2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Truly an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design that works to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced (when introduced) by General Motors. These are very special cars, starting with the LS9 6.2-liter, supercharged V-8 that produces over 600 horsepower and is delivered through a six-speed transaxle. At the time of introduction, the project manager was claiming that it would have 100-hp per liter helped by the new, four-lobed Roots-type, intercooled supercharger. Low three seconds times are attainable in the 0- to 60-mph sprint. The speedometer has a reading of 220-mph and you can monitor the supercharger with a boost gauge. The suspension has been designed and tested to log over 1g on the skid pad to make this one of the best handling cars in the world. Stopping distances are just as impressive, courtesy of huge carbon-ceramic, ventilated rotors.