Even at maximum capacity, the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (the quickest vehicle ever produced by GM) remains significantly more budget-friendly compared to European supercars that offer less power and performance.
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Chevrolet has finally released the final piece of the 2025 Corvette ZR1 puzzle. We know what the supercar looks like, what it’s powered by, and how fast it can go, and now we know what it’ll cost to put one in your garage. At under $200,000, the latest ZR1 is a serious performance bargain.
Upon release, customers will have the option to select from two trims, named 1LZ and 3LZ. There is no 2LZ trim available. The pricing for the complete lineup is detailed below.
- 1LZ coupe: $174,995
- 1LZ convertible: $184,995
- 3LZ coupe: $185,995
- 3LZ convertible: $195,995
Note that the aforementioned figures include a $1,695 destination charge. For context, the 2025 Corvette Stingray starts at $69,995 after the same destination charge is factored in. The 2025 Corvette E-Ray carries a base price of $119,545, and the 2025 Corvette Z06 starts at $116,795. The ZR1 is the most expensive member of the family by a Suburban-wide margin, but it sounds like enthusiasts will get what they pay for.
Power comes from a 5.5-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft and two turbos that stand out as the largest ever fitted to a production car. The eight-cylinder develops 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm, and it spins the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. With a top speed pegged north of 230 mph, it’s the fastest car you can buy for less than $1 million. And, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 2.3 seconds, it’s the fastest car General Motors has ever produced and one of the fastest cars in the world.
The standard features package is packed with carbon components. Each ZR1 is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes, a carbon fiber roof that’s visible, and various carbon fiber accents on the exterior. Additionally, it boasts a 12-inch digital instrument panel, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and a Performance Data Recorder. The 3LZ variant enhances the experience with extra leather, heated and ventilated seating, a wireless device charger, and a 14-speaker sound system, along with several other amenities.
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For those seeking an increased presence of carbon fiber, the optional ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package is just what you need. Available for $8,495 and referred to as TOM in internal discussions for enthusiasts of RPO codes, this package includes front dive planes, an elevated hood spoiler, a high-downforce rear wing, and underbody strakes designed to enhance downforce.
If you opt for the top-tier ZR1 model and select the “TOM” option, be prepared to shell out a hefty $204,490 before you can take it home. However, even at this premium price, the newest version of the eighth-generation Corvette appears to be a remarkable deal when assessed purely on performance metrics. To illustrate this, Chevrolet has created a comparison chart that showcases how the ZR1 stacks up against some of the most renowned supercars available today.
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There’s much more to a car than numbers, especially when we’re exploring the realm of high-dollar supercars. And not to mention, the cars mentioned above aren’t really about top speed or even flat-out acceleration—they’re about outright handling. But still, this chart helps put things into perspective. Also, exclusivity is important in this segment. On paper, however, the ZR1 makes a strong case for itself. If you agree, visit your nearest dealer in mid-February to place an order (and cross your fingers that you don’t end up paying some kind of batshit-crazy “market adjustment” markup).
