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These Facts About The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Will Shock Hardcore Chevy Fans

Cameron Eittreim August 8, 2023

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 is one of the most anticipated sports cars on the market. In addition to staggering performance, it’s also one of the last gasoline-powered supercars ever built by GM. With the kind of shoes that need to be filled, there are sure to be a lot of upgrades. The ZR1 has long been the pinnacle of Corvette performance. Enthusiasts flock to the ZR1 to experience the very best that the Corvette has to offer. The ZR1 offers the best off-the-line performance, so how can GM improve an already excellent package?

So we looked at some of the facts about the new ZR1 that will shock hardcore enthusiasts. In a lot of ways, the ZR1 is going to be a completely different beast in terms of design. The car is going to use the same tried and true formula but with some upgrades. GM constantly changes the formula behind what makes the Corvette great so we can expect a lot of changes. Check them out here.

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The Upcoming ZR1: The Mightiest Corvette Yet

The C7 was already the most powerful generation of the Corvette ever built, so naturally GM had to do it big once again. The new model is expected to have north of 800 horsepower, a monstrous amount. Its mid-engined design puts the Corvette in the highest class of sports car with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini (via Car & Driver).

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Every year that GM offers a new body of the Corvette it has aseveralupgrades and this generation will be no different. The car continues to evolve and set the standard for exotic sports cars. The beauty of this is the fact that the Corvette is a domestic car that outperforms many of its foreign rivals.

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Expect the LT7 V8 Engine In The 2025 ZR1

The next generation of the Corvette is going to have a more powerful engine than ever before, and it’s going to be the final generation utilizing a V8 powerplant. A V8 has been the basis for every Corvette since the original model and this one will be no different. The LT7 is going to introduce aseveralimprovements to the design of the already amazing LS-Series engines that have graced the Corvette for over two decades (via GM Authority).

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The introduction of the LT7 is going to introduce a seachange to the Corvette lineup. Although the future is going to be electrified for the Corvette, the advent of one last gasoline-powered engine is a nice touch. The performance derived from electric power isn’t minuscule by any means. But nothing beats getting behind the wheel of a well-designed performance-focused V8 powerplant as generations of Corvette owners have done for years.

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The 2025 ZR1 Will Dominate Racetracks

The standard C7 Corvette has been decimating racetracks for a few years now, posting a staggering seven-minute, four seconds on the Nürburgring. The ZR1 will take things to a whole new level of performance. The domination that the C7 Corvette has on the racetrack is a true testament to the reputation of the brand. But the next generation car is only going to add more fuel to the fire in terms of performance (via GM Authority).

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Domestic automakers are going to do as much as they can with V8 engines in the short amount of time that they have left. The V8 is going away forever once EVs take over and the Corvette is one of the last vestiges. The sheer power and performance that you get from a V8 is exhilarating. The Corvette performs well and drives unlike anything else on the market, which is why so many people love it.

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Expect the 2025 ZR1 to Feature Turbocharging

Turbocharging is a big thing in the automotive world these days, and GM is no different. The new Corvette is expected to have a turbocharged engine, adding to its performance. This is going to give it an excellent amount of off-the-line power and performance. Most previous Corvettes have had a supercharged powerplant, so a turbocharged variant is a nice change. For traditional performance enthusiasts, this is going to be a whole new level (via Car HP).

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Now just because a car is turbocharged doesn’t mean that it’s going to lose out on anything. The turbocharged engine will be just as effective as the current supercharged variants. And of course, with it being a Corvette there are sure to be added thrills. Chevy has done everything to ensure that this generation of the Corvette will be the most dominating. When it comes to having pure power under the hood, the Corvette line has never disappointed us.

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A Starting Price Of Roughly $150,000 Is Likely

As the Corvette continues to drift into supercar territory, the price will continue to rise. The 150k price will likely be a starting point for the next-generation ZR1. As it’s a track car there is a justifiable reason behind the increased price tag. Although the Corvette has gotten a lot more expensive in recent years the ZR1 is going to break the record. Enthusiasts argue that the increased price tag is worth it, but true Corvette collectors will be the judge of that (via Car & Driver).

