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2009 Corvette ZR1: Supercar Status
GM settled on ZR1 as the moniker for the new super Corvette, dropping the hyphen as it did not comply with their "current rule for alphanumeric designations."
ZR1 Engine: 6.2 liters, Supercharged
The new engine is not based on the 427 cubic inch Z06, as one might expect, but is closer to the LS3. LS9 is the new designation for the ZR1 engine and the displacement - 6.2 liters (376 cubic inches) - is the same as is the bore (4.06 inches [103.25 mm]) and stroke (3.62 inches [92 mm]).
There are differences however. Shorter connecting rods result in a lower (9.9:1) compression ratio that is more suited to a forced induction engine. The heads, which are CNC machined, are made of a special aluminum alloy which better copes with the high heat load. Other changes include a special head gasket and swirl wing in the intake tract. Oil cooling jets (right) spray oil to the bottom of the pistons, helping to keep temperatures in check and to decrease noise. The new LS9 features a dry sump lubrication system, an updated version of the unit in the LS7 equipped Z06.
2009 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| **6 | Modified Two-Tone Seats with Embroidery | 1,543 (9.10%) | $695.00 |
| 2LT | Equipment Group - Coup | 1,193 (7.04%) | $1,545.00 |
| 2LT | Equipment Group - Convertible | 686 (4.05%) | $3,540.00 |
| 2LZ | Equipment Group - Z06 | 1,654 (9.75%) | $3,015.00 |
| 3LT | Equipment Group - Coup | 3,256 (19.20%) | $4,555.00 |
| 3LT | Equipment Group - Convertible | 1,974 (11.64%) | $6,550.00 |
| 45U | Velocity Yellow Exterior Paint | 1,370 (8.08%) | $750.00 |
| 83U | Atomic Orange Exterior Paint | 726 (4.28%) | $300.00 |
| 85U | Jetstream Blue Exterior Paint | 1,367 (8.06%) | $750.00 |
| 89U | Crystal Red Exterior Paint | 1,987 (11.72%) | $750.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coup) | 1,051 (6.20%) | $1,400.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coup) | 1,417 (8.36%) | $750.00 |
| D30 | Non-recommended color / trim / top combo | 71 (0.42%) | $590.00 |
| F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe / convertible) | 2,105 (12.41%) | $1,995.00 |
| GU2 | Rear Axle 2..73 Ratio (with automatic transmission) | 3,971 (23.42%) | $395.00 |
| MX0 | Six-speed Paddle Auto Transmission (coupe / convertible) | 8,560 (50.48%) | $1,250.00 |
| NPP | Dual Mode Exhaust System (coupe / convertible) | 6,238 (36.79%) | $1,195.00 |
| Q44 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 372 (2.19%) | $395.00 |
| Q6B | Chrome 20-spoke Aluminum Wheels (ZR1) | 1,132 (6.68%) | $2,000.00 |
| Q76 | Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 795 (4.69%) | $1,995.00 |
| Q8A | Spider Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 1,903 (11.22%) | $1,995.00 |
| Q9V | Forged Chrome Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible) | 5,649 (33.32%) | $1,850.00 |
| QG7 | Forged Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible) | 1,989 (11.73%) | $1,295.00 |
| QL9 | Polished Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 13 (0.08%) | $1,495.00 |
| QX1 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible) | 1,028 (6.06%) | $395.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 392 (2.31%) | $490.00 |
| R8E | Gas Guzzler Tax (ZR1) | 1,415 (8.35%) | $1,700.00 |
| U3U | AM/FM, CD, Navigation, Bose | 7,903 (46.61%) | $1,750.00 |
| VPK | Exterior Appearance Package | 67 (0.40%) | $2,095.00 |
| VPL | Exterior Appearance Package with Wheels | 433 (2.55%) | $5,475.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Package (coupe / convertible) | 4,513 (26.62%) | $1,695.00 |
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Total Production:
16,956
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $47,895.00. |
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2009 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 2LT |
Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade | 1,193 (7.04%) | $1,545 |
| 2LT |
Equipment Group Convertible |
Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade | 686 (4.05%) | $3,540 |
| 2LZ |
Z06 Preferred Equipent Group |
Includes side air bags, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats, RPO U2K, cargo net, luggage shade and homelink | 1,654 (9.75%) | $3,015 |
| 3LT |
Preferred Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink | 3,256 (19.20%) | $4,555 |
| 3LT |
Preferred Equipment Group Convertible |
Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink | 1,974 (11.64%) | $6,550 |
| 3LZ |
Preferred Equipment Group Z06 |
Includes 2LZ items + leather wrapped interior and bias pattern console trim | 1,163 (6.86%) | $6,515 |
| 3ZR |
Preferred Equipment Group ZR1 |
Includes 2LZ items + power-adjustable, leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); Bose audio system; navigation; Bluetooth; custom leather-wrapped interior | 1,202 (7.09%) | $10,000 |
| 4LT |
Equipment Group Convertible |
Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery | 449 (2.65%) | $10,050 |
| 4LT |
Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery | 307 (1.81%) | $8,055 |
| ZHZ |
Hertz Special Edition |
A special run of yellow automatic transmission convertibles for Hertz; initially not sold to the public but were eventually made available by Hertz. | 375 (2.21%) | n/a |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 863 (5.09%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Gray | |
| 17 | Blade Silver | 1,642 (9.68%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Gray | |
| 41 | Black | 3,665 (21.61%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Gray | |
| 45 | Velocity Yellow | 1,370 (8.08%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige | |
| 57 | Cyber Gray | 1,416 (8.35%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Gray | |
| 74 | Victory Red | 2,231 (13.16%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Gray | |
| 83 | Atomic Orange | 726 (4.28%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige | |
| 85 | Jetstream Blue | 1,367 (8.06%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Gray | |
| 89 | Crystal Red | 1,987 (11.72%) | Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige | |
2009 Corvette ZR1 Go Fast Technology, Museum Sinkhole
2009 Corvette ZR1 Weight Savings, Aerodynamics and Exterior
2009 Corvette ZR1, Photographs
2009 Corvette LS9 Engine Parts
2009 Corvette LS9 Engine Parts
Corvette ZR1 at Nürburgring
2009 Corvette
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