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Motor Trend
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
The 1,250-HP Corvette ZR1X Costs $3.5M Less Than a Ferrari F80
It may be America's supercar, but the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is going to be 'modestly' priced for its performance. Given its incredible output of 1,250 hp, claimed 2.3-second 0–60-mph time, the soul-stirring sounds its 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 makes, and the fact it has AWD due to a front electric motor, this Corvette could have asked for top-shelf Ferrari money. Turns out, Chevrolet is starting the ZR1X at just over $200,000 for the coupe and just under $220,000 for the convertible. But that's not the only ZR1X news, as Chevy also announced a special edition.. The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, with 1,250 hp and a starting price of $207,395, offers supercar performance at a fraction of the cost of rivals like the Ferrari F80. Chevy also announced a $241,395 Quail Silver Limited Edition with exclusive features, available in early 2026. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article. Read Next As we said, with 1,250 hp on tap—and 145 lb-ft of torque ready to drive the front wheels as part of that combo—the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X could easily trip the million-dollar price tag, American made or not. Just look at its competitors in power and speed. The 2026 Ferrari F80 pushes out 1,184 hp and 749 lb-ft of torque with a 2.1-second run to 60 mph, and asks $3.7 million for the privilege. Then there's the 2026 McLaren W1, the successor to the P1. Coming in at 1,258 hp and 988 lb-ft of torque, it will hit 60 mph in 2.7 seconds—and costs around $2.1 million. Meanwhile, the 2026 Corvette ZR1X beats the Ferrari in power, the McLaren in the sprint to 60 mph, and is engineered to hit 233 mph with a starting cost of $207,395 for the 1LZ coupe. Want to drop the top in the most powerful 'Vette? Add just $10,000 more, at $217,395. If you want more features baked into your ZR1X, the 3LZ coupe will cost $218,395 and the 'vert $228,395. Chevrolet hasn't finalized pricing for the ZTK Performance package yet, but we may have a small clue as to how much it might cost. That's thanks to a new limited-edition model called the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition that will be launched during the 2026 Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week. It comes standard with the ZTK pack that includes higher spring rates to better take advantage of the downforce provided by the ZR1X Carbon Fiber Aero package. The ZTK goodies also include Michelin Pilot Cup 2R tires and additional tuning for the chassis controls. Additionally, the Quail Silver Limited Edition comes in a special exterior color and a first for Corvette. Inspired by the Inca Silver offered on the 1957 to 1959 C1 Corvette, the car's Blade Silver Matte paint is a modern approximation to the historic color. Other exterior features include orange painted calipers, black exhaust tips, and carbon flash painted mirror caps. Inside, the standard interior color scheme utilizes Sky Cool and Medium Ash Grey materials with Habenero accents. This interior color combo is available on all 2026 Corvettes from the Stingray to the 'standard' ZR1X. The Silver also gets a plaque noting noting its build number within the run, mounted on the 'waterfall' center interior speaker between the seats. Finally, it's only available as a convertible and is based on the ZR1X 3LZ trim. The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition will cost $241,395, but that price doesn't include destination (which is likely $1,995). We also don't know yet how limited the Quail edition will be. Production of regular ZR1X models is scheduled to begin by the end of th year, while production of the Quail Silver Limited Edition will start in early 2026.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X first to top $200,000
General Motors' ZR1X isn't just the world's most powerful Corvette — it's also the first priced above $200,000. The Detroit automaker revealed pricing for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, the sister to the ZR1, on Aug. 6, and it's the most expensive production Corvette. The 1,250-horsepower vehicle sets a record for the automaker thanks to a dual powertrain system. The back wheels are powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5 L V8 engine that generates 28 pound-feet of torque while a 145 pound-foot battery sends power to the front axle electric motor. The 2026 Corvette ZR1X coupe starts at $207,395 for the 1LZ coupe and $217,395 for the 1LZ convertible, with both prices inclusive of a $1,995 delivery charge. The cost leapfrogs the previous most-expensive Corvette, the 2025 ZR1 which started at $174,995, itself a steep jump from the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which started at $121,000. The ZR1X will be available by the end of 2025 after assembly at Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X first to top $200,000
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X Set Blistering Record At the Nürburgring
Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X Set Blistering Record At the Nürburgring originally appeared on Autoblog. The fastest official Nürburgring laps set by an American manufacturer. Chevy brought three of its latest high-performance Corvettes, the Z06, ZR1, and the new electrified ZR1X, to the legendary Nordschleife circuit and set official times for all three in a single visit, piloted not by professional racers, but by the very engineers who developed them. Record-Breaking Facts The Chevrolet team unleashed its trio of production-spec supercars on the 12.9-mile track, known as "The Green Hell," with remarkable results. The only modifications were track-mandated safety equipment. The new Corvette ZR1X, with 1,250-horsepower, laid down a stunning lap time of 6:49.275. This not only makes it the fifth-fastest production car ever to lap the circuit but also secures its driver, vehicle dynamics engineer Drew Cattell, the fastest lap ever recorded at the Nürburgring by a non-professional driver. The Corvette ZR1, boasting a 1,064-horsepower twin-turbo V8, was close behind. Vehicle dynamics engineer Brian Wallace piloted it to an impressive 6:50.763 lap. The Corvette Z06, powered by the most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in a production car at 670 horsepower, was driven by vehicle performance manager Aaron Link to a time of 7:11.826. Why It's a Landmark Achievement What makes this achievement particularly remarkable is the approach Chevrolet took. Instead of hiring professional racing drivers, the company put the engineers who live and breathe these cars in the driver's seats. Drew Cattell, Brian Wallace, and Aaron Link are still highly experienced drivers with a combined 36 years of experience working on performance cars and over 1,800 laps of the Nürburgring between them. "No auto manufacturer has done a Nürburgring lap attempt like this before," said GM President Mark Reuss. "These weren't piloted by pro racecar drivers. They were driven by the same engineers who designed, engineered, and tuned them." View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article A New Benchmark for American Performance The Chevy Corvette has once again set new benchmarks for American sports cars. The Corvette ZR1X and ZR1 now stand as the fastest American cars ever to tackle the Green Hell, proving that America's sports car can compete with the best in the world, right in their backyard. Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X Set Blistering Record At the Nürburgring first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 31, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Car and Driver
