
It’s got that widebody stance, a Lotus-tuned heart, and a 375-horsepower V8 that screams past 170 mph. And with only 504 miles on the odometer, it has a full life left to live!
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Coupe showing just 504 mi (811 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Turquoise Metallic over a Saddle leather interior, this time capsule of a ZR-1 instantly transports you back to the era when Chevy’s iconic Corvette earned supercar status.
Boasting all manner of exclusive upgrades to the body and chassis, the ZR-1 Special Performance package nearly doubled the price of a period C4 Corvette. But it was the epic engine up front that turned the ZR-1 into a world-beating machine. As Car and Driver quipped, “The 375-hp, 32-valve, 5.7-liter V-8 is what puts the demon in this car's soul.
Today’s ultra-low-mileage example is even more enticing thanks to the rarely seen Turquoise Metallic finish. 1 of only 16 ZR-1s finished in this shade for 1990, it stands out against the more common red and black-finished variants. In other words, this C4 ZR-1 will make an incredible addition to any serious Corvette collection.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Turquoise Metallic finish
- Staggered-width 17” aluminum wheels
- Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires measuring 275/40 front and 315/35 rear with 2023 date codes
- Pop-up headlights
- Fog lamps
- Fender vents
- ZR-1 side body panels
- Dual removable roof panels (body color and transparent)
- Heated power-adjustable side mirrors
- ZR-1 rear fascia and square taillamps
- Dual twin-tip exhaust outlets



Interior
- Saddle leather with color-matched carpets and door panels
- Power-adjustable sport bucket seats
- Black leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Analog gauge set:
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- OIl temperature
- Coolant temperature
- Battery voltage
- Digital speedometer with inset odometer reading 504 miles
- Delco Bose Gold Series audio system
- CD player and cassette deck
- Cruise control
- Automatic climate control
- Onboard computer
- Power windows and locks
- Tire pressure warning system



Mechanical
- Naturally aspirated 5.7L LT5 V8
- Factory rated for 375 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 370 lb-ft of torque at 5,600 rpm
- ZF 6-speed manual transmission
- Bilstein dampers
- Performance Handling package
- Selective Ride & Handling package
- ABS



Service History
Due to the low mileage of this 1990 Corvette ZR-1, there is no service history.
Condition & Reports
The clean CARFAX report displays Manufacturer’s Safety recalls related to the seat belt retractors, and the seller reports that front-end paint and wheel blemishes have been corrected.
Included in the Sale
- Two sets of keys
- Owner’s manual
- Manufacturer’s literature
- Window sticker showing $60,650 original price and delivery to Jim Reed Chevrolet of Nashville, Tennessee
Summary
Developed in collaboration with famed British sports car maker and Formula 1 racer Lotus, the ZR-1 was the Corvette halo car of the day. With its quad-cam, 32-valve V8, trick electronically-controlled suspension, and exclusive styling, these ZR-1s were fast, expensive, and outrageous.
Fewer than 7,000 were built between 1990 and 1995, with today’s example rarer still thanks to its head-turning Turquoise Metallic finish. A perfect addition to the serious enthusiast’s collection, these icons of the '90s were also capable of 4.6-second sprints to 60 and a 7,000-rpm redline - for those who dare.
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Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
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