Forget what you knew about Corvettes. The ZR1X takes things to a new level by pairing a 5.5-liter twin turbo V8 with an upgraded front electric motor. This combination cranks out a jaw dropping 1,250 horsepower and over 1,300 Nm of torque, launching the car from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in under 2.0 seconds. That’s faster than most electric sedans and neck and neck with multimillion dollar hypercars.

Thanks to the hybrid system borrowed and refined from the E-Ray, the ZR1X gains the grip of all wheel drive and new performance tricks. It uses a Charge+ mode to refill the battery quickly during regular driving, plus push to pass and endurance modes to unleash full boost when it counts. On a prepped surface, it clears the quarter mile in under 9 seconds. Simply put, this is the quickest Corvette ever made.

The ZR1X proves that world class performance doesn’t need to sacrifice comfort. At first glance, it looks nearly identical to the regular ZR1, but a closer inspection reveals new aerodynamic tweaks and subtle hybrid indicators. Inside, Chevrolet has redesigned the entire cabin for 2026. Drivers get a cleaner layout, bigger screens, a proper passenger grab handle, and easier to use HVAC controls.

And while it might weigh over 1,800 kilograms, the car still feels balanced and confident thanks to the new front electric axle, helping with corner grip, braking, and acceleration. Standard carbon ceramic brakes, GM’s largest ever, keep all that power in check. Engineers have even dialed in handling to keep the ZR1X predictable at the limit, whether on track or public roads. Despite its ferocity, it remains daily drivable, just like any other Corvette.