A number of years again there have been rumors Basic Motors was contemplating utilizing the Corvette nameplate for a standalone model utterly separate from Chevrolet, with the lineup to incorporate maybe an SUV and sedan together with the normal sports activities automobile.
Nevertheless, in a latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Storage” that includes the brand new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, GM President Mark Reuss dominated out Corvette changing into its personal model.
Leno brings up the problem on the 18:30 mark within the episode, and Reuss replies that the Corvette is staying put as Chevy, because it epitomizes what the Bowtie model is admittedly about, and that is providing patrons extra for the cash that what they could anticipate, and doing it with implausible design and efficiency.
The video is properly definitely worth the watch in its entirety, as Reuss gives a wealth of data on the brand new ZR1 in addition to GM on the whole. Reuss’ father, Lloyd E. Reuss, additionally labored for GM and was additionally its president within the early Nineties, and we study a few of his historical past, together with his personal C2-generation Corvette which can be featured within the episode.
The 2025 Corvette vary is because of begin supply later this 12 months, although the ZR1, which was revealed in July, is not due in showrooms till subsequent 12 months. Chevy hasn’t introduced a value however the beginning determine is predicted to be within the higher $100,000 bracket. Totally loaded examples could crest the $200,000 mark, which might be a primary for America’s sports activities automobile.
Extremely, the 1,064-hp ZR1 is not anticipated to be the top of the street for the C8-generation Corvette, a minimum of by way of efficiency. Prototypes have already been noticed for what’s regarded as a new Zora flagship combining the ZR1’s twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 with the E-Ray’s entrance electrical motor. The mixed output could attain hypercar ranges.
