Watch it unfold.
The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1, the latest supercar from General Motors, has made waves with its jaw-dropping performance, and a new video reveals just how potent this machine truly is. Unveiled a full year ahead of its official release, the ZR1 is already proving to be a formidable contender in the supercar arena.
The centerpiece of the ZR1 is its monstrous 1,064-horsepower LT7 engine, a 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank, twin-turbo V8 that has enthusiasts buzzing with anticipation. In the newly released footage, this powerhouse engine roars to life as the car effortlessly blasts past 205 mph. The video, which shows the Corvette ZR1 reaching 190 mph in less than a mile and continuing to surge past 204 mph shortly thereafter, highlights the car’s extraordinary straight-line performance.
But it’s not just about speed. The ZR1’s advanced braking system, featuring 15.7-inch front and 15.4-inch rear rotors, ensures that the car can decelerate as impressively as it accelerates. GM claims that the ZR1 can go from 80 mph to 200 mph and back down to 80 mph in just 24.5 seconds—an improvement of 22 percent over the previous generation and a staggering 54 percent over the C6-generation ZR1.
The ZR1’s top speed is expected to exceed 215 mph, though the exact figure has yet to be confirmed. This car is designed not just for straight-line speed but also for track performance, with aerodynamic enhancements available through the ZTK or Carbon Aero package. These packages trade a bit of top speed for up to 1,200 pounds of downforce, ensuring the ZR1 remains glued to the road even at extreme speeds.
As GM continues to fine-tune the ZR1’s aerodynamics and cooling systems, enthusiasts can look forward to even more thrilling performances from this high-octane supercar. The anticipation will only build as we get closer to the ZR1’s arrival in dealerships and, for the lucky few, in private garages.
