2025 Corvette ZR1: Fastest Car Under $1 Million
Attention, Corvette enthusiasts! Chevrolet has reached a major milestone: creating the fastest car ever built by an American auto manufacturer. The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 reached an unbelievable 233 miles per hour with General Motors President Mark Reuss at the wheel. No current vehicle priced under one million dollars has reached this staggering speed. Buckle up, and let’s take a closer look at what the new Corvette ZR1 is made of.
Powerhouse Engineering: The Technology Behind the Speed
The Corvette ZR1 engine specs and supercar technology are truly astounding. As the fastest Corvette ever, the 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 boasts 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque — thanks to the twin turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine, which is matched with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It's hard to imagine that level of power, but Dustin Gardner, Assistant Chief Engineer – Small Block Engines, provides some insight. In his words:
“The way the horsepower builds – with that constant torque – feels like you're strapped to an aircraft carrier. You're getting fired off in a jet plane…”
When properly equipped, the Corvette ZR1 is capable of going from zero to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, with a quarter mile time of 9.6 seconds at 150 mph. Clearly, this Corvette is not for the faint of heart.
Now let’s talk 2025 ZR1 aerodynamics.
“The way the horsepower builds – with that constant torque – feels like you're strapped to an aircraft carrier. You're getting fired off in a jet plane…”
When properly equipped, the Corvette ZR1 is capable of going from zero to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, with a quarter mile time of 9.6 seconds at 150 mph. Clearly, this Corvette is not for the faint of heart.
Now let’s talk 2025 ZR1 aerodynamics.
Bold and Aerodynamic: The Exterior Design of the 2025 ZR1
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 design is on another level. The jaw-dropping, head-turning ZR1 exterior features are not only a feast for the eyes, but also serve as crucial elements for aerodynamics. Aerodynamic features include:
The available ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package features a carbon-fiber wing, underbody strakes, and carbon-fiber dive planes. This Corvette carbon-fiber design package results in yet another major Corvette milestone: over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed!
Other design highlights of this aerodynamic supercar include an iconic split rear window with ventilation and a louvered spine, both striking and designed for increased engine bay cooling, plus new carbon-fiber hatch intakes, designed to optimize engine performance.
- New intercooler with flow-through hood and spoiler
- Front splitter
- Underwing
- Smooth underbody
- Side air inlets
- New rear brake cooling ducts
The available ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package features a carbon-fiber wing, underbody strakes, and carbon-fiber dive planes. This Corvette carbon-fiber design package results in yet another major Corvette milestone: over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed!
Other design highlights of this aerodynamic supercar include an iconic split rear window with ventilation and a louvered spine, both striking and designed for increased engine bay cooling, plus new carbon-fiber hatch intakes, designed to optimize engine performance.
Corvette ZR1 Wheel & Color Options
New available 10-spoke visible carbon-fiber wheels finish off this Corvette’s look and aerodynamics with flair. Other wheel options include: 20-spoke Carbon Flash painted aluminum wheels, 20-spoke Silver painted aluminum wheels, 20-spoke Edge Blue painted aluminum wheels, and 20-spoke Bright machined aluminum wheels.
Bold supercar styling is further enhanced by an array of vibrant exterior colors. Paint options include:
Bold supercar styling is further enhanced by an array of vibrant exterior colors. Paint options include:
- Competition Yellow Tintcoat Metallic
- Sebring Orange Tintcoat
- Arctic White
- Black
- Riptide Blue Metallic
- Torch Red
- Rapid Blue
- Red Mist Tintcoat Metallic
- Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat
- Hysteria Purple Metallic
Luxury Meets Technology: ZR1 Interior and Features
If you’re still distracted by the performance stats and exterior design of this new Chevy Corvette, we won’t blame you. However, we can’t forget to highlight the 2025 Corvette ZR1 interior, including interior color options like:
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 lineup offers two variations to choose from: the 1LZ model and the 3LZ model. No matter which one you choose, you’ll be treated to an exceptional luxury supercar interior.
