The new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the fastest and most powerful ever produced by the automaker. Powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC V8 engine that produces 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque, the Corvette boasts a GM-estimated top speed of 215 mph on the racetrack. The Corvette ZR1 is available on order in 2025. Let’s get down to the full specifications, release date, MSRP, and price of the new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Nigeria.
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Engine, transmission, and performance
The new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine code-named LT7. It delivers 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, these figures make it the most powerful V8 ever produced in America. Corvette ZR1 also boasts a GM-estimated top speed of over 215 mph on the racetrack and will hit the quarter mile in an estimated time frame of 10 seconds. ZR1’s 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC V8 engine shares the same architecture as Z06’s LT6, the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 engine, and takes it to the next level with twin turbochargers.
Unique features on the 5.5-liter LT7 twin-turbocharged V8 include:
- Head castings with unique ports and a larger combustion chamber
- Valve train timing and lift profile optimized for forced induction with higher exhaust temp enabling exhaust valves
- Completely new intake system tuned for twin turbochargers
- CNC machined combustion chamber, exhaust, and intake ports specific to the LT7
- Dual, ported shroud, ball bearing, mono-scroll (76 mm) turbochargers integrated with the exhaust manifold to reduce the volume and distance from the exhaust valve to the turbine wheel for quick response with electronic wastegates
- Intelligent anti-lag engine calibration techniques specifically for ZR1 that adapt and react to driving style
Exterior design of the 2025 Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet engineers dedicated quality time to the aerodynamics of the 2025 Corvette ZR1, thereby providing the most downforce ever from a Corvette with over 1,200 pounds at top speed. The sports cars offer speed on tap like never before, thanks to two distinct setups, complete with Magnetic Ride dampers.
Standard on the Corvette ZR1 chassis is a sleeker body with lower drag and a small spoiler with customer-adjustable short and tall wickers. Also standard on the grade include a carbon-fiber front splitter, rocker moldings, side intake with integrated brake cooling, and front underwing with stall gurney deflectors.
For improved grip even at high speeds, Chevrolet equipped the new Corvette with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that wrap around 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the rear.
An optional ZTK performance package is available for customers who desire to unlock the true track weapon. The ZTK package adds an aggressive, high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, and a tall hood Gurney lip- all constructed from woven carbon fiber. The underbody strakes replace the standard front underwing stall Gurney to increase front downforce. Also available is a suspension tuning that incorporates stiffer springs and adds Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2-R tires. Carbon Aero is also available on the ZTK package as well to offer improved aerodynamics to the sports car.
Braking system
All 2025 Corvette ZR1 are equipped with high-performance braking systems. The new braking system uses a revolutionary carbon ceramic rotor manufacturing technology to yield increased durability and reduce brake component temperatures.
Front rotors measure 15.7 inches (400mm) in diameter and rear rotors 15.4 inches (390mm) in diameter — the front rotors are the largest ever equipped on Corvette. In just 24.5 seconds, the Corvette ZR1 goes from 80-200 mph and back to 80 mph (129 – 321 – 129 kph) — 22% quicker than the C7 Corvette ZR1, and 53% quicker than the C6 Corvette ZR1.
Split window’s return
The split window capitalizes on the design statement that is Corvette ZR1. The Chevrolet team worked hard to elevate the striking design first revealed with the eight-generation Corvette Stingray and accentuate lines that evoke the car’s sense of motion.
Additional changes include:
- A carbon fiber roof to reduce mass and lower the center of gravity for both coupe and convertible
- Unique aluminum wheel design available in four finishes, including Edge Blue — an homage to ZR1’s signature color cue
- Optional new carbon-fiber wheel design, exclusive to ZR1, to further reduce mass
- LT7 engine intake finished in Edge Blue — delivering an engine that looks as good as it performs
The cabin features customized cockpit dials, unique ZR1 badging found on an interior plaque, the sill plates, and the steering wheel. Standard on the 3LZ trim is a new finishing stitch pattern for the doors. A boost gauge is also present, denoting the first factory turbocharged Corvette in the nameplate’s history.
Available color options
The new 2025 Corvette lineup adds a range of new exterior colors to its existing color palette, including Competition Yellow, Hysteria Purple, and Sebring Orange headline. A new Habanero interior color option and a Blue Stitch option are available in the cabin. Also available are various full-length racing stripes, brake caliper colors, including an exclusive blue for the calipers, and seat belt colors.
Production and release date of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Production of the 2025 Corvette ZR1 will start in 2025, deliveries are scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2025.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 2025 Chevrolet Corvette is expected to start at $150,000.
Price of 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Nigeria
The price of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Nigeria is expected to start at 300,000,000 Naira.
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Specifications of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette ZR1 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Engine | LT7 Twin-Turbocharged 5.5L DOHC VVT DI |
| Engine block material | A319 cast aluminum with cast-in iron cylinder liners and four-bolt main bearing caps |
| Oil type | Dexos R 5W50 synthetic |
| Transmission | M1K 8-speed dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Front Suspension | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0. Specific calibration with available ZTK package |
| Rear Suspension | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0. Specific calibration with available ZTK package |
| Steering type | Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops |
| Brake type | Front and rear eBoost-assisted carbon ceramic discs with six-piston/monobloc front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers |
| Brake rotor size (in. / mm) | Front: 15.7 x 1.5 / 400 x 38 |
| Rear: 15.4 x 1.3 / 390 x 34 | |
| Wheel size | Front: 20-inch x 10-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern) |
| Rear: 21-inch x 13-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern) | |
| Tire size | Front: 275/30ZR20 |
| Rear: 345/25ZR21 | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal. / 70 liters |
| Wheelbase | 107 inch |
| Overall length | 185.9 inch |
| Overall width without mirrors | 79.7 inch |
| Overall height | 48.6 inch |
| Track | Front: 66.3 inch |
| Rear: 66.2 inch | |
| MSRP | Â $150,000 estimated |
| Release date | Q1 2025 |
| Price in Nigeria | Â From 300,000,000 Naira |
