If you've been waiting for the most powerful Corvette ever - the new 2025 ZR1- mark your calendars because order books open in mid-February. It's available in two trims, 1 LZ and 3LZ, and as either a coupe or convertible. Starting price is $174,995 (including $1,695 DFC) for the 1LZ coupe and $184,995 (including DFC) for the 1LZ hardtop convertible. The 3LZ coupe is available for a starting MSRP of $185,995 (including DFC) or $195,995 (including DFC) for the 3LZ convertible.
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful V8 ever produced in the U.S. from an American automaker. Under the hood - a hand-assembled 5.5L twin-turbo V8 that delivers up to 1,064 horses and 828 pound-feet of torque. It's also the fastest car ever built by an American automaker - clocking 233 mph on the track, and a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds. It can make the 1/4 mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph.
Here are some other highlights:
- Visible carbon fiber roof
- Carbon ceramic brakes
- Performance Data Recorder
- Carbon fiber ground effects and side intakes
“ZR1 is an example of design and engineering excellence, one where we push the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of performance,” said Scott Bell, vice president of global Chevrolet. “It was important for us to stay true to Corvette’s promise of a vehicle whose world-class capabilities completely outmatch its price.”
Performance Options
The ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package (TOM), with an MSRP of $8,495, replaces the standard aero package and adds an aggressive, high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, and a tall hood spoiler. The package also adds underbody strakes to increase downforce.
The ZTK Performance Package (ZTK), with an MSRP of $1,500, requires the Carbon Fiber Aero Package to unlock the ultimate track configuration. The ZTK package incorporates:
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1LZ includes |
3LZ includes everything on 1LZ, plus |
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8-way power GT1 or Competition Sport seats |
Heated and ventilated Napa leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats with power lumbar/wing adjust |
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HD Rear Vision Camera and Rear Camera Mirror** |
HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras, front camera is curb view |
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Bose premium 10-speaker sound system |
14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system |
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12-inch diagonal color instrument cluster |
Custom Leather-wrapped instrument panel, door trim and console
3LZ also has leather wrapped interior – heat / vent seats with lumber/wing adjust, memory package, heated, power fold mirrors, side blind zone, rear cross traffic, wireless phone charger |
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Engine Appearance Package |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with carbon-fiber trim and shift paddles |
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Competitive breakdown |
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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
2022 McLaren 765LT |
2024 Ferrari SF90 XX |
2025 Lamborghini Revuelto |
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Base MSRP |
$173,300 |
$241,300 |
$382,500 |
$528,764 |
$608,358 |
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Horsepower |
1064 hp |
518 hp |
755 hp |
1016 hp (combined) |
1001 hp (combined) |
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Torque |
828 lb-ft |
342 lb-ft |
590 lb-ft |
590 lb-ft |
739 lb-ft |
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Top Speed |
233 mph |
184 mph |
205 mph |
199 mph |
218 mph |
Production will get underway at Bowling Green Assembly in Q2. Those interested in purchasing should work with their preferred CarPro Corvette dealer for ordering details.
Photo: Chevrolet.