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C6 Corvette ZR1 (2009–2013): The Complete Guide
Every C6 Corvette ZR1, 2009–2013: The first six-figure Corvette and the “Blue Devil”: a 638-hp supercharged LS9, a carbon roof, hood and fenders, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and 205 mph. The story, every model year with its own section, the specs and the figures, how many were built, the colors, what one cost new and what one costs now, the editions and race cars, a buyer’s guide — which year, what to pay, what to check, what goes wrong — the site’s guides, videos and news, and the FAQs.
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The Basics
The Car: The first six-figure Corvette and the “Blue Devil”: a 638-hp supercharged LS9, a carbon roof, hood and fenders, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and 205 mph
Years: 2009–2013 (5 model years)
Built: 4,684 by GM’s counts
Engine: LS9 6.2-liter supercharged V8 (2.3-liter Eaton TVS), 638 hp / 604 lb-ft
Power: 638 hp
Performance: 0–60 in 3.4 s · quarter mile 11.3 @ 131 · 205 mph (2009, GM)
Price New: $103,300
The Code: RPO ZR1; 1ZR and 3ZR trims; $103,300 in 2009
Predecessor: C4 Corvette ZR-1
Successor: C7 Corvette ZR1
Related: Corvette ZR1 guide, the C6 hub, C6 Corvette Z06, C6 Corvette Grand Sport
The Overview
The C6 Corvette ZR1 was built 2009–2013, 4,684 cars by GM’s counts. The first six-figure Corvette and the “Blue Devil”: a 638-hp supercharged LS9, a carbon roof, hood and fenders, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and 205 mph.
The Blue Devil: a 6.2-liter LS9 with an Eaton supercharger and twin intercoolers making 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft, the most powerful engine GM had built, in the Z06’s aluminum frame with carbon-fiber roof, hood, fenders, splitter and rockers, a window in the hood over the supercharger, Magnetic Ride, 15.5-inch carbon-ceramic brakes and 335-section rear tires. 205 mph, 0–60 in 3.4 seconds, 7:26.4 at the Nürburgring, and $103,300 in 2009, the first six-figure Corvette, $112,575 by 2013. Chevrolet built 4,684: 1,415, 1,577, 806, 404 and 482, and the first one sold for $1 million for charity. In 2026 ZR1s sold for $73,700 to $151,250 with Classic.com’s benchmark at $100,221; the 2012–13 Centennial and 60th cars and anything under 5,000 miles bring the most.
This page has every model year of the C6 Corvette ZR1 in its own section with the year page’s account, the specs, the numbers and the posts; the figures by year; the colors; how it compares to its siblings; the site’s guides, videos and news; and a buyer’s guide: which year to buy, what to pay, how to verify one, what goes wrong and the site’s market reports. The Corvette ZR1 guide has the whole line across every generation.
The C6 Corvette ZR1 Story
The C6 Corvette ZR1
The ZR1 returned again during the C6 era, once again without the hyphen, but it packed all sorts of power. The supercharged LS9 V8 delivered 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful Corvette to date.
Many of the body panels were comprised of carbon fiber to reduce weight while magnetic suspension, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and huge, sticky tires came together to make this one of the best performing American cars ever. This machine could dash to 60 in just 3.3 seconds, running the quarter-mile with an 11.2 at 130.5 miles per hour and stop from 60 in just 97 feet.
The C6 ZR1 was the fastest production Corvette ever to that date and, moreover, was the quickest car in its price range. While the ZR lettering dated back to the ’70s, it was the ’90s model that stirred more emotions. The C6 ZR1 was the true King of the Hill among its brothers, and it was quicker than the much-famed Ferrari F430 from the same era. While it wasn’t the best car on cornering, it was a hard-to-catch one on the drag-strip or in straight-line acceleration.
The Corvette followed the same principles as before: light, aerodynamic bodywork, and functional scoops on the sides. At the front of the car, a nose-scoop allowed more air to get to the supercharger covered by a transparent polycarbonate window area on the hood. It was the most extravagant idea made by GM designers for the beloved American supercar. In the coupe shape, the carbon-fiber roof featured two bulges for the driver and the passenger.
