The 2025 Corvette ZR1 was unveiled last July, taking the top spot in the C8 Corvette lineup with more than 1,000 horsepower on tap. The official C8 Corvette ZR1 configurator tool went live at Chevrolet’s website last February, while pricing for the mid-engine supercar starts at $174,995, including destination freight charge. Unsurprisingly, buyers will have to pony up a substantial gas guzzler tax as well.
Per the recently updated C8 ZR1 configurator tool, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 includes a $3,000 gas guzzler tax. Of course, it should come as no surprise that the ZR1 is a bit thirsty, given the supercar’s twin-turbocharged V8 engine throws down four-figure output numbers. That said, the ZR1 has the same $3,000 gas guzzler tax as the naturally aspirated C8 Z06.
For reference, the ZR1 is powered by the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine, which is rated at 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque, making the C8 ZR1 the most powerful production Corvette ever made. Meanwhile, the C8 Z06 is powered by the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine, rated at 670 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Breaking it down, the LT7 is basically a forced-induction variant of the LT6, but despite the boost and massive power increase, both models have identical gas guzzler taxes.
Also noteworthy is that the C8 ZR1 and C8 Z06 configurators list the same gas guzzler tax regardless of whether or not either is equipped with their respective carbon fiber aero packages, which, in addition to boosting downforce and cornering performance, also increase drag.
As for MSRP, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 is available in two trim levels (1LZ and 3LZ) and two body styles (Coupe and Convertible). The “entry-level” C8 ZR1 1LZ Coupe starts at $174,995, the 1LZ Convertible starts at $184,995, the 3LZ Coupe starts at $185,995, and the 3LZ Convertible starts at $195,995. Note that all prices listed here include DFC.
All C8 variants are built on the GM Y2 platform, while vehicle production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
Comments
Boomers should be taxed extra
Anyone with the name Carlos should be taxed double.
FYI gas guzzler tax cost more to implement than money it brings in. It’s from the Jimmy Cater’s administration.
carter, to no surprise.
why do the american people let the government place such taxes on products ? vote the offenders out and let’s change this hypocrisy
Wonder if there will be a “Watt Drain” tax for EV’s that use excess amount of their charge life??
Seems only fair…