ZR-1 #2957 was purchased on February 20, 2003. The Beast is black on black, has late model ZR-1 wheels, and is the final ZR-1 built with the RPO C60 option (manual air conditioning). Mods include plenum/injector housing porting, custom chip, and tuning by Corey Henderson, engine refinishing (powder coat) by Jeff Flint, Borla Challenger Exhaust with high flow cats, K&N filter, and Hurst shifter.

February 20, 2003 ~ the Beast gets a new owner & home. Thanks, Dennis!

Original window sticker. The base price for a 1990 Corvette coupe was just under $32,000. The ZR-1 option was an additional $27,000 with the LT5 engine and performance handling package accounting for the majority of the cost.

The LT5 Engine was designed by Lotus & built by Mercury Marine to Chevy's specs. It was all aluminum, had 4 overhead cams, 32 valves, 16 injectors and was rated at 375 hp with a top speed in excess of 180 mph.

This LT5 engine has a ported plenum & injector housings, SW headers, high flow cats, Borla Challenger exhaust, K&N open lid air filter, and a custom chip & tuning by Corey Henderson for increased horsepower & torque.

All ZR-1's were equipped with a 6 spd manual transmission. This ZR-1 also has a Hurst short throw shifter.

The ZR-1 option provided, in addition to the LT5 engine performance package, all options available to standard Corvettes except for two: dual removable tops and electronic air conditioning. This ZR-1 has both tops but is 1 of only 14 to have the standard manual A/C, making it somewhat of a rarity.

Driving at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway ~ a short track that is a great place to test & tune your car as well as improve your driving skills.

Bowling Green, Kentucky ~ Birthplace of the Beast

The National Corvette Museum is also located in Bowling Green.

On the circle in front of the National Corvette Museum

Visiting the Heart of Texas ~ this park marks the geographical center of Texas and is located on US-377 north of Brady, Texas (my hometown).

Another view of the Heart of Texas

The Mississippi River at Vicksburg, MS

At home in Waynesboro, Georgia