The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 got its big debut just a few days ago, revealing a twin-turbo track monster with over 1,000 horsepower. It’s an impressive bit of kit, and the spec sheet is nothing short of astonishing. The question, then, becomes this – what’s the price for entry?
General Motors has yet to announce official pricing information for the 2025 Corvette ZR1, but looking over what’s on offer, we can speculate that it will likely cost a pretty penny indeed. After all, the ZR1 is the new range-topper of the C8 lineup (at least until the C8 Zora debuts), and with the C8 Stingray starting at $69,995, the C8 E-Ray starting at $108,595, and the C8 Z06 starting at $113,795, you can bet the MSRP for the C8 ZR1 will be deep into the six-figure range. For reference, the most expensive non-ZR1 C8 on offer is currently the Corvette Z06 3LZ Convertible, which is tagged with an MSRP of $134,345. Check out our previous coverage for more 2025 Corvette pricing information.
So what makes the C8 ZR1 so special as to justify such lofty prices? Well, for starters, there’s the engine, specifically the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7, a flat-plane crank DOHC fire-breather capable of doling out 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm. Properly applied to the rear wheels, it’s enough to send the new ZR1 down the quarter mile in less than 10 seconds, with top speed estimated at more than 215 mph.
Of course, all that go is complemented by all the right bits and pieces to balance it out, including Magnetic Ride suspension, massive carbon ceramic brakes, and new aero components to boot. Go for the optional ZTK package, and you’ll get enough wing to generate 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed.
Impressive stuff, but that still doesn’t answer the question – how much will the ZR1 cost? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, C8 news, Chevy Corvette news, Chevy news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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I’ll guess about $200k msrp and wouldn’t be surprised to see $500k asking prices with dealer ripoff added early on.
Agreed, Chevy will never match the build quality of Porsche. Hp sell cars but that doesn’t mean it’s worth the same.
Porsche stylings are stuck in the 1950s. You can’t tell them apart. Owned by Volkswagen look like Volkswagen’s.
I am sure GM has made much more in profits from the millions of Corvettes over the years than Volkswagen has from the very few Porsches they sell.
They are each attracted to different people.
For decades….Porsche is NOTHING BUT A OVERGROWN BETTLE; VOLKSWAGEN….PERIOD… WITH 6 CYLINDERS. the ONLY..AS IN ONLY Porsche ever worth getting was their V8 model 928…. PERIOD . It was available from 1978-1995… and was the star car…in Tom Cruise’s movie “risky business “… that Porsche 928 was worth having… EVERY OTHER PORSCHE SINCE OR BEFORE…ATE SIMPLY WAY OVERPRICED BETTLES…
I still have IMS nightmares! I love my C8…
John, it’s funny you call people selling things at prices people are willing to pay a ripoff.
I noticed homeowners selling homes the last few years for large amounts more than they paid because of the large appreciation since covid.
On top of that the buyers and sellers pay the realtors a percentage of those transactions just because.
I sure hope I find you advocating against all industries buying and selling things for a profit. Go to Russia and enjoy communism.
Nah, you can 100% be for capitalism but still call out absurd gouging when you see it.
I would say about $205K base price for coupe,
$215K for convertible.
Fully loaded, $245K-$255K.
Would be pocket change compared to its highest price competitors in super car territory.
Anything over 911 prices is dumb af.
Of course a car that could run rings around a 911 should definitely be priced lower, that would be completely logical (if you ignore performance and specs, etc.). 🤦♂️
911’s are illogical, as are rolls, Bentleys and Bugattis. I hear “tuck and trim” all the time, but when a jeep uses as much or more leather than a rolls, there’s an issue.
I revised my estimate to 200 plus
$199,995.
177,600$ Amurica Dollars Baby!!
I say $175,000.00 as a base MSRP…Chevy already said they’ll make as many as demand dictates.
I was thinking about that same price, hoping it would be a little cheaper, a well equipped one should go around $175k
Hey Tony, I am on many lists for the ZR1 for around 3 years now. After calling many of the dealerships that I am on the list, I likely won’t be able to purchase one because of the amount they believe they are allocated versus where I am on the list. Do you have a source on the information where Chevy says it will meet demand and sell you one as long as you have the funds? Also, if accurate that they will, any advice on aquiring one other than the lists I joined 3 years ago. Thanks.
