There have been some classic Corvettes in the past, with many an iconic model filling the showrooms of previous years. The one question that any car company worth its salt asks in light of such an extravagant history is: how do we top it now? And Chevrolet has certainly asked that question time and time again, with each incarnation of the Corvette looking to build on top of what many consider to be perfection.

Enter the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Is it perfect? Maybe. The ZR1 has a story, a soul, and a spirit. It also has a tremendous 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque from its 6.2-liter LS9, OHV 16-valve, supercharged, intercooled V8 engine with sequential fuel injection. Sound good so far? Power junkies will absolutely love this car, no question about it.

When Rick Wagoner came to Chevrolet car makers with a dream of making a Corvette with top-notch performance to follow up the 2001-proposed Z06 Corvette and said that he wanted an even higher budget and even more power, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was the result.

For more information on the ZR1 or any other Chevy cars, drop by your local dealer today.

The Traverse offers much of the same functionally as its cross-brand cousins, giving Chevrolet an entry in the segment of crossovers without relying on a truck foundation like the TrailBlazer of previous years.

According to reviews of the Traverse, this new Chevrolet car features a quiet engine pushing out 288 horsepower with the newest version of GM’s 3.6L DOHC V-6 making things happen under the hood. The vehicle drives on a six-speed automatic transmission, including a manual toggle for shifting through the gears should the driver desire it.

Fuel economy appears to be one of the vehicle’s weaker points, with EPA fuel economy estimates at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. One test reported achieving worse fuel economy than that after a “hard drive,” reporting a mere 12.1 mpg.

In terms of the vehicle’s interior, early reports say that the Traverse does a good job matching comfort and function. The controls are durable and easy-to-use, while some reported having a less than desirable amount of legroom in the second row and almost none to speak of in the third row. Adults will have trouble sitting in those locations in the Traverse.

With Chevy cars working overtime to drum up a new customer base, one wonders just how well a heavier duty vehicle like the 2009 Traverse will do in today’s market.