In car video of the NOLA MS Park Race on 3/31/12, 2.75 mile circuit. Car: 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup, Team: nolasport, Driver: John Crosby. Best Lap: 1:45.9 Â
To demonstrate the improvements on the 2012 Corvette, Chevrolet has returned to the Nürburgring with the range-topping ZR1.
As the video shows, the car – which features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with 638 hp (476 kW / 647 PS) and 604 lb-ft (818 Nm) of torque – lapped the legendary Nordschleife in 7:19.63 which is more than six seconds faster than the previous Corvette record that was set back in 2008.
To get the improved time, the ZR1 was equipped with the new PDE performance package which has a full-width rear spoiler and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires that are “optimized for warm, dry conditions to increase cornering and handling capability.”
ZR1 Smokes GT-R: Chevy Corvette ZR1 vs. Nissan GT-R
Think your car insurance premiums are high? The difference between the cheapest and costliest vehicles to insure can amount to several thousand dollars a year. And we’re talking about models from major automakers, not exotic cars like Ferraris and Bentleys where every aspect of ownership is of a “if you have to ask you can’t afford it†nature.
Though auto insurance companies largely base premiums on a motorist’s driving record, address, age, gender, marital status and credit rating, the make and model of car one drives is also a determining factor. As one might imagine, pricier cars tend to carry higher premiums than more-affordable models. “The more expensive the car the more it typically costs to repair, especially when you consider exotic materials being used in some of these autos like aluminum and carbon fiber,†explains Terrence Cahill, director of communications for  … More