The supercar wars just got more intense as Chevrolet unveils jaw-dropping performance stats for the upcoming 2025 Corvette ZR1. With an official quarter-mile time of 9.6 seconds at 150 mph and a blistering 0-to-60 mph sprint in just 2.3 seconds, the ZR1 cements itself as one of the most formidable American performance cars ever produced. These numbers don’t just turn heads—they demand respect.

Chevrolet had already set the bar high when it revealed the production-ready ZR1 over the summer. The star of the show? A twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V8 engine delivering a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Let that sink in for a moment: more than 1,000 hp sent solely to the back tires. The level of engineering required to harness that power and translate it into repeatable performance is nothing short of remarkable.

Performance That Redefines the Corvette Legacy

Let’s put these stats into perspective. The 670-hp Corvette Z06 is no slouch, officially completing the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds with a 0-to-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds. The 655-hp all-wheel-drive hybrid Corvette E-Ray edges out the Z06 slightly with a 10.5-second quarter-mile and 2.5-second 0-to-60 mph sprint. But the ZR1 blows them both out of the water. A full second difference over 1,320 feet is a monumental gap, easily noticeable even to a casual observer.

Chief Corvette engineer Josh Holder summed up the ZR1’s achievements perfectly: “The 2025 Corvette ZR1 yet again exceeded our expectations. 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.”

The ZR1’s breathtaking numbers aren’t achieved by the standard model alone. The record-setting times come courtesy of the optional ZTK Performance Package, which optimizes the car’s aerodynamics and handling. Without this package, the ZR1 clocks a slightly slower—but still ridiculous—0-to-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds and a 9.7-second quarter-mile, though it gains a touch more trap speed at 152 mph. The ZTK package also includes advanced carbon-fiber aero bits, which produce a remarkable 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed, making the ZR1 just as formidable in corners as it is in a straight line.

To achieve these blistering times, Chevrolet used Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires and 93-octane fuel, sticking to real-world conditions by avoiding the use of a prepped dragstrip surface. This detail makes the ZR1’s accomplishments even more impressive and highlights its capability in everyday scenarios.

How the ZR1 Stacks Up Against the Competition

The 2025 Corvette ZR1’s biggest American rival is the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, which remains the king of the dragstrip with an officially recorded sub-9-second quarter-mile. However, the Demon 170’s record-breaking run required a prepped drag surface and specialized fuel to reach its full potential. The ZR1, by contrast, achieves its times without such requirements, giving it a significant edge in real-world driving scenarios.

And while the Demon 170 might dominate in a straight line, it’s no match for the Corvette ZR1 when the road gets twisty. With its lightweight carbon-fiber construction, precision-engineered aerodynamics, and track-focused chassis, the ZR1 is built to deliver blistering lap times as well as jaw-dropping dragstrip performance.

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 isn’t just a quarter-mile monster—it’s a technological masterpiece that balances brute force with cutting-edge engineering. Priced well below $1 million, it delivers hypercar performance at a fraction of the cost, making it one of the most enticing supercar bargains on the market.

Whether you’re chasing dragstrip glory or carving apexes at your favorite track, the Corvette ZR1 offers unparalleled thrills. With its official performance numbers now in the books, one thing is clear: Chevy has just raised the bar for what a Corvette—and American performance cars as a whole—can achieve.

Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 Corvette ZR1 nears its launch, because if these numbers are any indication, we’ve only scratched the surface of what this beast can do.