Anticipating the ZR1 Corvette
Written by Admin on September 20, 2008 – 6:00 am -When someone who loves cars hears about the ZR1 corvette, it can be easy to feel as excited as a kid waiting for Christmas morning! Instead of dreaming about sugar plums and toys, you’ve been dreaming about the amazing new car from Chevrolet. Maybe you’re thinking about going out this coming weekend to check them out and take a test drive. Before you do, you’re probably going to be a bit disappointed. Not only is it unlikely that any dealer in your area has the car right on the lot for purchase, you’ll probably have to get on a waiting list.
The ZR1 corvette is so hot that the number of people who want the car outnumbers the cars available for purchase. Consumers also need to know that not every Chevy dealer is going to be able to offer the highly sought after vehicle. Each dealership has to have established a certain number of sales every year in order to qualify to sell the ZR1. Dealers who have a history of moving over100 corvette vehicles off their lots during a year have a chance of offering the car. If a dealership is small and doesn’t work with high-volume sales, they won’t even be considered to offer the ZR1 to customers.
Another factor for those wanting the new corvette is how much the car is going to cost. If you are able to afford a $105,000 price tag (this includes shipping and taxes), then you might have a chance of finding and purchasing one of these cars. The price tag does reflect the outstanding quality and features of the ZR1 including a 638HP V8 engine with impressive acceleration and speed. The car is reported to be able to reach 60MPH from 0 in just a hair over three seconds! Anyone who loves speed should know that the speedometer tops out at 205MPH. The ZR1 corvette is the fastest ever made for Chevy.
If you’re looking for the ultimate in comfort from your sports car, the ZR1 doesn’t disappoint in that area. The car features a new, adjustable suspension system called the Magnetic Selective Ride Control or the MSRC. This new system ensures the driver has complete command over every move he wants the car to make. It also gives passengers a streamlined, fast ride.
General Motors wanted to invest in the car rather than in the training of individual dealerships, so limited availability is an outcome they were willing to live with. So while you’re waiting for your shot to get the awesome ZR1 corvette, it wouldn’t hurt to get to know your local dealer and find out what they can do for you when the time comes to put you behind the driver’s seat.
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