Telerichard: All-New C8 ZR1 Live Reveal
July 25th marks the day. The all-new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 has been revealed, featuring the LT7 twin-turbo flat-plane 5.5L DOHC V8 engine, making 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 RPM, and 828 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,000 RPM.
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00:00Welcome to the official reveal of the all new Corvette Z8 ZR1 live from Telly Richard.
00:18Right now we got about 2 minutes until the big reveal.
00:24So here's a hint, the Corvette Z8 ZR1 will be a twin-turbo, flat-pane, LT7 V8 engine.
00:36It's going to make up 7, I mean like, it's going to make up all the 1,064 horsepower.
00:42This is, this is crazy, this is like, this is crazy now, this is really crazy.
00:48Now we are under 2 minutes, final 2, and the video should pop up in about a few minutes.
01:00And here is people that are excited for the ZR1, hold on.
01:06So it better be something right?
01:11Yeah, you would think.
01:13You think they'll do a video like they did with the Z06?
01:16Or maybe, well that was a live stream, you can watch that live, the Z06, yeah.
01:23Sorry, this is Robert asking me the question, here come over here real quick.
01:27Corvette World Rob is asking me.
01:29Nope, we don't see Chevrolet posting the live stream of the ZR1, so it might be on video
01:37specifically.
01:38What I mean is, you know, the Z06 had some pre-reports, but the Z8 was cool.
01:42We are under 1 minute, under 1 minute.
01:45I mean, I hated that they unveiled some of it, I was trying to avoid it.
01:52It is 1 minute, remaining to the reveal of the ZR1.
01:55Yeah, it sucks man.
01:56Yeah, but, one thing is for certain, if that number is, if that is the accurate number,
02:03one thing is confirmed.
02:04Alright, 30 seconds to the big reveal.
02:07100%.
02:08It is going to look like this in a few more seconds.
02:12Even if they move the bar up because of all the electric, a thousand is hypercar.
02:15Alright.
02:16Doesn't matter.
02:17Alright, 27 seconds guys.
02:1915.
02:21Let's see what happens.
02:23Count it down.
02:25Let's go.
02:29Alright, you got it turned up.
02:313, 2, 1.
02:356, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
02:40Here it is, ZR1.
02:43Let's see what happens.
02:50Turn it up.
03:00Okay, we're not hearing any sound yet.
03:05ZR1.
03:10There it is.
03:12Well, we're definitely seeing some really cool sights here.
03:16Look at those carbon fiber.
03:18I'm going to show you the ZR1.
03:20Hold on.
03:21Hold on, we are, uh, this is going very wrong.
03:24Alright, they should like update right now.
03:27Update, so now, you don't see that.
03:31Um, because, uh, I can't see anything.
03:37It's supposed to reveal at night.
03:39Hold on.
03:41Because, like, hold on.
03:46Because we're having some errors on, hold on, hold on.
03:51Hold on.
04:01Because it's only very long.
04:04Very, very long.
04:05You see it.
04:12Alright, guys, so there is no reveal here.
04:15This is what we get.
04:18ZR1, the unthinkable has arrived.
04:21This is all right on GM's website, so for the guy.
04:24Alright, throttle house just, there it is, there it is.
04:27ZR1.
04:34You're watching throttle house, and I'm James.
04:37And we don't normally do vehicle tours on the main channel.
04:41But when we learned how absolutely ridiculous this vehicle was,
04:45we thought, well, that's a bit too insane for the fellas over at extra throttle house to get their hands on.
04:49Because we weren't ready.
04:52There it is, there it is, you guys.
04:54You're not ready.
04:55There it is.
04:56I will show you.
04:57ZR1, the unthinkable has arrived.
05:00And you're right.
05:021,064 horsepower at 7,000 RPM.
05:05828 pound feet of torque at 6,000 RPM.
05:08Ultimate expression of power and prestige.
05:12The power is just unrelenting and almost indescribable.
05:22Hi, I'm Brad Frowns from Chevrolet Marketing.
05:25And today I'm here with Josh Holder on the introduction of the all new Corvette ZR1.
05:30Josh, we understand the team's been super excited about this.
05:33But before we dive into ZR1, can we just talk a little bit about the journey that we've been on,
05:38and what Corvette has meant over the last couple of years leading up to this point.
05:41We planned the ZR1 from the beginning.
05:44So with the Stingray followed by the track ready Z06,
05:47followed by the all weather capability of the E-Ray,
05:50the hardware that goes in each of those cars was planned from the beginning.
05:55Which is why the LT7 evolves from the LT6.
05:59It's still got that flat plane crank, high revving magic.
06:03But this time, the equipped turbochargers really bring the power to these unbelievable levels.
06:09And you know, when you sit and look at the car, it just looks fast, right? Like every Corvette.
06:14How important is it to also keep the design cues that have made this generation of Corvette so special?
