The 2025 Corvette ZR1 made its big debut in July of 2024, setting a new benchmark as the fastest and most powerful production Corvette ever built. With the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 engine churning out a staggering 1,064 horsepower and a top speed exceeding 230 mph, the C8 ZR1 is certainly lust-worthy.
However, a Corvette with a four-digit horsepower rating from the factory doesn’t come cheap. The $174,995 starting price might be reasonable by hypercar standards, but it’s undeniably pricey by Corvette standards. Now, we’re taking a look at just how expensive the 2025 Corvette ZR1 can get when fully loaded with every possible option.
| RPO/Color Code | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|
| ZR1 3LZ Convertible | $195,995 | |
| Extra-charge paint color | $995 | |
| 10-spoke visible carbon fiber wheels | SU1 | $13,995 |
| ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package | TOM | $8,495 |
| Customer Selectable VIN | PIN | $5,000 |
| Carbon Fiber Interior Package Level 2 | FA6 | $4,995 |
| Front lift with memory | E60 | $2,595 |
| Visible carbon fiber sill plates, LPO | V8X | $1,995 |
| Two-piece premium leather travel bags, LPO | S2L | $1,695 |
| ZTK Performance Package | ZTK | $1,500 |
| Corvette Museum Delivery | R8C | $1,495 |
| Outside mirror covers in visible carbon fiber, LPO | 5JR | $1,250 |
| Full-Length Dual Racing Stripes | $1,195 | |
| Color Combination Override | D30 | $695 |
| Painted brake calipers | $695 | |
| Carbon fiber and sueded microfiber-wrapped steering wheel | N2Z | $695 |
| Two-tone GT2 seats | TU7 | $595 |
| Stealth Interior Trim Package | BAZ | $595 |
| Colored seat belts | $495 | |
| Custom leather stitching | $495 | |
| Contoured Liner Protection Package, LPO | PEF | $425 |
| Black exhaust tips | NGA | $395 |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | R6P | $299 |
| Chrome Exterior Badge Package | EYK | $295 |
| Black lug nuts, LPO | SPY | $275 |
| Premium carpeted floor mats, LPO | VYW | $275 |
| Jake logo wheel center caps, LPO | 5ZC | $250 |
| Roadside Safety Package, LPO | PDY | $195 |
| Collapsible cargo area organizer, LPO | RWU | $175 |
| Black wheel locks, LPO | SPZ | $130 |
| Rear fascia protector with embroidered crossed flags logo, LPO | VTB | $125 |
| Black recovery hook, LPO | SDA | $125 |
| Battery Protection Package | ERI | $100 |
| $248,529 |
Naturally, it starts with the convertible body in the 3LZ trim, which starts at $195,995 including the destination charge. The most expensive option by a considerable margin is a set of 10-spoke visible carbon fiber wheels (RPO SU1) adding $13,995 to the price tag. Speaking of carbon fiber, the next priciest option is the ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package (RPO TOM), priced at $8,495, and the most expensive LPO option is a pair of visible carbon fiber sill plates (LPO V8X) for $1,995.
Enthusiasts who will actually take their Corvette ZR1 to the track will be interested in the ZTK Performance Package (RPO ZTK), which is surprisingly reasonable at $1,500. This package adds the ZTK performance suspension system with Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.
Other expensive options include a customer-selectable VIN (RPO VIN) for $5,000, the Carbon Fiber Interior Package Level 2 (RPO FA6) for $4,995, front lift with memory (RPO E60) for $2,595, visible carbon fiber mirror covers (LPO 5JR) for $1,250, full-length dual racing stripes (of which there are 11 options) for $1,195, and any of the four available premium paint options for $995.
Then, there are a couple of options that don’t actually change the car itself. These include two-piece premium leather travel bags (LPO S2L) for $1,695 and Corvette Museum Delivery (RPO R8C) for $1,495.
These options, plus all the others listed in the table above, bring the price of a fully loaded 2025 Corvette ZR1 to $248,529, just under a quarter-million dollars.
All 2025 Corvette ZR1 variants are motivated by the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine, which churns out 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm. Like all C8-generation Corvettes, the ZR1 rides on the GM Y2 platform and will be built at the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Production kicks off in the second quarter of the year.
Comments
Add in the 15-16K taxes too. I might could swing all that but the cost of the insurance and divorce puts this car outa my reach.
In my county, tax would be $18,750. Is the gas guzzler tax included in the base MSRP? I think it is.
I have recently taken possession of the 2025 E-Ray 3LZ Convertible. The vehicle includes all the previously listed options, with the exceptions outlined below:
10-spoke visible carbon fiber wheels (SU1) at $13,995
ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package (TOM) at $8,495
Customer Selectable VIN (PIN) at $5,000
ZTK Performance Package (ZTK) at $1,500
Corvette Museum Delivery (R8C) at $1,495
Black recovery hook, LPO (SDA) at $125
Battery Protection Package (ERI) at $100
The total additional cost amounted to $26,210. The retail price of my vehicle was listed at $145,595, compared to $248,529 for the ZR1 model—a differential of $102,934. Despite my appreciation for the ZR1’s enhanced performance and horsepower, the substantial price differential appears challenging to rationalize. I am eager to review the forthcoming pricing structure for the upcoming Zora model.
E-Ray is the best street driven Corvette you can get today. High combined torque for fantastic passing power. Fuel economy comparable to Stingray. I saved $45,000 and bought a “temporary” Stingray without any carbon fiber options. When I order my ZR1 for street use, I won’t be buying CF stuff either. That will save about $25,000 and I won’t risk having potential CF wheel damage and tire changing issues.
Some of the folks at the tables in Vegas call that CHUMP CHANGE.
Sales of any Corvette (no matter how much hp it has and how fast it will go) that sticker over $200,000 is very limited like 500/year. At $200,000 or more, a Porsche 911 becomes much more desirable, Corvette’s build quality is nowhere near Porsche’s and the Corvette will never have the status of a Porsche.