2009 Corvette ZR1 Best in Show
The 2008 Detroit Auto Show is now over and in times when the automotive industry is still feeling the pains of our current recession some automakers really stood out. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was the clear winner among best new cars for 2009. The carbon fiber exterior of this car is not only light, but it looks amazing, as well. The polycarbonate hood bulge is ultracool, and the 620-hp engine that is the heart and sould of this beast should make driving the 2009 ZR1 one of the most thrilling experiences on the planet (that does not involve one of the actual models from this year’s International Auto Show ;). Take a video test drive of the new 2009 ZR1 Corvette.
Other vehicles that were among the Top 10 Standouts from the 2009 Detroit International Auto Show, included the Audi R8 TDI V12 Concept Car, a diesel supercar with 700 lb-ft. of torque, the Mitsubishi RA Concept Car , the 2009 Dodge Ram, the Lincoln MKT Concept Car and more from Toyota, Jeep, and even Hyundai.
Our only beef with the Top Ten New Cars for 2009 from the International Autoshow is the fact that so many concept cars made it onto the list. As we all know, you can’t drive ‘concept’ and some of these never reach production. While a lot of the concept cars from this year’s show looked promising, I want to see cars that I am going to have the pleasure of encountering out on the highway. And, boy, I cannot wait to see the 2009 Chevrolet ZR1 Corvette in person. That sports car is a beauty and a beast all wrapped in one polycarbonate frame.