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While the C8 ZR1 and the 911 Carrera GTS are not models that compete head-on, there is one area where they're pretty much on par with each other

Sitting at the top of the C8 Corvette lineup, the ZR1 packs 1,064 horsepower, RWD, and a $174,995 price tag which is just $300 more than the 992.2 Carrera GTS

Like all Corvette models, the ZR1 is available in both coupe and hardtop convertible form. The convertible starts at $184,995

Chevrolet also offers a Carbon Fiber Aero Package for $8,495. The package includes a larger carbon rear wing and more carbon exterior aero parts

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 packs a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 which cranks out 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. It gets to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 233 mph

Compared to the 911 Carrera 4 GTS, the ZR1 is more potent, quicker, and is faster

Additionally, you get carbon ceramic brakes, exposed carbon fiber roof, etc, all as standard

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 packs tremendous value, from a performance point of view. But should you consider it over the 911 Carrera 4 GTS?

With the hybridized GTS, you're getting half the 532 horsepower from its 3.6 liter flat-six, which is half the power of the track-bred mid-engine C8 ZR1 offers

Additionally, with the 911, you get all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering. But are these features a dealbreaker for you?

To get a more in-depth analysis o how these two sports cars stack up, against each other, swipe up to read more!

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is insanely capable and costs a pretty penny, but one car matches its speed for half the price

Codenamed "Blue Devil", the 2009 C6 Corvette ZR-1 is capable enough to embarrass most exotic cars

What the 'Vette lacks in refinement, it more than makes up with grit and attitude

Said attitude comes from the LS9 supercharged V-8 that packs 638 hp and 604 lb-ft

The C6 ZR-1 sends its massive power only to the rear wheels, through one of the most popular 6-speed manual transmissions

It looks mean and it goes like it: 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds. First gear is good for 67 mph

The top speed of the C6 ZR-1 is limtied to 205 mph

The C6 ZR-1 is 272 pounds lighter than the 992 Turbo S, giving is superior power-to-weight ratio

The C6 ZR-1 was also the first Chevrolet Corvette to feature carbon-ceramic brakes

With 398 mm front brake rotors and 380mm at the rear

The C6 ZR-1 stops from 60 mph to a standstill in 98 feet - almost identical to the 992 Turbo S' 97 feet

A true bargain. Current prices average around $89,000. Half the price of a base 992 Turbo

The 2025 Porsche 992 Turbo starts at just under $200,000, before options. The 50th Anniversary edition will set you back over $260,000

Swipe up to learn more about the bargain supercar slayer that's half the price of a 911 Turbo

If you are not a fan of the upcoming 911 Turbo S going hybrid, these 3 alternatives have the pedigree and performance minus the electrification

The C8 Corvette brings mid-engine American V-8 performance to a segment dominated by European models

The C8 Z06 is the first Corvette to feature a flat-plane V-8

It revs to 8,600 RPM and sounds like something you'd find in a Ferrari

With a starting MSRP of just over $113,000, the C8 Z06 is a true bargain, and about half the expected price of a 992.2 Turbo S

The Nissan GT-R R35 was specifically designed to compete with the 911 Turbo S

Current Nissan GT-R prices start at $122,985. The NISMO is yours for $222,985

2025 is the last year, in which the GT-R will be available

Only 1,500 will be built, 300 of which NISMO

Ferrari Roma is the Italian brand's latest, entry-level GT, and shares a platform with the Portofino

Even in Spider (convertible) form, the Roma is all about lightness and grace

With a starting price of just over $247,000, the Roma is the second-most affordable Ferrari and would match the Turbo S in terms of price

The Porsche 992.2 Turbo S will feature a more powerful variant of the GTS' T-hybrid powertrain, with around 710 hp

Swipe up to learn what makes these three sports cars worthy alternatives to the 992.2 Turbo S

Chevrolet recently announced its long-awaited track-focused Corvette ZR1 for the 2025 model year

But how does it stack up against the next GT2 RS? We break it down based on what we know about Porsche upcoming model

The first 911 GT2 arrived in 1993 in the form of the 993 generation. It had a 444-hp 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six

Comparatively, the Corvette ZR1 dates back even further in 1970. It packed a 370-hp 5.7-liter V8

Currently, the C8-gen Corvette ZR1 packs some otherworldly specs. A 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that's rated to a maximum of 1,064 hp!

While Chevrolet is enjoying the attention, there's a new 911 GT2 RS in the works

The 992-gen 911 GT2 RS is expected to be the most potent 911 ever made

There's a higher chance of a twin-turbo flat-six, the same as the 911 Turbo model, will power the 992 911 GT2 RS

You could be looking at 800 hp, since the 991-gen 911 GT2 RS produce 691 hp. A 100 hp would be a solid bump

There's a thin chance that the upcoming 911 GT2 RS will outshine the Corvette ZR1 in raw performance

However, the GT2 RS's lightweight construction can give the Corvette a hard time in acceleration

The Corvette ZR1 is a track weapon and adopts all the chassis goodies of the Z06, including the Magnetic Ride Control 4.0.

