Der Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (C4) gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 5.7L Lotus-Designed 32-Valve DOHC LT5 V8 und einer Leistung von 375 - 405 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

Technische Daten

Wichtige Höhepunkte

• Engine engineered in England by Lotus with 16 intake runners and 32 valves
• Smashed the 24-hour world endurance speed record averaging 175.885 mph
• Widened rear bodywork accomodating massive 315-section tires

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (C4) (1990 - 1995) represents a watershed moment for Chevrolet and the automotive industry. Engineered in United States during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 5.7L Lotus-Designed 32-Valve DOHC LT5 V8 paired with a ZF 6-speed manual allowed it to reach 290 km/h (180 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (4.4s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.