Below, we explore the differences between the Corvette ZR1 1LZ and 3LZ interiors.
- Jet Black
- Adrenaline Red Dipped
- Jet Black / Adrenaline Red
- Jet Black / Habanero
- Twilight Blue / Tension Blue
- Jet Black / Sky Cool Gray
- Artemis
- Jet Black / Natural
- Natural Dipped
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 lineup offers two variations to choose from: the 1LZ model and the 3LZ model. No matter which one you choose, you’ll be treated to an exceptional luxury supercar interior.
Below, we explore the differences between the Corvette ZR1 1LZ and 3LZ interiors.
1LZ vs. 3LZ Interior Comparison
If you choose the 1LZ model, you’ll get a leather-wrapped flat-top and -bottom steering wheel, accented by ZR1 badging, and eight-way power GT1 or Competition Sport seats. ZR1 driver-assistance features include an HD Rear Vision Camera and Rear Camera Mirror, while a 12-inch diagonal color instrument cluster keeps drivers informed. Play the perfect racetrack soundtrack through the Bose premium 10-speaker sound system.
If you upgrade to the 3LZ, you’ll have access to all of the above features plus heated and ventilated Napa leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats with power lumbar/wing adjust for ultimate comfort. The leather-wrapped flat-top and -bottom steering wheel is heated and includes striking carbon-fiber accents, but you can also choose the available sueded microfiber-wrapped steering wheel instead. The 3LZ also comes with sueded microfiber upper interior trim and a custom leather-wrapped instrument panel, door trim, and console.
When it comes to Corvette ZR1 technology in the 3LZ, visibility gets an upgrade with HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras. Other high-tech Corvette features include a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system, which takes sound quality to the next level.
If you upgrade to the 3LZ, you’ll have access to all of the above features plus heated and ventilated Napa leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats with power lumbar/wing adjust for ultimate comfort. The leather-wrapped flat-top and -bottom steering wheel is heated and includes striking carbon-fiber accents, but you can also choose the available sueded microfiber-wrapped steering wheel instead. The 3LZ also comes with sueded microfiber upper interior trim and a custom leather-wrapped instrument panel, door trim, and console.
When it comes to Corvette ZR1 technology in the 3LZ, visibility gets an upgrade with HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras. Other high-tech Corvette features include a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system, which takes sound quality to the next level.
Your Next Adventure Awaits: Stay Tuned for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 Release Date
We can’t wait for the release of the 2025 Corvette ZR1 near Columbia, SC. Production begins in 2025, and while we wait, we would love to tell you more about the available Corvette lineup and set you up with a test drive of a Chevy Corvette in Lancaster, SC.
If you have questions about the 2025 Corvette ZR1 specs, want to stay updated on the release of the new Corvette ZR1 for sale in South Carolina, or want to discover new Chevy sports cars, Lancaster Motor Company is here to help. Feel free to contact us online or call us at (803) 283-4118 with any questions.
Not only can the team at your local Chevy dealership in Lancaster, SC, help you find a new Chevy Corvette near you, but we can also help you find used Chevrolet sports cars for sale at competitive prices. We know that many customers are looking for budget-friendly options. No need to visit any other used car dealerships in Lancaster, SC, when you’ve got Lancaster Motor Company to assist you! We look forward to seeing you soon!
If you have questions about the 2025 Corvette ZR1 specs, want to stay updated on the release of the new Corvette ZR1 for sale in South Carolina, or want to discover new Chevy sports cars, Lancaster Motor Company is here to help. Feel free to contact us online or call us at (803) 283-4118 with any questions.
Not only can the team at your local Chevy dealership in Lancaster, SC, help you find a new Chevy Corvette near you, but we can also help you find used Chevrolet sports cars for sale at competitive prices. We know that many customers are looking for budget-friendly options. No need to visit any other used car dealerships in Lancaster, SC, when you’ve got Lancaster Motor Company to assist you! We look forward to seeing you soon!