How the Corvette ZR1 Works

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How the Corvette ZR1 Works

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Jul 14, 2008

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The 2009 Corvette ZR1 combines several technical innovations to produce a turbo-charged, eight-cylinder engine. Learn more about the Corvette ZR1 in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 14, 2008

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