Where did the Corvette ZR-1 engine come from?

At its heart, the ZR-1 Corvette is powered by an engine that was developed not in America, but over in Britain by Lotus. General Motors bought Group Lotus, the famous English performance car manufacturing firm in 1986 and co-developed the ZR-1 package with them, including the engine, braking, steering, and suspension systems.

What’s the VIN on a Chevy Corvette ZR-1?

Most ZR-1s have been well cared for but if you’re shopping, check for accident damage. Also, be careful that what you’re buying is a real ZR-1, not just an engine transplant from a crashed car. Real ZR-1s have “Z” as the fifth digit in the VIN, base cars have “Y.”

When did the Chevy Corvette reach its nadir?

The Corvette reached its nadir in 1975, when emissions strangled the 350-cid V-8 in the C3 to a mere 165 bhp, from nearly double that, just six years earlier. With the fourth generation debuting in 1984 and the development of cross-fire fuel injection, the motor recovered, but still produced only 240 bhp in 1989.

What kind of car is a 1990 Corvette?

The choice of Europe as an introductory venue permitted us to experience the Corvette in the arena dominated by Ferraris, BMWs, and big, whistling Mercedes sedans — an arena otherwise populated by small, nimble cars that run fast on the autobahns and autoroutes and almost as fast on the twisting, sometimes rough secondary roads.

Why is my Chevy Corvette heater not working?

While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Corvette heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor.

At its heart, the ZR-1 Corvette is powered by an engine that was developed not in America, but over in Britain by Lotus. General Motors bought Group Lotus, the famous English performance car manufacturing firm in 1986 and co-developed the ZR-1 package with them, including the engine, braking, steering, and suspension systems.

What does the thermostat do on a corvette?

The job of your Corvette’s thermostat is to regulate the temperature of the engine. It does this by allowing water to enter the engine when it is getting hot, and by keeping coolant from entering while the vehicle warms up. Sometimes when a thermostat goes bad, it stays stuck open.

What’s the difference between the LT5 and the ZR-1?

There are no significant differences between the standard L98-powered Corvette and the LT5-powered ZR-1. But a close examination of the rear reveals that the ZR-1 is some three inches wider in the fanny, with the smooth flaring-out process beginning at the front edge of the doors and ending in a square-lensed taillamp fascia.