NEW 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 All That We Know

The new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been captured testing at the Nürburgring with glorious V8 exhaust sound.

It is suggested that this prototype might have exceeded the noise limit of 130 decibels mandated at the renowned German circuit. Whatever the reason behind this, the ZR1 makes quite a racket and seems to possess the performance to match its enticing soundtrack. It is speculated that the engine's melodious tones come from a 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 borrowed from the Z06.

While the Corvette Z06 boasts a naturally aspirated configuration with 670 horsepower at its disposal, the ZR1 is rumored to incorporate a pair of turbochargers. This forced induction setup is said to elevate the power output to a colossal 850 hp, but it's crucial to note that this figure remains unconfirmed. The LT6 engine residing within the Z06 can rev all the way up to 8,600 rpm and delivers a peak torque of 460 pound-feet. The addition of two turbochargers is expected to provide a substantial increase in torque. According to an internal document disclosed by Hagerty in April 2020, the torque figure could soar to an impressive 825 lb-ft.

As observed in the spy photographs, Chevrolet conducted tests involving various wing designs at the Green Hell this week. The illusion of a split rear window, reminiscent of the 1963 Corvette C2, which we spotted on a heavily camouflaged test car at a gas station in Colorado last month, seems to have disappeared, as these prototypes feature conventional glass.

Anticipate the ZR1's launch next year as a 2025 model year vehicle. However, its reign as the highest-performing Corvette C8 may be short-lived, as there are reports of Chevrolet developing a twin-turbo Zora hybrid with a potential power output of up to 1,000 hp, 975 lb-ft, and all-wheel drive. Furthermore, an all-electric variant based on the Ultium platform has been officially confirmed. In the meantime, the mid-engine supercar has already undergone partial electrification with the E-Ray hybrid.

[JourneyStand]

I love how Chevy has progressed the C8 line up, it’s how Acura should have done it with the NSX. Offer a base non-hybrid version and worked their way up to a higher horsepower hybrid version and just slapped on the Type R name on.

[GinoGianniCalabriano]

I could Swear that I saw one on a Highway in NJ 2 weeks ago. Nice, but I think I’m waiting for the ZORA.

[mddastagir]

There might be ZO6 engine with Eray hybrid combination might put around 800 hp ZR1.

[golddemon]

Putting more thought into this. Would it be better that the ZR1 have the Z06s engine and the Erays motor than to use turbocharges?

[lucasrichardson]

They still got two years to improve and this thing is already insane

[Raptile]

I am curious how much the ZR1 and Zora in Germany will cost 🤔

Depending on if the Zora costs between 200, 000€-250, 000€ and will be faster than the upcoming Tesla Roadster, then I will order the Corvette.

[nchellcatbadboy]

Dealerships gonna mark these up to 350k-500k. Z06s are now way out of range for the middle class bcuz of stealerships so u cud imagine this car and the Zora. Used c8 stingrays still going for 90k .... eray (forget about it) 😆 corvette ain't for the middle class anymore. Wish I cud afford a 911 turbo s 😢

[davidvelez]

Deliveration as we speak... from 800 to 1000hp... however who knows All wheel Drive is for both special Edition.... ZR1 and Supose Zora no Turbos yes Super charged

[thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal]

That is actually NOT what you want in a mid engine car. Massive torque induces a pendulum effect on corner exit that is very hard to manage for normal drivers.

[Steve-Mcgarrett]

Are you sure it's a V8? Sounds like TTV6. The Z06 Is way better