R8 vs ZR1

Watch it while it's still up. Clarkson is so fun to watch. And the Stig is a great driver.

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Those are the brake lights of the Corvette on front of me on my way home from work. Can anyone tell me why my VW can handle the challenges of this highway, while this 'vette driver can't get off the brake pedal? Sent from my iPhone.

Jay Leno's 2009 Corvette ZR1

Jay Leno owns the first 2009 Corvette ZR1 built. At least that's what his VIN number indicates. I've talked about this car and how great it is, but Jay does a great job of discussing the iconic nature of this "best Corvette yet." Check out Jay Leno's Garage.

Building the ZR1

According to Autoblog, General Motors released all the official numbers for the 2009 Corvette ZR1. The price for this awesome vehicle is $103,300 plus tax and gas guzzler tax ($1,700). The one option package adds another $10,000 but gives you upgraded seats, side air bags, Bose audio, a nav system, Bluetooth, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and leather-wrapped interior. The ZR1 boasts a 0-60mph of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205mph. I am proud to say the Corvette has been my dream car since I was old enough to drive, and maybe longer. I remember having Matchbox Corvettes competing against all other Matchbox cars I owned. The Vette always won. I did a 10 page paper on the history of the Corvette in high school, going through each of the generations of Vette. This is a neat video I found on Autoblog's website. Enjoy the Building of a ZR1.