The 2025 Corvette introduces a wealth of updates and changes, most notably with the debut of the new range-topping, ultra-high-performance C8 ZR1. However, the 2025 model year also brings with it a few updates and changes for the rest of the C8 lineup, including a new Z51 rear spoiler for the 2025 Corvette Stingray. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the new spoiler and checking out how it sits on the rear end of the 2025 Vette.
The new Z51 rear spoiler is tagged with RPO code T0A, the same RPO code as the previous Z51 rear spoiler. However, the styling of the new spoiler is similar to that of the High wing spoiler, with a series of four vertical posts attaching a blade-like wing to the rear end. The spoiler also includes two sharp end plates, giving it an aggressive appearance.
The new 2025 Corvette Z51 rear spoiler is included as part of the Z51 Performance Package, which is priced at $6,345. The package also bundles together the following items (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Z51 performance brakes (J55)
- Z51 performance suspension (FE3)
- Performance exhaust (NPP)
- Performance rear axle ratio (GM7)
- Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD) (G96)
- Front splitter
- 245/35ZR19 front and 305/30ZR20 rear high-performance tires (XFQ)
- Heavy-duty cooling system (V08)
For those buyers that prefer a cleaner look, Chevy also offers the Aero Delete option (RPO code ZF1) in conjunction with the Z51 package, which, as one might expect, removes the Z51 spoiler as well as the front splitter. The Aero Delete option is offered at no cost.
As was the case since the model’s introduction for the 2020 model year, the 2025 Corvette Stingray is motivated by the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission co-developed with Tremec. All C8 Corvette variants ride on the GM Y2 platform, while vehicle production takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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And like the other spoiler it will be on constraint until 2028 – they hired the guy who supplies 12 Q9I wheels each year to supply these spoilers
RT, Why such negativity..
It’s a great car at a great price.
Do you think anything comparable is going to be
Easy in this day and age!
I think his negativity comes from the idea that buying and owning Corvettes used to be fun – now it’s a misery machine filled with endless constraints, a horrifyingly bad dealer network, insane prices, a horrifyingly bad dealer network, poor quality, a horrifyingly bad dealer network, flippers, a horrifyingly bad dealer network and a horrifyingly bad dealer network.
So they delete two items and are willing to do it at no charge? Wow, what a bargain!
Still the best buy in high performance machines. Let’s see Lambo, Bugatti, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, combined MSRP for these five, seven to ten sticks?
Now let’s take the soon to be released ZORA and guess MSRP at 175 to 200K! Hummmmmm if we’re rational the Corvett is the penny pinchers way to Nirvana! On the other side of the argument we get the buttery softness of the most supple leather seats on the market for a mere additional million with the Bugatti. What a quandary.
My only gripe with the C8 has always been the lack of an active Rear wing.
Especially on the Z06 and the ZR1
Active rear wings are heavy expensive and take up a lot of space. How many race cars at LEMANS have active rear wings?
Are you comparing a LeMans vehicle to a street vehicle?
I like the 2025 Z51 rear spoiler.
All that car needs is a proper 6 speed manual transmission!