Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

1990 to 1995 · Coupe · Limited edition · 6,939 built

A 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 cost $58,995 new. Over the past 12 months, 48 have sold publicly at a median of $35,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $34,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,000 to $85,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$34,500
High confidence · $22K to $53K
Down 2.9% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$35,000
Sales · 12 mo
48
Market cap
$239.4M · 6,939 built
Original MSRP
$58,995Down 42% since new

The market

Every recorded 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$36,500 · 9,000 mi · Black
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$20k$40k$60k$80kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $35k
Sold Bid to, not sold
48 sales · 29 unsoldmedian $35kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 sales with photographs
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, sold Oct 2026

Sold $26,500

1993 · Bright Aqua Metallic · 81,000 mi
Oct 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, sold Sep 2026

Sold $21,280

1990 · Competition Yellow · 19,000 mi
Sep 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, sold Sep 2026

Sold $22,222

1990 · Bright Red · 18,000 mi
Sep 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, sold Sep 2026

Sold $85,000

1990 · Dark Red Metallic · 7 mi
Sep 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, sold Aug 2026

Sold $53,100

1990 · Polo Green Metallic · 409 mi
Aug 27, 2026 · Sotheby's Motorsport
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, sold Aug 2026

Sold $33,000

1992 · Bright Aqua Metallic · 40,000 mi
Aug 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every C4

Sold prices, all years · Oct 28, 2026
Every C4. Sold prices, all years · Oct 28, 2026
ZR-11990 to 1995Corvette Challenge1988 to 1989
Shifty Estimate$34,500$38,500Low confidence
Sold median$35,000128 sales$38,5003 sales
12-month moveDown 2.9%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNone
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Specifications

Engine
Naturally Aspirated V8, 5.7L
Power
375 hp
Torque
370 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.5 s
Top speed
175 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,507 lb
Production
6,939 built
Original MSRP
$58,995
Designer
Jerry Palmer

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 cost?

A 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 cost $58,995 new. Over the past 12 months, 48 have sold publicly at a median of $35,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $34,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,000 to $85,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $34,500, down 2.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 48 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 a good investment?

It has depreciated 42% against its $58,995 list price. Values are down 2.9% over the past 12 months. Only 6,939 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,000 to $85,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 have sold?

Shifty has 128 public sales of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 on file. The earliest was on Jan 25, 2023.

What is the most expensive Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $85,000, on Sep 7, 2026, with 7 mi.

What has a Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $36,500Oct 14, 2026Black · 9,000 mi
  • $26,500Oct 1, 2026Bright Aqua Metallic · 81,000 mi
  • $21,280Sep 22, 2026Competition Yellow · 19,000 mi

About the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The ZR-1 'King of the Hill' transformed Corvette from sports car to supercar, thanks to Lotus-developed LT5 all-aluminum 32-valve V8 magic. With 375 horses from 5.7 liters, this naturally aspirated masterpiece could embarrass Ferraris while delivering Corvette reliability. Jerry Palmer's subtle but purposeful design cues, wider rear bodywork, distinctive square taillights, and understated ZR-1 badges, marked this as something special. The six-speed manual was the only transmission, connecting drivers directly to that sublime LT5 powerplant. Production totaled just 6,939 units across six years, with 1990-1992 models being particularly scarce. The ZR-1 proved American engineering could match European exotics, establishing a performance benchmark that influenced every subsequent Z06 and ZR1. Clean examples with complete service records are blue-chip collectibles, representing Corvette's quantum leap into the supercar realm.

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