There have been many changes since the last ZR1 came out five years ago. The most powerful cars today are electric, and Corvette engines now push from behind the driver. However, the ZR1 is still the race car with a muscle car mentality. The most recent and powerful iteration of Chevrolet’s C8 Corvette supercar lineup, the 2025 Corvette ZR1, has been unveiled.
With the most potent V8 engine ever produced by an American automaker, the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is available in two body styles: coupe and convertible.
The Small-Block Chevy V-8 Engine
A 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine (the LT7) featuring a flat-plane crank is present in the new Corvette. The LT7, like the LT6 in the Corvette Z06, has eight forged cylinders that spin a flat-plane crankshaft. This makes the engine rev faster and higher, but it also causes side-to-side vibrations that are strong enough to shake the oil filter off the V-8 if they are not stopped. The engine has undergone extensive modifications, such as bigger combustion chambers, an upgraded intake system, twin-turbochargers incorporated into the exhaust manifold, new head castings, and optimized valve train timing and lift profile.
Engine Output and Transmissions
Power: 1062 hp at 7000rpm
Torque: 1122 Nm at 6000rpm
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (est.): 2.5 seconds
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Dual-clutch automatic
The Ultimate Corvette
Dimensions:
Length: 4721.86 mm
Width: 2024.38 mm
Height: 1234.44 mm
Wheelbase: 2720.34 mm
Aerodynamic Design:
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 has a tonne of aero and design enhancements. As part of this, the vehicle has a carbon fiber aero kit that, when driven at maximum speed, produces 545 kg of downforce. The package also includes a flow-through hood, carbon fiber air ducts, a split rear window (a nod to earlier Corvette models), and fresh air intake ducts up front. In addition, a ZTK performance kit is available, which includes a large rear wing, front dive planes, a tall hood gurney, and the ability to customize the damper settings.
Additionally, the ZR1 features the largest Corvette brakes ever installed, with front discs measuring 400 mm and rear discs measuring 390 mm. Customers will have a plethora of choices when it comes to interior and exterior personalisation.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Specifications
Estimated starting price: $150,000 (US)
