Corvette ZR1 sets five U.S. lap records, showcasing its 1,064-hp power, track-focused aerodynamics, and record-breaking performance on America’s top racing circuits.

Corvette ZR1 Shatters Five U.S. Lap Records, Showcasing Ultimate Performance

Corvette ZR1 sets five U.S. lap records, showcasing its 1,064-hp power, track-focused aerodynamics, and record-breaking performance on America’s top racing circuits.

Corvette ZR1 Sets Five Production Car Lap Records Across U.S. Tracks

The Corvette ZR1 has once again proven its dominance, setting five new production car lap records across top U.S. tracks. With four different General Motors performance engineers behind the wheel, the ZR1 demonstrated its unmatched capability, clocking record times at:

Watkins Glen Long Course – 1:52.7 (Driver: Bill Wise, Lead Performance Engineer, Chassis Controls)
Road America – 2:08.6 (Driver: Brian Wallace, Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer)
Road Atlanta – 1:22.8 (Driver: Chris Barber, Lead Development Engineer)
Virginia International Raceway Full Course – 1:47.7 (Driver: Aaron Link, Global Vehicle Performance Manager)
Virginia International Raceway Grand Course – 2:32.3 (Driver: Aaron Link)

Performance-Driven Engineering

These record-setting laps were achieved with a pre-production Corvette ZR1 outfitted with the optional ZTK Performance Package, which enhances aerodynamics and handling with:
✅ High-downforce carbon fiber rear wing & front dive planes
✅ Underbody strakes for increased front downforce
✅ Stiffer suspension tuning
✅ Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R ZP tires

With 1,064 horsepower, a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds, and a top speed of 233 mph, the ZR1 outperforms any production car under $1 million. Its quarter-mile sprint is equally jaw-dropping at 9.6 seconds.

Elite Drivers, Extreme Performance

The ZR1’s engineering team comprises highly skilled drivers with a combined 65 years of GM Level 6 driving experience. Each is Nürburgring Industry Pool certified and was handpicked to push the ZR1 to its absolute limits on America’s most demanding circuits.

Production & Ordering Details

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 starts at $174,995 for the 1LZ coupe and $184,995 for the 1LZ hardtop convertible (including destination charges). Chevrolet will begin accepting orders later this month, with production set to start at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky in Q2 2025.

The ZR1 continues the Corvette legacy of pushing performance boundaries, delivering supercar speed and precision at an unprecedented value. Learn more at GM.com.

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