1994 Corvette ZR-1 - Driving the V8 Four Cam King of The Hill (POV Binaural Audio) 

C4 Corvettes are so underrated. I believe the engines in the ZR-1 were manufactured by Mercury Marine!

I own a 95 ZR-1. Looks just like this 94 you drove, black on black. For what i payed for my ZR-1 i feel like a criminal...It was soo cheap for what you all get. The LT-5 really steals the show. I still have not been in a car yet that does what LT-5 can do, magic. The LT-5 power band is fantastic, power every where. The real party trick is the 60-90 mph. You can catch SOO many people off guard its not even funny. Not to mention how easy it is to drive fast? Even down to a "hard" launch, just get the rpms to 2000, let the clutch out and hammer it. The cars fat tires and suspension do the rest. Also it corners?? If you want a 90's sports car that can do it all and "beat" 95% of the 90's sports car out there....This is your time machine. I say 95% because i truly believe the F40/F50, Diablo, 911 turbo, NSX, GTR, Supra or whatever other car you think of the 90-95 ZR-1 will keep up or completely beat its competition. Sorry ill shut up now. I love my 95 ZR-1. Just buy one already!

What a beautiful specimen that car is

I used to not care for the C4, but as time goes on, I love it more and more. This is a wonderful example of the pinnacle of that generation.

Twin cam Chevy V8, designed by Lotus, manufactured by Mercury Marine, all wrapped in a chassis with performance that can give a good fight to modern cars. The LT5 still holds endurance records to this day. An absolute dream of mine just to drive.

“It doesn’t have a narrow urethra or a small butt” -Tedward 2024 7:03

The C4 ZR-1 remains the ultimate Corvette for me personally no matter how faster GM makes the Corvette this is always going to be my King of the Hill Corvette.

Old school satisfaction . How can you not love rwd v8 manuals .

I could listen to this all day...

6:54 it is so good that he voiced cracked XD

The significance of that engine is lost on a lot of people, but it’s really a remarkable part of automotive, GM and SBC history.

Had one of these in the 90's. Drove it cross country a few weeks after I bought it. Super comfy. Loved looking out at that long hood and those swooping wheel well humps. It was the fastest thing on the road back then. Lost it in a flood in front of my house a couple years later. I'll never forget that car.

This is my dream car right here

Audio is on point, this engine sounds soooo rich and flavourful. This and the original Viper were the hotness back in the early and mid 90s U-S-A!

Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 made me fall in love with the C4 ZR-1. It sounds menacing in the intro!

When these were introduced in 1990, Morrison Motorsports took one and set 5k km, 5k mile and 24 hr FIA World Land Speed Endurance records with it (they also ran an L98 with it for much of the time until it was shipped off for an auto show I believe) . Those records were only broken years later by a one off, purpose built prototype race car, and to the best of my knowledge still stand TO THIS DAY for a production car... I always find it hard to believe people make videos about this car and never mention that.

This and first gen viper are highly underrated/undervalued.

I drive a 1995 C4 LT1 6-speed. A cheaper entry point than the ZR-1 but admittedly less iconic. The C4 is a completely underrated gem of a car.

When I was 18 my friend’s dad had one of these and we took it out one time. It was epic!

These things are supercars.Very quick and very able.

Hagerty made a great video on the development of this. The heads were designed by Lotus!

Absolutely incredible car, it’s crazy how they nailed everything. Also big props for giving cyclists space! 16:12

I own this as my “non daily driver.” It is so amazing, especially with the ZR1 pack! I love it with all my heart and I will never sell it!

One car I'd love to own one day, that motor is just gorgeous. For now, it'll be my 89 C4!

I myself own a '90 ZR1 and your impressions are spot on. "I wish i had a runway" is exactly how I feel when driving it lol. Also based on how often you're shifting I think this car you're in has a 4.10 rear gear swap. The stock 3.45 ratio exacerbates the feeling of wanting a runway, especially when you're going close to 110mph at the top of 3rd gear at 7200

I witnessed a ZR1 get totalled at a autocross event in 1995. The kid that brought the car was the son of a Chevrolet dealership owner in Blanchard Oklahoma and did not have permission to take the car. It was brand new with papers still in the window. 😢

You are 100% correct, it does make you want to drive it like a party. Awesome vid! I'm fortunate enough to have a 96 c4 ce lt4 and 92 c4 zr-1. Edit: It is a B&B Exhaust. Yes, the early systems drone a lot. But love the tone and tip design. Corsa and B&B are the best sounding and looking Exhausts, for any C4.

