WORLD’S FASTEST PRODUCTION CAR – 1990 CORVETTE ZR-1 In early March 1990, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 would set a new record for the highest 24 hour-5,000 mile land-speed by going over 175 mph (282 km/h). GM LT5, an aluminium-block 5.7 litre V-8 with the same bore centres as the L98, but with four overhead camshafts, 32 valves and two injectors per cylinder. Lotus also designed a unique air management system for the engine to provide a wider power band by shutting off 8 of the 16 intake runners and fuel injectors when the engine was at part-throttle, while still giving the ZR-1 375 bhp (280 kW) when at wide open throttle. This “dual-mode” engine was controlled by a key, which meant that the driver had the capability of virtually turning off the car’s highest performance capability. In addition to the engine, Lotus helped GM design the ZR-1's upgraded braking and steering . The ZR-1 is distinguishable from other Corvette coupes by its wider tail section, 11" wide rear wheels and its new convex rear fascia with four square shaped taillights and a centre high mounted stop lamp attached to the top of the hatch glass instead of between the taillights. The last place it was registered was in NSW plate (VET90Z) when i do not know It has 14000 miles on the car but i have no documents to back it up It has an Australian low volume compliance plate Mirror image conversion by Corvette Clinic I have a new engineers report for registration here in SA as all converted cars from interstate require this
