This isn’t just another Corvette, it’s a hybrid hypercar that marries staggering straight-line power with next-gen traction and track systems. The ZR1X stakes a claim as America’s fastest Corvette ever, pushing performance boundaries with hybridization and cutting-edge handling tech.
Powertrain & Performance
- Combines the ZR1’s 1,064 hp twin‑turbo 5.5 L LT7 V‑8 with an upgraded 186 hp electric motor driving the front axle—totaling 1,250 horsepower.
- Hybrid all‑wheel drive enables a blistering 0–60 mph in under 2 seconds, and a sub‑9‑second quarter‑mile at 150+ mph.
- Top speed remains at ZR1’s 233 mph, with electric assistance capped at 160 mph.
Hybrid System & AWD
- ZR1X adopts and upgrades the e‑AWD system from the Corvette E‑Ray—featuring reinforced internals and higher-voltage use—to deliver 186 hp + 145 lb‑ft at the front.
- A 1.9‑kWh battery cycles between power and regeneration to optimize track performance.
Track Tech & Handling
- Introduces PTM Pro (Performance Traction Management Pro), which allows launch control, brake‑torque vectoring, front‑axle pre‑brake, and disabled stability/traction aids for maximum control.
- Features selectable hybrid strategies: Endurance, Qualifying, and Push‑to‑Pass modes.
Brakes, Aero & Chassis
- Comes standard with all‑new J59 carbon‑ceramic brakes (10‑piston front / 6‑piston rear, 16.5″ rotors), capable of 1.9 g deceleration from 180→120 mph.
- Offers magnetic suspension, optional ZTK performance package, Michelin PS4 or Cup 2 R tires, and a carbon‑fiber aero kit with 1,200 lb of downforce.
Design & Availability
- Aside from “X” badging and massive brakes, the ZR1X retains ZR1’s styling but rolls out with the new 2026 Corvette interior layout standard.
- Estimated price: $190,000–$200,000, with deliveries expected Q4 2025.
- While rumored to carry classic “Zora” branding, Chevy confirmed it remains ZR1X, with no hint of Zora on this model—for now.