Inside, the Corvette featured a modern-looking interior with an integrated infotainment system installed on the wide center stack. The tall center console hosted the short gear-stick, the handbrake, and a storage compartment big enough for a quick trip to the race-track. Its high-bolstered sport seats offered great lateral support. From the technical point of view, the ZR1 was more than just a Corvette with a more powerful engine. Its reinforced rear axle, the magnetic ride control, and the limited-slip differential were part of the package. A state-of-the-art fuel injection system fueled the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, and the six-speed manual was the only option.
MORE: THE CORVETTE ZR1 GUIDE / THE C6 HUB
The C6 Corvette ZR1 Year by Year
Every model year of the C6 Corvette ZR1: what changed, how many were built, what it cost and what it made. Each year has its section below and its own research page on the site.
MORE: THE C6 HUB / CORVETTE ZR1 GUIDE
| THE YEAR | BUILT | PRICE NEW | POWER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2009 C6 Corvette ZR1 The Blue Devil: the 638-hp supercharged LS9 on the Z06’s aluminum frame, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride, carbon roof, fenders and the polycarbonate hood window; the first Corvette over $100,000 and over 200 mph (205); 3.4 to 60 |
1,415 | $103,300 + $1,700 tax | 638 hp |
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2010 C6 Corvette ZR1 Performance Traction Management arrives (five track modes); Competition Gray wheels; 1,577 built, three times the Z06’s number; own VIN series from 800001; the Brad Paisley Hero Edition one-off |
1,577 | $107,830 + $1,300 tax | 376 ci (6.2 L) LS3 |
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2011 C6 Corvette ZR1 The quiet year: no mechanical change, $2,920 dearer, the Z06 Carbon borrowing its brakes and dampers; the 100-millionth small-block, an LS9, built at Wixom on November 29, 2011 |
806 | $110,750 + $1,300 tax | 376 ci (6.2 L) LS3 |
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2012 C6 Corvette ZR1 The PDE High Performance Package ($1,495): Cup-style wheels and Pilot Sport Cup ZP tires for a 7:19.63 Nürburgring lap; 206 Centennial Editions, more than half the year; a 2013 ZR1 paced the Indianapolis 500 |
404 | $112,500 + $1,000 tax | 376 ci (6.2 L) LS3 |
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2013 C6 Corvette ZR1 The last C6 ZR1: 60th badges, the Z25 60th Anniversary package in Arctic White, black 20-spoke wheels; 482 built, more than the Z06 for the only time; the LS9 hand-built at Wixom for the last time |
482 | $112,575 + $1,000 tax | 376 ci (6.2 L) LS3 |
C6 Corvette ZR1s Built by Year
GM’s production counts for the C6 Corvette ZR1 in each model year.
2009 Corvette ZR1
The Blue Devil, revealed at Detroit in January 2008 and in showrooms that summer at $103,300 including destination plus a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax, the first Corvette over $100,000 and the first over 200 mph. On the Z06’s aluminum frame it carried the LS9, a 6.2-liter small-block with forged internals, titanium rods and intake valves, a 10.5-quart dry sump and an Eaton TVS R2300 supercharger with twin intercoolers: 638 hp at 6,500 rpm and 604 lb-ft at 3,800, GM’s most powerful production engine, hand-built in Wixom, through a Tremec TR6060 six-speed with a twin-disc clutch. Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes of 15.5 and 15.0 inches, 19 x 10 and 20 x 12-inch wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport 2s, and carbon fiber for the roof, the raised hood with its polycarbonate window over the intercooler, the vented fenders, the splitter and rockers (left clear-coated) and the full-width spoiler. 3,324 pounds, 0–60 in 3.4 seconds, 11.3 at 131 mph in the quarter, 205 mph, 1.10 g. 1,415 built, 1,202 with the $10,000 3ZR group, 1,132 on chrome wheels, in Cyber Gray (502), Black (368), Jetstream Blue (231), Victory Red (130), Velocity Yellow (79), Blade Silver (69), Atomic Orange (35) and one LeMans Blue, on their own 1G1YR26R VINs from 800001.
In 2026 they sold at auction for $73,700 to $147,400 against a $100,221 benchmark.