Hey, buy one out of Canada. It is illegal here for a dealer to sell over MSRP. I got one of the first C8s for straight MSRP.
Yeah base,I beat u can’t buy one of under $200k
169,995 MSRP
+ add-pms
269,995 MSRP
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Porsche 911 have been rivals for over 50 years, and both are considered supercars. When developing the 2025 Corvette ZR1, Chevrolet used the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS as a benchmark. The GT2 RS is the ultimate turbocharged version of the 991-generation 911 and holds the Nurburgring production car lap record.
With that being said , I’m expecting around 155k base to 230k with all the options and add ones.
Mercedes-AMG holds that’s record your speaking of, not the porche.
AMG GT Black Series holds the record, the only way the Porsche won was from an aftermarket kit added long after the car’s actual production years.
$164,995 base, $200,000 nicely optioned, $225,000 fully optioned. Dealers who are not overtly gouging will charge $20,000 over msrp.
Sounds about right!!
I think $179,995 base to fully optioned of $224,9995. Of course the rip off a dealer mark up should be expected. $25K.
An utterly useless article as price depends on so many factors, making guesswork a futile pastime.
No matter what the price or.that is one nice vehicle lf I had that kind of money I would on one. Corvette is my favorite car.
base coupe $149,995
ZTK convertible $209995
I think a base price of $149k with full options maybe $185k. Corvette is a very worthy Chevrolet, but, the DNA of Chevrolet is good value, not overpriced exotic car, like Ferrari’s and Lambo’s.
I say no matter what the price it will still be the best bang for the buck especially when compared to most exotics !
Anyone want to guess the wait time for a ZR1?
Right about when the lunatics actually ban ICE.
When the C9 is released…
Unless ‘Joe’ can purchase this amazing unit, It’s totally doesn’t matter the cost. A useless article.
I’m not sure about the price of the new z corvette, but it would definitely make picking up the groceries a lot more fun !
My C8 goes to Costco twice a week!
I think it would be priced under 150k base (staying true to performance bargain branding), but dealer mark ups would take it to about 200k
175,000 – 180,000
TOO MUCH.
I’ve waited over three years for my C8 Z06 because I refuse to pay dealer rip off mark ups.
Give GM credit bc they have given the normal person a shot at owning a hyper car unlike Ford who marks the price up into the stratosphere and makes you submit an application and must be famous! Thank you GM for giving the “little guy” a chance at owning a car like this!! What I wish GM would do is say no dealer mark ups and if you mark it up, you don’t get another allocation. Also, non-transferable warranty until after 2 years of ownership would cut down on flippers.
You will see dealer rip-off additional dealer profit/mark-up of minimum $50,000 to $150,000 at the beginning.
There are a few dealers left whom will sell for MSRP.
What is the General going to do on this one to control the flippers?
No matter the price, people will pay over MSRP to get one, just like they did with the C8, Z06, and now the E-Ray and ZR1. Eventually, demand and prices will drop. Two dealers in my area currently have 6-10 2024 C8s on their lots and are offering $6,000 off MSRP. Next year, they’ll likely be discounting Z06s. Customers who had deposits on Z06s are now shifting to the ZR1, seeking the latest and greatest. Next year, we’ll see this happen with the Zora, marking the end of the C8’s life cycle.
I’m going to say $174,995 base price for the coupe and $191,595 for the convertible… probably the most performance for the money than anything else out there. Just a brilliantly engineed masterpiece that I’ll never be able to afford, unfortunately.
The Z06 is priced at about 65% more than the Stingray. Applying the same percentage increase to the ZR1 over the Z06 gets to $188K, which sounds a bit high. I’d vote for $174,999. Of course the ADM would go sky high, say $250K-$275K. That’s getting into Ferrari country, so it won’t stay there.
Probably settle after a year at $200-$225K.
125000 maximum
$139,990 exactly double the base C8.
1064 hp, 220k easily
Probably about 200K MSRP. But I’m sure the Stealers (Dealers) will expect around 40-50K over which is absolutely absurd.
But kinda disappointed the car i thought would be AWD. Even if it was electric motors upfront as some are doing.
Merpeople—$about $180,000 , but you’ll never get one for quite a while at that price. Dealers get too money hungry, and will add some “extra” that’s not worth anything and jack up the price to WAY over $200,000, just you wait an see!
