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Chevrolet's ZR1X is the Corvette's all-wheel-drive hybrid hypercar, combining a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 with a front electric motor for up to 1,250 hp. It posts extreme numbers (0–60 in about 1.68s, 8.7s quarter-mile) and a Nürburgring lap about 6:49, but extra mass keeps it only modestly quicker than the ZR1 on track; it's tuned for drivability and balance, with Endurance/Qualify modes and carbon-fiber options, at a base price around $212k.
GM's electrified Corvette ZR1X reportedly rips from 0 to 60 mph in 1.68 seconds and runs a sub-9-second quarter mile (8.675 seconds at about 159.6 mph) on a prepped drag strip, using stock components and launch control. The run comes with caveats about surface prep, and GM notes the ZR1X also achieves 1.89 seconds to 60 with the ZTK aero on unprepared tracks; starting at $209,700, it positions the American car against Rimac Nevera and other top accelerators as a new performance benchmark.
Chevrolet has unveiled the ZR1X, a high-performance hybrid hypercar with 1,250 horsepower, advanced carbon-ceramic brakes, and impressive handling capabilities, aiming to compete with luxury brands at a potentially lower cost, despite engineering challenges.
General Motors has unveiled the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, a high-performance hybrid hypercar capable of 0-60 mph in under two seconds, with a top speed of 233 mph, featuring a twin-turbo V-8 and electric all-wheel drive, expanding the Corvette lineup to five models.