Not to throw shade at the all-electric performance cars out there, but for the majority of go-fast enthusiasts, the sound of internal combustion is a critical component of the whole experience. Luckily enough, the new 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 provides plenty of that gasoline-fueled aural satisfaction, arriving on the scene with four-figure output from its twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Now, we’re serving up a generous helping of 2025 Corvette ZR1 exhaust noise via the following GM Authority video.
The video was captured at the official C8 ZR1 reveal event in Miami, and includes sounds of the new track monster starting up, revving, and doing a few flybys. The first clip captures the startup noise, with the camera positioned directly behind the new Vette’s four central exhaust pipes. After reversing, the Corvette slowly drives forward, giving us a chance to hear it idle some as well.
The next clip was captured in front of the stage during the reveal event, during which the crowd was treated to a video montage of the new ZR1 on the track. The Corvette then drives onto the stage. Later we hear the new Vette do a flyby on the track right next to a crowd of eager journalists.
At the other end of the four central exhaust pipes is the new twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine, which is rated at a stout 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque. That makes the LT7 the most powerful V8 engine ever produced by an American automaker, and it makes the new C8 ZR1 the fastest and most powerful production Corvette ever made. Top speed is estimated at more than 215 mph, while the sprint down the quarter mile takes less than 10 seconds.
All C8 Corvette variants ride on the GM Y2 platform, while production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Damnit if I was only born 40 years later.
GM has put so much into this LT7 I would be surprised if the new small block in the works isn’t OHC and closely related.
From what I can tell on this video, really not much difference than the LT6 in the C8 Z06.