The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Costs $300,000 Now
Shipments of the $175,195 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 are underway, but you may have to pay much more than that to get your hands on one.
Chevrolet doesn’t require a central application process to buy the 1,064 hp ZR1, the way that Ford does for the Mustang GTD, but buyers do have to agree not to resell the car for at least a year in an effort to cut down on flipping the low volume model. Do so and you risk losing your warranty and getting put on a black list that will prevent you from getting your hands on the next big thing from GM.
That hasn’t stopped dealers from putting markups on the ZR1, however, and a few have added massive amounts to the list price.
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Tasca Chevrolet Wheeling in Illinois, for instance, has a ZR1 convertible in the 3LZ trim with a sticker price of $213,915 that has a $100,000 “market adjustment” added to bring that to $313,915.
That seems like a deal compared to the ZR1 coupe 3LZ at Midway Chevrolet in Phoenix, which has a $214,885 MSRP that’s been marked up $159,999 to $374,884.
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Considering that the 233 mph ZR1 is the fastest car in the world priced below $1 million, there’s an argument to be made that it’s actually worth more than $300,000, especially in light of the 202 mph Mustang GTD’s $327,960 base price, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to pay that much.
Several dealers are adverting ZR1s at or near the MSRP, including Jim Trenery Chevrolet in O’Fallon, Mo., which ha a $209,050 coupe on its website with a Fast Lane Deal that actually knocks $500 off of the price.
Nevertheless, all of these prices are subject to change and dealers do tend to live up to the name, so happy hunting and don’t forget to check your bank account before you go. Even if you find a bargain, the car’s still not exactly cheap.