C8 Corvette ZR1 Is A True American Supercar

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Now that the C8 Corvette ZR1 has been revealed, everyone can stop speculating about its performance specs. There’s zero doubt it’s the quickest production Corvette ever made, boasting a 0 to 60 mph time of just 2.3 seconds when the optional ZTK Performance Package is outfitted. But there are other impressive things about the Chevy supercar.

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Sitting behind the driver and passenger is a wondrous twin-turbo 5.5-liter LT7 flat-plane crank V8 with 1,064-horsepower and 828 lb.-ft. of torque on tap. That makes the C8 ZR1 the most powerful production Corvette as well.

Many have tried arguing all C8 Corvettes are supercars, something which can get people all worked up. But we think the ZR1 easily qualifies as one, especially now that the performance specs are confirmed. With ZTK equipped, it can blast through the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds.

But even if you don’t opt for the ZTK, the ZR1 can do 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds and the quarter mile in 9.7 seconds. Both are respectable times, even to snobby European supercar owners. People will be talking about this for a long time, with the new ZR1 holding considerable sway in the market.

After all, the C7 ZR1 is still widely respected for its boundaries-pushing design. And even though it has the engine in front of the driver and passenger, many still consider that to be a true supercar. So with the C8 ZR1 putting the engine in the “proper” place midship, that should win over even more people.

Chevy seems to know what they have, because the C8 ZR1 is a truly special car. “The 2025 Corvette ZR1 yet again exceeded our expectations,” said Josh Holder, chief engineer, Corvette. “Combined with a top speed record of 233 mph – which is unrivaled by any current production car priced under $1 million – the Corvette ZR1 delivers on its mission to provide customers unrelenting power.”

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By Steven Symes

Steven Symes is an accomplished automotive journalist with a passion for all things related to cars. His extensive knowledge and love for the automotive world shine through in his writing, which covers a diverse range of topics.

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