Faster Than Your Internet Connection: The Corvette ZR1 with ZTK

When Chevrolet introduced the 2025 Corvette ZR1 equipped with the optional ZTK Performance Package, expectations were already sky-high. But no one quite anticipated the groundbreaking numbers this supercar would deliver. Clocking a 0-60 mph sprint in just 2.3 seconds, the ZR1 ZTK has set a new benchmark for production Corvettes, solidifying its place as the quickest in the model's storied history.

This remarkable feat wasn’t achieved under meticulously optimized conditions either. The ZR1 accomplished this record-breaking run on 93-octane pump gas, on a non-prepped surface, and without the commonly used one-foot rollout that can trim tenths off acceleration times. Imagine what’s possible with stickier tires, a higher-octane fuel mix, and a perfectly prepped track. Theoretical sub-2-second runs don’t seem far-fetched.

A New Standard for Corvette Performance

At the heart of the 2025 Corvette ZR1 is a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged LT7 DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine, delivering a staggering 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm. According to Chevrolet, this is the most powerful V8 ever produced by an American automaker for a production car.

Pair this immense power with Corvette’s advanced Launch Control and Custom Launch Control systems, and you get acceleration numbers that obliterate previous benchmarks. These systems optimize tire grip and transmission response for consistently fast, repeatable launches, even on less-than-ideal surfaces.

For comparison, here’s how the ZR1 stacks up against other C8 Corvette models in 0-60 mph times:

• Stingray (with Z51 package): 2.9 seconds
• Z06 (with Z07 package): 2.6 seconds
• E-Ray: 2.5 seconds
• ZR1 (with ZTK package): 2.3 seconds

The ZTK Performance Package: Engineering Excellence

The ZTK Performance Package transforms the already formidable ZR1 into a track-dominating beast. Key highlights include:

• Aerodynamics: The package features a towering rear wing, undercar strakes, and a front underwing stall Gurney flap, together generating over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed. This level of aerodynamic tuning ensures stability and grip, even at the car’s record-setting 233 mph top speed achieved at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany.
• Suspension Tuning: Chevrolet has enhanced the Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 system for the ZTK configuration, providing razor-sharp handling and optimal ride dynamics.
• Tires: Bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, custom-developed for this package, deliver exceptional grip and performance, ensuring that every ounce of the ZR1’s power is put to the pavement efficiently.

Quarter-Mile Dominance

In addition to its lightning-fast 0-60 time, the ZR1 ZTK rockets through the quarter-mile in 9.6 seconds. While the standard ZR1 completes the same distance in 9.7 seconds, it does so at a slightly higher trap speed of 152 mph versus the ZTK’s 150 mph. This discrepancy likely stems from the ZTK’s increased downforce, which trades some top-end speed for superior grip and cornering performance.

A Legacy of Performance

The ZR1 ZTK’s achievements are a testament to Chevrolet’s relentless pursuit of performance. As Corvette Chief Engineer Josh Holder put it:

“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.”

What’s Next for the ZR1?

After rewriting the rulebook on straight-line speed, the next logical step for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 is to prove its mettle on a world-class racing circuit. The Nürburgring—a proving ground for the fastest and most capable cars on the planet—seems like the ideal venue for Chevrolet to showcase the ZR1 ZTK’s capabilities. Could it challenge and perhaps dethrone the reigning lap-time champions? We’ll have to wait and see.

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with the ZTK Performance Package isn’t just fast—it’s a revolution in American supercar engineering. Whether it’s smashing acceleration records, dominating the quarter-mile, or pushing the limits of aerodynamics and engineering, the ZR1 ZTK represents the pinnacle of Corvette performance.

If you’re looking for unparalleled speed, precision, and innovation—all for a fraction of the price of its European competitors—the ZR1 ZTK delivers in every way imaginable.

Stay tuned for updates as Chevrolet continues to push the boundaries of what this incredible machine can achieve.