I think GMC should have had firm pricing before introducing any of the new Vettes. Depending on what vehicle’s in the market they’re actually targeting, the Vette should actually be more. I would start the pricing for the new ZR1 about $300,000.00 because of the expensive cars it’s capable of competing with. The h.p. is there but the top end speed isn’t. I can tell it’s drag limited. If the car was shaped a little smoother for top speed they should be able to get more. The Ford GT has 670-680 h p. and does 217 mph. Lamborghini Aventador has borderline 700 h p. and does 217 m p.h.
169000
I would say starting at $169,990 and with the ZTK add $25,000.
Base $189,000
Convertible $210,000
Dealership Markups $300,000-$350,000
Starts at $169K and if you didn’t get on a list for one in 2018 at a volume MSRP dealer (I’m not kidding – 2018 is when the lists started) you’re either not getting one, you’re paying 100K+ ADM to a dealer or you’re paying 100K ADM for one on BaT with no warranty. Gonna be another minefield of flippers and dealer shenanigans with a multitude of ‘constraints’ that ruin your order resulting in a lot of disappointed and angry GM customers….AGAIN.
If it’s over $150k, and it will be, why would you buy a Vette….
$180,000
I am predicting $159,999 for a base model ZR1. For a fully loaded package, prepare to spend $194,999.
$210,000 -230,000
Starting at 169,900 and fully loaded $199,900
4oo plus easy
$189,900 base price.
Funny how the question is the price of the car and right away the VW guys have to jump in about there cars. Why are they even on here ?
As far as the price my 2023 ZO6/ZO7 was over $165,000 and as a 2024 would be about $173,000.
With the extra set of tires and wheels, I would think most people wouldn’t want to run the CF wheels and Cup 2Rs daily, the stone protection, sales tax ur at about $200,000.
I would think a loaded ZR1 would be around $270,000 without dealer mark up.
I would never take an entry level ZR1 over a loaded ZO6.
Definitely 199k to start. But most will go over that. Seriously if this thing performs like they claim it will the only thing that will kill it is the lack of quality parts. I work on cars and gm hasn’t done so well lately in the quality department.
does the price matter when unobtainable.
I’m gonna take a guess & say $ 155,999 for the hard top & $ 185,999 if they make a convertible is what I think .
$165
My guess is just shy of 189,995, with all this performance it’s a steal if its even 250k compared to other super cars and even hyper cars
$137,000, MSPR ….., Once the Scumbag dealerships get their hands on a C8 ZR1, they’ll charge $200,000 all day. Stupid people will still pay it too! It’s funny watching guys trying to sell their Base C8 for $100k still/COVID19 prices.Their car payments are near C8 Z06 price currently. SUCKERS!!!!!🤣😅
180,000 easy
If Ford can get $325K for a GTD Mustang, the ZR1 is easily. $349K or two Z06’s. Yep!
Target said on the YouTube video starting at $180k. Probably for the coupe.
$163,595 MSRP
$900,000 to $999,999.99 is DEEP six figures. So since this isn’t the Fix Or Repair Daily Authority, I will cheerfully assume that you meant to say deep $200’s.
Those blue hemorrhoid fools are asking $400K for a Mustang. A street legal one, no less! For that kind of coinage it had better say “Property of RFK Racing” somewhere on it and come with a spare engine and Goodyears.
If, and this is a HUGE if, if Chevrolet is going to keep the order book wide open with regards to ANY 2025 Corvette, then I’m going to go with $249.999.95 for a fully optioned 2025 ZR1 Corvette. $299,999.95 for a Zora, provided the book stays open.
Chevrolet can get a TON of warm and fuzzy feelings of goodwill by keeping the order book open. Dealers will lose all incentives to play their usual MSRP shenanigans.
$185k for base up to 250k for top of line.
$129.999 base model ( $179.999+ for dealer markup)
$159.999 ZTK package ($209.999+ for dealer markup)
When it’s all said and done, it is still a “quality” GM product.
I’ll guess $225,000 for the ZTK
Its 5 percenter car, meaning most of us commenting will not be able to afford one. What I want to know is where is this aforementioned poll? Screwball webpage couldn’t simply say “drop a comment with your guess?” 🤷♂️
$150,000 base and add the ZTK package and I think $199,999 loaded.
The Z07 package is 182k MSRP fully loaded. With that said, the ZR1 will definitely be much more. I’m thinking around 225k MSRP fully loaded.
