Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8
The most powerful factory Corvette ever, a 1,064 hp mid-engined monster.
- Power
- 1,064 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 2.3 s
- Top speed
- 233 mph
About the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8
The C8 ZR1 represents the pinnacle of Corvette performance, featuring the LT7 engine—a twin-turbocharged, flat-plane crank V8 that is the most powerful V8 ever produced in America. It revives the iconic split-window design for the first time since 1963, serving both as a heritage cue and a functional heat extractor. With the ZTK performance package, it generates over 544 kg of downforce, enabling a 0-60 mph sprint in just 2.3 seconds. Despite its hypercar-rivalling 233 mph top speed, it remains a rear-wheel-drive machine, staying true to its driver-focused roots.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8 specs
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8 produces 1,064 bhp (793 kW) and 1,123 Nm (828 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and has a top speed of 233 mph (375 km/h).
| Make | Chevrolet |
|---|---|
| Model | Corvette ZR1 |
| Generation | C8 |
| Trim | Corvette ZR1 |
| Years | 2024–present |
| Type | Supercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United States |
| Production | About 180 built |
| Original price | About $175,000 when new |
| Engine | 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,500 cc (5.5 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 1,064 bhp (793 kW) at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 1,123 Nm (828 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 8,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 2.3 s |
| Top speed | 233 mph (375 km/h) |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,738 kg (3,832 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 612 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8 worth?
Its original price when new was about $175,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. How values are estimated
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8 rarity in CarSpot
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C8 fun facts
- The ZR1's top speed of 233 mph was achieved in sixth gear, as the engine reaches a special 8,100 rpm limit in that gear to maintain peak power.
- It is the first factory Corvette to ever feature turbocharging, departing from the supercharged tradition of the C6 and C7 ZR1 models.
- The 2025 model year saw a highly exclusive initial run of just 180 units, including both Coupé and Convertible variants.