2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 breaks cover

MANILA: Soon after Chevrolet teased its arrival, the newest Corvette ZR1 is finally unveiled.

It is now dubbed the “fastest, most powerful Corvette ever,” and is equipped with the beefiest V-8 engine ever produced in the United States.

“The team that revolutionized Corvette with a mid-engine architecture took on another challenge: take ZR1 to the next level,” Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell said.

“Corvette ZR1 is about pushing the envelope with raw power and cutting-edge innovation. From Stingray to Z06, E-Ray, and now ZR1, the Corvette family continues to elevate with each new iteration — and challenge the best in the world.”

Engine, performance

Under the hood of the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Per the American carmaker, the said setup pushes some 1,064 horsepower with 828 Newton-meters of torque.

Notable features that allow the internal combustion engine to achieve a four-figure number 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, a completely new intake system tuned for twin turbochargers, as well as an intelligent anti-lag engine calibration techniques specifically for ZR1.

Purposeful aerodynamics

To complement the powerful engine, Chevrolet slapped the Corvette ZR1 with a handful of aerodynamic features. These include a standard carbon-fiber front splitter, rocker moldings, side intake with integrated brake cooling, and front underwing with stall gurney deflectors.

It also comes with a sleeker body with lower drag and a small spoiler with customer-adjustable short and tall wickers.

The purposefully sculpted exterior of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is aided by Magnetic Ride dampers as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires wrap 20-inch front, and 21-inch rear wheels.

Those looking for more can opt for the optional ZTK performance package, which adds an aggressive, high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, and a tall hood Gurney lip – all constructed from woven carbon fiber.

Further, it boasts underbody strakes, a tuned suspension with stiffer springs as well as a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

“We went into the ZR1 program with lofty goals, but even our first development tests on-track showed the teams were already exceeding them,” Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter noted.

“As we worked to develop this car, we continued to leap past expectations, and we knew we had a special Corvette on our hands,” he added.

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