Vehicle Description
1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary ZR1 Coupe
In the history of the automobile, few cars were anticipated as much
as the Corvette ZR1. The rumors had been circulating for almost
three years before one was available for purchase. The hype was not
Chevrolet's doing - car enthusiasts were eager for any and all
scraps of information and the magazines did what they could. The
ZR-1 ID on the option list was a tribute to the special ZR1 high
performance package available for 1970 - '72 Corvettes which was
shorthand for "Zora's Racers". This was a serious racing package
costing approximately $1,000 and featured the much admired LT1
engine. "King of the Hill" was an internal and supposedly
unofficial working title around GM for the ZR-1 project. The
moniker stuck with Corvette fans and according to rumors, could be
found on some low level GM documentation.
Between the 1990 and 1995 model years, a total of 6,939 ZR1 coupes
rolled out of the Corvette factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The
first year enjoyed the highest production: 3,049. The facelifted
1991 model followed that with 2,044, while 502 375hp models were
built for 1992. Limited LT5 V8 production by Mercury Marine, which
ended in autumn 1993, dictated the number of 405-hp ZR1's built for
the last three model years; a mere 448 were sold in 1993, 1994, and
1995. For consignment and your viewing pleasure, one of the 245
Ruby Red Metallic 40th anniversary ZR1's built according to the
ZR1.net registry and to be technical, that countis actually lower,
as 5 of the cars were pre-production pilot units. Purchased by our
consignor in 1995, always kept in a climate controlled garage, all
factory stock including the tires, and sporting a mere 13,678 title
verified miles, we are in ZR1 heaven. Allow me to get my fork,
knife and napkin so I can eat this dream up.
Exterior
All clean, sparkling and ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary
with style, Ruby Red Metallic drapes this second to last year Gen 4
model and final year ZR1. The paint is the factory application and
is in very good condition, and badging shows correctly. With its
rubberized body matching crash bumpers, this car is virtually
devoid of any chrome, and just badging shines brightly against the
Ruby Red. A slight flashback to the roots of the early 50's with
the front quarter "intake" venting just behind the front wheel well
also making an appearance. Despite using specific components like
reprofiled doors, widened rear quarter panels, and a convex tail
panel,replacement fiberglass panels can be sourced with relative
ease, as can glass, save for the ZR1-specific windshield although
the regular production C4 glass fits, so if in the future a mishap
should occur all hope is not lost. A body colored removable roof is
on and can easily be stored under the power released rear
greenhouse glass. A touch or retro finds itself on the rear panel
with a pair of dual tail lights on either side of the central
CORVETTE emblem and dual exhaust cutouts are below. 17" ZR1 wheels
adorn the 4 corners and are wrapped in staggered width high
performance rubber, however they are the factory originals. I feel
a rumbling in my tummy!
Interior
The ZR1's interior left the factory one way and one way
only...fully loaded with every luxury item on the base Corvette
option list. Amazing Ruby Red leather dominates the snazzy interior
that features a semicircular instrument panel that is a
digital/analog combination and shows in an orange background with
black LCD digits and lines. This all floats in a field of Ruby Red
carpeting. Noted is the actual mileage of 13,678 miles. Controls
for power seat adjustments, a large glovebox, selective ride
control knob, and the shift lever are within the console. It rises
to the dash and houses a key switch labeled "normal" and "full
power", (more on that later), the digital AM/FM/CD & Cassette
radio, digital readout temp controls a large center screen digital
display which is essentially a cluster of warning, (idiot), lights.
More Ruby Red makes up the matching door panels, and within the
armrest are power windows, and power locks. A Ruby Red carpeted
extra storage area is noted behind the supple buckets and under the
large greenhouse rear glass. A black headliner is on top above the
passengers and all is factory fresh and still retaining that new
car smell.
Drivetrain
Under the clamshell style hood lies the artful and massive aluminum
DOHC 350ci LT-5 V8 which is electronically fuel injected by 16 fuel
injectors. This mill sports ported and polished heads from the
factory, a 4 bolt main bottom end and the ignition is handled by a
4-coil direct fire system. All of this works together to make an
impressive for the day 405hp at 5,800rpm. Bolted to the back of
this technologicalwonder is a ZF 6-speed manual transmission and a
3.45 limited slip rear axle puts the power to the ground.
Undercarriage
No rust, nice components, solid fiberglass tubs, and all looking
good underneath as to structure. Independent SLA forged-aluminum
upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse
monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset for the
front suspension and for the rear, an independent five-link design
with tow and camber adjustment, forged-aluminum control links and
steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods,
stabilizer bar, and tubular U-joint aluminum driveshaft. 4-wheel
power disc brakes bring all that power to a halt effectively and
the factory original exhaust is still in place. WOW!
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and solid runner with rail-like handling, neck
snapping acceleration, and beautiful shifting from the 6-speed
manual transmission, and this was in "normal" mode. With a flick of
the key on the dash I took a second lap around the track in "full"
power mode and boy oh boy the 405 ponies were alive and kicking. A
brief note on how the key switch mode controller works, in "normal"
mode the engine uses only 8 of the 16 fuel injectors and with a
flick of the key to "full power" all 16 injectors come to life
providing you with all the horses. All functions are looking fine
save for the reverse lights not illuminating, as also the interior
is very clean, and well detailed. This car will come with the
original window sticker to help you keep this beauty all stock.
Low miles, low production, full documentation...and you can get it
with uber snappy handling suspension, and the LT-5 V8 EFI, and you
will think you died and went to heaven right here in our Hallowed
Halls of Classic Auto Mall.
1G1YZ23J05800036
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
Y-Corvette
Z-ZR1
2-Coupe
3-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
J-5.7 Liter DOHC LT5 V8
0-Check Digit
P-1993
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
800036-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