2009 C6 Corvette ZR1: Specs and Numbers
The 2009 C6 Corvette ZR1 by the numbers, from the 2009 research page and the Compared dataset.
| SPEC | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engine, LS9 (ZR1) | 376 ci (6.2 L) supercharged Gen IV small-block V-8, VIN R (new): 4.065 x 3.62 in, aluminum block, forged-steel crank, forged titanium rods, forged aluminum 9.1:1 pistons, rotocast aluminum heads with titanium intake and sodium-filled exhaust valves, Eaton TVS R2300 four-lobe supercharger with twin intercoolers at 10.5 psi, 10.5-qt dry sump; 638 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 604 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm (SAE); 6,600-rp |
| Power / torque | 638 hp / 604 lb-ft |
| 0–60 / quarter mile | 3.4 s / 11.3 @ 131 |
| Top speed | 205 mph |
| Weight | 3,324 lb |
| Built | 1,415 of 16,956 Corvettes |
| Price | $103,300 + $1,700 tax |
2009 C6 Corvette ZR1: The Posts
Everything tagged to the 2009 C6 Corvette ZR1, newest first.
2010 Corvette ZR1
The supercar’s second year, $107,830 including destination plus a $1,300 gas-guzzler tax (down from $1,700), with the same 638-hp, 604-lb-ft LS9, TR6060 six-speed and twin-disc clutch, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber panels and 205-mph top speed, and two additions: Performance Traction Management, five track modes that managed traction control, stability control, Magnetic Ride and launch control together, and Competition Gray wheels (Q6J, $395, 123 cars) alongside chrome (1,347) and silver (107). 1,577 were built, 1,426 with the $10,000 3ZR group, more than in 2009 and three times the Z06’s number, in Black (535 with the Z06), Cyber Gray, Torch Red, Crystal Red, Jetstream Blue, Blade Silver, Arctic White and Velocity Yellow, on their own 1G1YN2DT / 1G1YM2DT VINs from 800001. The LS9’s VIN code changed from R to T. In 2026 they sold at auction for $88,000 to $132,000 against a $100,221 C6 ZR1 benchmark.
2010 C6 Corvette ZR1: Specs and Numbers
The 2010 C6 Corvette ZR1 by the numbers, from the 2010 research page.
| SPEC | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Engine, LS9 (ZR1) | 376 ci (6.2 L) supercharged Gen IV small-block V-8, VIN T (new code): forged crank, titanium rods and intake valves, 9.1:1, Eaton TVS R2300 supercharger with twin intercoolers at 10.5 psi, 10.5-qt dry sump; 638 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 604 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm; 6,600-rpm redline; hand-built in Wixom; 1,577 cars |
| Built | 1,577 of 12,194 Corvettes |
| Price | $107,830 + $1,300 tax |
2010 C6 Corvette ZR1: The Posts
Everything tagged to the 2010 C6 Corvette ZR1, newest first.
2011 Corvette ZR1
Year three and the quietest: no mechanical change to the 638-hp, 604-lb-ft LS9, TR6060 and twin-disc clutch, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride with Performance Traction Management and 205-mph top speed, a $2,920 rise to $109,800 plus the $950 destination charge ($110,750) and the $1,300 gas-guzzler tax, and the Z06 Carbon Limited Edition borrowing its brakes, dampers and wheel design for $20,000 less. 806 were built, 666 with the $10,000 3ZR group, 649 on chrome wheels, 102 on Competition Gray and 55 on silver; 159 were Black, 107 Cyber Gray, 98 Torch Red, 93 Supersonic Blue, 81 Arctic White, 64 Crystal Red, 61 Jetstream Blue, 49 Velocity Yellow, 48 Blade Silver and 46 Inferno Orange, on VINs 800001 to 800802. Eleven owners built their own LS9 at Wixom under the new Engine Build Experience, and the 100-millionth small-block V-8, built there on November 29, 2011, was an LS9 that GM kept. In 2026 they sold at auction for $92,000 to $150,000 against a $100,221 C6 ZR1 benchmark.
2011 C6 Corvette ZR1: Specs and Numbers
The 2011 C6 Corvette ZR1 by the numbers, from the 2011 research page.
| SPEC | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engine, LS9 (ZR1) | 376 ci (6.2 L) supercharged Gen IV small-block V-8, VIN T: forged crank, titanium rods and intake valves, 9.1:1, Eaton TVS R2300 supercharger with twin intercoolers at 10.5 psi, 10.5-qt dry sump; 638 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 604 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm; 6,600-rpm redline; hand-built in Wixom (eleven under PBC; the 100-millionth small-block, November 29, 2011); 806 cars |
| Built | 806 of 13,596 Corvettes |
| Price | $110,750 + $1,300 tax |
2011 C6 Corvette ZR1: The Posts
Everything tagged to the 2011 C6 Corvette ZR1, newest first.
