The 2026 Corvette ZR1X—America’s answer to European hypercars.
2026 Corvette ZR1X: America’s First True Hypercar Roars to Life
🚀 BY THE NUMBERS:
1,050 HP |
0-60 MPH in 2.1s |
Top Speed 220+ MPH
The automotive world just changed forever. Chevrolet has unveiled the 2026 Corvette ZR1X—a 1,050-horsepower, hybrid-powered hypercar that finally gives Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche something to fear from American engineering.
The Powertrain: Heart of a Monster
Ditching rumors of a twin-turbo V8, the ZR1X surprises with:
- ⚡ 5.5L Twin-Turbo Flat-Plane Crank V8 (800 HP alone)
- 🔋 200 HP Electric Front Axle (Torque Vectoring)
- ⚙️ 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission with launch mode
- ⏱️ 0-186 MPH in under 10 seconds (Faster than a Bugatti Chiron)
— Tadge Juechter, Corvette Chief Engineer
Design: Aerodynamics Meet Art
The ZR1X’s radical bodywork isn’t just for show:
| Feature | Function |
|---|---|
| Dual-Level Rear Wing | Generates 1,200 lbs of downforce at 186 MPH |
| NACA Ducts | Cools hybrid batteries during track use |
| Active Front Grille | Optimizes airflow + cooling dynamically |
| Titanium Exhaust | Saves 28 lbs vs. stainless steel |
Price & Availability
Chevrolet confirms:
- 💰 MSRP: $349,995 (Before options)
- 🛑 Limited to 500 units globally
- 📅 Deliveries begin Q3 2026
- 🔑 Existing Corvette owners get priority
Pre-orders opened today via Chevrolet’s concierge program, with deposits rumored to start at $50,000.
How It Stacks Against the Competition
| Model | Power | 0-60 MPH | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corvette ZR1X | 1,050 HP | 2.1s | $349,995 |
| Ferrari SF90 Stradale | 986 HP | 2.5s | $625,000 |
| McLaren Artura | 671 HP | 3.0s | $237,500 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo S | 640 HP | 2.6s | $216,650 |
— Motor Trend
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