The Corvette has long been viewed as an almost bargain alternative to pricier European supercars, but Chevrolet is slowly chipping away at the car’s affordable perception. It’s pretty easy to specify even the standard Corvette Stingray to $100,000 or more, but the range-topping ZR1 takes things to a new level.
Chevy announced pricing for the halo ‘Vette, and it’s clear we’ve crossed over into true supercar territory. The coupe starts at $174,995 and the top 3LZ starts at $11,000 more than that. Convertibles add around $10,000 to any configuration.
While that pricing firmly puts the ZR1 out of the reach of most buyers, people who can afford one will get a performance “bargain.” The car’s twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 makes 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque, and Chevy equips a carbon roof and carbon bodywork. Interestingly, the ZR1 is only available in the “base” 1LZ or range-topping 3LZ trims.
Though it’s got a steep price, the ZR1 won’t need a ton of added-cost options, as Chevy is only offering a couple of upgrades, including an $8,495 Carbon Fiber Aero package. It’s likely that many hopeful buyers run into friction at the dealership, but Chevy is advising them to hit the order books as soon as they open in mid-February.
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