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The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) LM Race Car '09 is a race car based on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09. It appears in Gran Turismo 5 (as the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09, as it was the racing modification for the C6 ZR1) and Gran Turismo 6.

Description[]

"The ultimate 6th generation Corvette, tuned by Gran Turismo."

This is an original model created by "Gran Turismo", based on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) (2009).

The following is the description of the base model.

Known as America's sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has always represented world-class performance in an affordable package. Recent models like the Z06 versions of the C5 and C6 were able to keep up with the likes of Ferrari and other supercars on the racetrack, while its price came at a fraction of their price. Chevrolet decided to up the ante in 2008 by introducing the ZR1 version of the C6 at that year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The car's power plant went from the Z06's 498 HP engine to a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 (called the LS9) that churned out 638 HP/6500 rpm and an asphalt-crunching 603.9 ft-lb at 3800. This hand-built engine came mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with close gear ratios. The aluminum and magnesium frame was rigid and extremely lightweight, as were the body panels whose fenders, hood, and roof were composed of carbon fiber. As a result, the car tipped the scales at a lean 1508 kg.

While past American sports cars and muscle cars have been known for the straight-line prowess, the Corvette ZR1 could do it all, thus lapping the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife[1] faster than the Porsche 911 Turbo and Nissan GT-R. It dashed from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and to the quarter-mile mark in 11.3. If the Corvette is the king of American sports cars, then the ZR1 is the king of all Corvettes.

Acquisition[]

GT6[]

This car can be purchased for 385,000 Credits. It is a detailed car.

GT5[]

This car can be obtained by race modifying a regular Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 in GT Auto for 385,000 Credits.

Trivia[]

  • The body of the car is derived from its C6.R variant, specifically from the FIA GT2 specification due to the side exhausts.
    • As a reference to the C6.R, there are Pratt & Miller logos on the rear of the car.
  • The livery of this car is based on the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R (C5) '00.
    • This is especially proven if a yellow color is applied for the racing modification. In GT6, yellow is the default color.

Notes[]

  1. Misspelt as "Nordschliefe" in-game.
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