The Lightning Bolt: The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1

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12-19-2024caranddriver
Meet the most powerful and quickest Vette ever: the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. With its jaw-dropping capabilities, this supercar packs a serious punch on the asphalt.

Thrilling Acceleration

The new ZR1 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in an astonishing 2.3 seconds, according to Chevy. This Vette dominates with a quarter-mile run in just 9.6 seconds at a blazing speed of 150 mph when equipped with the optional ZTK Performance pack.

ZTK Performance Pack

The ZTK pack transforms the ZR1 into a track monster. It features:

- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires
- Front dive planes
- Underbody strakes for enhanced downforce
- A Gurney flap on the hood
- A large rear wing

Without this setup, the ZR1 reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 9.7 seconds at 152 mph.

Comparing the Contenders

In the realm of speed, the hybrid all-wheel-drive Corvette E-Ray previously held the title for the quickest Vette we've tested, achieving 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. However, it fell behind the rear-drive C8 Z06 with the Z07 package, which completed the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 131 mph.

A Look Back

For context, the previous C7-generation ZR1, with its 755-hp supercharged V-8, achieved 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and the quarter-mile in 10.8 seconds at 135 mph.

Awaiting Price Tags

Chevy hasn't announced pricing yet, but it's expected to hit the market next year. Predictions place the starting price around $180,000, stretching beyond $200K for some versions.

  

Summary: The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 emerges as a powerhouse with 1064 hp, setting new benchmarks in speed and performance. Its optional ZTK Performance pack elevates it to an elite status, promising thrills and excitement for enthusiasts. Expect details on pricing as it approaches production. The ZR1 isn't merely a car; it's a revolution on wheels.

What Others Are Saying...


umi
While the performance numbers are impressive, we need to see real-world testing to confirm these claims. Marketing hype can often exaggerate.

darcy
What are the real-world conditions under which these times were achieved? Are they repeatable?

henry
The specs are interesting, but I prefer to wait for test drives and reviews before judging the actual performance.