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2009 Corvette Blue Devil or 2009 Corvette ZR1?

We heard an interesting comment from a PR staffer from the General last week that made us kind of wonder about whether GM's Chevy brand would be sticking to the ZR1 name reported by MotorTrend's Todd "Motor City Blogman" Lassa a couple of months ago. After I mentioned how I'm eagerly anticipating the ZR1's debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January I heard a quickly silenced laugh and the comment "If they ever end up sticking to one name." That suspicious comment combined with the very blue-colored engine cowl shots of the Corvette Blue Devil ZR1 SS Z07 we posted last night make us believe maybe the name really is in flux. We guess we'll have to wait and see if maybe this whole "ZR1" thing is nothing but "chasing bloggers' stories." All we know is those engine shots from last night are still up and no shock troopers banged the door down so we think we're in the clear.

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9:45 AM on Tue Nov 27 2007
By Ray Wert
3,031 views, 31 comments

Latest by mahzo6: What ever they name it, I will certainly hope they keep the weight low/lower and the quality at best. I more »

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The 2009 Corvette ZR1 Is The Corvette SS, Blue Devil, Mako Shark, Z07 Or Whatever

Chevrolet's reputed 650-horsepower 2009 Corvette's been called by enthusiasts the "Blue Devil," the "Super Sport," the "Mako Shark," the "Z07" and all sorts of other monikers — but according to Todd Lassa, Motor Trend's Motor City Blogman, the up-powered 2009 Corvette will be officially called "ZR1." It's a badge with a wee bit o' history and according to Todd, it will appear on the car they'll be showing at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January and on the production version that will go on sale later next year as a 2009 model. Much like the facts provided by the boys at Popular Mechanics, Lassa's also telling us they'll still be using the supercharged version of the new 6.2-liter V8 — the same used in the 2008 Corvette that we've already seen shots of. Lassa's also got the scoop that the price will be "much higher than the 505-horsepower Z06" which Chevy will still continue to build post-launch of the "ZR1." Full gallery of production mule shots of whatever the new Corvette will be called below. [via MotorTrend Blog]

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7:45 AM on Wed Sep 5 2007
By Ray Wert
14,877 views, 16 comments

Latest by Stormin: Put my vote in for Whatever!! more »

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Which Upcoming Car Are You Most Excited About?

Used to be that automakers would introduce a new model each and every year. Think Chevrolet Bel Air 1953-1959. These days, they don't do that. But thanks to the relentlessness of blogs, busted embargoes and the obsessiveness of enthusiasts, we are treated to a constant trickle (if not stream) of spy shots and sexy rumors. So which potential product has you in the tightest tizzy? Chevy's Blue Devil? Jag's XF? That RWD coupe with the V8 from Hyundai? Audi's twin-turbo V10 RS6? Perhaps the Tesla? Ooh, what about the new ass-engined VW? What's hopefully going to float our boat? We're torn between the possibly reborn and M-powered BMW Z8/Z9. And well, frankly, the new Subaru STI. As it may come in wagon form only. Which we view as a form of payback. You? – Jonny Lieberman More »

Spy Photos

11:15 AM on Fri May 25 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
2,189 views, 98 comments

Latest by Frost Face: @Paul Y: Evo RS homes :) As far as the on topic question... I'm excited about my 2006 Evo IX, because more »

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Spy Photos: New Corvette SS / Blue Devil / Whatever Pics?

The folks all about Corvettes in the Forum world are bringing some camera phone pictures to the internet of what they're claiming are more of the upcoming super-Corvette. Although we're not expecting to hear official word of the new 'vette that's been alternately called the "SS," the "Blue Devil" or "Rick's New Whip, By Bob" until Detroit, we've certainly already seen a lot of this super car's powertrain mule as of late. These pictures, on the other hand, if they're true, seem to indicate they're gettin' the sheet metal done as well. You may be asking why there's no pics of the back end though — our forum-friends claim the reason for that is
"It's not totally finished here in the pix, the reason for no back end pix is that there is still moulding clay over it developing the rear design..."
Well sure, that makes sense — when you're trying to hide 700 horses, why not leave a still-with-clay model open for anyone with a camera phone to see? – Ray Wert More »

Spy Photos

8:46 AM on Wed May 9 2007
By Ray Wert
6,648 views, 15 comments

Latest by FЯeeMan is slowly cЯawling out of the new commenting system: camera phones take crappy pictures, but the weilder here seems to have been going through the DTs. Blur is more »

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Lutz Says Corvette SS Project Safe, in Final Tuning Stage

