Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has made its debut in dramatic fashion, with the first retail production model selling for a staggering amount at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on Saturday. The winning bidder?

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.

Johnson to add another Corvette first to his collection, this time paying 3.7 million for the first 2025 ZR1 produced.

The first production Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will also likely be the most expensive, after it sold for an eye-watering US$3.7 million (A$5.92 million) at a US auction. Chevrolet’s new flagship sports car hasn’t reached showrooms yet,

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,

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to roll off production lines, VIN 001, hit the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction block on Saturday, January 25th and raised $3.7 million for charity. The auction benefits the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts in areas impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton,