The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 stands as an American supercar that challenges its European counterparts in a traditional manner. Unlike many contemporary high-performance vehicles, the ZR1 does not feature active aerodynamics. Each canard, spoiler, and wing is fixed, and with the ZTK package, the Corvette can generate up to 1,200 pounds of downforce.
Tadge Juechter, the former executive chief engineer of the Corvette, shared with GM Authority that the team found no performance advantages with an active aero system, apart from its visual appeal. “Almost every active aero system we tested was primarily for aesthetic purposes,” Juechter explained to GM Authority. “When deployed, it reduces drag and increases downforce. Since it achieves both, why not keep it deployed all the time? It’s not about trading one for the other.”
The optional ZTK package includes a large rear wing, front dive planes, and a Gurney lip on the hood, aiding in maintaining airflow over the car. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires enhance grip, and stiffer springs improve handling. This downforce figure is just one of the ZR1’s impressive performance metrics.
Additionally, the ZR1 boasts a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 engine, delivering 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque. It can reach speeds over 215 miles per hour and complete a quarter mile in under 10 seconds. The coupe version is also remarkably light, weighing 3,670 pounds dry.
