2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: 1,250 HP, AWD, and Still Way Cheaper Than a Ferrari
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is here, and it's rewriting the rules of what an American supercar can be.
With a claimed 1,250 horsepower, a 0–60 mph time of just 2.3 seconds, and a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 paired with an electric front motor for AWD, this ‘Vette punches far above its price tag. And that’s exactly the point.
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is here, and it's rewriting the rules of what an American supercar can be.
With a claimed 1,250 horsepower, a 0–60 mph time of just 2.3 seconds, and a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 paired with an electric front motor for AWD, this ‘Vette punches far above its price tag. And that’s exactly the point.
Pricing:
Coupe (1LZ): $207,395
Convertible (1LZ): $217,395
Coupe (3LZ): $218,395
Convertible (3LZ): $228,395
Coupe (1LZ): $207,395
Convertible (1LZ): $217,395
Coupe (3LZ): $218,395
Convertible (3LZ): $228,395
The ZR1X delivers performance that rivals — and in some cases, beats — hypercars costing 10x more. For example:
Car
Power
0–60 mph
Price
Corvette ZR1X
1,250 hp
2.3 sec
$207k
Ferrari F80
1,184 hp
2.1 sec
$3.7M
McLaren W1
1,258 hp
2.7 sec
$2.1M
Car
Power
0–60 mph
Price
Corvette ZR1X
1,250 hp
2.3 sec
$207k
Ferrari F80
1,184 hp
2.1 sec
$3.7M
McLaren W1
1,258 hp
2.7 sec
$2.1M
Optional packages unlock even more capability:
Carbon Fiber Aero Pack ($10,495): Active aero components
Carbon Fiber Aero Pack ($10,495): Active aero components
ZTK Performance Pack ($1,500): Stiffer springs, Cup 2R tires, chassis tuning
(ZTK requires the Aero Pack)
(ZTK requires the Aero Pack)
Quail Silver Limited Edition: Historic Meets Hardcore
Also debuting is the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition, a convertible-only model inspired by the 1957–1959 Corvette’s Inca Silver.
Key Features:
Blade Silver Matte exterior
Orange calipers, black exhaust tips, carbon accents
Custom interior: Sky Cool, Ash Grey, and Habanero
Serialized plaque between the seats
Based on ZR1X 3LZ Convertible
Also debuting is the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition, a convertible-only model inspired by the 1957–1959 Corvette’s Inca Silver.
Key Features:
Blade Silver Matte exterior
Orange calipers, black exhaust tips, carbon accents
Custom interior: Sky Cool, Ash Grey, and Habanero
Serialized plaque between the seats
Based on ZR1X 3LZ Convertible
Price: $241,395 (excl. destination)
Production starts: Early 2026
Production starts: Early 2026
The ZR1X proves Chevy isn’t afraid to take on the world’s biggest names — with more power, wild aero, AWD grip, and real track cred. All at a price that feels almost unreal.
This might be the most American hypercar ever.
And maybe... the smartest.
This might be the most American hypercar ever.
And maybe... the smartest.
