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automotive1 day ago•9 min saved

Corvette ZR1X Sets American Production-Car Drag Record: 8.675s Quarter-Mile, 1.68s 0-60

GM's 2026 Corvette ZR1X, the brand's fastest production car, uses a twin-turbo LT7 V8 paired with a front-axle electric motor to deliver 1,250 hp and AWD. On a prepped surface it ran a 8.675-second quarter-mile at 159 mph on pump gas with street-legal tires, and hit 0–60 in 1.68 seconds using Custom Launch Control; on an unprepped surface it did 8.99 seconds and 1.89 seconds to 60. Production began December 2025 at Bowling Green, and GM markets the ZR1X as a sub-$1 million high-performance machine.

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#0-60-mph #automotive #corvette-zr1x

automotive3 months ago•2 min saved

Lucid Air Sapphire Sets New 0-60 MPH Record at 1.881 Seconds

The Lucid Air Sapphire, a four-door sedan, has set a new record as the quickest car MotorTrend has tested, achieving a 0-60 time of 1.881 seconds with its new Track Tire package, and also excelling in quarter-mile and braking tests, showcasing impressive performance and practicality for an electric vehicle.

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#0-60-record #automotive #electric-vehicle

automotive7 months ago•4 min saved

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: America's 1,250-HP Hybrid Hypercar Sets New Speed Records

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, a high-performance hybrid with 1,250 horsepower and all-wheel drive, is capable of running the quarter-mile in under 9 seconds, making it one of the fastest production cars. It features a twin-turbo V8 combined with an electric motor, advanced traction management, and aerodynamic enhancements, with availability and pricing yet to be announced.

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#automotive #corvette-zr1x #electric-motor