2012 Corvette ZR1
The ZR1’s fourth year brought its first hardware change: the PDE High Performance Package ($1,495; 184 of 404 cars), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup ZP tires on lightweight Cup-style wheels in machine-faced silver or black with Performance Traction Management and Magnetic Ride recalibrated to suit, which took a 2012 ZR1 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:19.63 in June 2011. The 638-hp LS9, TR6060, carbon-ceramic brakes and 205-mph top speed were unchanged; the price rose to $112,500 delivered with the gas-guzzler tax down to $1,000; the new seats, steering wheel and padded console came inside. 206 were Centennial Editions in Carbon Flash with satin-black wheels and red calipers, more than half the year, and a ZR1 badged as a 2013 paced the Indianapolis 500 in May 2012 with Guy Fieri at the wheel. Six owners built their own LS9s at Wixom and four chose their own VIN numbers.
In 2026 they sold at auction for $102,000 to $151,250, the top price a 3,000-mile Centennial, against a $100,221 C6 ZR1 benchmark.
2012 C6 Corvette ZR1: Specs and Numbers
The 2012 C6 Corvette ZR1 by the numbers, from the 2012 research page.
| SPEC | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engine, LS9 (ZR1) | 376 ci (6.2 L) supercharged Gen IV small-block V-8, VIN T: forged crank, titanium rods and intake valves, 9.1:1, Eaton TVS R2300 supercharger with twin intercoolers at 10.5 psi, 10.5-qt dry sump; 638 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 604 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm; 6,600-rpm redline; hand-built in Wixom (six under PBC); 404 cars |
| Built | 404 of 11,647 Corvettes |
| Price | $112,500 + $1,000 tax |
2012 C6 Corvette ZR1: The Posts
Everything tagged to the 2012 C6 Corvette ZR1, newest first.
2013 Corvette ZR1
The last of 4,684 C6 ZR1s: 482 for 2013, more than the 471 Z06s for the only time, at $112,575 delivered plus the $1,000 gas-guzzler tax, with the 638-hp LS9, TR6060, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride with PTM and 205-mph top speed unchanged since 2009, the PDE Cup-tire package continued, new black-painted 20-spoke wheels (Q6U) in place of Competition Gray and a machined Cup wheel with gray pockets as a further option, 60th badges on every car and the Z25 60th Anniversary package in Arctic White and Blue Diamond for 3ZR cars. A 2013 ZR1 paced the 2012 Indianapolis 500 with Guy Fieri driving, the most powerful pace car in the race’s history, and the 2013 ZR1 VINs carry a 6 in the fifth position on their own 800001 series. The LS9 was hand-built at Wixom for the last time, and the ZR1 name went away until the 755-hp C7 in 2019.
In 2026 no 2013 ZR1 sold at auction; dealers asked $89,997 to $142,995, three of the cars 60th Anniversary editions, against a $100,221 C6 ZR1 benchmark.
2013 C6 Corvette ZR1: Specs and Numbers
The 2013 C6 Corvette ZR1 by the numbers, from the 2013 research page.
| SPEC | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engine, LS9 (ZR1) | 376 ci (6.2 L) supercharged Gen IV small-block V-8, VIN T: forged crank, titanium rods and intake valves, 9.1:1, Eaton TVS R2300 supercharger with twin intercoolers at 10.5 psi, 10.5-qt dry sump; 638 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 604 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm; 6,600-rpm redline; hand-built in Wixom; 482 cars |
| Built | 482 of 13,466 Corvettes |
| Price | $112,575 + $1,000 tax |
2013 C6 Corvette ZR1: The Posts
Everything tagged to the 2013 C6 Corvette ZR1, newest first.
C6 Corvette ZR1 Specs by Year
The figures for every year with a row in the site’s Compared dataset: GM’s where published, otherwise the period road tests.
MORE: CORVETTES COMPARED / THE ENGINES
| YEAR | ENGINE | POWER | TORQUE | 0–60 | ¼ MILE | TOP SPEED | WEIGHT | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6.2 L supercharged LS9, 638 hp | 638 hp | 604 lb-ft | 3.4 s | 11.3 @ 131 | 205 mph | 3,324 | $103,300 |
C6 Corvette ZR1 Colors by Year
How many C6 Corvette ZR1s were built in each color, from the year pages’ color charts (the chart splits the model out from 2009); the chart combines models in 2010 (Z06 & ZR1). Years missing from the table have no per-model split in the chart. Every color has its own page in the Corvette Colors library.
