2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Chicago, IL

2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Chicago

The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the twin-turbocharged top of the gas-powered Corvette lineup, with aero designed around downforce. It is offered as a coupe or a convertible. Details below are from Chevrolet.com; features and availability vary by trim and configuration.

Powertrain

  • Twin-turbocharged 5.5L LT7 DOHC V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft and an 8,000 rpm redline
  • 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, mid-engine layout

Trim Levels

  • 1LZ: removable carbon-fiber roof panel, 8-way power GT1 or Competition Sport seats, Bose 10-speaker audio, 12-inch instrument cluster
  • 3LZ: adds a Bose 14-speaker Performance Series system, heated and ventilated Napa leather seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with carbon-fiber trim

Aero and Performance

  • Flow-through hood and spoiler that extract air through the intercooler
  • Front splitter, underwing, and smooth underbody for downforce
  • Optional ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package producing over 1,200 lbs of downforce, which Chevrolet describes as the highest of any production Corvette
  • Optional ZTK Performance Package for track-focused handling, cooling, and performance upgrades
  • Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 and carbon ceramic brakes

Technology

  • 12.7-inch center display, 14-inch Driver Information Center, and 6.6-inch auxiliary touchscreen
  • Performance App, Performance Data Recorder, and Performance Traction Management
  • Standard wireless charging pad and wireless phone projection; Google built-in compatibility

Who It Fits

The ZR1 is for buyers who want the most powerful gas-only Corvette. Compare it with the Corvette Z06, or see the hybrid Corvette ZR1X.

Next Steps

Specifications are from Chevrolet.com, reviewed October 8, 2026. Features and availability vary by trim and configuration.

Visit Dial Chevrolet at 6603 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636. Sales: (773) 788-6750.