2025 Corvette ZR1 Is Way Faster Than Originally Thought

We knew the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was going to be fast, but we didn't expect it to be this fast.

Chevrolet engineers just set an extraordinary benchmark, shattering the ZR1's previously estimated top speed. Initially pegged at 215 mph, the ZR1 was able to achieve a blistering 233 mph during testing at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg, Germany.

Behind the wheel was GM President Mark Reuss, accompanied by an engineer, pushing the ZR1 to its limit on the high-speed oval.

If you haven't guessed, the Corvette ZR1 as the fastest production car General Motors has ever built, and the quickest car available under $1 million. Notably, five different engineers reached speeds exceeding 230 mph during testing, meaning this wasn't just a fortunate fluke.

Under the hood, the ZR1 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 engine that produces a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 807 lb-ft of torque. This monster motor is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The ZR1 also features cutting-edge aerodynamic components, such as a rear spoiler, carbon fiber ground effects, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires designed to enhance grip and stability at high speeds. Chevrolet’s "Top Speed mode" further optimizes the chassis control system for maximum velocity and was used during the speed runs in Germany.

Pricing details are yet to be disclosed, but with its hypercar-like performance, the ZR1 is redefining the meaning of "cheap" thrills.

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