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This 2025 Corvette ZR1 Option Isn’t Available To Order At Launch

The highly anticipated 2025 Corvette ZR1 stunned the world with its introduction last July, and it will finally be available to order starting on February 13th, 2025. The ordering process for GM dealers is already underway. However, there’s one option for the American supercar that won’t be available right away at launch.

2025 Corvette ZR1 driving on a track.

Among the five wheel options for the C8 ZR1, the 10-spoke Visible Carbon Fiber Wheels (RPO SU1) aren’t available for the time being. Normally, they’re available on both the coupe and convertible in both the 1LZ and 3LZ trims. This $13,995 option was the only carbon fiber wheel option for the ZR1; the rest are aluminum and use the same 20-spoke design with different finishes.

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.

2025 Corvette ZR1 driving on the street.

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 charges. Buyers can choose between two trims, 1LZ and 3LZ, while both trims are available in either a coupe or hardtop convertible body configuration.

2025 Corvette ZR1 interior.

For buyers who want to extract the most from their new supercar, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 is available with the optional Carbon Fiber Aero Package (RPO TOM). This package 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.

George is an automotive journalist with soft spots for classic GM muscle cars, Corvettes, and Geo.

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  1. Sounds good. Didn’t want CF wheels anyway. Can always get them from the aftermarket later if desired.

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