape, showing only very minor signs of use that would likely be eradicated with a professional buff and polish, although you'll have no problem showing this beauty off with great pride at pretty much any car show. And don't be fooled by the minor 'cracking' on the headlight lenses, that's actually just an older 'clear bra' PPF protecting the lights underneath.

This is a modern performance machine, which means there are plenty of modern conveniences inside punctuated by the $10k 3ZR Premium Equipment Group Package this car was ordered with. It starts with the beautifully sculpted, ZR1-specific Ebony and Dark Titanium leather bucket seats. These are engineered by people who know how to keep you from sliding around in the corners while still being all-day comfortable, and they're in great shape with only very minor comfort marks on the seats and frequent touchpoints. By almost any standard, the ZR1 qualifies as a true supercar, and it also has all the right features to be a true grand touring machine with a long list of desirable luxury features, including dual zone climate control, every power option in the book, keyless entry/ignition, cruise control, tilt wheel, heated power seats, a heads-up display, and Chevy's infotainment system controlled by the big screen in the center stack that also manages the raucous Bose 9-speaker system installed in the cabin. A two-tone blacked-and-gray interior always looks great inside a light car, and with carbon fiber accents in the dash and center console, along with the ZR1 badges embroidered in the seatbacks and stamped in the steering wheel, no one will ever mistake this monster for an ordinary Corvette. A modern classic also gets modern safety features with a full array of air bags, ABS, and an industry-leading onboard computer that monitors the organized chaos under the hood. It's super clean inside, practically as nice as it was when it left Bowling Green, right down to the rear hatch that looks like it's never carried anything more rigorous than an overnight bag.

The core of what makes the ZR1 so special is its hand-built, all-aluminum 6.2-liter supercharged LS9 V8 snarling under the hood, ready to pick a fight with any Euro trash that walks by. Augmented with a 4-lobe, twin-throat Eaton roots-type supercharger, the V8 bangs out an insane 638 horsepower, with a jaw-dropping 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds. And yet despite all that amazing power, this Corvette has been perfectly contained for everyday use. Its adaptability is the product of years of testing by GM's engineers to make sure that this ZR1 would be a legend from the moment it hit the road. Just one downshift of the 6-speed manual transmission, and you feel the Silver Devil come to life, spinning the 3.42 limited-slip rear end that stays planted to the street. It howls with excitement through the factory dual exhaust system, and GM's magnetic ride control adapts to the pavement the moment the highway becomes your favorite backroad. And when it comes time to stop, Brembo's carbon ceramic four-wheel disc brakes with gigantic slotted rotors are just what the doctor ordered. Staggered 285/30/19 front and 335/25/20 rear Michelin tires keep you in complete control on the road, and they're wrapped around special-issue ZR1 performance package alloy wheels that perfectly finish the look.

Low miles, great preservation, and a whole lot of fun on wheels, this is a fleeting opportunity to get a deal on a gently used supercar whose legend grows larger every day. Don't miss out, call today!