2025 C8 ZR 1 Official Pricing

[teamzr1]

Chevrolet announced pricing for the fastest, quickest and most powerful Corvette ever. With a top speed of 233 mph on the track, 0-60 in 2.3 seconds1 and 1,064 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is unrivaled by any current production car priced under $1 million.

The announcement comes on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, which gets underway on Friday.

Chevrolet will begin accepting orders for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 in mid-February, at a starting MSRP* of $174,995 (including $1,695 DFC) for the 1LZ coupe and $184,995 (including DFC) for the 1LZ hardtop convertible.
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 is available in two trims – 1LZ and 3LZ. All 2025 ZR1s come standard with:

• A hand-assembled 1,064 hp twin-turbo V8 engine
• Visible carbon fiber roof
• Carbon ceramic brakes
• Performance Data Recorder
• Carbon fiber ground effects and side intakes

“ZR1 is an example of design and engineering excellence, one where we push the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of performance,” said Scott Bell, vice president of global Chevrolet. “It was important for us to stay true to Corvette’s promise of a vehicle whose world-class capabilities completely outmatch its price.”

Performance Options

The ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package (TOM), with an MSRP of $8,495, replaces the standard aero package and adds an aggressive, high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, and a tall hood spoiler. The package also adds underbody strakes to increase downforce.

The ZTK Performance Package (ZTK), with an MSRP of $1,500, requires the Carbon Fiber Aero Package to unlock the ultimate track configuration. The ZTK package incorporates:

1LZ includes	3LZ includes everything on 1LZ, plus
8-way power GT1 or Competition Sport seats	Heated and ventilated Napa leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats with power lumbar/wing adjust
HD Rear Vision Camera** and Rear Camera Mirror**	HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras,** front camera is curb view
Bose premium 10-speaker sound system	14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system
12-inch diagonal color instrument cluster	Custom Leather-wrapped instrument panel, door trim and console 3LZ also has leather wrapped interior – heat / vent seats with lumber/wing adjust, memory package, heated, power fold mirrors, side blind zone, rear cross traffic, wireless phone charger
Engine Appearance Package	Leather-wrapped steering wheel with carbon-fiber trim and shift paddles

Competitive breakdown
	2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1	2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS	2022 McLaren 765LT	2024 Ferrari SF90 XX	2025 Lamborghini Revuelto
Base MSRP	$173,300	$241,300	$382,500	$528,764	$608,358
Horsepower	1064 hp	518 hp	755 hp	1016 hp (combined)	1001 hp (combined)
Torque	828 lb-ft	342 lb-ft	590 lb-ft	590 lb-ft	739 lb-ft
Top Speed	233 mph	184 mph	205 mph	199 mph	218 mph

The 3LZ coupe is available for a starting MSRP* of $185,995 (including DFC) or $195,995 (including DFC) for the 3LZ convertible. Production of the 2025 Corvette ZR1 will begin at Bowling Green Assembly in Q2. Those interested in purchasing should work with their preferred Corvette dealer for ordering details.

2025 Corvette ZR1 at a glance:

• A 5.5L, twin-turbocharged LT7 DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine
• 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, per SAE guidelines — the most power ever from a factory Corvette and the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer
• The fastest car ever built by an American auto manufacturer, capable of 233 mph
• 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds1 and ¼ mile of 9.6 seconds1 at 150 mph makes ZR1 the quickest Corvette ever
• Purposeful carbon fiber aero package, creating over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed

1On a closed course. Based on initial vehicle movement.
*The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees, optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.
**Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information.

 

[Invetterate]

Thanks for this, JR!

As usual, the Corvette looks very good value against the competition. Be interesting to see if the ZR1 comes to the UK and, if so, how much it will be.

As I understand it, taxes vary from state to state don't they? How much would you say would be the average amount that one would have to add over there to get the final price?

Cheers

Mark

 

[teamzr1]

Hi Mark

You're correct, every state has a different amount required for buyer paying a vehicle sales tax

Calculating Sales Tax in Texas on Purchases from Licensed Dealers

For retail sales of new and used motor vehicles involving licensed motor vehicle dealers, the motor vehicle sales tax is based on the sales price, less any amount given for trade-in vehicle(s) and/or dealer discounts.
For example, if a purchaser traded in a vehicle worth $15,000 to a licensed dealer as part of the purchase of a $42,000 vehicle, motor vehicle tax is due as follows:

Item​	Amount​
Total Sales Price​	$42,000.00
Less Trade-In​	- 15,000.00
Taxable Value​	$27,000.00
Tax Rate​	x .0625
Sales Tax Due​	$1,687.50

The selling dealer’s signature on the title application is an acceptable record of the sales price.
The CTAC can, however, request to see the dealer’s invoice or sales receipt from the dealer or purchaser.

For private-party purchases of used motor vehicles in Texas, or out-of-state purchases of motor vehicles brought into Texas for Texas use, the motor vehicle tax requires a comparison of the amount paid for the vehicle to a percentage of the vehicle’s standard presumptive value (SPV) or certified appraisal. See Standard Presumptive Value in this guide.

Used Motor Vehicle – Sales and Use Tax
Who is responsible for this tax?
A person who purchases a motor vehicle in Texas owes motor vehicle sales tax.

A Texas resident, a person domiciled or doing business in Texas, or a new Texas resident who brings into Texas a motor vehicle that was purchased or leased out of state owes motor vehicle use tax, the new resident tax or the gift tax, as applicable.

Private-Party Purchases and Standard Presumptive Values

Standard presumptive value (SPV) is used to calculate sales tax on private-party sales of all types of used motor vehicles purchased in Texas. It is also used to calculate use tax on motor vehicles brought into Texas that were purchased from a private-party out of state. For more information, please see Private-Party Purchases and Standard Presumptive Values.
Rates

• Sales: 6.25 percent of sales price, minus any trade-in allowance.
• The taxable value of private-party purchases of used motor vehicles may be based on the standard presumptive value.
• Use:
  
  • Texas residents – 6.25 percent of sales price, less credit for sales or use taxes paid to other states, when bringing a motor vehicle into Texas that was purchased in another state.
  • New residents – $90 new resident tax due in lieu of use tax on a vehicle brought into Texas by a new resident, if the vehicle was previously registered in the new resident's name in another state or foreign country.