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With the arrival of the ZR-1 in 1990, the Corvette had once more been elevated to a stature that had been missing since the early seventies. The “King of the Hill” had arrived and had met or exceeded the expectations of most enthusiasts and automobile reviewers alike.
Its arrival had been anticipated for so long that prospective buyers gladly paid well in excess of the $58,995 list price. And yet, as fate would have it, the high priced ZR-1 that was so widely embraced in 1990 would be the same car that would ultimately bring about its own decline beginning just a year later in 1991.
While there was no mistaking the ZR-1’s high-tech approach to mastering triple-digit speeds on command, there were glaring deficiencies elsewhere in the car that adversely impacted the ZR-1’s success in the commercial market place.
Admittedly, despite the hefty $31,683 premium that accompanied the RPO ZR1 package option (note that this was in addition to the already expensive $32,455 base coupe price tag), the ZR-1 Corvette was still far more affordable than most exotic European sports cars. The most glaring (and looking back, most obvious) criticism of the ZR-1 was the minimal styling enhancements to the body and interior of the car.
While, by comparison, there was no mistaking a Porsche 911 from a Porsche 944, it took a trained eye to discern the differences between the base coupe and the far more expensive ZR-1
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The Corvette’s exhaust system underwent some revisions for 1991. Included in the update were larger muffler sections with a more finely tuned exhaust note and lower back pressure. While the introduction of these new mufflers was intended to add power to the existing L98 engine, the horsepower ratings remained unchanged. In addition to the upgraded exhaust system, a finned power-steering cooler was also installed with the intent of improving performance.
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While the ZR-1 did retain its unique doors and rear fenders that were required to accommodate the 11-inch-wide rear wheels and tires, the standard coupe and convertible received a ZR-1 inspired rear fascia, with a similar convex styling and four rectangular shaped tail lamps. With this new backend on the base Corvettes, the only distinguishing features of the ZR-1 that remained were the slightly wider rear flanks, the roof-mounted center stop-lamp, and a single badge to distinguish a ZR-1 from a base coupe.
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This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Super Speedster LM is the second of only two Series II Super Speedsters based on...
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With the arrival of the ZR-1 in 1990, the Corvette had once more been elevated to a stature that had been missing...
The C4 Corvette debuted to a frenzy of publicity and would ultimately enjoy a lengthy run, spanning 13 years of production. During this period, GM installed a number of memorable powerplants. Many of these engines proved to be quite innovative in design, even when saddled with newly-mandated emissions equipment of the era. The following is a comprehensive guide to powerplants of the C4 era.
A 1991 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was just recently listed on Bring A Trailer. It was first registered in Florida and it has been kept by a single family until the current seller acquired it in September 2021. For the exterior, the example is finished in black. It has fog lamps,...
The offspring of collaboration between Corvette performance guru Reeves Callaway and designer Paul Deutschman, the Super Speedster LM is an astonishing step up on the original Speedster, taking full advantage of the ZR1’s Lotus-engineered, all-aluminum DOHC engine and 6-speed manual transmission. One of only three twin turbocharged and intercooled LT5 engines built by Callaway, it delivers a pavement-shredding 766 HP.
For all 1991 Corvettes, the Vehicle Identification Number was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
Download this 1991 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. Unmistakably new appearance. Unmistakably Corvette. From any perspective, Corvette for 1991 is a treat for America's car enthusiasts. Both coupe and convertible models ....
The 1991 Corvette was maturing as both a performance platform and as an aesthetic knockout. Get all the options, pricing, and color data here.
The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1991 Corvette.
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The C4 ZR-1 Corvette, even some 30 years after its initial year of production, carries indisputable performance merit, the likes of which few can deny. In fact, the ZR-1 is often cited as the car which helped fend off threats, both foreign and domestic in origin, to the Corvette's elite performance car status. However, after only 6,939 ZR-1 Corvettes were built, and 6 years of production had passed, the program was terminated, falling victim to decisions regarding pricing.
After a yearlong hiatus leading to a non-existent 1983 production run, the completely redeveloped fourth-generation Corvette emerged onto the scene...
The early C4's had their problems, what with the 1984 Cross-Fire Injection and its unusual 4+3 manual transmission. By the late 1980's, the fourth-generation Corvette had evolved into a more desirable automobile, thanks in part to the arrival of the ZR-1.
