The first production Corvette ZR1 of 2025 was auctioned for $3.7 million, with Rick Hendrick, the famous Corvette collector and NASCAR guru, being the buyer.
The auction, which is part of a tradition between Chevrolet and Barrett-Jackson, aimed to raise funds for the American Red Cross. Hendrick, who already owns an extensive Corvette collection with VIN numbers ending in 001, has paid high amounts for models like the first C8, Z06, and E-Ray, always with the money going to charitable causes.
Although the car is not yet available for mass production, the buyer paid for a provisional model, which can be configured to his preferences. The 2025 ZR1, which debuted this year, is considered the fastest, most powerful, and agile Corvette in history, reaching 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, with a top speed of 374 km/h. Tests by Chevrolet at the Nürburgring indicate that the ZR1 has the potential to break records, with rumors that it could surpass the 7-minute mark set by Ford with the Mustang GTD.
This auction stands out for its exclusivity and the amount of money raised for charity, with Chevrolet contributing to social causes rather than keeping the profits. The sale of the ZR1 has generated great expectations, and many believe it could surpass the amount paid for Hendrick’s Z06, which was sold for $3.6 million.
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