2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: All The Details

Combining a heavily boosted version of the ZR1’s twin-turbocharged V8 with an upgraded front electric motor derived from the E-Ray, the ZR1X delivers a staggering 1,250 combined horsepower—making it the most powerful factory Corvette ever and a new apex for American performance engineering.

At its core is the LT7, a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 based on the architecture developed for the Corvette Z06 and GT3.R race car.

Producing 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque, the flat-plane crank engine drives the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Up front, a 186-hp electric motor contributes to a fully electric all-wheel drive system, bringing the total system output to four figures.

Chevrolet says the ZR1X can hit 60 mph in under two seconds and clear the quarter-mile in under nine, with a trap speed north of 150 mph—without the need for prepped surfaces or launch aids.

The hybrid layout borrows heavily from the 2024 Corvette E-Ray, but the ZR1X's front motor benefits from enhanced energy deployment and a revised battery management system.

While the battery remains 1.9 kWh in size, revised control logic allows for greater usable energy and sustained output during extended laps. Power delivery from the front motor now persists through 160 mph, improving both traction and performance over the quarter-mile and beyond.

For circuit use, Chevrolet has introduced multiple modes aimed at tailoring battery usage and eAWD behavior. These include an endurance-focused Charge+ mode, a peak output strategy for qualifying laps, and a new push-to-pass feature that unleashes the full 1,250 hp in short bursts.

A reworked PTM Pro system debuts as well, offering torque vectoring via regenerative braking, front axle pre-control for improved corner exit, and configurable launch control. PTM Pro disables traditional stability and traction control but retains the electric assistance systems that govern hybrid torque and axle management.

Braking capability has also taken a leap forward. The standard J59 brake package includes Alcon-supplied 10-piston front and 6-piston rear calipers, paired with 16.5-inch carbon-ceramic rotors—now the largest fitted to any Corvette. Developed to manage heat and repeated high-speed stops, the system delivers deceleration up to 1.9 g in Chevrolet’s own testing, aided by carbon-fiber-reinforced ceramic construction.

Buyers will be able to choose between two suspension configurations. The base ZR1X uses Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and a more compliant ride for road use, while the ZTK Performance Package adds stiffer springs and Pilot Sport Cup 2R rubber.

ZTK cars also receive Chevrolet’s Carbon Aero kit, which brings additional downforce through dive planes, a revised front hood lip, and a tall rear wing capable of generating up to 1,200 lbs of downforce at top speed.

Inside, the ZR1X adopts the redesigned 2026 Corvette interior, now equipped with a three-screen layout that includes a 14-inch digital cluster, a 12.7-inch center infotainment display, and a new 6.6-inch touchscreen to the left of the driver. Updated materials, added color choices, and integrated performance tracking tools reflect the ZR1X’s dual personality as a daily driver and track car. Coupe and hardtop convertible body styles will be offered.

Production will take place in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with each LT7 engine hand-assembled on-site. Chevrolet has yet to confirm final pricing, but the ZR1X is expected to be the most expensive Corvette ever offered when it reaches customers in late 2025.