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2025 Chevrolet Corvette: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette is the arrival of the ZR1, a new top-performance model with a 1,064-hp twin-turbo V8. Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 otherwise carry over without major upgrades.
About the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette
8th generation (C8), sixth Stingray model year; first year for the C8 ZR1 and last year before the 2026 cockpit redesign
Chevrolet positions the Corvette as an American mid-engine sports car that combines supercar-level acceleration and handling with greater everyday usability than many exotic competitors. The range covers distinct missions without abandoning the core two-seat layout: Stingray emphasizes road use and cargo practicality, E-Ray adds AWD traction and rapid acceleration, Z06 focuses on naturally aspirated track performance, and ZR1 pushes power, cooling, braking, and aerodynamics to the highest level.
The 2025 range stretches from the everyday-focused, 490-hp Stingray to three more specialized models. The E-Ray pairs 655 horsepower with AWD, the 670-hp Z06 uses a high-revving V8 for track-focused performance, and the new 1,064-hp ZR1 tops the lineup with twin turbochargers, carbon-ceramic brakes, and high-speed aerodynamics.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new ZR1 joined the lineup with a 1,064-hp twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 and a strengthened eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Styling
The ZR1 brought a visible carbon-fiber roof, carbon-fiber ground effects, functional side intake ducts, and dedicated high-speed aerodynamic hardware.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.5 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 1064 hp | 655 hp | 490 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 828 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.6 cu-ft | 9.1 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft | 12.6 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?
The biggest change is the debut of the ZR1. It became the top-performance Corvette with a 1,064-hp twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, upgraded cooling, carbon-ceramic brakes, and functional aerodynamic hardware.
How is the 2025 Corvette ZR1 different from the Z06?
The ZR1 uses a 1,064-hp twin-turbo V8, while the Z06 has a 670-hp naturally aspirated V8 without turbochargers. Both are rear-wheel drive, but the ZR1 adds more intensive cooling and aerodynamic hardware for higher-speed performance.
Did the 2025 Corvette Stingray, E-Ray, or Z06 receive major upgrades?
No. The Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 received no significant powertrain, safety, technology, or structural upgrades for 2025; the ZR1 was the meaningful lineup change.
Is the 2025 Corvette meaningfully different from the 2024 model?
Yes, but mainly because the ZR1 joined the range for 2025. For shoppers considering a Stingray, E-Ray, or Z06, the 2025 model is largely a carryover from 2024.
Is 2025 the last Corvette model year before the cockpit redesign?
Yes. The 2025 Corvette is the final model year before Chevrolet introduced a redesigned cockpit for 2026.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette.
4.5
2025 Chevrolet Corvette
(19 reviews)
“Drove this model previously at the NCM track in 2023 and fell in love with it. Track performance was impressive for a street car. The sound coming from the engine was phenomenal! Definitely worth the price of admission.”
“The Corvette [Name] is an awesome vehicle. It has a mid-engine V8 plus the front electric motor for immediate torque. It is the first all-wheel drive Corvette and is extremely quick. It is very fun to drive and turns lots of heads!”