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The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is truly a standout model for GM. The latest Chevy Corvette model delivers delivers supercar performance, but luckily offers it with a sub-supercar price tag. Starting at $104,920, the latest ZR1 may be out of reach for many potential buyers, but the price tag easily provides value considering the ZR1’s performance credentials.
Powering the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a 638 horsepower supercharged V8 engine. In addition to mods to the Corvette’s V8, Illinois Chevrolet dealers say the ZR1 also sports plenty of carbon fiber bodywork to keep the vehicle as light as possible.
The 2010 Corvette ZR1 is just under $3,000 more than the previous model. That being said, Used Car Loans Kansas City believe the modifications and performance of the ZR1 make it competitive with sports cars that cost more than double that of the Vette. Perhaps the only high-performance rival that provides even greater value is the Nissan GT-R, but even so the difference is about $20K.
Although a price hike is not surprising given GM’s financial turmoil, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 gets a number of features that were not available in the 2009 model. According to Chevrolet Parts Peoria, this includes a launch control system and a new Performance Traction Management system.
Interestingly, the regular Chevrolet Corvette has also received the new launch control system and Performance Traction Management system. Cincinnati Chevrolet dealers say this likely explains the price hike on the standard model for this year as well.
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Despite continuing hardships at General Motors, the ailing automaker's sales that the all-new Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric vehicle is still on track to reach showrooms in late 2010. GM stresses that despite setbacks and financial difficulties, the automaker is pushing ahead with important new products, such as the Volt.
GM has a number of crucial vehicles in its development pipeline. These not only include the Volt, but also the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and the Cadillac SRX. These vehicles remain crucial to GM’s success says one Ohio Chevrolet dealer as the ailing automaker hopes to continue to lure customers to dealerships. GM has had success with recent models, such as the latest Chevy Malibu and the Pontiac Solstice, both of which showed that GM was still capable of designing competitive vehicles. Unfortunately, GM is in a tough position trying to continue such momentum amid slumping sales and looming bankruptcy.
The automaker faces a June 1st deadline to restructure. If the restructuring efforts are not enough, GM may be forced into bankruptcy. Already Chrysler has fallen into bankruptcy, and New Orleans Chevrolet dealers fear that GM may be next. Despite the lofty challenges, the Volt remains on schedule.
GM and Chevy have been putting significant emphasis on the Volt at auto shows and in advertising and promotions. With its release, Cleveland Chevrolet dealers will be able to convince buyers that the automaker is on the cutting edge of fuel efficient technology. With Saturn, Pontiac, Saab, and Hummer leaving the GM umbrella, the automaker is likely to continue its emphasis on the upcoming Volt.
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