MORE: ALL CORVETTE COLORS / COLORS BY YEAR
| COLOR | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 368 | 535 | 159 | — | 1,062 |
| Cyber Gray | 502 | 387 | 107 | 20 | 1,016 |
| Jetstream Blue | 231 | 206 | 61 | — | 498 |
| Torch Red | — | 271 | 98 | 39 | 408 |
| Arctic White | — | 184 | 81 | 43 | 308 |
| Crystal Red | — | 231 | 64 | 11 | 306 |
| Velocity Yellow | 79 | 136 | 49 | 23 | 287 |
| Blade Silver | 69 | 145 | 48 | 19 | 281 |
| Carbon Flash | — | — | — | 206 | 206 |
| Victory Red | 130 | — | — | — | 130 |
| Supersonic Blue | — | — | 93 | 16 | 109 |
| Inferno Orange | — | — | 46 | 16 | 62 |
| Atomic Orange | 35 | — | — | — | 35 |
| Carlisle Blue | — | — | — | 11 | 11 |
| LeMans Blue | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
The C6 Corvette ZR1 Against Its Siblings
Where the C6 Corvette ZR1 sat in the C6 range: the other performance models of the generation, their figures and the gap between them.
| GENERATION | Z06 | ZR1 | THE GAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6 Corvette | 2006–13 Z06: 505-hp LS7, 27,994 built | 2009–13 ZR1: 638-hp supercharged LS9, 4,684 built | 133 hp and about $32,000; the 2011 Z06 Carbon borrowed the ZR1’s brakes and dampers |
Every C6 Corvette ZR1: Editions, Pace Cars, Prototypes and Racers
The C6 Corvette ZR1 and the cars built from it that the site has guides for, with a picture each.
| THE CAR | YEARS | BUILT | |
|---|---|---|---|
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C6 Corvette ZR1 The Blue Devil: the 638-hp supercharged LS9 on the Z06’s aluminum frame, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride and a window in the hood; the first Corvette over $100,000 and 200 mph (205) The guide / The 2010 ZR1 / Year page |
2009–13 | 4,684 |
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Corvette C6.R GT2 (ZR1) The production-based GT2 racer that carried the ZR1 name in Corvette Racing’s last four C6 seasons: Le Mans class win 2011 and the last ALMS GT title The guide / The race cars / Year page |
2009–13 | race car |
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ZR1 Brad Paisley ‘Hero Edition’ The one-of-one 2010 ZR1 built for the country star, auctioned in 2026 The guide / Year page |
2010 | one-off |
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ZR1 Indy 500 Pace Car (2013 model) A 2013 ZR1 paced the 96th Indianapolis 500 in May 2012 with Guy Fieri driving, the most powerful pace car in the race’s history The guide / The pace cars / Year page |
2012 | — |
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ZR1 60th Anniversary Edition The Z25 60th Anniversary package (Arctic White, Blue Diamond interior) on the last C6 ZR1s, 3ZR cars only The guide / The anniversary cars / Year page |
2013 | edition |
The C6 Corvette ZR1 at the Races
The C6 racing highlights that involve the C6 Corvette ZR1 or its engine, from the C6 hub.
MORE: EVERY CORVETTE RACE CAR / THE C6 HUB
| YEAR | CAR | EVENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Corvette C6.R GT2 (ZR1 body) | ALMS, Mid-Ohio | Debut in GT2, August 2009 |
C6 Corvette ZR1 News and Posts by Year
Everything tagged to the C6 Corvette ZR1’s model years, newest first.
The C6 Corvette ZR1 Buyer’s Guide
The C6 ZR1 is the first supercar Corvette and already the collectible C6: 638 hp from the LS9, a manual only, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride and carbon bodywork, 4,684 built over five years. The LS9 has none of the LS7’s valve-guide history, so the buying questions are mileage, the special editions and the condition of the parts that are expensive to replace: the rotors, the supercharger and the clutch.
The 2009 first-year car and the 2013 last-year car carry the premiums, with the 2012–13 PDE cars (the Cup tires, the stiffer calibration) the performance pick; 2010–11 cars are the value. Most ZR1s have led easy lives, so a 10,000-mile car with a full history is easy to find; a tracked one needs its brakes and clutch looked at.
