The figures are in, and they’re undeniably jaw-dropping. Built to compete head-to-head with Europe’s finest supercars, the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 emerges as General Motors’ fastest car to date, boasting a blistering 0-to-60 mph time that ranks it among the fastest vehicles in the world.
Since Chevrolet unveiled this pinnacle of Corvette engineering in early 2024, the company has been teasing enthusiasts with details. Even without additional context, the ZR1’s 1,064-horsepower output is staggering—a figure so impressive it demands a comma. Powering this beast is a 5.5-liter V8 engine featuring a flat-plane crankshaft and the largest turbochargers ever installed on a production vehicle. For perspective, only a handful of cars boast four-digit horsepower figures, including the McLaren W1 (1,275 hp), Ferrari F80 (1,200 hp), and Lamborghini Revuelto (1,001 hp)—all of which rely on hybrid technology, unlike the ZR1. Clearly, this Corvette is keeping elite company.
Two more performance stats have just surfaced, solidifying the ZR1’s reputation. It rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and demolishes the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph. To put that into context, the McLaren W1 achieves 0-to-60 in 2.7 seconds, while the Ferrari F80 and Lamborghini Revuelto hit 0-to-62 mph in 2.1 and 2.5 seconds, respectively. While raw acceleration doesn’t tell the full story of a car’s character or driving dynamics, these figures make a strong case for the ZR1 earning the title of “America’s supercar” on paper.
Pricing details remain under wraps, but it’s expected the ZR1 will offer unmatched value for its performance. Speculation points to a starting price near $200,000—a bargain when compared to its rivals. The McLaren W1 commands a staggering $2.1 million, Ferrari’s F80 costs $3.9 million, and the Lamborghini Revuelto starts at over $600,000. While some might argue that comparing these cars is like comparing apples to oranges, the ZR1’s appeal lies in delivering European supercar performance without the sky-high price tag or the exclusivity-driven pomp.
One question still lingers: how will the ZR1 fare on the Nürburgring? Ford’s Mustang GTD currently holds the title of fastest American car around the infamous Green Hell with a time of 6:57.685. Something tells us Chevrolet is eager to test the ZR1’s limits on the track—and so are we.