06:19Well, keeping the foundation lets us keep the fantastic mid-engine proportions.
06:24The cues on the ZR1 expand upon its performance.
06:28So everything you see on the outside of the ZR1 has some functional purpose,
06:33and many of them have more than one functional purpose.
06:35The intercooler heat exchanger in the hood not only does it cool the charge air,
06:39but it also helps create front downforce.
06:42Let's talk about the numbers. Can you give us a rundown of what ZR1s bring into the table here?
06:46Brad, the numbers are incredible.
06:481,064 horsepower.
06:51More than 800 foot pounds of torque from 3,000 RPM to 6,500 RPM.
06:56More than 1,000 pounds of downforce at top speed.
07:01And quarter mile time, well under 10 seconds.
07:05It's going to be the fastest Corvette that we've ever done.
07:09Okay. All right. Well, that's an important one. Let's just take a step back.
07:12Fastest Corvette ever. Are you confirming 212 plus today?
07:16Significantly faster than 212 miles an hour. It's absolutely incredible.
07:22And when you start to think about the acceleration, how does that feel?
07:26It's really mind-blowing.
07:29The first time you get in the car, you get this experience that's like,
07:34oh my God, what did I just feel?
07:36But it doesn't go away. It never disappoints.
07:40You never get used to this kind of power. It's always special. It's always enjoyable.
07:46So the ZR1 represents the first ever factory turbocharged Corvette.
07:51When you think about turbochargers, some might say, hey, there's going to be some lag.
07:55It takes a little bit of time to spool up.
07:57What are some of the things that you all did as a team to mitigate that?
08:00That's a great question. And these turbochargers are massive. 76 millimeter compressors.
08:06So in the design of the turbocharger, we phased the exhaust cams in the engine
08:11to keep turbo speed as high as possible.
08:14We changed emission timing, throttle position,
08:17and we have a special wastegate that's electronically controlled.
08:21So we can use those features to keep turbo speeds as high as possible.
08:25So when you're exercising the ZR1 on the twisting roads, your favorite place to drive,
08:29or even on the track, that massive power and torque is always there.
08:34It's incredible.
08:36Well, Josh, thanks so much for your time today. Really appreciate it.
08:39I think everyone's going to be extremely excited about what the 2025 Corvette ZR1 has to offer.
08:45You guys really rocked it. Thanks for giving us a vehicle like this.
08:48Thank you for that. We can't wait to share it with the world.
08:58And there's ZR1. Hear this.
09:00There is an insatiable thirst on the sports car world for the ultimate in performance.
09:04And the ZR1 couldn't be dead in the Corvette lineup.
09:06It's at the very top by Josh Holden.
09:09Here's the gallery.
09:11And let's see more photos of this.
09:28I think that was a lot. We're going to check that later.
09:31Performance. With a ported twin turbocharged 5.5 liter V8 engine and the HSS aerodynamics,
09:39ZR1 can attack any road both fast and strong.
09:43LT7. There's engine right there.
09:478,000 RPM and 8-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission.
09:53The way the horsepower builds with the constant torque,
09:56you're getting fired off a jet plane by Justin Gartner.
10:01There it is.
10:03Aerodynamics. ZR1 takes it beyond.
10:06Cunning air design like wide-side air inlets,
10:09carbon-fired air vents, and the multitude of air flow and cooling features
10:14result in the ZR1 having the highest downforce of any production Corvette.
10:27The ZR1 is the ultimate expression of aerodynamics,
10:30of horsepower, of excellence of styling, by David Kappos.
10:34Design. Power is boldly conveyed in the body design with stunning smooth lines and eluded geometry.
10:40Inside, everything takes you from the driver's center cockpit
10:43to the exterior's excellent material quality and bespoke options.
10:47Everything you see on the outside of the ZR1 has functional purpose,
10:58and many of them have more than one personal purpose.
11:01Interior. For fusing luxury and performance,
11:04ZR1 continues to help with superior close-ups.
11:08Top-of-the-line detail and premium image fully hit the mark,
11:10fully ultimate expression of imitation.
11:17We definitely wanted to focus on luxury materials,
11:20so getting the quality nappa leather or these heavy stitches
11:23makes it so the center pieces will all hold it.
11:26And look like that's it. That is it.
11:30Wow. Props to Chevrolet.
11:34Thank you for watching.
11:47Chevrolet. The Chevrolet made an ultimate rival to all of European races.
11:59Example. The Aventador SVJ.
12:04The Lamborghini Revolto.
12:07The McLaren Altura.
12:11And the Ferrari 12-cylinder.
12:15No, I don't think so. I don't think so.
12:19Yep. That is really about to be it.
12:23Thank you so much for staying with us.
12:27Reviewing the all-new CA-ZR1.
12:34My name is OPPRO. On behalf of Richard Haying, I'll see you next time.