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Old 07-22-2008, 08:25 PM
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This video was uploaded to VetteTube a short while ago. 0-60 Wheelman/Writer Thomas Lyman takes the new 2009 Corvette ZR1 for a hot lap around GM's Milford Proving Ground.

Turn up the volume on this one!

http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?...b5b41016357176
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How could you not want one??
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OMG that car is SO undeniably BADASS!
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The driver looks very uncomfortable behind the wheel. Not very smooth driving at all. The car sounds good though.
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The driver looks very uncomfortable behind the wheel. Not very smooth driving at all. The car sounds good though.
I agree.

Gobs of power spewing from that ZR1. Awesome.
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Looks like his only way to go fast is to keep the rpms down and use the torque. Everytime he gets on it, it spins.
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On the vette forum they posted a ZR1 running the ring. It set the fastest production car lap.
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Definitely a beast and she sounds so good...
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You could tell the driver sure was glad the active suspension was helping along.
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wow that guy was strugglin around that track...the car is SICK though
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how do you apply for a job like that?
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Sounds amazing.

That Vette-Tube is cool too.


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i wonder how much fuel that car would use in 2 minutes driving WOT

i dont think that guy set any lap records though, even with that car
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If you are an Outlaw Sprint Car driver that drives sideways all the time; you will love this ZR1 as it has the power to get sideways just about anywhere on the track.
I'll take 2 in Red please.
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Too much power to drive smooth. Thats not a Honda Civic btw...
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