CORVETTEZL1001

How much difference is the PTM really going to make. Is it only better coming out of corners or launching out of the hole.

rideintothesun

Exactly, thats where I think GM is aiming to improve the zr-1s performance. Since they are claiming it has improved the times of professional drivers although not significantly but any improvement is still welcome.

Not that the zr-1 is a bad cornering car by any means, but with companies over hyping their lap times around the ring *cough* Nissan *cough* I am not completely ruling out the idea that GM might return back to the ring with Jan Magnnussen (sp) and a 2010 zr-1 w/ PTM and set a new record.

Guibo

Description of launch control in a manual (Cobalt SS):

"Because of the rapid arrival of boost and the likelihood of wheelspin, GM has fitted the SS with a launch control system. Simply tap the Stabilitrak button twice for the competitive mode, wait for the words 'launch control' to appear on the info panel, and you’re set.

Standing on the throttle gets you a surging response that tops out at no more than 5100 rpm. Then you can release the clutch normally for a run down the strip that will result in times to 60 mph within a few tenths of Chevy’s claim. And check this out: As you’re ripping through the gears, there’s no need to pull off the throttle, thanks to the Cobalt’s no-lift shift capability that allows full-throttle shifts. All you hear is a crackling exhaust note as the electronics cut power, then it’s back on the gas to the red line."

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4254059.html

missedherbill

Just wondered if additional cars will be made in the 1ZR mode? Will the base price increase for 2010?

Zippy

IIRC: 1,240 orders so far on the 2009 ZR1, and they expect to build probably 1400 before they switch to the 010 build.

Tony

Luweegy

The F430 uses GM's Delphi unit I've been told.So does the 599.

Zippy

Will the price increase for 2010? What do you think?

Darn right it will.

checklist_34

the car is a bargain ... so I'd expect a price increase too

HPEBrian

Bahhh Launch Control is easy!!

Keith@VetteFinders

I've got a couple videos up from the Bash in case you haven't seen them:

2010 Corvette ZR1 Performance Traction Management System:
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/index...agement-System

2010 Corvette Launch Control
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/index...stem-Explained

wei

so does this mean every year that they make the ZR1, they are going to release new goodies with it?

STARRPWR

That is Why I Am waiting for the last year ZR1. As In GM's Practice with the C6 Z06, every Year they come out with Something Upgraded, Improved and/or more Goodies. If ZR1 is Going to be made for 2011 expect more changes upgrades. Thats just the way it is.

robvuk

This is true but the problem with that logic is that by the time you wait 2-5 years for a car, it's no longer the cool thing to have, nor is it the top performer any more.

1 BAD ZR1

I hope not. But hopefully, 2010 is the last year for the ZR1

8850

Why would you hope 2010 is the last year for ZR1? I hope we continue to see great cars from GM from now on!

1 BAD ZR1

Well, personally, I don't want to many made. It would be nice, for a change to have something rare. Like they did back in the day.

0JoeClassic

Let me know when your ready

1 BAD ZR1

I've been ready. I already have my deposit in.

vette6799

You may get your wish, but I hope not. It would mean things are improving and that Corvette is still around. Assuming reasonable vette sales, the ZR1 will be continued. My guess is that GM has a much higher margin of profit on the ZR1 than any other vette.

1 BAD ZR1

It will probably continue. Maybe they should come out with more collectable vehicles that are limited. We all know that they will make extra profit off those cars.