Production: 6,939 units over six years, coupe only.Note: The 1990 ZR-1 was the first Corvette to break the 24-hour endurance world record. A team of eight drivers took turns driving a total of 5,000 miles at 175.8 mph. This record was previously held by a group of four drivers in a Porsche 928 at 156.3 mph, and it stood until 2003 when a Bugatti Veyron shattered it.Third-generation: 2009-2013 C6 ZR1
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet
The fastest and most powerful Corvette ever at the time.Engine: Supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V8 making 638 hp and 604 lb-ft. It was the first supercharged engine in a production Corvette.Figures: 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, quarter mile in 11.3 seconds at 131 mph, top speed of 205 mph, 1.04 G on the skidpad, 3,350 pounds.Price: $105,000 MSRP, $22,615 more than the base coupe.Production: 4,684 units over five years, coupe only.Note: The 2009 ZR1 set a lap record at the Nürburgring of 7:26.4, which was the fastest time for a production car at the time. It has since been beaten by several other cars.Fourth-generation: 2019 C7 ZR1
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet
The most powerful, fastest, and most expensive Corvette ever.Engine: Supercharged 6.2-liter LT5 V8 making 755 hp and 715 lb-ft.Figures: 0-60 mph in 2.85 seconds, quarter mile in 10.6 seconds at 134 mph, top speed of 212 mph, 1.18 G on the skidpad, 3,560 pounds.Price: $121,000 MSRP, $39,005 more than the base coupe.Production: About 2,000 units in a single year, coupe and convertible.Note: The 2019 ZR1 is the most powerful Corvette to date, with the highest top speed and the most downforce.Fifth-generation: 2025 C8 ZR1
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet
The most powerful Corvette ZR1 ever made.Engine: Twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 making over 850 hp.Figures: Estimated 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds, quarter mile in under 10 seconds, top speed over 220 mph, 1.2 G on the skidpad, estimated weight around 3,600 pounds.Price: Estimated price around $150,000 MSRP, about $50,000 more than the base coupe.Production: Limited production numbers likely, coupe only.Note: The 2025 ZR1 is the first mid-engine ZR1 and will likely be the fastest and most extreme Corvette ever produced. With its twin-turbocharged engine and advanced aerodynamics, it promises to be a true track monster.
Overall, each generation of the ZR1 Corvette has pushed the boundaries of performance and technology, solidifying its place as an iconic and legendary model in the Corvette lineup. From the groundbreaking C4 ZR-1 to the upcoming C8 ZR1, each iteration has brought new innovations and record-breaking capabilities to the table, making it a true enthusiast’s dream car.