Collector Car Information

The restyled Corvette ZR-1 is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a ZF six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1991 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Corvette ZR-1 are 70.70 inches wide by 178.50 inches long. It sits 46.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,635 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 Corvette is a MPI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The Corvette ZR-1 received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Corvette.

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