Corvette as fastest car in the world 30 years ago sounded plausible. I mean The Callaway Sledgehammer was bonkers enough to do it. But The McLaren F1 does 250 mph and gear heads were stunned because it didn't seem possible. Especially with early 90's technology. This ZR1 is a drivable car that can be used for a daily. The Dodge Viper was a sledgehammer whose job was to try to kill you. The ZR1 is almost modern in its drivability. Also-405 HP in 1994 was the moon. 300 HP was a big MAGIC number. 400 HP was jaw dropping. But that V-8 burble is just the best!

I remember my Dad always hated on the C4 because he didn't fit well in them as he's a taller gentleman, but for those of us normal sized people the C4 is pretty great and still reasonably priced. Thanks for this and well done as always Mr. Tedward

I used to drive one of these around that had two keys in my early twenties. I don’t recall ever having any difficulty with it. Car just did what it was asked. I didn’t realize it was that fast.

I love mine. Youll have to pry it from my fingers. They are so fun and actually usable.

I own #2822 1990 z, I have headers and a MH chip. Being an early car, your right foot is traction control. From a dead stop it will smoke the tire thru 2nd gear. Everytime I drive her I discover something else she likes. It's a rocket. Nice work, I can see you enjoyed it, will put a permanent smile on your face. 👍👍🏁🏁

The LT1 that came in these were nice, but this powerhouse is absolutely amazing!

That beauty was on the cover of nearly every car magazine in the world back in the day. Amazing Corvette for sure!

Damn, I would love to own a C4 ZR-1. I had a 94 Regular C4

😊 I am 63 years old, this was always a dream car of mine

This is my ultimate dream car. Dont know why. Just pure love ❤

The C4 is judt the right size for a v8 sports car! The feeling of sitting on the rear tires is phenomenal.

I was never a fan of these but you changed my mind. Thing is rowdy!

C4 Corvettes never get the attention they deserve.

The Corvette C4 ZR-1 is one of my favorite corvettes! 😍😍👏👏👏

THIS is IT! The C4 ZR1. Phuck anything after, this is everything classic and modern that a Corvette should be, and nothing it shouldn’t be. Plus, that beautiful thoroughbred of an LT5 V8.

i remember riding around in my dads quasar blue c4 zr1 with gray interior when i was a little kid. He had the fastest 1/4 mile in these cars back in the early 90's with a 12.1 ET. he still has his timeslips and all the pics in his basement. Lol

loved to use this car in the first need for speed

Next you must do a c6 ZR1! That is my favorite car

Thank you for giving us a few blasts and revs of the LT5. It makes a sound that is so… manifique. This car looks like it has been loved by a fellow ZR1 enthusiast, with the updated side gills, B&B exhaust, a shorter rear gear, and I’m guessing it probably has a chip to delete the skip shift and default to full-power mode upon start up. All tasteful mods that make this an even better version of itself.

180 mph top speed mid 90's was actually wild...!

They're criminally undervalued rn. I can't decide between one of these or a 2012-2015 XKR convertible. Both perfect cars in their own right for similar money atm.

It Sounds so amazing. I love the style of the c4s

Sounds like a typical C4 door shutting. Loose as a goose lol. Needs window pads, watch the tint. Awesome car, thanks for sharing.

My brother has a 90 ZR1 and he feels the same way!😊

I remember when my uncle brought one of these over to my dad‘s shop the same car black on black ZR1 I was 10 years old. I’m 40 years old now now I thought that was Batman you couldn’t telling me no different. I absolutely love this car to this day beautiful.🇺🇸💯😎

Your choice of words is very entertaining 😉 Man this car is quick, and the sound... yes.

“Respect the drive” 🫡

I have 2000 Camaro SS. Been randomly watching your videos randomly. Watching this one and after u got on multi lane road I saw the roundabout sign. Then I saw gas station on left. Then I realized yeahp this is where I drive thru sometimes as a truck driver. Reversed video a couple seconds to look at route sign to confirm. But yeah I really enjoy your videos

Tom, you need to get one of these. This history of the engineering alone is worth it.

You know one of the things I love about Tedward videos? You start most every video with a heavy foot on the accelerator. It's like offering me an ice cold beer on a scorching hot day, I gotta have more. If you review a stripped down Nissan Versa though, I'm OK if you skip doing it. Great Video!!

I remember in 1993 when the stock corvette finally got 300 HP instead of 230 like they had untill 1992 , the stock model in 93 was just around $32K. The ZR1 was a $60K dream , 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. Back then , that was very fast , but again $60 K in 93-94 was like $100 plus in todays money. Today for $100 K plus you can get the new rear mid engine vette with all the bells and whistles . These days , there are $50k cars that will do 0-60 in 4.1 , but , the C4 ZR1 will always be a legend , the king of the hill.

Thanks Ted...That thing sounds absolutely amazing....

I miss my 96’ LT4 6-speed car so much, C4’s are such a great value and should continue to be so for a long time to come. Long run, good parts availability, reliability, practical performance, can’t go wrong!

That thing sounds awesome, and so quick to rev for downshifts.

