2025 Corvette ZR1 Honors Retiring Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter
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Following the introduction of the high-performance 2025 Corvette ZR1, it’s hard to deny that America’s Sports Car has entered new territory with the C8 ZR1‘s bonkers 1,064 horsepower output. While it’s easy to get lost in all the noise of the reveal, General Motors has elected to celebrate the man who helped make this possible, Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter.
After a total of 47 years with The General – 31 of which were dedicated to the Corvette – Juechter is set to retire this summer. As such, the Corvette ZR1 will commemorate Juechter’s contributions to the development of the Vette by placing a special graphic on the rear glass of the Corvette C8 ZR1 coupe.
“Tadge made our vehicles and our company better every day that he came to work, for nearly five decades, with his career culminating in the fastest, most powerful Corvette of them all,” GM President Mark Reuss remarked in a prepared statement. “ZR1, and all Corvettes that follow, will wear this symbol commemorating his immense contributions and celebrating his legacy forever.”
Moving forward, all 2025 Corvettes and beyond will feature this icon of appreciation. The graphic will be found on the front windshield glass and front tunnel reinforcement panel beneath every Corvette Stingray, Corvette Z06, Corvette E-Ray, and Corvette ZR1.
It’s worth noting that Zora Arkus-Duntov – the first Corvette Chief Engineer – is currently featured on all production Corvette windshields.
As a reminder, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 bursts onto the scene with world-beating capabilities. The twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine develops 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful V8 powerplant ever produced in America from an automotive manufacturer. This output is good enough for a rip down the quarter mile in less than 10 seconds, as well as an estimated top speed of 215 mph.
If that wasn’t crazy enough, the all-new Corvette ZR1 is also available with the optional ZTK Performance Package, which includes a high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, tall hood gurney lip, and underbody strakes. All told, this aero package is capable of producing more than 1,200 pounds of downforce.
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The ZR1’s LT7 is the most powerful V-8 ever produced by ANYONE in the world.
It tempts me, but I suspect the ADM will keep from jumping this direction.
Congratulations to GM in honoring Tadge this way.
Concur that Tadge deserves the honor. He and his team have moved the needle a long way for Corvette. Congratulations.
What’s with the big hood scoop?…bet you can’t buy one at MSRP anywhere in the United States. This is a bait and switch Corvette….I have a 2023 C8 and it’s the best made and most fun car I have ever owned…
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I’ve retired from GM after 38+ years of service. I still have Not ordered my retirement vehicle from GM to celebrate that service. When my Wife retired our financial guy cut a check & agreed w/ me to go buy her a car. We,ve since then gave that vehicle to my Son as a graduation present after achieving Boatswain Mate 3 in the USCG. He got tired of classes online after achieving his AS degree & decided on his own to Help people & protect our Coast Line. We are so Proud of him for his passion towards our Country & it’s people. My only current wish is to finally order my reward for my life’s work. I believe the 2025 ZR1 is that vehicle I’ve been waiting for. Besides I don’t belive the Anti-GraVette will be ready for purchase anytime soon ! Please advise how I can take delivery of this Once in a Lifetime 2025 ZR1 Corvette. . . 🙏 & when the Anti-GraVette does become available, Count Me All In ! ! ! Where do I sign up & send the deposit this Moment. Please don’t put me in the position to have to settle for a 2025 GT 500 or second hand Mustang GTD that would be just a runner up. I Want to Be & Go w/ the All Time Manufacturer Winner. . . Please contact me so I may achieve this ‘Bucket List Goal’
When will the 2027 Bolt or equivalent be available? I can wait! My rese3arch shows the kinks won’t be worked out until then. I am interested in an electric bolt or equal then!