We’re opening up this edition of CorvSport’s Z-NEWS with the quote that is going to blow away most enthusiasts, YouTubers, and journalists. As the breaking video from Chevrolet was priming up for a record-setting high-speed run from the remarkable 2025 Corvette ZR1, these are the words that emanated from the screen:
“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…”
Wow! There’s much to unpack today, so let’s get after it!
What’s Inside This Edition Of Z-NEWS?
- The 2025 ZR1 top-speed video
- Notable video timestamps with cliff notes
- Our favorite screenshots
- A YouTube Short of the best high-speed moments from Chevy
1) Chevrolet Takes the 2025 ZR1 To Germany And Sets New Standard For Corvette Top Speed
The Chevrolet team of engineers, managers, and executives migrated to Papenburg, Germany, with the tarmac-tearing 2025 ZR1 in tow, and the results were a “high-water mark for Corvette top speed.”
Video Preview From Chevrolet:
“There’s speed, and there’s unthinkable speed. The Corvette ZR1 took to the track in Germany at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH with one objective: set a new high-water mark for Corvette top speed. ZR1 came to crush the previous record and take another step beyond the standard.”
Notable Timestamps With Cliff Notes:
- [0:09] On day one, the ZR1 arrives in Germany and undergoes final prep for the high-speed testing.
- [0:40] “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…“
- [1:09] As day one proceeds, track practice begins: “Test. Analyze. Optimize.“
- [1:45] “The banking affords extremely high exit speeds onto these long straightaways. So that’s why we come here.“
- [2:16] GM President Mark Reuss gets behind the wheel to do his own high-speed testing!
- [3:11] Day two begins: “Top speed run–set the record.”
- [3:44] The top-speed run begins with Mark Reuss at the helm!
How fast will she go? Watch the video or see our screenshot spoiler just below!
2) Our Favorite Screenshots
The Fastest Corvette Ever!
GM President Mark Reuss’s words after he drives the 2025 ZR1 to 233.50 mph:
“Oh my God, dude, it makes so much power.“
3) Chevy’s YouTube Short
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