ALL The C6 ZR1 Corvettes - 2009 Through 2013 - Rare Colors and Year Differences

I've been lucky enough to assemble 1 ZR1 from every year they made the C6. In this video I walk through some of the production numbers, rarer colors and year to year quirks and differences.
In this video we have:
2013 Inferno Orange
2012 Carlisle Blue
2011 Supersonic Blue
2010 Cyber Grey Metallic
2009 Jetstream Blue (Z06 stand in)
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[@s2JZ]

You know this man has taste when he collects all C6 ZR1 and Z06….. They truly are the most beautiful.

[@DwayneBublitz]

I own a 09 Jetstream Blue ZR1. I have owned 25 Corvettes in the last 25 years. The seats in my 09 ZR1 are fantastic and the best of all the other Corvettes. I don't go to the track but for just regular driving they are great!

[@ddxauto]

JSB is the GOAT :)

[@4everyoung869]

Love all zr1 c6. I wish I had every color

[@nickadkins7765]

2013 inferno ZR1. Absolute dream car

[@billmcmeekin7909]

I have an 09 Atomic Orange Z06, and absolutely love it! About five years ago I was able to put my eyes on an Atomic Orange ZR1 in Vancouver. Made me drool even more. Good luck finding one. Took me four years to find my 09/Z06. Love your video! Beautiful collection!!!!

[@ddxauto]

Thanks and the AO is such a great color. I'm glad they did in the ZR1 as well if only for the 09 year.

[@kingkobetha8th]

Best C6 zr1 collection on the planet. Ill be on the lookout for the NRB and Atomic

[@ddxauto]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@4everyoung869]

I done watch this video like a 100 time. Still love watching it. I got a c6GS100th centennial edition

[@ddxauto]

Thx sir and sweet on the centennial!

[@psf9367]

Love all the production numbers! I just bought a 2010 in torch red. Not a rare ZR1 color but I absolutely love it. Has a Corsa exhaust, sounds incredible!

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated and CONGRATS!

[@memra777]

It’s a great colour and not common - enjoy!

[@vladpootin5973]

Superb presentation ! The c6 zr1 is an icon and legend, it became that instantly even.

[@c6corvette]

Great collection! Love all C6's!

[@t-jh4236]

Can't replace those memories. Absolutely worth driving to get the car and road tripping it back home. I bet it was a blast with your son. My wife and I travel across the country often. Never had to pick up a car across the country though. Sounds like fun.

[@ddxauto]

I highly recommend the road-trip-car-pickup :)

[@patrickbateman580]

I had a 2012 Centennial Edition Zr1. It’s the only Z that ever came with red brake calipers. Carbon Flash Metallic paint. Beautiful car

[@ddxauto]

The carbon flash is 💥💥

[@choward874]

I would have never sold that car!

[@FELiPES101]

cyber gray with the black wheels looks really cool tbh

[@bdun1226]

The reason cyber was/is so popular is because it’s is such a great color. Everyone likes it.

[@gsmith207]

Awesome education! Need one next to my ‘19 and ‘91 ZR1’s! Great vid

[@cturnbull802]

Great info on changes by year!! My 2010 definitely needs new seats!

[@ddxauto]

All the 2010s do :(

[@cturnbull802]

@@ddxauto on the lookout for a set of comps

[@dansherwood1043]

No contest. The 13 orange sickle hands down!

[@steveodian6008]

And I thought I was lucky to have just one😄great collection 👍

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@lawrencepignataro1473]

That's one hell of a collection...i only have one .... 2013 60th anniversary edition ZR1 white with blue/grey stripes and i do love it!! ...It's the 6th vette i've had and my absolute favorite....and what a beast

[@ddxauto]

Thanks and great choice for yours :)

[@trestratton433]

I fell in love with ZR1s when I was 16….. back in 1990. I choose education as a career, so these C6 ZR1s are out of my range (with three kids in college). I have a 2009 Atomic Orange Z06, which is a beast. Love your collection, especially the Inferno Orange and Carlisle Blue. Corvettes at Carlisle is where my dad and I finally made a connection. Just wish I had bought the Z06 before he passed. Make those memories with your kiddos, they will appreciate it.

[@ddxauto]

Grey choice on the AO Z06 and sorry about your dad ;(. My oldest is into cars (amazingly) and my youngest isn't - but I'm still searching for that angle that may connect him to them somehow :).

[@stinknyc8041]

Dude, you have the best vette collection..awesome 👌

[@ddxauto]

👍🏻 thx!

[@rhett5914]

There were also changes in the traction control on the ZR1’s: launch control and PTM performance traction management.I don’t know about these because both of my ZR1’s are 2009’s. GM upgraded Traction control into the 2010 on all manual corvettes. The ZR1 2010 received the PTM.

[@ddxauto]

Interesting, thanks Rhett!

[@lawrencecannon2337]

Man What a Awesome 👏🏽 Collection of beautiful ZR1’S I always love to hear talk about the ZR1 the difference in the years and the rare colors.I was Blessed to get my 2009 JSB ZR1 in 2017 and Even though I had a 2008 Z06 I was like a kid in a candy store to be able to get My dream car I always remembered in 2009 looking at the New ZR1 up against the Blue Angles Jet and Racing it!I’m definitely living my dream and enjoying a beautiful car!🙏🏾

[@davidhudick3347]

I have a 2011 ZR1. Stock everything. I have just over 8500 original miles. Original wheels and tires. I absolutely love it.

[@ddxauto]

Sweet, what color?

[@davidhudick3347]

@@ddxauto white exterior black and red seats. I can’t remember the exact number. But in 2011 only so many white with black/red interior was made. Probably a keeper forever.

[@ddxauto]

@@davidhudick3347 Great color combo!

[@sbinnala]

Driving on the original tires? You’re asking for trouble. Tires last 5-6 years tops, not 11+ years. My 2010 came on 09 date coded PS2s and I forced the dealer to swap them to new PSS. It is illegal to sell a car like that and you will fail inspection where I am.

[@scottbarker9058]

@@sbinnala same oil also??? lol

[@evangrimmett9327]

Nice collection. I've got one of the other 2012 Carlisle Blue ZR1s!

[@billbob9570]

thats crazy man

[@oldschoolopeltreter2477]

i am very proud to be a owner of a `09 atomic orange zr1 and yes it looks great

[@ddxauto]

If you ever want to give it another (good) home.. well.. you know...

[@oldschoolopeltreter2477]

I will Do. But you need to know that its located in germany ;)

[@kingrob313]

damn that’s alotta vetts

[@memra777]

One of the best cars of all time

[@JB-ej8zy]

I couldn’t agree more

[@Jordan-hr3yz]

Thank you for sharing your incredible collection.

[@DonnieZR1]

have a black 11 zr1 first one, built like your first one also, picked up a night race blue 13 and you aren't kidding the interior is night and day! Carlisle is next but now after that great story there's only 10 left! awesome man great vid.

[@ddxauto]

GOOD BUY on the NRB. I just got one myself and they are AWESOME :). Glad you're collecting too - there aren't many of us out here with > 1.

[@pedrobenson]

Yes, Atomic Orange!!! my favorite color and car!!! only 35 :(

[@SilverSurferr320]

Hoping I get a blue 2013 one day, absolute favorite zr1

[@samuelharding257]

I’m 19 right now and my dream car is a C6 ZR1. My dad has a murdered out bone stock C7 Z06 full 3LS package etc so I want to get a fully loaded C6 ZR1 in the next few years. Personally, the rare colors would be cool if I could get one of those but I’m good with any bone stock ZR1 as long as it comes bone stock because I would like to build both of them how I choose to.

[@ddxauto]

Great goal Samuel! And it's nice to see folks on the younger side into these cars as well as father/son connections.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

Glad you ended on that note, can’t no vette compare to the night race blue period!

[@Jb-mp1in]

damn I love the atomic orange zr1

[@WhiteManXRP]

Insane collection

[@josephfamularo469]

Just bought a 2011 Z06 Z07 car in cyber red metallic 1 of only 33 in cyber red!!

[@Corvettelloydminster]

2009 was zr1s best year for less problems. Cyber Grey even though not rare was the nicest colour.

[@bdun1226]

Atomic and night race both for sale on corvette forum as of 10/11/21

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated! Am tracking them both (and a few others) already but valuations are just dumb right now IMO so I'm a cautious buyer. Am also fine waiting for years if needed for prices to fluctuate.

[@angelo_giachetti]

His life wont have meaning unless he gets a Chevy in every color. Thats deep.

[@johnnyflex81]

Wow .. and I just want one cyber grey zr1

[@anthonylittleton7929]

One day I’ll be able to afford a zr1

[@sulkmahidonkeydek3424]

Prices are going up .. we’ll get one last chance when the c8 zr1 n Zora hit sales Floors.. I’ll enjoy my ‘11 z06 for now 😇

[@wintermetalhd]

Man I haven't seen a Shoney's since I moved to the west coast 13 years ago.

[@svtzeater]

I have black 2011 Makes little over 1000 rwhp. I love your collection, you do need a white one there.

[@dnlescalante7]

The 2013 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@sbinnala]

Couple things here. 1st and 2nd are entirely unchanged throughout the model run. Later non performance pack cars got the Z06 gear set with the long 5th and overdrive 6th. 2012+ also have two extra catalytic converters.

[@AllKinaTing]

very clean

[@vargas34100]

I should have one soon just waiting to see if prices drop before I pull the trigger

[@ddxauto]

You and me both. Prices are 👎👎 right now.

[@davidpongniphon2063]

"My Corvette is best Corvette"

[@ddxauto]

😂😂

[@deathzr1158]

I’m proud to own 2010 zr1 now lol

[@ddxauto]

Am proud you do too! Crystal Red FTW!

[@True_Knight]

Why do so many people say the seats suck? What actually sucks about them? I love the seats in my 2011 ZR1. Heated seats with a lot of adjustability, and they are very comfortable to me.

[@markschafer8275]

Killer

[@renecintronjr.2262]

Nice collection!

[@ddxauto]

👍🏻

[@jaypaint4855]

Gosh, I thought the Corvette seats were nice. I guess it’s just perspective! Also, I can confirm that my 2011 GS has black headlights

[@alphawaffles3144]

I have a base 2013 in night race blue.

[@DevoutSkeptic]

0:50 Nice

[@philipsalamone8541]

This great info You should add atomic orange Did the lemans blue zr1 get destroyed?

[@michaelsmith3119]

Nice 👍

[@Cloud9_Garage]

I have a '13 Night Race Blue, you may know this one I own. 54 made, and mine is #371 a true 1 of 1, only NRB produced with yellow calipers. I know you're in need of one and I'm tempted cash talks. lol

[@ddxauto]

Actually I found a Night Race Blue a few months back and got it along with an Atomic Orange. Regardless, let me know what you want for it and I'll consider.

[@Cloud9_Garage]

@@ddxauto $96,500

[@amillionpaws7740]

In love!

[@BLADES1320]

I missed an opportunity to purchase Cyber Grey ZR1 for 47k. I still regret not moving quicker on that one.

[@judethree0five]

👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Rasmelchezidek559]

🔥🔥🔥

[@a.sauerkrauts53]

is it just me or my monitor, all looks a bit green-ish? btw very nice collection

[@hemikid52]

I wanted a ZR1, but bought a 2012 Inferno Orange Metallic (1 of 89 for 2012) GS A6 3LT convertible with mag ride -- it is now modified A & A V3, BTR blower cam, full headers, high flow cats, but I retained the NPP for traveling quietness. Makes 595 rwhp, so I put 345's on the rear. I quit at the 700 HP level because I wanted to keep the A6 in one piece and where I live, I have to feed it anemic 91 octane fuel anyway. I keep seeing people put 800, 900, 1200, or more HP and it's hard to believe that they find traction. Punch it at 100 and mine seeks traction as the rear dances trying to get a grip and it pulls hard... so, I have a great car with slightly more than ZR1 power, great brakes, fun handling, and a blast to drive.. I'll be 70 next summer and thinking of a C8, but I live in the flat Midwest and can't think of a good reason to sell off my car for a mid-engine one.. beautiful collection!.. love that 2013 ZR1 you have.. great color!!

[@ddxauto]

Great setup and great color :). Enjoy it! I'm sticking with the C6s as well for now and *maybe* will get a C7 at some point :).

[@hemikid52]

@@ddxauto Thanks for your nice comments and good point of a C7. You might want to wait on that ZR1 C7... at $50,000 above sticker price USED, a C8 might be cheaper.. lol.

[@ddxauto]

@@hemikid52 True, but if I bought a C8 then... I'd have a C8 :(

[@hemikid52]

@@ddxauto Sure. I'm not there yet either.. nothing 'prettier' than a shiny big-butt C6.. they are just a classy chassis!

[@Jb-mp1in]

I thought the trans gearing was a track option in the later model years not standard

[@bowtye8productions]

Also need a centennial ZR1

[@Puplice23]

"MY CORVETTE IS RAREST CORVETTE" LMFAO

[@joker14n]

Great collection..but i gotta know..did you let your son drive the 12 on the way home ? And yes..the atomic orange is spectacular

[@ddxauto]

He did! And thanks!

[@lg740xx]

Victory red - only avail in 09

[@JB-ej8zy]

Bruh ! Are any for sale c6 zr1 is my dream car !

[@By_Any_Means_Necessary]

What about white and red zr1 and I thought all c6 came with color matching headlights

[@G8GTJav]

What about the white ZR1s? Aren't those pretty rare too?

[@dksgarage6061]

Can you do a video like this for the Z06

[@nickadkins7765]

There was a NRB that popped up recently. Were you the guy that bought it?

