The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette represents the sixth model year of the eighth-generation Corvette (Corvette C8), for which the Stingray, E-Ray and Z06 see minor changes, while the C8 ZR1 variant joins the lineup.
This follows the 2020 Corvette, which represented the launch of the Corvette C8 Stingray, followed by minor changes for the 2021 Corvette and 2022 Corvette. The 2023 Corvette saw the introduction of the C8 Z06 plus minor changes for the C8 Stingray, while the 2024 Corvette saw the launch of the C8 E-Ray in conjunction with minor changes to the Stingray and Z06.
Quick Facts
| Assembly Location | GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant, Kentucky, USA |
| Body Style(s) | Coupe (with manually-removable roof panel), Hardtop Convertible |
| Models | Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 |
| Layout | mid-engined, longitudinal |
| Engine(s) | Atmospheric 6.2L LT2 V8, Hybrid 6.2L LT2 V8, Atmospheric 5.5L LT6 V8, Twin-Turbo 5.5L LT7 V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-Wheel-Drive |
| Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Japan, Australia, New Zealand |
| Generational year | sixth year of eighth-generation model |
| Changes summary | minor changes to Stingray, E-Ray, Z06; addition of ZR1 |
| Predecessor | 2024 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Successor | 2026 Chevrolet Corvette |
Changes, Updates, New Features
2025 Chevrolet Corvette models that carry over from the 2024 model year see minor changes and updates. See these links for more details:
- 2025 Corvette Stingray changes, updates, new features
- 2025 Corvette Z06 changes, updates, new features
- 2025 Corvette E-Ray changes, updates, new features
Additionally, the C8 ZR1 joins the lineup for the 2025 model year.
Powertrain
The powertrains of the three carry-over Corvette models go unchanged for the 2025 model year:
- 2025 Corvette Stingray carries over the engine and transmission choices from the 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years
- 2025 Corvette Z06 carries over the powertrain from the 2023 and 2024 models
- 2025 Corvette E-Ray carries over its powertrain from the 2024 model
The Corvette ZR1 adds a new powertrain in the form of a twin-turbo V8 LT7 and a more potent transmission.
| Model | Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray | 6.2L LT2 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto (M1L) | RWD | 490 / 365.4 @ 6450 | 465 / 627.8 @ 5150 | 4.86 |
| Stingray with Z51 | 6.2L LT2 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto (M1L) | RWD | 495 / 369 @ 6450 | 470 / 637.2 @ 5150 | 5.17 |
| Z06 | 5.5L LT6 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto (M1M) | RWD | 670 / 499.6 @ 8400 | 460 / 623.8 @ 6300 | 5.17 |
| E-Ray* | 6.2L LT2 V8 (rear) + electric (front) | Gasoline | Hybrid + Atmospheric | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto (M1H) | AWD | 655 / 488.4 | 595 / TBD | 5.17 |
| ZR1 | 5.5L LT7 V8 | Gasoline | Twin-Turbo | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto (M1K) | RWD | 1,064 / 793 @ 7,000 | 828 / 1,123 @6,000 | 5.56 |
- E-Ray output comprised of atmospheric LT2 engine sending power to the rear axle plus the HP1 electrified propulsion system powering the front axle. Individual outputs for LT1 and HP1 are as follows:
- LT2: 495 hp / 369.1 kW @ 6450 rpm and 470 lb-ft / 637.2 Nm @ 5150 rpm of torque
- HP1: 160 hp / 113.3 kW and 125 lb-ft / 169.5 Nm
Sales
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