The Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 for 1994: Improving on 1993

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Corvette series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Chevrolet Corvette Engine Specs

The Corvette ZR-1 is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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

Vehicle Statistics

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

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $36,285, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The Corvette ZR-1 received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 24 - 27 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-green car.

We Think…

The 1993 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1994 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette ZR-1 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.