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2013 CORVETTE 427 CONVERTIBLE

Chevrolet took elements from its high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models to build what it calls “the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette’s history.” Putting power to the pavement is Z06’s 427-cubic-inch LS7 engine: A 7.0-liter V-8 that makes 505 horsepower and 470 pounds-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is the only transmission available. Chevy claims a blistering zero to 60 mph time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed north of 190 mph.

This is a great car make no mistake but lets be realistic, GM has just gone to the parts pin and mixed and matched some great parts to come up with a unique car. All of this is to add some spice to the last year, model year 2013, of the C6 platform without having to spend any development money.

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CHELICIE and her ZR1

Chelicie is a nineteen year old student from Kennesaw Ga..  You may be asking yourself how does a nineteen year old college student  afford a 2009 ZR1.  It’s a technicality I suppose.  Chelcie’s boyfriend explained it to me that if Chelcie’s dad’s owns it then Chelcie’s owns it. Sweet deal for a really sweet girl.  Also in Chelice’s and Chelicie’s dad’s garage are 2-’69 Camaros, 2- ‘69 Corvettes,  ‘69 Mustang,  ‘66 509c.i.chevy pickup, and a 03 Corvette. I think the 03 Corvette is Chelcie’s daily driver.

Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last year you’ve must have heard about the Corvette ZR1. It’s the 7.0 liter lsx, 639 h.p. supercharged, genuine super car. While other super cars are priced anywhere from $500,000 – $1,500,000 the ZR1’s price tag of $102,000 is the bargain of a lifetime. The caviate being that Chevy is only going to make 900 0f the ZR1’s. So if your lucky enough to get one you’re going to have to a premium, as did Cheilicie’s dad, $60,000 plus an undisclosed incentive to a rather high ranking G.M. executive. I felt fortunate just see the ZR1 and be able to photograph it with it’s owner.