The starting price for a production 2025 Corvette ZR1 is $174,995, which, while still considerable, is significantly more affordable than rivals such as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, McLaren 765LT and Lamborghini Revuelto, all of which are priced much higher.

Hendrick bought the first C8 Corvette for $3 million, and the first C8 Corvette Z06 for $3.6 million, both considerable premiums for a car that starts at $68,300. Barrett-Jackson, which put on the auction, said that the $3.7 million for the latest first Corvette would go to the American Red Cross and auction fees would be waived.

VIN 001 was auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, and it only took a few minutes from when bidding opened to when the gavel was struck and Hendrick declared the winner. The American businessman who owns Hendrick Motorsports has a habit of snapping up the first production units of each C8 Corvette.

Rick Hendrick, NASCAR Cup Series team owner and Chevrolet dealer bought the first 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 production at auction this weekend.Hendrick secured the first C8 ZR1 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale for $3.

Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale! The first unit of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was auctioned for a whopping $3.7 million to benefit the Red Cross. With a 1064 HP engine and a stunning design,