I own a 95 polo green over tan, Haibeck chip, Billy Boat exhaust that sounds wicked good and Doug Rippie coil over adjustable set up. Only light mods. About 450-460 HP. Car is a blast to drive. 185 MPH all day long. The engine is absolutely bullet proof. The only knock is they could have done better with some of the interior pcs. But this is a true competitor to the very finest cars of its time. An unbelievable bargain if you jump on a good one now.

Wow , perfect timing! I was in desperate search of C4 zr1 POV videos on YT cause im really going to buy this car and i wanted to see first how it drives!

This is just beautiful!

Love the C4 ZR1. Can't wait to get my C5 out of winter storage soon :)

YESSS! Been waiting to see this! I LOVE my LT1

Love the sound that this beast makes.

Always had a soft spot for this engine/tranny combo. Great to see this review👍🏻

If you don’t think the C4 looks good I don’t know what to say

I think because of the DOHC on those engines, it honestly sounds a little bit like coyote in a modern mustang. I like it a lot

This car sounds like 4.10 rear. Quick through the gears. 😎

When you test drive a C4 ZR1, rev to 3500 rpm In 3rd gear then turn the valet key on, you will feel/hear the secondary injectors kick in. Nice video. ZR1 owner

@TedwardDrives you need to get your hands on a Holden/Chevy SS one more time for a longer form video. I know you drove one ~7 years ago but watching you delight in the ZR-1 made me realise how much of a love story you could write to the Holden.

C4’s are awesome. My brothers got a wore out 85 model with the handling package. Sucker is an absolute ROCKET.

Wow, that thing looks like it rides amazing with 0 plastic rattles. My fathers 93 Vette rode like The Little House On The Prairie Wagon on rails....

I still remember the Car and Driver magazine with the ZR1 and the 1989 Turbo Trans Am. I've yet to drive them both, but there's still time.❤

My grandmother had a 77 C3, one of the first cars I remember. My friend's dad had a mid to late 80s C4 and a kid up the street from me, his dad had a convertible version of this style. I did actually get to ride in that one in 1994. Must have been a 93 or 92? I remember he let me borrow the VHS tape they gave you showing how all the systems in the vehicle worked. I was very impressed with the suspension system and all of the other things. I think the C4s are underrated and they're just now coming into view. Thanks for posting.

I really enjoyed your take on this. Good commentary, good job not driving like a reckless idiot around people, good binaural driving experience. Awesome work.

I have the 1993 version of this car, two tops, and same exact color scheme, black on black. The seats, steering wheel, are different and the gauge/button lettering is orange instead of white. The only mods i did were/are flowmasters and a gear swap to 4:11s. The stock brakes will stop on a dime and give you change!

masterpiece

I’ve owned an ‘85 coupe before and I now own an ‘07 coupe. C4 and C6 are definitely my favorite generations. ❤😎

This is amazing.

My grandfather, who passed away in 2022, used to have a 93. Would love to get one of these one day!

Love it how well geared this is❤

Great video and a beautiful car imagine experiencing that in 94

Sounds so nice😊

Never mentioned - as usual, perfectly matched close ratio gearbox typical of Corvettes since the 60s Corvettes are criminally underrated. Driving experience is up there with 911s

People can hate on C4s all they want, but with a good set of tires they will hang with 90% of new cars on an autocross course. Along with the C5 and C6 these are probably the best bang for your buck sports car you can get.

I was just looking into corvettes my man just read my mind and made a vid Tedward get outta my head man😂

I just bought a 1992 base model, it’s cool to see the differences between the two versions other than just the power.

This was the first Corvette to have a bespoke engine, which adds to its rarity. The current Z06 C8 is the only other Vette with an exclusive engine. Truly great cars in their own right with many other attributes as well.

The first original Need for Speed was the closest I’ve come to such a car! And man did this video make some distant memories pop up! I didn’t have any idea of the impact it had back then but it sure was my favourite video game car! Black, manual, the cluster, wheels… oh my, now I really want one, and it’s probably way beyond my budget 😊

One of the best looking generations, in my opinion.

I remember back in 2015-2016 when I first started driving I was looking at these for sale locally for the 15k range. Man how I miss that.

always wondered what this car is like. thanks homie

80s and 90s sports cars are the best for a pure driving experience. No comfort, no luxury crap, no fake engine sounds. And most importantly they all had three pedals

I really had no idea how bad ass those things were…. Just awesome.

Don't know if this has been said yet but until the C8 Z06 came out the 93-95 ZR-1 held the highest redline of any Corvette in it's lifetime. Fuel cut-off was 7350 RPM.

I love the Hank Hill narrow urethra reference!

So much fun to watch you drive through the Rt. 2 rotary that I've driven every kind of shit box you can name through, but never a ZR-1.