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1995 Corvette

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1

Running With The Big Dogs

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe in Competition Yellow

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe in Competition Yellow

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While everyone was expecting new performance standards with the introduction of the 2025 ZR1, what we ended up getting - 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 RPM - exceeded all expectations. Not only is it the most powerful Corvette ever, it is the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible

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The 2025 ZR1 represents Corvettes entry into a new class of automobile: The Hypercar. Thats a recent nomenclature that represents cars that have gone beyond the Supercar class. An example is the Bugatti Veyron which features 987 horsepower and a price tag well north of $1,000,000. So the Corvette beats one of the best in its class by 77 horsepower and while ZR1 pricing hasn't been announced, it's a safe bet the ZR1 wins that contest also.

The significance of that achievement cannot be overstated. Corvette has always been the "Bang for the Buck" champion. But now the gap is even greater.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Split Rear Window

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Split Rear Window

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The ZR1 features a split rear window design which is a tribute to the iconic 1963 Corvette split window coupe.

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

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The 1963 Corvette split window coupe. The split window was a one year only feature. Tradition means a lot in the Corvette world so nobody is surprised to see the styling element show up 62 years later in the 2025 ZR1 coupe.

While the Corvette may have had a history of faking air intakes as styling elements, GM designers have long ago outgrown that habit. The 2025 ZR1 featured engine compartment heat extractors. The carbon fiber inlets located on top of the coupe rear hatch ingest air to cool the turbocharger compressor inlet air temperatures.

Below: You'll see similar heat extractors on the 2023 Corvette Z06 GT.3R race car. Much of the 2025 ZR1 was developed on the GT.3R.

2023 Corvette Z06 GT.3R Race Car Split Window

2023 Corvette Z06 GT.3R Race Car Split Window

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe Interior

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe Interior

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Interior

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Interior

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Inside, a new Habanero interior is available, as is a Blue Stitch option.


No More Frunk

2020 Corvette C8 Stingray Frunk (Front Trunk)

2020 Corvette C8 Stingray Frunk (Front Trunk)

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Since the C8 Corvette no longer had the engine in the front, that space was freed up for storage in an area fondly known as "the frunk", short for front trunk. The ZR1 engineers had a different idea and set aside the area for two large heat exchangers which accomodate turbocharger cooling and engine cooling.

2025 Corvette ZR1 Frunk (Front Trunk)

2025 Corvette ZR1 Frunk (Front Trunk)

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2025 Corvette ZR1 intercooler heat exchangers hood exit

2025 Corvette ZR1 intercooler heat exchangers hood exit

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The front heat exchangers exit air through a distinctive - it is not found on the other Corvette models - hood exit with the extra benefit of providing aerodynamic downforce at the front.

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 Wishbone

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 Wishbone

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As with the Z06 and the E-Ray, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 got the wider body and the wishbone styling element on the side. With the ZR1 however, the wishbone did double duty as a rear brake cooling duct. Below right is ducting to channel cool air for the turbochargers inlet air.

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 Wishbone Brake Cooling Duct Close Up

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 Wishbone Brake Cooling Duct Close Up

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2025 Corvette ZR1 Upper Brake Cooling Duct

2025 Corvette ZR1 Upper Brake Cooling Duct

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2025 Corvette ZR1 Carbon Fiber Roof

2025 Corvette ZR1 Carbon Fiber Roof

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ZR1 carbon fiber roof, part of the coupe and convertible. Carbon fiber is used extensively in the ZR1. it does more than look good; it also reduces mass and lowers the center of gravity.

2025 Corvette ZR1 Emblem

2025 Corvette ZR1 Emblem

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Rear View Exhaust

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Rear View Exhaust

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ZTK Again

2019 Corvette C7 ZR1 ZTK Rear Wing

2019 Corvette C7 ZR1 ZTK Rear Wing

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Both the 2019 C7 ZR1 (above) and the 2025 ZR1 (below) offer the ZTK package which consists of a high wing and other aerodynamic aids including front dive planes, and a tall hood Gurney lip – all constructed from woven carbon fiber. The high wing, with its phenomenal downforce (1,200 pounds at top speed) is useful for road racing applications. For high speed runs, it is a disadvantage as the drag only slows the ZR1 down.

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 ZTK Rear Wing

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 ZTK Rear Wing

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2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 ZTK Rear Wing

2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 ZTK Rear Wing

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2025 Corvette ZTK High Wing Carbon Fiber Endplate

2025 Corvette ZTK High Wing Carbon Fiber Endplate

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The endplates on the ZTK high wing are quite large and impressive. Like the other aerodynamic details, the details in the carbon fiber work are superb.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe ZTK Rear Wing

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe ZTK Rear Wing

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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Spoiler

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible Spoiler

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The non-ZTK optioned rear spoiler is what is needed for top speed runs on the ZR1.

2025 Corvette ZR1 Badge
2025 Corvette ZR1 Rear Tire Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ires

2025 Corvette ZR1 Rear Tire Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ires

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Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S sourced. Front: 275/30 ZR with 20 inch (10 inch wide) wheels, Rears: 345/25 ZR 21 with 21 inch wheels (13 inch wide), the same as featured on the Z06.

2025 Corvette ZR1 Front Brakes with Carbon Ceramic Rotors

2025 Corvette ZR1 Front Brakes with Carbon Ceramic Rotors

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2025 Corvette ZR1 Optional Carbon Fiber Wheel

2025 Corvette ZR1 Optional Carbon Fiber Wheel

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Left: ZR1 front brakes measure 15.7 inches (400mm) in diameter and are the largest ever on a Corvette. Right: Optional new carbon-fiber wheels, exclusive to the ZR1, reduce unsprung weight by 42.8 pounds.


2025 ZR1 LT7 Engine

Tadge Juechter Retires

ZR1 History