1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet engineers knew that the C4 chassis had enormous potential and always looked for ways to improve power and performance. Finally, they got the green light from the management to introduce the best Corvette model in years and show the sports car world what the Corvette was capable of. In 1990, the mighty ZR-1 left the factory with 400 HP and a performance that could beat any Ferrari (via Car and Driver).
Called “King of the Hill,” the Corvette ZR1 was precisely that. The king of all Corvettes was the 1990 ZR1. Immediately, it was evident that Chevrolet had hit a home run. Under the hood was LT4, a Lotus-engineered V8 engine with 375 HP (later 400 HP), quad-cam heads, and 32 valves. The engine was an engineering marvel and performed exceptionally well. With the beefed-up suspension, gearbox, and a pair of extra wide rear tires, the Corvette ZR1 could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars of the era and a true modern classic today.