With an incredible 1,064 horsepower on tap, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 is the fastest and most powerful production vehicle to ever wear the Chevy Corvette nameplate. With such formidable power and performance, it should come as no surprise that the new C8 ZR1 is positioned to take on some of the world’s most elite supercars. Now, we’re looking over a list of the vehicles that GM considers the ZR1’s the top rivals.
The information was obtained from a presentation given at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, located just a stone’s throw from the GM Bowling Green plant where every unit of the C8 Corvette is built.
Before diving into the competitors, it’s worth noting that GM has yet to reveal official pricing for the 2025 Corvette ZR1. However, a recent GM Authority poll suggests that most readers anticipate a price between $175,000 and $200,000 (41 percent), followed closely by a figure between $150,000 and $175,000 (39 percent). A smaller portion, about 19 percent, believe the MSRP will exceed the $200,000 mark.
While these number are certainly not inexpensive, this price range could make the ZR1 a relative bargain compared to some of its rivals.
Here’s a look at the top rivals GM has identified for the C8 ZR1, along with their horsepower and price points:
- Ferrari SF90: $524,814, 1,016 horsepower (XX model)
- Lamborghini Revuelto: $608,358, 1,001 horsepower
- McLaren 765LT: $382,500, 755 horsepower
- Mercedes-Benz AMG One: $2,720,000 (est.), 1,063 horsepower
- Porsche 911 GT2 RS (992 generation): $300,000 (est.), 700+ horsepower (est.)
As this list illustrates, the C8 ZR1 not only holds its own in terms of raw power, but also stands out for its potential value. especially when compared to competitors like the Lamborghini Revuelto and Ferrari SF90.
As a reminder, the C8 Corvette ZR1 is powered by the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine, chucking out 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm. Output is routed to the rear wheels via the upgraded eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which features new inner and outer output shafts, shot-peened gears, and a revised final drive. This setup allows the ZR1 to sprint through the quarter mile in under 10 seconds and reach a top speed north of 215 mph. Like all C8 variants, the ZR1 is built on the GM Y2 platform.
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C8 Z06 will run circles around them all after 5 laps, as they fall apart due to heating issues…
…think you mean “cooling” issues.
It really doesn’t have any rivals because they can’t touch its price and performance value.
As the owner of a ‘24 C8 who has experienced Chevy Dealership servicing…My Porsche dealer has them beat by a mile. That’s the only downside to my purchase. I could go on…
totally agree. the dealerships that i have had the privilege to deal with are basically not worth there salt. I do everything humanly possible to stay clear of them. Sad
Very few prospective buyers will have the driving skills to handle 1,064 horsepower. High performance driving school should be mandatory. Most Corvette buyers are senior citizens. Slow reflexes and high performance cars don’t mix well together. Going to be some unhappy endings. Just a matter of time.
I think the point is a self made American businessman can pull up alongside an oligarch or sheikh, who all buy cars nobody else can possibly afford, and then put said rich brat in their place. Most oligarchs don’t have formal race driving training either.
What is interesting is that the Koenigsegg Jesko also has a twin turbo V8. It makes 1280hp on pump on motor alone. Over 200 more than the ZR1. That is even more insane (and so is the pricing).
“It makes 1280hp on pump on motor alone.”
Where does Koenigsegg say that the motor makes 1280hp sans turbos?
Did you not read where I said the Jesko also has a TWIN TURBO V8?
Also, “motor” includes the power adders, ie turbos.
Let’s compare ownership costs of each car. Cost of an oil change, distance to a dealer for warranty work, insurance, etc.
That puts the Bette even further ahead.
If you plan to race your toy, the HP is great but a lot of expensive supercars are not designed to take you and the wife on a 800 mile trip this weekend or any daily driving
Two areas the competitors have: 1) exclusiveness, and 2) they are screwed together very, very well.
Imagine the cost to track a ZR1. Better have two sets of tires for one day, multiple fill-ups , and a mechanic buddy might be a good idea.
I can see it competing with some of these but there are others I have to scratch my head at. Namely the AMG One. What is the ZR1 competing with it in. In a straight line it’s over because the AMG One has AWD, and on a track it’s just better suited to the task. The only thing it has over an AMG One is top speed.
I love the new Zr1 but as a current owner of both a 1000HP Lingenfelter Z06 and a Porshe Turbo S, I will tell you the Porsche is so much more refined in getting the power to the ground. You always feel as one with the car and it pushes you to your driving limits. Hoping the new ZR1 will be better.
They should list the cost of a 5000 mile service for each. I bet there would be some eye watering totals.