Apparently GM's "pause button" on gas-swilling, rear-drive pavement ionizers doesn't include the "Blue Devil" Corvette SS (or whatever). Vice-grip chair, Bob Lutz says that project was too late to stop. As you'll recall, an EPA proposal to increase CAFE fuel economy requirements, Lutz said earlier this week, caused GM to press the big, red stop button on its plans for cars to be built on its new global rear-drive platform. Those would be the Pontiac G8, next-gen Chevy Impala and ultra-luxe Cadillac. Lutz had said the new Camaro, which is built on the same platform, was also too late to stop. As far as the new 'Vette's engine is concerned, Lutz would only say it will be "comfortably in excess of 600 ." That's horsepower. What a little devil. – Mike Spinelli More »

4:44 PM on Fri Apr 13 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,140 views, 3 comments

Latest by stuckintheivy: I still get excited when I see a Z06 on the road, so I'll probably wet myself if I ever more »

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Corvette SS Spy Photographer Now NOT In Jail?

Well lookie here, Josh Oliver from TheGMSource.com took some time away from breathlessly interviewing GM engineers to turn his attention breathlessly towards police officers in Romulus, MI. Here's what he's claiming to be the straight scoop from his lips to your (and Mark Truby's) ears.
"We did a little research of our own and can confirm, with the utmost certainty that the gentleman in question was NOT arrested or placed in police custody.
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12:19 AM on Fri Feb 23 2007
By Ray Wert
2,942 views, 6 comments

Latest by comedian: civial - (n) A trivial civil tort. more »

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Corvette SS Spy Photographer Now In Jail!

We've just been told the guy who took the amazing up-close-and-personal shots of the Corvette that some have given the Wagonerian name of "Blue Devil" and at other times has been known by the SS moniker is nowt in jail. That's all we know at the moment. More to come. – Ray Wert More »

Spy Photos

6:25 PM on Thu Feb 22 2007
By Ray Wert
7,467 views, 19 comments

Latest by ElCalor: Wow Chevy isn't messing around! [www.Z06Vette.co] more »

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Enter The "Blue Devil" Or "Blue Wagoner" Or Whatever: Lutz Confirms An "Appetite" For Big Horsepower Corvette

According to Automotive News, it's now official — GM plans to build a Super Corvette that's often referred to as the "Blue Devil" in reference to CEO Rick Wagoner's alma mater:
"Call it horsepower wars. In summer 2009, Chevrolet will add a limited-edition Corvette producing about 600 hp..."There is a distinct appetite for something beyond the Z06 in performance, beyond the Z06 in exclusivity and beyond the Z06 in price," GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said in an interview last week. The car is expected to have styling cues that separate it from other Corvette models."
Thank god for "Maximum" Bob Lutz and his amazing ability to have shit just spew out of his mouth at the most random of random times. God bless that man and his diarrhea of the mouth problem. – Ray Wert More »

4:12 PM on Mon Feb 12 2007
By Ray Wert
1,536 views, 5 comments

Latest by dd405: Considering the backwards technology in a Vette, I think the term Blue Wagoner is most appropriate. It shares suspension technology more »

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Maximum Corvette: Lutz Confirms Blue Devil Is Nigh

According to the Detroit Free Press, GM's Maxibob Lutz says the new, 600-hp Dodge Viper will soon have some competition from the General. Lutz confirmed what sources have been saying for over a year — that Chevrolet will build the high-powered super 'Vette known as "Blue Devil" or "Stingray" or, in some circles, "Paukert the Exclaimer." The car is expected to launch in 2009 with 650 hp, though a rumored hood scoop made of duct tape and cardboard boxes has yet to be confirmed. – Mike Spinelli More »

9:13 AM on Fri Jan 12 2007
By Mike Spinelli
844 views, 11 comments

Latest by Turboner: Blue flame redux? more »

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Crank it or Spank It? The Winding Road 'Vette Debate Rages On

Over at Dubspeed, spy photog and minion of Priddy Chris Doane weighs in on his side of the Winding Road faux-Blue Devil prank. Kasey Kagawa follows Doane's piece up with a counterpunch of his own, stating that stunts like this are precisely what American autojournalism needs to shake it out of its own self-absorbed torpor. Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Darts of pleasure? Valiants of lust? Comment away. – Davey G. Johnson More »

10:45 PM on Mon Dec 4 2006
By Davey G. Johnson
124 views, 5 comments

Latest by Papercutninja: Yup. People have taken this waaaaay too seriously. I find it to be hilarious an good-natured fun. more »