The term ‘performance bargain’ can be applied to any model in the Chevrolet Corvette range, but perhaps is most fitting when discussing the mighty ZR1. With 638 horsepower on tap and a Nurburgring lap time of 7 minutes 22 seconds, no European sports car on this side of $200,000 can even come close to matching the ZR1’s performance. However, GM will stretch the term ‘bargain’ a little farther this year, with the 2010 Corvette ZR1 expected to see a price bump.
According to Corvette Blogger, the 2010 ZR1 will list from $107,830 — $2,910 more than the ZR1’s currently starting price of $104,920. However, you can’t take a ZR1 off a dealer’s lot without incurring a $1,700 gas guzzler tax, so expect to pay $109,530 for the 2010 model.
Although GM is likely raising the ZR1’s price to put a little extra coin in its pocket, 2010 ZR1 buyers will be rewarded with slightly more content. New for 2010 is GM’s Performance Traction Management technology, which features a launch control mode. Side air bags will also be standard for 2010.
The 2010 ZR1 will be available in any of the Corvette’s current color offerings. A new wheel color, competition gray, will also be on the ZR1’s option list.
With all option boxes marked, the 2010 ZR1 will top the $121,000 mark.
