The highly anticipated 2025 Corvette ZR1 got its formal introduction back in July, dropping in as the fastest and most powerful production Corvette ever made. As GM Authority covered previously, the official order processing for the new C8 Corvette ZR1 will begin on February 13th, 2025. That said, GM dealers can start entering ZR1 orders as of today.
Per our previous coverage, the first Dealer Order Submission Process, or DOSP, for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 begins on February 13th. However, an important distinction can be made between when orders can be placed and when they will be processed, as dealers can begin inputting ZR1 orders into the GM system as of today, playing around with things like the options and colors as they see fit.
Meanwhile, C8 Corvette ZR1 production won’t begin until the second quarter of the 2025 calendar year. As has been the case since 1981, Corvette production takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
Of course, the big headline is what’s mounted just behind the cabin. Under the “hood,” the ZR1 is motivated by the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine, which is rated at 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm. Properly applied at the rear wheels, it’s enough to send the new ZR1 from 0 to 60 in roughly 2.3 seconds, while top speed has been tested at more than 230 mph. Like all C8 variants, the new Corvette ZR1 rides on the GM Y2 platform.
Given the ZR1’s sky-high capabilities, pricing figures are equally towering, starting at $174,995, including $1,695 for destination freight charge. Buyers can choose between two trims, 1LZ and 3LZ, while both trims are available in either a coupe or hardtop convertible body configuration.
For those buyers that want to extract the most from their new supercar, the ZR1 is available with the optional Carbon Fiber Aero Package (RPO code TOM), which includes a massive rear wing, hood spoiler, and front dive planes, significantly enhancing downforce and track performance.
Interestingly, C8 ZR1 production will be somewhat constrained, although according to Corvette Production Marketing Manager Harlan Charles, the production limitations are due to a limited supply of components, such as the ZR1’s carbon fiber aero bits, rather than the result of an artificial cap put in place by GM.
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So get the car for her, Marty. What girl would say no?
Ooo boy, I’m not so sure that you get that on a Z06 anyway. Just get a regular one. -There are worse things in life.
Don’t worry GM is going to screw the Corvette Customers with the ZR1 because having that 1,064hp will be tricky putting that power to the ground and after everyone spends $200,000 they’re gonna come up with an all-wheel-drive system that they have in the e-ray to get that car going so that horsepower can be 100% used and half the other cars will be wrecked within an inexperienced owners entering the market with the C8’s!
The tires at best can handle 650 hp
just what the customer needs—GM taking orders for another model car when they can’t even build the current model in a timely fashion. Ordered my SR coupe in November and it hasn’t moved out of 3000 code