[@ddxauto]

I was 😀

[@nickadkins7765]

@@ddxauto I seen in your newest walk around that you got the night race blue as well as an atomic Orange! Well done and I hope I can get a 12 or 13 inferno one day

[@ddxauto]

@@nickadkins7765 Rock on - they are a great color on these cars :)

[@browningbelgium2326]

Drool Drool Drool Drool Drool Drool Drool Drool.................................................................Drool

[@trentcardwell8620]

2012 & 2013 seats look the same?

[@zachattack2016]

Nice cars!! But man where the hell is the "rare" 2009 Atomic Orange C6 ZR1!?!? Thats rare..

[@ddxauto]

Agreed - need one. That said the Carlisle is rarer but I do like the AO better. It's just more of a Corvette color IMO.

[@lawrenceturlej4772]

How the hell does he have so many Corvettes 😂

[@doolallyproductions7234]

My corvette is one of a kind it has this color this this option with this option made on this date its almost like every corvette is one of kind so at that point WHO CARES

[@ddxauto]

Me :) - that's why I buy and enjoy them.

[@ICYASIAN95]

only missing a white zr1

[@ddxauto]

I don’t disagree!

[@stevieanderson7281]

Damn! If I found the negative in a car like this I wouldn't buy it. A Corvette has never been meant to be like a Cadillac. As long as it says Corvette on the outside, that's good enough for me.

[@TheEdshemery]

Envy

[@MajesticRidez]

Wonder if this guy likes vettes

[@boostergoal65]

How many Jetstream blue ZR1's were made?

[@ddxauto]

465 over 3 years

[@Pierone590]

But...where is supersonic blue?That car is green,not supersonic blue...

[@TOPVIRALVIDEOS2.0]

Every time he sees a different color he buys it 🤦‍♂️ Could have an Aventador by now instead of all these Builds 👍

[@JB-ej8zy]

I have a 2010 and tbh i dont think the seats are really that bad.

[@juanvera9729]

I know someone with the NRB ZR1 is there a finders fee? Lol

[@ddxauto]

Actually was able to find one a year or so back :)

[@nickelsworth7097]

One thing I notice about Vette guys and I've even heard jokes about it, they get caught up in how "rare" their Vette is. It's the special anniversary model... It's a rare color, rare options. Just why? It's not that special.

[@muscleandimports]

Then why are you on this video? They only made 4k of these cars EVER. That's pretty rare, period. It's enthusiasm and passion for an excellent work of art.

[@nickelsworth7097]

@@muscleandimports or is it the need feel special? The people that ordered the car just ordered a certain way. It's the people that couldn't afford them new that buy them & have to Google how rare their vehicle is so they can spout off how special it is. Only 4000 because of poor sales due to being overpriced for what it was and basic compared to the exotic factor of buying a foreign car. It's a joke but jokes have some seriousness to it or it wouldn't be funny. You're obviously one of these people and I've touched a nerve. It was an episode of vinwiki where the guest talked about how all corvette owners think their cars are rare and special.

[@sn957]

@@nickelsworth7097 talk of rarity isn't just restricted to Corvettes, that goes for all vehicle manufacturers. Every group does it. Poor sales go for all hi performance sports cars for all manufacturers. It goes with the territory because all hi performance sports cars are inherently impractical. Considering the performance per dollar, the ZR1 was a bargain compared with several other vehicles costing twice as much for the same level of performance. What do you drive?

[@EJleon96]

Nice to know Jeff Bezos loves corvettes

[@GhostRider-iw4gr]

Me waiting for a jetstream blue him “is not a jet stream blue ZR1”💔

[@ddxauto]

😪

[@JIMSZR1]

Why do people car so much about the seats. You buy that car for its drive train and its unique character. I personally don't have an issue with my 2011.

[@ddxauto]

It's because the seats are that much junk. It's also exacerbated by seats existing in the GM lineup that are really really good (the 09+ V2 CTS-V Recaro based seats). You'd think for this flagship sportscar GM would have made the Recaro (or some other vendor connection) like they did with the CTS-V. It is a show stopper? Clearly not - at least not for me. But when you own a CTS-V and a ZR1 it's just one of those things that screams WTF.

[@mfengthong]

Need torch red

[@JM-vg6hu]

NOT TRUE THE 2012 AND THE 2013 SEATS WERE THE BEST NOT JUST THE 13S

[@ddxauto]

To be honest *all* of the C6 vette seats are junk. 2013 is just the least junk of them ;(

[@tomgeorge9025]

My first Corvette was a 1983 LS6 package,, 2nd Corvette was the first Gen.1953 V8 Red- white top all original from the original owner… Donald Trump sold me these cars..

[@grandpajoe3754]

You used the worst lighting to showoff the colors of the cars lol. For example, your supersonic blue zr1 looks nothing like an actual ssb in person.

[@johncosico9720]

Can you adopt me?

[@chriswells1099]

Yep