Corvette SS spy photos..massive ceramic brakes

[Steve85]

DAAMN....







A few body changes are the fender openings, 2 small ones instead of 1 bigone, full length rear spoiler and the rasied hood. The top and pillars are rumored to be carbon. (the roof is on the current ZO6)

While they are considered spy photos, they are prolly leak photos to generate some talk and get some feedback.

Sorry about the obnoxious Digi Vette logo. He bought 4 of the 11 pics. I think Motor Trend got the rest

[G.Irish]

Good lord, carbon ceramic brakes? Chevy ain't playing around, this thing is going to be silly. The regular Z06 is already every bit the match for anything from Stuttgart or Maranello. I can't imagine how fast this car (ZR-1?) is going to be. It should easily be able to outrun just about everything under $300k. I can't see anything from Porsche or Ferrari being faster other than the Carrera GT and Enzo respectively.

On another note, I don't know how Brenda Priddy's company gets all of these shots. At Temple of VTEC they're the ones we buy most of our exclusive spy shots from. Its like they have a team of ninjas with dslr's or something. Must be a pretty cool job.

[Andy]

Is this supposed to be the new Z07?

[ScottyB]

can't help but be pretty proud of Chevy for continuing to push the envelope with this car. it just keeps getting better.

[G.Irish]

can't help but be pretty proud of Chevy for continuing to push the envelope with this car. it just keeps getting better.

The Vette needs a new superlative. Its better than the best bang for the buck, its the best gangbang for the buck.

[WRXtranceformed]

Is this supposed to be the new Z07?

I don't think so... the newer versions of the Z06 will probably just have more NA power. The SS is going to be like a limited edition 'Vette with a blower and 650hp. It is going to be a seriously fast car. Like, well into the 10s bone stock fast.

[Kaan]

there was a super charged vette leaving oakton today... with a big ol' open exhaust... i'm not into american cars usually... but the sound that car made was just sexy.

[Evan]

I instructed in a c6 z06 at VIR a few weeks ago...... 4 25 minute boners each day.
Incredible car.

[HAULN-SS]

What are the pricetag rumors these days? I heard right around 100k, but thats been a while back.

[Andy]

4 25 minute boners each day.

Disturbing image
King Miata FagÔäó Boner
The RJ likey

[WRXtranceformed]

Some more pictures and info on this behemoth of a car:

"These appear to be the best non-engine bay shots yet of the new-for-2009 up-charged Corvette ZR-1 (or SS, Mako Shark, Blue Devil, or whatever folks want to call it these days). Although one thing we do know is if it's going to be called ZR-1 with that new 6.2L supercharged small-block nuclear reactor powerplant that's expected to be under the hood, then the name probably could stand for "Zee Really fast 1." We're expecting this new 'vette to bow at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Full scoop from spy shooter Brenda Priddy after the jump -- more pictures coming momentarily.

These are likely the best and maybe the last pictures of what is commonly referred to as the Blue Devil Corvette, before it's makes its official debut in January at the NAIAS in Detroit.

For the last two years the media has called the supercharged Corvette everything from Blue Devil to SS, Z07 and Sting Ray, but Motor Trend recently stated that it will officially be called the ZR-1.

At a quick glance this might look like an 'ordinary' Z06 with a vinyl-clad hood, but this Corvette is anything but ordinary!

Power for this beast will come from GM's new LS9 motor. The LS9 is a 6.2L, supercharged, small-block V8. This powerplant will put out anywhere from 600-650 horsepower. The supercharged V8 will utilize an integrated intake manifold intercooler, and it's expected to run a 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds. The 6.2-liter V8 will be built at GM's Performance Center in Wixom, Michigan. Our photographer reported that the exhaust note coming from this monster was "VERY mean....VERY angry."

The super-hot ZR-1 will weight even less than the Z06, utilizing more carbon fiber in the body (notice A and B pillars, and the roof), as well as polycarbonate "window" in the hood. The rocker panels, as well as other body panels, may be carbon fiber as well.

With speeds reaching, and possibily exceeding, 200mph, a wider, taller, lip spoiler has been added to the back of this Corvette. The spoiler now runs almost the entire length of the car to increase downforce and keep those massive tires glued to the road.

In the past few months, rumors have circulated that GM would be switching from Goodyear tires to Michelin tires for this Super Vette. We can now confirm this as this test car is sporting Michelin Pilot Sport ZP tires. The rear tires appear to be a whopping 335/25Z/20 size! A quick look inside the tires also reveals a huge set of cross-drilled rotors and an equally large set of calipers. We believe it to be a carbon-ceramic brake set-up.

Production of the supercharged Corvette will start in July of 2008 (as a 2009 model). Annual production numbers expected to be in the 1500-1750 range. When the all-new ZR-1 goes to production- expect the price tag to be in the $100,000 range. "

[Kaan]

is it going to come with mismatched rimz too?!?!?!

[JackoliciousLegs]

is it going to come with mismatched rimz too?!?!?!

GEE GOLLY WILLICKERS!? I HOPE SO! haha... Duhhhh Kaan... it's to make it look more camouflaged!

[WRXtranceformed]

ZR1 at Laguna Seca.

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