Vehicle Description
A remarkably preserved example of one of the most significant
performance milestones in Corvette history. Odometer showing only
32 miles at cataloguing time; still wearing plastic coverings from
the factory. One of fewer than 7,000 ZR1 models believed to have
been produced for the 1990 through 1995 model years. Finished in
Bright Red over black leather. Powered by 5.7-liter LT5 V-8 engine
rated at 385 horsepower; ZF six-speed manual transmission; Bilstein
adaptive suspension. Features six-way, power-adjustable sport seats
and Delco/Bose Gold Series stereo with CD and cassette players.
Optioned from the factory with air conditioning and dual removable
roof panels. Accompanied by original window sticker, owner's manual
in a leather case, and both roof panels. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
was parent company General Motor's formidable response to
increasing competition from Ferrari, Porsche and others in the late
eighties. The company contracted Lotus Engineering to develop a new
V-8 engine that would deliver crushing performance. What emerged
was the LT5, an impressively complex, all-aluminum, 5.7-liter
eight-cylinder with dual overhead camshafts operating 32 valves,
and a unique air management system. Initial output was rated at 385
horsepower. A ZF six-speed manual was the only transmission option.
Matching the LT5's complexity was an electronically controlled
Bilstein adaptive suspension system. All the technology combined to
create impressive capabilities that indeed rivaled, and in some
cases beat, that of competitors.Though the mechanical upgrades were
significant, changes to the bodywork were subtle, consisting
initially of wider rear fenders to accommodate 11 inch-wide rear
wheels, and a redesigned rear bumper fascia with squared-off
taillamps. Not surprisingly, the ZR1 cost nearly double that of the
base coupe; fewer than 7,000 are believed to have been produced for
the 1990 through 1995 model years.This C4 ZR-1 is remarkable in
that its odometer shows an astoundingly low 32 miles as of
cataloguing time. The seats, steering wheel, and transparent
removable roof panel still wear their plastic protective coverings
from the factory. This time capsule of a car was first delivered to
Dexter Chevrolet in Detroit, according to the original window
sticker affixed to the windshield. It came from the factory
finished in Bright Red with a black leather interior and equipped
with six-way, power-adjustable sport seats, Delco/Bose Gold Series
stereo with CD and cassette players, optional electronic air
conditioning, and optional dual removable roof panels.This pristine
example represents a rare opportunity for the Corvette enthusiast
or general car collector to own one of the most significant
performance milestones in Corvette history in like-new condition.
It is accompanied by the original window sticker, owner's manual in
a leather case, and both roof panels.