1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette ZR1

Year

1990

Listed price

$25,000

Location

Morgantown, Pennsylvania

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

20,427 miles

The C4 Corvette, a radical departure from its C3 predecessor, ushered in a new era of performance and modern design for Chevrolet's iconic sports car. While the standard C4 was impressive, Chevrolet sought to create a true supercar slayer, culminating in the legendary ZR-1. Debuting in 1990, the "King of the Hill" ZR-1 was born from a collaboration with Lotus, who engineered the revolutionary LT5 engine. This all-aluminum, 5.7-liter V8 featured four overhead camshafts and 32 valves, a significant departure from GM's traditional pushrod designs. Initially rated at a staggering 375 horsepower, the ZR-1 could sprint from 0-60 mph in just over four seconds and achieve a top speed exceeding 170 mph, cementing its status as one of the fastest production cars of its time and a technological tour de force. This particular 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, number 872 of the 3,049 examples produced in its inaugural year, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously preserved piece of Corvette history. Showing a mere 20,427 title-verified actual miles, this ZR-1 maintains its factory-fresh appeal. Its striking Polo Green Metallic exterior is particularly noteworthy, as it was one of only 104 ZR-1s finished in this deep, two-stage paint for the 1990 model year. The widened tail section, a subtle yet unmistakable visual cue, hints at the immense power delivered by the manual transmission and the sophisticated LT5 engine lurking beneath the hood. This is a chance to own a low-mileage example of one of the most significant Corvettes ever built.