Vehicle Description
1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Targa
Designer: Jerry Palmer ��
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Chassis Number: 1G1YZ23JOP5800313
Decoded:1=US G=GM 1=Chevrolet �YZ=ZR-1 2=Hatchback 3=Manual Belts
J=LT-5 0=Check Digit �P=1993 5=Bowling Green KY 800313=Plant
Sequential Build Number
Engine: Aluminum 350 CI DOHC 32 valve V-8 �LT-5
Fuel Injection / 405 hp
6-Speed Transmission
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 31,156 Miles
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Factory Lotus Designed All Aluminium Engine
Overall Width Inches Wider than Standard C4 Corvette
Coveted by Collectors due to Limited Production
ZR-1 Factory Owners Box with Manuals
Factory Secondary Switch Ignites Full Engine Power
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The Model: Chevrolet swung for the fences when they developed the
ZR-1. It would be their attempt to dominate the sports car market,
and it did take leaps and bounds in modernizing their flagship
sports car. The C4 ushered in modern suspension, tuned port fuel
injection and a more subdued shape with celebrated aerodynamics
that offered a fresh American Sports Car from the dated lines of
the C3.
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Partnering with the Lotus Group, the Corvette folks developed what
would be the heart of the ZR-1, the all-new LT-5. �The wildly
modern engine design was powerful and reasonably efficient with 16
injectors, which at full blast delivered 405 HP to the 275/40ZR17s
on the 11-inch wheels. In order to house those extra meaty tires,
the designers gave the ZR-1 its most distinguishing feature by
widening the car. �Suspension upgrades were also made, making the
ZR-1 handle as well as it accelerated. �It should be noted that its
MSRP price tag was nearly double from the base model and customers
were known to have paid in excess of $20,000 above MSRP to get
their hands on a ZR-1
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The Car: This low mileage example, that will soon be one of the
most sought after of the modern Corvette, is covered in its
well-maintained factory red paint. The interior is a matching red
leather that only shows the gentlest of use. Both the inside and
outside of this rare Corvette have been well preserved as a low
production number car should be. The LT-5 that provides the fun is
also well maintained and running perfectly. Mated to the 6-speed
transmission, this drivetrain is perfect for cruising the streets
on Saturday night. The low-mile nature of this Corvette makes the
decision to continue to preserve it or take it out and stretch its
legs difficult. What isn't difficult is pulling the trigger and
adding it to your collection.
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