Which C6 Corvette ZR1 to Buy
Every model year of the C6 Corvette ZR1 with the verdict a buyer needs: what the year brought, which are collected and which are the value.
| YEAR | BUILT | NEW | POWER | THE VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,415 | $103,300 + $1,700 tax | 638 hp | First year, 1,415 built; the collectible, with the 60 pilot cars at the top. |
| 2010 | 1,577 | $107,830 + $1,300 tax | 638 hp | The biggest year (1,577) and the value. |
| 2011 | 806 | $110,750 + $1,300 tax | 638 hp | The fewest built; otherwise a 2010. |
| 2012 | 404 | $112,500 + $1,000 tax | 638 hp | The PDE package (Cup tires, the recalibrated chassis) and the Centennial Edition; the performance pick. |
| 2013 | 482 | $112,575 + $1,000 tax | 638 hp | The last year and the 60th Anniversary package; the last-year premium. |
What a C6 Corvette ZR1 Costs Today
Auction and dealer results the site has tracked, by year; check whether a result includes the buyer’s premium, and treat asking prices and unsold high bids separately from completed sales.
The 2010 ZR1 trades a little under the 2009 on mileage alone (second-year cars had PTM and the same 638 hp) and has the same split between driven cars in the $80,000s and $90,000s and delivery-mileage cars above $120,000.
MORE: THE C6 BUYER’S GUIDE / MSRP BY YEAR
| YEAR | BUILT | NEW | SOLD AT AUCTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,415 | $103,300 + $1,700 tax | $73,700 to $147,400 in 2026 against a $100,221 C6 ZR1 benchmark |
| 2010 | 1,577 | $107,830 + $1,300 tax | $88,000 to $132,000 in 2026 |
| 2011 | 806 | $110,750 + $1,300 tax | $92,000 to $150,000 in 2026 |
| 2012 | 404 | $112,500 + $1,000 tax | $102,000 to $151,250 in 2026, the top price a 3,000-mile Centennial |
| 2013 | 482 | $112,575 + $1,000 tax | No 2013 sold at auction in 2026; dealers asked $89,997 to $142,995 |
How to Verify a C6 Corvette ZR1
The VIN positions, the labels, the stampings and the parts that prove a C6 Corvette ZR1 is what it claims to be, from the year pages, year by year; where a later year repeats an earlier one, only what is new is added.
2009: Verifying a ZR1: R in the fifth and eighth VIN positions (1G1YR26R) with an 800001-series sequence (700001 for the 60 pilots), LS9, MH3, FE5, J57 and R8E on the console label, the polycarbonate hood window over the “LS9 SUPERCHARGED” intercooler cover, the Wixom plaque, clear-coated carbon on the splitter, rockers and roof, the 19 x 10 / 20 x 12 wheels and the carbon-ceramic rotors (gray-black, with no scoring.
2010: On a ZR1, T in the eighth position and an 800001-series number.
2011: Verifying a Carbon Limited Edition: the VIN is 1G1YL2DE?B56 followed by 0001 to 0252, nothing else qualifies, and the console label shows ULZ, Z07, CFZ, 3LZ and Q6U.
2012: Verifying a Centennial Edition: it has no VIN marker, so the service parts label is the proof: ZLC, F55, paint 58U, the RUL, RUM or RUR wheel code and 38S. A PDE ZR1 shows PDE and XFH with the silver or black Cup wheels. A Grand Sport has P–X in the fifth VIN position and Z16 on the label, a ZR1 T in the eighth and an 800xxx number, a Callaway B2K on the label and a Callaway serial plaque under the hood and on the fenders.
2013: Verifying a 427 Convertible: the VIN reads 1G1Y73DE?D57 followed by a 00001–02552-range number, a 7 in the fifth position and E for the LS7; the car has the Z06/ZR1 wide carbon fenders, the raised carbon hood, 427 hood badges, 19/20-inch Cup wheels, gray calipers, a ZR1-style spoiler and the dry-sump tank where a Grand Sport convertible has none. A PDE ZR1 PDE and XFH; a ZR1 has T in the eighth position and a 6 in the fifth with an 800xxx number.
MORE: THE 2009 RESEARCH PAGE
The C6 Corvette ZR1 Inspection List
What to check on a C6 Corvette ZR1 before the money changes hands, from the year pages, with each year adding what is new.
