DETROIT (EC) - General Motors mating elements of Corvette Z06 and Corvette ZR1 to create this car became the fastest in history. His heart capacity of 7 liters (427 cu inch) LS7 from the Corvette Z06. Burst of peak power 505 hp and 637 Nm of torque. Only available with 6-speed manual transmission like the Z06.LS7 engine jointly developed Le Mans Corvette engine - winner of the GT1 class. Engine connecting rods and valves showing entry of titanium. Special, kitchen runway is made by hand at the Performance Build Center owned by General Motors (GM).
Some components are picked from the Z06 as the rear axle. Alloy Wheels 19 "front and 20" behind the ZR1 and wrapped donated by Michelin PS2 tires.
Some of the 427 Convertible is made of carbon fiber such as the hood, fenders, floor panels. The use of carbon fiber car aimed at reducing weight significantly.
With a weight of 1.522 tons (3355 pounds) and 505 hp power to make power-weight ratio of 427 Convertible best in its class with a 6.64 or 6.64 hp for each heavy vehicle. Meanwhile, Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet reaches 6.90 and the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 RSI 7.58.
In fact, GM claims 427 Convertible Convertible will be the fastest car in history with a 0-96 kph acceleration in 3.8 seconds. The maximum speed of 306 kph translucent.
427 Convertible is available in a choice of trim 2LT, 3LT and 4LT. Created a unique identification number on each vehicle as ZR1.
427 Convertible offer Arctic White exterior color and interior leather berkelir Blue Diamond. Other characteristics of a special logo, ZR1 style rear spoiler, and brake calipers gray. Logo '60th 'in the middle of the lid (cap) alloy wheels, steering wheel and seat. Berkelir graphical form optional Pearl Silver Blue rolled to the roof.
General Motors has not been informed of price and production quantities of this special issue. However, the first product 427
Convertible will be auctioned for charity at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale on January 21, 2012. The results of the auction will be donated to the organization's Drive to End Hunger.
427 Convertible Corvette 2013 Collector Edition Corvette mark 60 years of existence in the world. 427 Convertible Corvette Collector Edition became the fastest convertible in history.
