The 1984–1996 C4 Corvette marked a turning point in Corvette history. With a clean-sheet design, advanced engineering, and evolving performance, it brought the Corvette into the modern era. From the early Cross-Fire Injection cars to the LT1, LT4, and legendary ZR-1, the C4 blended technology, handling, and refinement like never before. This is the complete story of how the C4 Corvette reshaped America’s sports car.
Race-prepared, Stock 1990 ZR-1 Shatters a 50 Year 24-Hour Speed Record – 2 Video Below! (This story first appeared in the May 2017 issue of...
Relive the historic 1990 Corvette ZR-1 endurance run where Morrison’s team averaged an astonishing 174.885 mph over 24 hours. Powered by the LT5, the C4 ZR-1 proved it could compete on the world stage, establishing Corvette as a true high-speed performance benchmark and cementing its place in modern Corvette history.
On March 1 and 2, 1990, the Morrison Motorsports prepared ZR-1 Corvette shattered the 50-year old, 24-hour speed record with an astonishing average speed of 175.885-mph with a “near-stock” ZR-1 Corvette! The details of the ZR-1 speed machine are a genuine testimonial to the quality of the new ZR-1.
