The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 redefines what a rear-drive Corvette can do. Its LT7 5.5L twin-turbocharged flat-plane V8 makes 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, the most powerful engine ever offered in a production Corvette, and puts it down through an 8-speed dual-clutch to the rear wheels only. 0-60 mph comes in 2.3 seconds and the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph with available equipment, starting at $197,700 before destination.

At George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville, the ZR1 is the car for a buyer who has already decided the Z06 is not enough — the engine, the aerodynamics that manage that much power, the pricing, and where it sits between the Z06 below it and the ZR1X above it, are what make the case.

What the ZR1 Adds Over the Z06

The ZR1 shares the Z06's 5.5L displacement and flat-plane crankshaft, and stops there. Where the Z06's LT6 is naturally aspirated, the ZR1's LT7 bolts on twin turbochargers, drops the redline to 8,000 rpm, and very nearly doubles the output — 1,064 hp against the Z06's 670. Standard equipment matches that step up: a removable visible carbon-fiber roof panel with a body-color surround, 8-way power GT1 or Competition Sport seats, a 12-inch color instrument cluster, and carbon-fiber side air intakes and ground effects with carbon-fiber decklid inlets, all standard from the 1LZ. Standard carbon-ceramic brakes are the other headline change — on the ZR1 they are not an option, they come with the car.

2027 ZR1 Engine and Drivetrain

The LT7 is a 5.5L DOHC V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft and twin turbochargers, redlining at 8,000 rpm and rated at 1,064 hp at 7,000 rpm. The turbos are the single most-confused fact in the lineup: the Z06's similar-looking, similar-displacement LT6 is naturally aspirated, and the two engines are not interchangeable or related beyond sharing an architecture family. Power runs exclusively to the rear wheels through the standard 8-speed dual-clutch automatic — the ZR1's all-wheel-drive counterpart is the ZR1X, a different car with a front electric axle added to this same engine.

Specification	2027 Corvette ZR1
Engine	5.5L LT7 twin-turbo flat-plane V8
Horsepower	1,064 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Redline	8,000 rpm
Transmission	8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive
0-60 mph	2.3 sec (avail.)
Quarter mile	9.6 sec at 150 mph (avail.)

ZR1 Aerodynamics and Hardware

Chevrolet calls the ZR1 the highest-downforce production Corvette ever built, and the hardware backs that up: a flow-through hood and ground effects extract heat from the intercooler and generate underbody suction, wide side air inlets with carbon-fiber wishbone bezels feed the turbos and cool the rear brakes, and the available ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package — wing, underbody strakes and dive planes — is rated at over 1,200 lbs of downforce. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard, and Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 adapts damping in as little as 10-15 milliseconds. The available ZTK Performance Package sharpens the handling further for track use. As with the Z06, Chevrolet offers a Corvette Engine Build Experience on the LT7 at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant (RPO Code PBC, limited availability). Like every wide-body 2027 Corvette, the ZR1 carries about 9.1 cubic feet of cargo across its front and rear trunks.

Full measurements and the shared cabin electronics live on the Corvette specs page.

ZR1 Pricing and Packages

The ZR1 ladder is two model levels — 1LZ and 3LZ, with no 2LZ — each available as a coupe or a convertible.

Model level	Starting MSRP, excluding destination	Headline additions
1LZ	$197,700	Carbon-fiber roof panel, GT1 or Competition Sport seats, Bose 10-speaker, 12-in color cluster, carbon-fiber intakes/ground effects
3LZ	$208,700	14-speaker Bose Performance Series, heated/ventilated Napa-leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats, carbon-fiber steering wheel and shift paddles, sueded microfiber trim, custom leather-wrapped panel/door trim/console

All figures exclude the $2,495 destination charge, and Gas Guzzler tax applies at this output level — ask your Nunnally Chevy salesperson for the exact window-sticker figure. ZR1 allocation is limited; see current status in the ZR1 inventory or call to check what is inbound.

Where the ZR1 Sits in the Corvette Lineup

Below the ZR1, the Z06 runs the same displacement without turbochargers, for a different kind of fast. Above it, the ZR1X takes this exact LT7 and adds a front electric drive unit for all-wheel-drive traction and the highest output any Corvette has ever offered. See all four trims side by side on the Stingray vs Z06 vs ZR1 vs ZR1X comparison. Shoppers cross-checking last year's car can see the 2026 Corvette research hub.

Which Buyer Should Choose the ZR1?

• You want the most power a rear-drive Corvette offers. 1,064 hp, standard carbon-ceramic brakes, and downforce numbers no lower Corvette can match. See ZR1 inventory.
• You want a pure rear-drive feel at this power level, without hybrid weight or complexity. The ZR1 is gas-only, no plug, no electric axle.
• You plan serious track use. Order ZTK and the Carbon Fiber Aero Package for the sharpest handling the lineup offers.
• You want even more, or you want all-wheel traction to put this power down in any weather. The ZR1X is this same engine plus a front electric axle.

Shop the ZR1 at George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville

George Nunnally Chevrolet works with buyers across Northwest Arkansas on ZR1 orders and allocation. Because ZR1 supply is constrained, the fastest path to a real answer is to tell us the configuration you want and let us check what is inbound. Call (479) 319-2494, book a test drive, or start a pre-approval before you come in. Every new ZR1 carries a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

2027 Corvette ZR1 Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the 2027 Corvette ZR1 have?

1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm from the twin-turbocharged 5.5L LT7 flat-plane V8, the most powerful engine ever offered in a production Corvette.

Is the ZR1 naturally aspirated?

No. The LT7 is twin-turbocharged. The naturally aspirated Corvette engines are the Stingray's LS6 and the Z06's LT6 — a different engine from the ZR1's, even though the Z06 and ZR1 share the same 5.5L displacement and flat-plane crank.

How much is a 2027 Corvette ZR1?

The 1LZ starts at $197,700 and the 3LZ at $208,700, both excluding the $2,495 destination charge, in coupe or convertible. There is no 2LZ on the 2027 ZR1.

How fast is the 2027 Corvette ZR1?

0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds and the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph, both with available equipment.

Is the ZR1 all-wheel drive?

No. The ZR1 is rear-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive version of this same engine is the ZR1X, which adds a front electric drive unit.

Does the ZR1 have carbon-ceramic brakes standard?

Yes. Carbon-ceramic brakes come standard on every 2027 ZR1, not as an option.

Does the Corvette ZR1 offer Super Cruise?

No. Super Cruise and adaptive cruise control are not offered on any 2027 Corvette.

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