Car and Motorcycle Modification Contest

Cars.com, the leading destination for online car shoppers, calculates which vehicles are “most American” based on production location, percentage of domestic parts content, and American sales volume for each vehicle. Cars.com creates a list of the “Ten Most American Cars” twice a year.

Evidently, Chevrolet had to increase truck production in Mexico due to a strike at one of their U.S. axle plants. Because the strike lasted so long, Chevrolet’s production mix shifted dramatically outside the U.S. Last year, the Silverado was the 2nd most American truck. This year, it’s fallen behind the Tundra.

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Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category.  Chevy cars and trucks have expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles.

GM announced the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 price a couple of days ago. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 starts at $103,300 including $850 destination charges.On top of that you’ll have to cash out a $1,700 gas guzzler tax, and if you so wish to opt for some special options get ready to spend another $12,000. The $10,000 Options Package gets you power-adjustable heated leather sports seats, side air bags, a Bose premium audio system, navigation, Bluetooth and a custom leather wrapped interior available in four colors. Chrome wheels will cost you $2,000.

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is powered by a LS9 supercharged 6.2L V8 engine officially produces 638-hp and 604 lb-ft of torque. That gives the $103,300 Corvette the ability to go from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds (0-100mph in 7.0 seconds) with a top speed of 205mph.

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