P.O. Box 9445, Springfield IL 62791-9445 Sponsored by Friendly Chevrolet, Inc. in Springfield since 1968

News from the Club

Shari Andrew and Bernie Morris, officers of the Central Illinois Corvette Club, presented a specialized tricycle to 5-year-old Michael Eganhouse on May 10, 2006 at a meeting of the Spina Bifida Association of Illinois in Bloomington. The Association is the designated charity of the Club. Michael, the son of Jay and Cheri Eganhouse of Normal, was born with spina bifida and isn't able to ride a traditional trike. His specialized trike is propelled by turning hand pedals, which allow Michael to ride along with his playmates. Click image for a larger picture. On August 20, 2006 the Central Illinois Corvette Club will participate in a duck race fundraiser for Spina Bifida at Knight's Action Park. We will have more details here as they become available.

The new 2006 Corvette Z06 was on display at the Detroit Auto Show and details about it can be found at most automobile sites like Car and Driver. The new car has some major technical changes including a 7.0 liter (427!), 500HP engine! Estimated quarter mile times are in the 11s at 120MPH+, with a top speed of 200MPH! Pricing may run in the $65-$75 large range and is expected to be available later this year.

The new 2009 ZR1's basic stats:

* All-new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V-8 targeted at producing at least 100 horsepower per liter, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm)

* Six-speed, close-ratio, race-hardened manual transmission

* New, high-capacity dual-disc clutch

* Higher-capacity and specific-diameter axle half-shafts; enhanced torque tube

* Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip

* Twenty-spoke 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels

* Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires - P285/30ZR19 in front and P335/25ZR20 in the rear - developed specifically for the ZR1

* Standard carbon-ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors - 15.5-inch-diameter (394-mm) in the front and 15-inch-diameter (380-mm) in the rear

* Larger brake calipers with substantially increased pad area * Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control with track-level suspension

* Wider, carbon-fiber front fenders with ZR1-specific dual vents

* Carbon-fiber hood with a raised, polycarbonate window - offering a view of the intercooler below it

* Carbon-fiber roof panel, roof bow, front fascia splitter and rocker moldings with clear-coated, exposed carbon-fiber weave

* ZR1-specific full-width rear spoiler with raised outboard sections

* Specific gauge cluster with boost gauge (also displayed on the head-up display) and 220-mph (370 km/h) speedometer readout

* Only two options: chrome wheels and a "luxury" package

* Curb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg)