The 2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 shoulders that load proficiently with 1064 horsepower emanating from its mid-mounted twin-turbo V-8 and a finely honed chassis. The ZR1 is the first factory turbocharged Corvette in history, and its output figure represents "the most power ever from a factory Corvette and the most powerful V-8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer," according to Chevrolet. We'll let you fact-check that, but its output blows away the 755 ponies of the previous Corvette C7 ZR1 (772 with performance exhaust) and even dusts the 1025-hp supercharged V-8 in the Dodge Challenger Demon SRT 170. But the Corvette ZR1 has the moves to back up its muscle, combining a standard adaptive suspension, massive brakes, and over 1200 pounds of downforce produced from its most aggressive aerodynamic package to ensure the chassis can make the most of its potent powerplant. Stylistically, it digs deeper into the Corvette legacy, the coupe presenting a carbon-fiber homage to the iconic split-window design of the 1963 Corvette coupe. But you'll need to stick with the coupe to enjoy this feature, as going with the convertible body style forgoes the split-window detail. But really, any similarities to any previous Corvettes are in name only, as the 2025 ZR1 is a fully modern mid-engine beast ready to do battle with the fastest, most expensive supercars in the world. The 2025 Corvette ZR1 begins production in 2025
The price of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is expected to start around $180.000 and go up to $205.000 depending on the trim and options.
Pricing is still under wraps, but we expect the 2025 Corvette ZR1 to lead off around $150,000. We expect Chevy to offer the ZR1 coupe and convertible in 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ trims. Track rats in search of even more capability will want to investigate the ZTK Performance package, which ramps up the aero downforce with a host of carbon-fiber components and different underbody pieces, stiffens up the suspension, and swaps out the standard rubber for Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. Buyers can also spec the carbon aero bits from the ZTK Performance pack for the base ZR1
More than just a version of the Z06's LT6 flat-plane V-8 that's been cranked to inferno, the ZR1's 1064-hp twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 includes enough updated hardware and optimization of existing tech to earn the entirely new "LT7" designation. It's again a flat-plane-crank design, but there's more to it than just the addition of a pair of turbochargers. The LT7 features an entirely new intake system, the fitment of a secondary port fuel-injection system to deliver more fuel, unique pistons and connecting rods, and new cylinder head castings with LT7-specific CNC machined ports and combustion chambers. As you'd expect, fresh LT7-specific engine-control software is on hand to keep things running properly, and the transmission has also been fortified. An adaptive suspension is standard. The ZR1's bodywork has been decluttered for lower drag and utilizes a flow-through hood that benefits both cooling and front downforce. Additional cooling tweaks include carbon-fiber side ducts for the rear brakes and roof-mounted ducts-on the coupe-for cooling the turbos. On the standard ZR1, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires wrap 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. The ZTK Performance package incorporates stiffer springs, adds the aforementioned Pilot Sport Cup 2R rubber, fits a high-downforce rear wing, and includes numerous other aero tweaks and tricks.
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