Corvette ZR1
The Unthinkable Has Arrived
The Ultimate Expression of Power and Prestige
"There is an insatiable thirst in the sports car world for the ultimate in performance. And the ZR1 is certainly that in the Corvette lineup. It's at the very top."
-Josh Holder
Corvette Chief Engineer
ZR1 Performance
With a potent twin turbocharged 5.5L V8 engine and edge-to-edge aerodynamics, ZR1 can attack any road both fast and strong.
- LT7 5.5L DOHC V8 engine: Twin turbo with flat-plane crankshaft
- 8,000 RPM Redline
- 8-Speed Dual-clutch transmission
The Pinnacle of Power
The twin turbocharged engine helps ZR1 achieve its performance goals.
"The way the horsepower builds – with that constant torque – feels
like you're strapped to an aircraft carrier. You're getting fired off in a jet plane..."
-Dustin Gardner
Assistant Chief Engineer – Small Block Engines
Available ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package
The potent carbon-fiber wing, underbody strakes and carbon-fiber dive planes work together to produce the highest downforce of any production Corvette in history.*
*Requires available ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package.
Side Inlets
Large side air inlets feature signature carbon-fiber wishbone bezels. This paired with the new rear brake cooling ducts allow for additional engine cooling while maximizing air intake.
Split Rear Window & Hatch Intakes
One of the most unique and recognizable Corvette attributes now features ventilation and a louvered spine for increased engine bay cooling – integrating form and function. This is paired with new carbon-fiber hatch intakes to draw in colder air for improved engine performance.
Flow-Through Hood & Ground Effects
The new intercooler with flow-through hood and spoiler helps cool turbo-charged air to extract airflow. The front splitter, paired with an underwing and smooth underbody helps generate suction under the vehicle to maximize downforce and reduce drag.
“The ZR1 is the ultimate expression of aerodynamics, of horsepower, of exoticness, of styling.”
-David Caples
Corvette Aerodynamicist