The news is exactly what the headline says: Chevrolet’s highly-anticipated 2025 Corvette ZR1, split rear window and all, will start at $174,995.

That price will net you a 1LZ coupe; have no fear, as that price does include the Bowtie’s $1,695 destination and handling charge. For those looking to pick up the 1LZ convertible, you’ll need to find another $10,000, with pricing beginning at $184,995.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Can Run the Quarter in 9.6 Seconds

There’s no denying that’s a lot of dough to fork over, or a potentially large loan to be asking your bank for, but consider everything you’re getting for that price. For starters, Chevy’s twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter LT7, a flat-plane crank V8 that pushes out 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque– the most powerful V8 ever produced by an American manufacturer, granting the 2025 ZR1 the honor of being the most powerful factory Corvette produced yet. A 0-60 time of 2.3 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 9.6 seconds at 150 mph, and a top speed of 233 mph should be more than enough to whisk away any tears you may shed over dropping that kind of cash.

Other standard equipment includes a carbon fiber roof, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber ground effects, and a performance data recorder, among other elements that set the ZR1 apart from the average Stingray. If even that’s not enough, or you find yourself in need of the ultimate Corvette, the ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package, which includes a high-downforce rear wing, among other aero-inducing elements, will add an additional $8,495. This package is required to unlock the $1,500 ZTK Performance Package, adding stiffer springs and unique tuning for the magnetic suspension, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

A 3LZ coupe starts at $185,995 with destination in tow (and $195,995 for the 3LZ convertible), and includes heated/ventilated Napa leather seats or Competition Sport seats with lumbar and wing adjustment, a 14-speaker Bose sound system, custom leather wrappings for the various interior bits, and sundry other cabin amenities.

Assembly of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 begins in the second quarter of 2025 at their Bowling Green Assembly plant.