What will it sticker for or what will it sell for??? These are two very different numbers as we’ve seen with the C8, both base and Z. I’m seeing a sticker around $200k and a sale price around $300k with the GM allowed uncharged. Leaving room for a Zora edition in the future. I dont blame GM, I wouldn’t want them peppered all over the streets either.
$165-$170 base
$168– convertible base
$184+ ZTK package
Base C8 – 70k
Base Hardtop ZO6 – 114K (60% markup from Base C8)
Base Hardtop ZR1- 183K (60% markup from Base ZO6)
Haywood, I think ur close. They are a lot of dealers out there that will sell them at MSRP. No idea why people pay over but that there business. The kicker is if they can get one. My dealer has a policy that they will never charge over MSRP. I got my ZO6/ZO7 LZ3 loaded for sticker.
As far as making them available to anyone who wants one, the have said that about ever C8, and all know what happened.
Covid wasn’t there fault but it sure messed everything up. Still a lot of suppliers that can’t keep up.
Yeah I agree with the 175k base and the somewhere between 225k and 250k optioned out. But after the dealers get them and throw some ridiculous price on way over msrp they will probably end up going out the door at 300k maybe more but there will people willing to pay for them so as long as they are selling they will keep doing it
I’m going to say $129,995
Just as I did with my C8 Z06 I will get this for MSRP. This process is just beginning. Pricing, production start date, allocations, etc. etc. I will be patient. Just hope I live long enough to see it in my garage.
160 base price. How much are two turbos worth?
Will be $177,000. Considering it OWNS $250,000 – $400,000 Ferraris, Lamborghinis and a GT Porche – excellent buy
I really liked the lines of my C7 and of course I like Corvettes, but there is really no “supercar” with a golf bag trunk.
$178,965 base to $224,800 all in, before dealer(stealer)ship markups.
Atta boy Tim!!! let GM know what you are willing to pay! why not the 150k they have been saying for at least a year?
I say it’ll start at $189k in order to say it’s under $200k. But fully loaded around $250k. I think in terms of price it’ll be an R8 fighter
I’ll say the base price will be around $189,999?
I’d say they’re going to ask about $189,999 base price.
But can it out run the Demon 170 ??? I put my $$$ on the Dodge !!! Mopar’s Rule !!!
200k 1lz
235 3lz
They are going after fords 300,000 plus dollars for mustang GTD so I bet 350,000 to 400,000 range
Oh yeah…..well my super car can beat your super car. Who cares how much it costs ? Its bad ass and in the hands of the right driver its gonna smoke most anything in the same class. Thanks GM for building something so cool !
I can’t even use the measely 495 horsepower on my 23 C8 but I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
I’m going for 175,000 base mod then the bits you’ll be able to add on and her top price will hit the 275,000 range the funny thing is only the vet is the only car that GM has a 10% dealer add on price. That I find is unfair it’s not like your buying a Bugatti or Koenigsiegg or a super hyper car. Heck it has proven against Mustand GTD and I think that horse will kick the cross emblem off.
Anyway top price will be over priced but your vet fans won’t care and pay the over priced tag..
Let’s be honest, the price is not an issue here. I own a 2024 Z06/Z07 and my car beats the crap out of the most popular super cars. So what if they say the Corvette is not a super car because it carries a set of golf clubs. I carry mine in my car all the time and still beat the heck out of Ferarri’s, Lamborghini’s and Porsche’s. Look, the Corvette is the best American made “Super car” in my mind and it always will be. Embrace it and go drive the hell out of your beautiful Corvette.
Well said…..
Base coop 167,599
Vert 183999
I would say about $205K base price for coupe,
$215K for convertible.
Fully loaded, $245K-$255K.
Would be pocket change compared to its highest price competitors in super car territory.
If the Mustang GTD IS ~400K, a Ferrari is ~500K.
I WOULD guess they will ask ~400K- 500K
I think the prices you charge for these corvettes is ridiculous and outrageous you must of went to ripe off school, I hope your sales will go down so you can be taught a lesson on being greedy and that you will eventually price your self’s right out of the market and that you will be stuck with lots of inventory that you can’t get ride of. Stupid and ridiculous.
How could you build this car any cheaper? Corvettes have always been the best bang for buck.
Base $205,000 fully loaded $215-$230
Base coupe: $164,995
Base cinvertable: $172,500
I love this car and hope it will start $130-140k as I want to be able to afford it.