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
The Corvette ZR1X Is the Fastest American Car At the Nürburgring
A month after dropping its first teaser, Chevy has finally revealed its Nürburgring times, with the ZR1X now officially the fastest American car around the circuit. In fact, Chevy also brought the Corvette Z06 in addition to the ZR1 and ZR1X, all three of which were driven by in-house development drivers. The Z06 posted a time of 7:11.826, the ZR1 a time of 6:50.763, and the ZR1X a time of 6:49.275. The Nürburgring Nordschleife is made up of 73 corners over 12.9 miles. In every corner of the automotive world, it's hailed as the benchmark track for performance cars. Now, one month after teasing its attempt there, Chevrolet has confirmed that the ZR1X holds the fastest lap for any car from an American manufacturer. In fact, the ZR1 now owns the top two spots of the podium for American production cars. Chevy not only brought the 1250-horsepower ZR1X, but also the 1064-hp ZR1 and the 670-hp Z06. A new video released by Chevy in conjunction with the times lays out the automaker's goals. In addition to setting a sub-seven-minute lap, Chevy, of course, wanted to become the fastest American manufacturer around the circuit—mission accomplished—but it wanted to do it with in-house drivers. If you remember the ZR1's domination of America's most famous racetracks earlier this year, that won't surprise you. This go-around, vehicle performance manager Aaron Link piloted the Z06 to a time of 7:11.826. ZR1 vehicle dynamics engineer Brian Wallace set a 6:50.763 lap in the ZR1. Unsurprisingly, given its immense power, the ZR1X set the fastest lap of the three, with vehicle dynamics engineer Drew Cattell coaxing out a 6:49.275. Those times put the ZR1 twins in fifth and seventh place on the all-time list for production cars around the 'Ring. First place in the category is a lofty 6:29.090 set by Maro Engel in the Mercedes-AMG One. Most important for Chevy, the pairing is squarely ahead of the company's crosstown rival, the Ford Mustang GTD, which was driven to a 6:52.072 earlier this year with professional driver Dirk Müller behind the wheel. Chevrolet Despite the three times being recorded under the Prototype/Pre-Production category, all three cars were built to U.S. production specs, aside from a handful of safety modifications recommended by the track. Those modifications included a roll hoop, a full containment race seat, a fire extinguisher, and a six-point safety harness. The categorization comes as a result of the ZR1 twins not being sold in Europe, and the Z06 being built to U.S. standards. Somehow, as if these times aren't enough, the Chevy team left the door open for further development in the future. "So what's next for us?" Link asked near the end of Chevy's documentary. "I think historically, Corvette's always got something else coming, right? We don't stop," responded Chris Barber, the lead development engineer on the ZR1. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
As If The C8 ZR1X's 1,250 Horsepower Isn't Enough, Chief Corvette Engineer Hints At An Even Wilder Model
We've hardly had a chance to wrap our heads around the absurdity of the 1,250-horsepower, 233 mph-capable Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X after it was unveiled last month, and Corvette's chief engineer Tony Roma is already hinting at the possibility of an even wilder C8. The Corvette ZR1X and its hybrid V8 powertrain may be the quickest, fastest, and most powerful performance car that Chevrolet has ever produced, but the latest hints add the wonderful qualifier of ...for now. In an interview with Top Gear, Roma said, "the ZR1X is not the end of the story, it's just the latest chapter." He goes on to say that the C8 Corvette's mid-engine platform is proving to be very capable, and that the engineering team is on board with pushing the Corvette's limits even further. The ZR1X uses a twin-turbocharged version of the 5.5-liter LT7 V8 found in the already very powerful Corvette Z06 to drive the rear wheels, and a front axle–mounted electric motor sending power to the front wheels. Its electric motor is slightly more powerful than the front axle motor in the Corvette E-Ray, the other high-performance version of the C8. Read more: These Are The Most Annoying Things About Your Cars Ford and its bonkers Mustang GTD usurped the title of fastest American car around the Nürburgring from the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR last year, with a blistering 6:52.072 lap time, and Chevrolet is itching for its chance at that title. Roma said, "Having the crazy lap times and ridiculous acceleration is part of what makes these cars what they are, so I think we are going to continue to make the car faster for those bragging rights, because our customers appreciate that. It's the same with any performance car manufacturer – we push each other with Nürburgring lap times for that reason. We've done some testing, and all I can say is... stay tuned. We want to be the fastest American car - that's an accolade we'd love to have." Whenever new mention is made about a more powerful Corvette, the internet sets ablaze with speculation that it might be the rumored Zora. Zora Arkus-Duntov was known as "The Father Of The Corvette" because he convinced Chevy that a proper performance car and halo car was a necessity for the brand in the sixties, and he championed a mid-engine design. The world has waited for an "ultimate Corvette" named after Zora for many years now, but such a model has yet to exist. Before the ZR1X's name was announced but it was known that a new and more hardcore Corvette was in the works, it was assumed to be the Zora, but those hopes faded once the ZR1X's name was made official. It is possible, though, that this latest rumor could finally be the fabled Corvette Zora, so we certainly will stay tuned and keep our fingers crossed. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
