
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $35,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 48
- Market cap
- $239.4M · 6,939 built
- Original MSRP
- $58,995Down 42% since new
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| ZR-11990 to 1995 | Corvette Challenge1988 to 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $34,500 | $38,500Low confidence |
| Sold median | $35,000128 sales | $38,5003 sales |
| 12-month move | Down 2.9% | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
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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