2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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Rating7.0

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Midsize Coupe
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$111,600
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Breathtaking acceleration

No automatic transmission is offered

No major changes for 2013

Excellent steering response and handling

Abysmal gas mileage even for the segment

Strong brakes

Outdated cabin design and unrefined powertrain

Specs & Features

$111,600

price

638 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe is a direct competitor to the Dodge SRT Viper GTS Coupe, the Nissan GT-R Black Edition Coupe, and the Jaguar XKR-S Coupe. The Z06 Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $111,600, with two trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, producing 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Z06 Coupe manages a 0-60 of 3.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 17 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe is a truly super-powered, benchmark-setting machine offered in two trims. Among them, we recommend getting the mid-level 3ZR trim. It comes loaded with features including driver memory functions, heated sports seats with power-adjustable lumbar and seat bolsters, and a power telescoping steering wheel. 

Trims

    Base
    $111,600 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$111,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.05

Horsepower

638 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

Capacity

2

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$183,700- $198,700

Gasoline

8.24

510 hp @ 6500 rpm

457 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

4

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$108,350- $114,650

Gasoline

8.34

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$75,600

Gasoline

7.5

505 hp @ 6300 rpm

470 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$56,000- $59,600

Gasoline

7.93

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$49,600- $111,600

Gasoline

7.78

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$97,395- $120,395

Gasoline

7.78

640 hp @ 6150 rpm

600 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

2

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$199,500- $206,000

Gasoline

7.67

563 hp @ 6800 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

2

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$213,200

Gasoline

7.12

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

4

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$153,000

Gasoline

7.25

536 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2.89 sec13.2 sec150 mph
    3.11 sec11.4 sec206 mph
    3.15 sec11.7 sec190 mph
    3.4 sec--
    3.5 sec--
    3.77 sec13.4 sec150 mph

    2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg21 mpg17 mpg18 gal.252/378 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.270.4/405.6 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/448.5 mi.
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.

      2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        176.2 in.75.9 in.48.7 in.5 in.105.7 in.
        200.2 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        2013 BMW M6

        Ranked #3

        192.8 in.82.9 in.54.1 in.4 in.112.2 in.

        2013 Bentley Continental GT

        Ranked #4

        189.2 in.76.5 in.55.3 in.5 in.108.1 in.
        185.8 in.74 in.50.5 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          22.4 cu.ft.113.2 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          2013 BMW M6

          Ranked #1

          11 cu.ft.88 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          5 cu.ft.-4.8 cu.ft.
          14.7 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.
          34.3 cu.ft.95.9 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          5 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.

          2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            15.7 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.-
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            8.8 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.73 ft.
            70.6 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            2013 BMW M6

            Ranked #5

            71.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.-

            2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3333 lbs.
              -3311 lbs.
              840 lbs.3829 lbs.
              -3595 lbs.
              914 lbs.3461 lbs.
              -3175 lbs.

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