2009: Inspection: the ZR1’s LS9 has been durable, but check supercharger bearing noise, the intercooler pump and the twin-disc clutch (a known rattle and a known wear point), the carbon-ceramic rotors (chips at the edges, uneven wear. The 2009 ZR1 is the C6 to buy if you want the one that will matter.
2010: The electronic column lock, roof-panel bond, power top, 6L80 shift quality, NPP actuators, headlamp yellowing and the foam-in-place dash panels that can bubble at the edges apply to all. On the ZR1, the supercharger, intercooler pump, twin-disc clutch, carbon-ceramic rotors and carbon panels. The 2010 ZR1 the one to buy if you want PTM and the 2009’s price.
2011: The twin-disc clutch on the ZR1 and the supercharger’s intercooler pump are its own items.
2012: The Cup tires on Z07 and PDE cars, which age and are expensive, and the carbon-ceramic rotors, which should be measured; the twin-disc clutch and intercooler pump on the ZR1; and on every C6 the electronic column lock, roof-panel bond, power top, 6L80 shift quality, NPP actuators, headlamp yellowing and the dash and door panels that bubble, now leather-wrapped on the Centennial and 4LT cars and better for it. The Centennial ZR1 (206 built) is the year’s collectible; a PDE ZR1 or Z07 Z06 the one to buy to drive.
2013: A 60th ZR1 (three of 482 on offer in a year) the rarest.
MORE: THE C6 BUYER’S GUIDE
What Goes Wrong: The C6 Corvette ZR1’s Known Issues
The faults a C6 Corvette ZR1 is known for, the years they affect, what they look like and what the fix is. None of them should stop a purchase; all of them should be on the checklist, and a car with the paperwork for them is the one to buy.
| ISSUE | YEARS | WHAT HAPPENS | THE FIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supercharger coupler and bearings | 2009–13 | A rattle at idle from the LS9’s supercharger snout. | The isolator coupler; a specialist job, not an engine failure. |
| Intercooler pump | 2009–13 | The charge-cooler pump fails and the intake temperatures climb under boost. | An inexpensive pump; a scan tool shows the intake air temperature rising on a pull. |
| Twin-disc clutch | 2009–13 | The clutch rattles at idle (normal) and wears on tracked cars (not). | Check the pedal and the take-up; a clutch is a torque-tube-out job. |
| Carbon-ceramic rotors | 2009–13 | Standard on every ZR1; they wear by weight and cost a five-figure sum. | Have them weighed at a dealer before you agree a price. |
| Carbon bodywork | 2009–13 | The hood, roof, fenders and splitter are carbon and the clearcoat on the exposed-weave pieces can yellow or craze. | Look at the roof and hood in daylight; repainting carbon is expensive. |
| Polycarbonate hood window | 2009–13 | The window over the engine cover scratches and hazes. | Cosmetic; replacements exist. |
| C6 general | 2009–13 | Headlamps that yellow, the dash and door panels that bubble, the NPP exhaust actuators, the PS2 tires that age out. | The usual C6 list; the site’s C6 buyer’s guide has it. |
The C6 Corvette ZR1 Options and Editions That Matter
What moves the price of a C6 Corvette ZR1 beyond mileage and condition: the packages, the equipment groups and the special editions, and what each does to the value.
MORE: THE SPECIAL EDITIONS / MSRP BY YEAR
| OPTION OR EDITION | WHY IT MATTERS | WHAT IT DOES TO THE PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 3ZR equipment group | The full interior and the custom leather-wrapped package; most cars have it. | Expected; a 1ZR car is the value. |
| PDE / Z07-style package (2012–13) | The Cup tires, the recalibrated Magnetic Ride, the black wheels. | A performance premium. |
| Chrome or black wheels | The 2009–10 chrome wheels against the later black or polished sets. | Taste; no premium. |
| Centennial (2012) and 60th (2013) packages | Carbon Flash with satin-black wheels; Arctic White with the 60th stripes. | A modest premium. |
| Pilot cars (2009) | The first 60 built, numbered in their own VIN series. | A premium with the documentation. |
| Delivery mileage | Many ZR1s were bought to keep; sub-5,000-mile cars are common. | Mileage sets the price more than any option. |
What a C6 Corvette ZR1 Costs to Own
A ZR1 costs about what a C6 Z06 costs to run until something ZR1-specific wears out: the rotors, the Cup tires on a PDE car, the supercharger’s coupler and the clutch. Oil is a dry sump of Mobil 1 (about ten quarts), the fuel is premium and the drinking is serious. Parts other than the LS9 and the carbon are shared with the Z06.
Insure on an agreed value: the ZR1 trades well above the Z06 and a standard policy will not reflect it.
MORE: THE C6 BUYER’S GUIDE
The Site’s Market Reports on the C6 Corvette ZR1
What CorvSport has written about buying, selling and valuing the C6 Corvette ZR1: the market reports, the bargain hunting, the auction results and the cars it has listed, newest first.
Wholesale Market Report: C6-C8 Z06 Edition With A Bonus 2026 ZR1! — 2025
VIDEO: Would You Pay 7 Figures To Own The Last C6 ZR1 And C7 ZR1 To Be Produced? — 2023
The Bertone Mantide Is a C6 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and It's Up for Auction — 2020
FOR SALE: One-of-One Brad Paisley Corvette ZR1 Goes To Auction — 2026
C6 Corvette ZR1: Recalls, Service Bulletins and Maintenance
The site’s recall, service-bulletin and maintenance-schedule posts for the C6 Corvette ZR1’s model years and the C6 generation.
C6 Corvette ZR1s For Sale
The C6s the site has listed for sale, newest first; the C6 Corvette ZR1s are among them. The for-sale page has every Corvette the site is following and the auctions page the results.
Go Deeper
The pages around this one.
Corvette ZR1: the ultimate guide — every generation
The C6 Corvette hub — the generation, 2005–13
Corvettes Compared — every year’s figures
FAQs
What years was the C6 Corvette ZR1 made?
2009–2013, 5 model years. The first six-figure Corvette and the “Blue Devil”: a 638-hp supercharged LS9, a carbon roof, hood and fenders, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and 205 mph.
How many C6 Corvette ZR1s were built?
4,684 by GM’s counts: 2009 1,415, 2010 1,577, 2011 806, 2012 404, 2013 482.
How much horsepower does the C6 Corvette ZR1 have?
LS9 6.2-liter supercharged V8 (2.3-liter Eaton TVS), 638 hp / 604 lb-ft. 638 horsepower
How fast is the C6 Corvette ZR1?
2009: 0–60 in 3.4 s, 205 mph (GM’s figures or the period tests; the Compared page has them all).
How much did the C6 Corvette ZR1 cost new?
2009: $103,300 + $1,700 tax · 2010: $107,830 + $1,300 tax · 2011: $110,750 + $1,300 tax · 2012: $112,500 + $1,000 tax · 2013: $112,575 + $1,000 tax. The MSRP by Year page has every year in today’s dollars.
What is a C6 Corvette ZR1 worth today?
See What to Pay in the buyer’s guide above: the site’s tracked auction and dealer results by year. The figures move, and the for-sale feed shows asking prices now.
Why is the C6 ZR1 called the Blue Devil?
The development code name, after GM chief Rick Wagoner’s alma mater Duke; the first public car was Jetstream Blue, and the name stuck. The supercharger is visible through a polycarbonate window in the carbon hood.
How fast was the C6 ZR1?
GM claimed 205 mph, 0–60 in 3.4 seconds and the quarter in 11.3 at 131; it lapped the Nürburgring in 7:26.4 in 2008 (7:19.63 in 2011 with the Michelin Cup tires), the fastest production car GM had built.
How many C6 ZR1s were built?
4,684 over five years: 1,415 in 2009, 1,577 in 2010, 806 in 2011, 404 in 2012 and 482 in 2013, including the 2013 60th Anniversary cars.
Which C6 ZR1 year is best?
A 2012–13 car for the chassis updates and the Cup tires, a 2009 for the first-year premium, a 2010–11 for value. All have the same 638-hp LS9 and the same manual.
What goes wrong with a C6 ZR1?
Very little: the supercharger coupler rattle, the intercooler pump, clutch wear on tracked cars and the expensive carbon-ceramic rotors. The LS9 has no valve-guide problem.
Is the C6 ZR1 worth more than a C6 Z06?
About twice as much in 2026 on the site’s tracked results, and the gap has held: 4,684 ZR1s against about 28,000 Z06s, with the ZR1 the first 200-mph Corvette.
