$174,995! The Corvette Community Reacts To GM's Official 2025 ZR1 MSRP

Well, Corvette enthusiasts and fanatics, after months and months of chatter speculating how much GM would try to extract from those wanting the new King of the Hill, the rumors and rumination can finally be put to rest. The buzz surrounding this remarkable 1,064 horsepower beast has topped that of any recent new model introduction, and one of my favorite quotes from Chevrolet that raised the temperature came when they released their official ZR1 top-speed video.

“This is a real production car. We’re going to make a lot of these. You’re going to see them on the road, and it can achieve a speed that’s well beyond most exotics out there…”

And now we know exactly how much this exotic-smashing ZR1 will cost! If you need a refresher, here is our CorvSport ZR1 overview, with the official pricing below. Also, if you’ve missed any of the excitement during this wild ZR1 ride, we’ve included our full 2025 ZR1 archives below. [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any popups occur, please click to make them disappear and continue enjoying the article.]

2025 Corvette ZR1 Overview

Powertrain: A flat-plane crank (FPC) twin-turbocharged 5.5 liter LT7,
Power: A whopping 1,064 HP with 828 lb-ft of torque! Record milestone numbers for the brand.
Performance: 2.3 seconds (0-60), 9.6 seconds (quarter-mile), 233.50 mph (top speed)–ZTK package
Transmission: A “strengthened” 8-speed TREMEC DCT (from Stingray & Z06),
Dry Weights: 3,670 lbs (Coupe) and 3,758 lbs (Convertible)
Availability: Orders open in February 2025, with production expected to begin in the 2nd quarter of 2025.
Torque Monster: Nearly all its torque, 800 lb-ft, is available from 3,000 to 6,500 RPMs!
The first turbocharged Corvette ever!
The first factory Corvette to surpass 1,000 HP!
The most powerful V8 ever produced in America by an auto manufacturer.
No electric motors are on the front wheels; speculation is the hybrid will be reserved for the ZORA.
There is an 8000 RPM redline (down 600 from the C8 Z06’s LT6 to accommodate the turbos).
According to Tadge Juechter, the LT7 has numerous engineering upgrades, including thicker forged titanium rods, and there is no cylinder deactivation.
The iconic Split Window design is back!

2025 Corvette ZR1 Starting MSRPs (includes destination of $1,695)

ZR1 1LZ Coupe: $174,995
ZR1 1LZ Convertible: $184,995
ZR1 3LZ Coupe: $185,995
ZR1 3LZ Convertible: $195,995

The Reaction From Our Corvette Communities

1) Facebook: C8 Corvette Z06 Owners, 14,200+ members

Narrative: The ZR1 is priced lower than expected, and there aren’t many regrets from members choosing their Z06s versus waiting for the ZR1. Many speculate that the dealer markups will be $50,000 and more.
Reaction Meter: 47 reactions and 223 comments

The post that started the discussion.

The top series of posts that nail the community’s sentiment: No regrets!

A direct link to the discussion (joining this group is required)

2) Facebook: Corvette C8 Z06, ZR1, & E-Ray, 32,800+ members

Narrative: Much like the other Facebook page, members are commenting that large dealer markups (ADMs) are likely but agree that the starting MSRPs are a “good deal,” especially when compared to the C8 Z06.
Reaction Meter: 352 reactions, 152 comments, and 68 shares

The post that started the discussion.

Meta AI: What people are saying…

The top series of posts that captures the community’s sentiment.

A direct link to the discussion (joining this group is NOT required)

So, CorvSport readers, what do you think about this 2025 ZR1 pricing? If you want to keep up to date with all the fresh Corvette news and maintain a pulse on the lifestyle and culture of this exciting, iconic brand, CorvSport has the fastest-growing Corvette community on our Facebook page, with over 172,000 followers (53,000 since January 2023!). Come join other hardcore enthusiasts and say hello. This is Douglas B. signing off–click here if you would like to see more of my features.

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