2009 Chevrolet Corvette: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
13 builds left the factory as a 2009 Corvette, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN. The 6 main configurations sell for $19,498–$85,799 today.
- 6 main configurations
- 3,351 vehicles built
- 118 for sale right now
- $19,498–$85,799 typical price range
Which Corvette is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your Corvette
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ZR1 · RWD 1G1YR26R-96.2L 8-cyl, Rear-wheel drive. 199 built.
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Most common — 34% of 2009 Corvettes
RWD 1G1YY26W-96.2L 8-cyl, Rear-wheel drive. 1,154 built.
$24,885 great deal $31,900 typical $39,240 top of market -
Z06 · RWD 1G1YZ26E-97L 8-cyl, Rear-wheel drive. 520 built.
$39,995 great deal $57,995 typical $85,799 top of market -
1LT Coupe RWD 1G1YY25W-96.2L 8-cyl, Rear-wheel drive. 718 built.
$19,900 great deal $32,962 typical $55,000 top of market -
1LT Convertible RWD 1G1YY35W-96.2L 8-cyl, Rear-wheel drive. 56 built.
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RWD 1G1YY36W-96.2L 8-cyl, Rear-wheel drive. 677 built.
$19,498 great deal $28,477 typical $49,900 top of market
What actually differs
| RWD 1G1YY26W-9 | 1LT Coupe RWD | RWD 1G1YY36W-9 | Z06 · RWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6.2L 8-cyl | 7L 8-cyl |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe | Convertible | Coupe |
| Typical price today | $31,900 | $32,962 | $28,477 | $57,995 |
| For sale right now | 30 | 19 | 39 | 17 |
| Vehicles built | 1,154 | 718 | 677 | 520 |
Same on every 2009 Corvette
- Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
- Fuel Gasoline
- Doors 2-door
What people actually pay
163 price observations · updated Aug 30, 2026Safety, in plain English
What 1G1YR26R-9 means
- 1G1
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Chevrolet registered — assembled in the United States
- YR26R
- together encode the Corvette line — Coupe, 6.2L 8cyl, Rear-wheel drive — as Chevrolet filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- 9
- in position 10 — model year 2009
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
7 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
- ZR1 6.2L 8cyl Coupe 1G1YY26R-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
- GT1 Special Edition 7L 8cyl Coupe 1G1YG26E-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
- GT1 Special Edition 6.2L 8cyl Coupe 1G1YG26W-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
- ZR1 6.2L 8cyl Coupe 1G1YR25R-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
- ZR1 1ZR Coupe RWD 6.2L 8cyl Coupe 1G1YY25R-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
- GT1 Special Edition 6.2L 8cyl Convertible 1G1YG36W-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
- Z06 7L 8cyl Coupe 1G1YY26E-9 Fewer than 20 known vehicles
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