Meet The Cutaway 2025 Corvette ZR1 That Is Captivating Enthusiasts

Multiple 2025 Corvette ZR1s recently made an appearance at the 50th Corvettes at Carlisle show in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and among them was the astounding ZR1 Cutaway Car. To say the 2025 ZR1s stole the show would be an understatement. But, the darling of the show did not dissuade a diverse group of enthusiasts from flocking to Carlisle in droves to show off their Corvettes. For a glimpse of the wide range of Corvettes that made the pilgrimage to Carlisle, check out our full feature here.

In today’s feature, CorvSport takes a closer look at this amazing piece of engineering and beauty known as the 2025 Corvette ZR1. From its 1,064 horsepower twin-turbocharged LT7 to its functional and beautiful body upgrades, the C8 ZR1 is a marvel that has illuminated the supercar brilliance the Bowtie is capable of. So many facets make this new ZR1 utterly remarkable, and if you missed any, we have included our full overview below. Our full 2025 ZR1 Archives are also included. Now, without further ado, let’s meet the 2025 ZR1 Cutaway Car!

A Closer Look At The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Cutaway Car

The transporter positioning for unloading

Mike from Brink of Speed greets her as she is unloaded

Being escorted to the showcase area

The Heart of the King

The airbox that feeds the 1,064 HP LT7

The dual intakes that lead to the huge air box

Mike from Brink of Speed gets up close to the huge wing on the ZTK-equipped Cutaway Car

A closer look at how the frunk transitioned from “form” (storage) in prior C8 models to function (aerodynamics and cooling) in the ZR1

This close-up really illustrates how pronounced the ZTK-optioned “Gurney lip” is

A different angle

A close-up of the frame detail, wheel and brake, and the multiple radiators/heat exchangers

Cutaway in the rear fender showing the “induction channels”

A look at the interior and frame

The meat on the rear, 345/25/21s!

Bonus Videos

Some of our images came from notable enthusiast and Youtuber Mike from Brink of Speed and this great video he captured from Corvettes at Carlisle 2024.

For a more technical deep dive, check out this exclusive interview video from dedicated Corvette YouTuber Drive 615, where the duo goes head to tail on the 2025 ZR1 Cutaway Car.

ICYMI: 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: “Significantly faster than 212 mph” and “under a 10-second quarter mile,”
Pricing: Car and Driver reports a starting price in the range of $180,000 to $205,000,
Transmission: A “strengthened” 8-speed TREMEC DCT (from Stingray & Z06),
Dry Weights: 3,670 lbs (Coupe) and 3,758 lbs (Convertible)
Availability: The 2025 model year is confirmed.
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!

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