2009 Corvette Line-Up Upgrades

General Motors has announced the upgrades for the 2009 Corvette line-up. The 2009 Corvette Z06 will receive new spider design 10-spoke wheels and a number of interior and performance enhancements, while the 2009 Corvette C6 will be equipped with a dual mode performance exhaust and variable ratio steering.

For 2009 Corvette ZR1 - the top of the range with 476 kW (647 hp), the manufacturer did not announce any major changes.

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Chevrolet Cruze (2011)

Chevrolet Cruze (2011) that ahead of its debut on Paris Motor Show in October, had been unveiled by General Motors. The four-door coupe 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be available with a choice between three engines.

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be powered by a 16-valve, 1.6-liter (112 hp/82 kW) and 1.8-liter (140 hp/103 kW) gasoline engines with variable valve timing (VVT).

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze also available on a diesel version that powered by a 2.0-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 hp/ 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque.

Chevrolet Cruze will become available on the European market from March 2009.

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Corvette ZR1 Power Figures

The official and certified Corvette ZR1 power figures has been announced by General Motors. The Corvette ZR1 will have 647 hp (476 kW) and 819 Nm of torque.

Powered by a 6.2 liters LS9 V8 engine that is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission with race-hardened gears and dual-disc clutch technology, The Corvette ZR1 reach its top speed at 205 mph (330 km/h).

However, GM is very sure that the Corvette ZR1 will be the most efficient 600 hp car on the market. And they still conducting tests on the fuel efficiency of the Corvette ZR1.

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