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Even though the Corvette is going to have a high price tag, the cost will be worth it. The performance will break any record that GM has set prior, and the technology going into the Corvette is more advanced than ever before. This is going to be the pinnacle of non-electric powered Corvettes, and what will possibly be the last gasoline-powered model. There will be a more affordable model but the ZR1 is the cream of the crop.

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The ZTK Package is expected on the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The ZTK is the package that takes the ZR1 to a whole new level of performance. There are going to be a few upgrades that the ZTK package is going to have such as a larger wing and an increased amount of downforce. The carbon fiber splitter and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 also lend a bit of performance to the model that the ordinary ZR1 doesn’t have. This is a serious combination of performance that’s in a whole different league than your average Corvette model (via Hot Cars).

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The benefit of the ZR1 is the fact that it’s groundbreakingly faster than the competition and a lot more affordable. The Corvette has always been the ordinary man’s supercar and now it’s going to the next level. The build quality of the next ZR1 is going to be like a finely tuned Swiss army knife. The magnetic ride controls are also going to be a vast upgrade over the standard model and competing models in the segment.

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The 2025Corvette ZR1 Will Be Lightweight

One of the cornerstones of the modern Corvette is its lightweight design. The lightweight design of the car helps to decrease 0-60 times and helps it stack up to the competition. The ZR1 has always been the ultimate track car and this iteration is not going to be any different. Generally speaking, this is said to be the lightest weight Corvette platform yet, and the technology that went into the design is vastly improved as well (via Auto Evolution).

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The ZR1’s going to boast a top speed of 195 MPH, which is record-breaking when compared to past generations. The lightweight design will fuel this exceptional top speed and the blisteringly fast 0-60 time. The line performance of the ZR1 is expected to improve as well. With all of the engineering and testing that’s gone into the car, it’s going to be one of the most flawless Corvette models to date.

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Hybrid Trim Could Be Introduced For The 2025 ZR1

GM is on a revolutionary pattern with the next generation of sports cars and the Corvette is at the forefront. There is talk that the C7 will be the first model to introduce a hybrid drivetrain. The model will take a revolutionary step in the right direction. Being more fuel efficient and economically friendly is the most important part of the ZR1. Enthusiasts want a futuristic sports car that’s both eco-friendly and breathtakingly fast, and that’s the ZR1 (via GM Authority).

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The only problem with a hybrid version of the car is going to be the weight gain from the battery packs. But there is always a sacrifice of some sort when it comes to saving the environment and getting the most fuel efficiency out of a sports car. Years ago we wouldn’t have thought that a hybrid Corvette would even be a thing, but these days it’s going to be. The ZR1 is the pinnacle of performance design in the GM portfolio.

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The 2025 ZR1 Will Compete Fiercely With True Supercars

The ZR1 is bringing real competition to the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, and others. The Corvette C7 is among one of the most well-designed platforms in the world, and the enhancements are only going to improve it. These days performance and handling are the most important aspects for a sports car and the ZR1 is going to be at the top of the class. Between its performance and design, the ZR1 is an exciting prospect (via Road & Track).

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Competition among sports cars is nothing new, but performance levels are getting higher and higher. Between the lightweight design and the powerful engine, the ZR1 will break every record that the Corvette set prior. When it comes to competition in the sports car world the C7 ZR1 is going to do things that no other sports car did before. Race-focused features are going to be a major selling point for the ZR1 and the main focus.

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The 2025 ZR1 Will Pave The Way For The C9’s Future

Although this will potentially be the last generation of the gas-powered Corvette, the ZR1 will do a lot of great things. But the C7 is paving the way for the future of the C9 Corvette. The next generation of the Corvette will be the C9 and it’s going to completely change the game. There’s no secret that the next generation of the Corvette will be an EV and the ZR1 is going to be a testing ground for its driving characteristics of it (via Automotail).

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The ZR1 is the future of the Corvette line and performance cars. It continues to blaze a trail in the performance segment. Time will tell what GM will do to give this car the edge that it needs to compete, but what we’re seeing is already very exciting. The C7 Corvette was a massive upgrade for the brand and the future looks bright for this already amazing supercar. With its excellent design and performance, the next ZR1 is a gem.

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