FYI: The 2025 Corvette ZR1 sets a new standard with its unprecedented power and iconic design.
Chevrolet has taken the automotive world by storm with the unveiling of the 2025 Corvette ZR1, boasting an astounding 1,064 horsepower. This makes it the most powerful Corvette ever produced and positions it as a formidable challenger among the world’s top supercars.
### Unleashing Unprecedented Power
The Corvette ZR1 is powered by the LT7, a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, this powerhouse generates 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm. This represents the highest output ever from a factory Corvette. Chevrolet claims the ZR1 can exceed speeds of 215 mph (346 km/h) and complete a quarter-mile in under 10 seconds, according to GM’s estimations.
### Weight and Aerodynamics
Remarkably, the ZR1 manages to deliver this performance while maintaining a substantial weight. Its dry weight ranges between 3,600 and 3,700 pounds (1,632kg to1,678kg). Once fueled and road-ready, it could weigh around two tons. The vehicle’s aerodynamic features, designed to produce over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed, ensure stability and performance supremacy.
### Iconic Design and Aesthetic Excellence
Scott Bell, vice president at Chevrolet, said, “The team that revolutionized Corvette with a mid-engine architecture took on another challenge: take ZR1 to the next level.” True to his words, the Corvette ZR1 not only excels in power but also retains the classic, striking aesthetics that Corvettes are known for.
The ZR1 showcases several carbon-fiber elements, such as a front splitter, rocker moldings, side intakes with integrated brake cooling, and an underwing with stall gurney deflectors. The return of the iconic split window—last seen on the C2-generation Corvette—serves both as a style statement and a functional feature that enhances engine heat extraction.
### Elegant and Customizable Interior
Inside, the 2025 Corvette ZR1’s cockpit reflects meticulous attention to detail with unique badging on plaques, sill plates, and the steering wheel, alongside an exclusive finishing stitch pattern for the doors. Chevrolet offers extensive customization options for both exterior and interior colors, allowing owners to tailor the car to their preferences.
### A Hidden Tribute
In a heartfelt detail, each ZR1 comes with an Easter Egg—a tiny image of Tadge Juechter, the celebrated executive chief engineer known as the Godfather of the C7 and C8, tucked away in the corner of the windshield. Juechter is immensely proud of his final project before retirement, describing it as a ‘special’ model. “We went into the ZR1 program with lofty goals, but even our first development tests on-track showed the teams were already exceeding them,” Juechter said.
### Final Thoughts and Pricing
Although official pricing for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 hasn’t been revealed, it is speculated by Forbes to come with a hefty price tag of approximately $150,000. Given its remarkable power, innovative design, and customization options, this Corvette might just be the one to add to your wish list.
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William Rapp, Editor of Super Cars for automotive.fyi.
