The Corvette ZR1 was introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in 1989 and
was a joint project of GM and Group Lotus which GM had recently
acquired, and the goal was to make the world's fastest production
cars. Lotus developed an aluminum block V8 with 4 cams, 32 valves,
a unique air management system and along with other ZR1 specific
modifications, a supercar was born.
For consignment, a 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with a title
verified 60,410 actual miles. Less than 40 ZR1 wore Polo Green
Metallic and this example was built on April 7, 1995 and is number
394 of 448 produced that year.
Exterior
Deep and dark two stage Polo Green Metallic paint covers the car
which from the front, looks like you run of the mill Corvette
coupe. But get behind it, and the widened tail section tells a
different story. Look closely and you'll find the ZR1 emblem on a
rounded back with slightly squared dual tail lights and bevel cut
twin exhaust tips for this American legend. In front, wrap around
markers, introduced in '91, streamline the nose. 17-inch charcoal
anodized wheels hold the staggered size tires that include wide
315/35ZR17 rears. Imperfections here include rock chips on the
front, a side mirror held in place with tape, a series of sweeping
scratches on the driver's door along with edge chips, curb rash,
typical chin spoiler scratches, some evident repair on the left
rear of the hood, and a gash in one tire. This Vette comes with
both a solid and glass targa top.
Interior
With the exception of a few details, it's relatively standard fare
on the inside with dramatic black and beige door panels opening up
to beige leather buckets with the Corvette emblem stamped into the
headrest and the distinctive, offset stitching crossing the upper
and lower parts of the seat. We note some wear on the ingress
portion of the driver's seat but otherwise both present cleanly.
From the steering wheel forward, it's standard Corvette with the
arched speedometer and gauges flanking an information screen with
digital readout. A larger screen with idiot lights is in the center
stack just above the heat/AC control panel and an AM/FM/Cassette/CD
player, all backlit in orange. A full power locking switch is just
under that, and not found on mere mortal Vettes, allowing drivers
to toggle horsepower output from 250 to 405 and can be set
depending on who you want driving the car and how you want them
driving it. The 6-speed shifter has a leather knob and a clean
black leather boot in a console over beige carpet that covers the
narrow footwells and the back cargo area.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the impressive 5.7 liter DOHC V8, fuel injected
and rated at 405 horsepower and mated to a ZF 6-speed manual
transmission sending power to the rear limited slip differential
with 3.33 gears. The bay presents in clean condition.
Undercarriage
Clean conditions are found underneath and the dual exhaust system,
which begins at headers, travels down a central tunnel, splits near
the back and then enters stainless steel mufflers that give way to
two exhaust tips on each side. Four wheel power disc brakes are on
board and suspension reigns supreme with a combination of forged
aluminum control links, transverse monoleaf springs, stabilizer
bars, and independent five link in the rear.
Drive-Ability
Wide hips are visible in the side mirrors making you really feel
the width over that standard Corvette. The V8 comes to life with a
healthy growl and we hit the test loop not to confirm performance;
that's a given. We're here to check functionality and this 31 year
old legend passes the test as everything on the inside and out
works as it should. We note the tire pressure light is but are
informed there are no sensors in the rear tires. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
Just 448 ZR1's were produced in 1995 making this a rare relative
wolf in sheep's clothing and an astounding driving machine that
flies under the radar, but it's now on your radar, so inquire
within, as they say.
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1-Chevrolet
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YZ-Corvette ZR1
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
J-5.7 Liter V8 DOHC ZR1 405hp
1-Check Digit
S-1995
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
800394-Sequential Unit Number
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