The ZR1 packs massive 15.7-inch carbon ceramic rotors as standard

We expect the 911 GT2 RS to feature chassis features such as rear-axle steering, DRS, and the fully adjustable suspension system

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Chevrolet unveiled the highly anticipated C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for 2025

This is the first mid-engined Corvette to carry the ZR1 badge, a name synonymous with track-performance

But how does it stack up against the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

The ZR1's LT7 engine is a 5.5L flat-plane crank V8 with twin-turbos, that produces 1,064 horsepower

The GT3 RS packs a naturally-aspirated 4.0L flat-six engine that produces 518 horsepower

The ZR1's design is aggressive and muscular, featuring iconic split rear windows

The ZTK package enhances downforce with a high-performance rear wing, front dive planes, and underbody strakes

This allows the Chevy to produce up to 1,200 pounds of downforce at its top speed of 215+ mph

Massive carbon ceramic brakes complement the ZR1's aerodynamic enhancements

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency, making up to 1,896 pounds of downforce at 177 mph

The GT3 RS features a drag reduction system and an airbrake for enhanced performance

While the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is praised for its precision handling, the ZR1 offers raw power and brute force in spades

The ZR1 is estimated to be priced between $180,000 and $205,000 making it cheaper than the GT3 RS at $241,300.

YouTuber Brooks Weisblat Got His Hands On A 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S

He Runs The Drag Times Channel And Got To Take On The Tail Of The Dragon With A Couple Of Friends

The 'Tail Of The Dragon' Mountain Pass Features 318 Curves In 11 Miles

While Brooks Owns Several Supercars, His 911 Turbo S, Is His First Porsche

One Of The Other Stars At The Meet Was This Ferrrari SF90 Spider

A Brand New Corvette C8 Z06 With The Z07 Track Package Also Came To Shine

Other Track Weapons In The Group Include A GT3 RS And GT4 RS

There Was Also A Shark Blue GT3 RS, And A Grey 911 C2S

We Get To See 360° Cam Footage From Three Cars In The Group

Firstly Brook's Guards Red Turbo S, And While It Is Quick, The Sound From The Stock Exhaust Is Far From Spectacular

Especially When Compared To The Stock Exhaust Of The C8 Z06

This GT3 RS With Downpipes And Its NA Flat-Six Put Up A Far Better Show

The Turbo S Has A Soft Limiter And It Can Never Match The Sound-Profile Of A GT3 RS

John Hilton, The Owner Of The GT4 RS, Breaks In His New Tires In Style

The Video Ends With Some Spectacular Footage From One Of The Most Beatiful Roads In The Country

Swipe Up To Compare The Specs Of These Breathtaking Machines

The Porsche 911 and the Chevrolet Corvette now offer a hybrid-variant

The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS sports a new 3.6-liter flat-six engine and debut's Porsche's non plug-in hybrid system

Now unlike Porsche’s plug-in E-Hybrid the T-Hybrid system is different It integrates a 1.9 kWh battery to enhance turbo performance.

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray couples a 6.2-liter V8 with an e-motor in the front axle the total system output is 655 hp and 595 lb-ft of torque mated to an 8-Speed DCT for AWD

* Now, the Chevy also uses a 1.9 kWh battery that recuperates energy from regenerative braking.

* The Porsche 911 gets from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, while the Corvette is 0.4 of a second quicker and gets there in 2.5 seconds.

* So for sheer off-the-line acceleration, the Corvette dominates and could give it an edge in drag race scenarios, but keep in mind that Porsche is mostly conservative with their estimates

Porsche retains its iconic rear-wheel-drive feel with optional AWD if you go with the for the more expensive Carrera 4 GTS

* With that electric motor on the front axle, the E-Ray offers AWD out of the box, making it more versatile as an all-weather sports car

Porsche incorporates Matrix LED headlights, and active aero flaps in the front bumper that we’re seeing across the 992.2 generation. Being the GTS trim, it features blacked-out elements for the trim, badges and the wheels

The mid-engine Corvette E-Ray boasts an exotic-car profile. With the Z06 body, the E-Ray is wider than the base Stingray by 3.6 inches.

For 2025, Porsche updated the 911 GTS's cabin with a new 12.6-inch driver's display

The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray sports a very focused cockpit with a chunky center console running in between the seats

Here, the Corvette E-Ray with its two trunks wins hands down with 12.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, outclassing Porsche’s 4.8 cubic feet up front.

However, the Porsche does offer some more room in the seats, as rear seats are now a no-cost option

Also, the Chevy’s larger cargo space and AWD makes it more versatile sports car, be it as a daily driver or for short trips

The 911 GTS packs rear-wheel steering, active aero, and Matrix LED headlights as standard

Chevy counters with carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive suspension, and advanced driver assist features

* Available in 4 flavors, coupe with RWD or AWD, cabriolet, and Targa body styles, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS starts at $166,895, and carries a significant premium over the Corvette E-Ray that starts at $106,900

The Corvette is available either as a coupe or convertible across three trims, 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ.

* So for $60k less than the 911 GTS, the E-Rays seems to deliver exceptional value, especially considering its carbon ceramic brakes and advanced tech

The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS starts at $166,895

Swipe up to find out the one thing that differentiates these two hybrid-sportscars.

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