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Motor 1
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
'Never Say Never:' An Electric Corvette Isn't Completely Off the Table
Chevrolet debuted its first electrified Corvette, the E-Ray, in 2023 with a 1.1-kilowatt-hour battery pack designed to give Chevy's ubiquitous eight-cylinder engine a bit of extra boost. Now there's a Corvette ZR1X, which uses a similar battery pack with 26 percent more energy, helping deliver a whopping 1,250 horsepower combined. So what's the next logical step? Many may point to a purely electric Corvette, in line with other battery-powered hypercars like the Rimac Nevera or Pininfarina Battista. But Chevy isn't so convinced—at least, not yet. An Electric Corvette Won't Happen Soon 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Photo by: DW Burnett / Motor1 In a virtual press conference with Chevy executives and engineers ahead of the ZR1X's debut, Corvette Chief Engineer Josh Holder was asked whether or not an electric Corvette is on the horizon. His answer: 'Not soon. We're here today to show this performance hybrid, and what Corvette can do with the ultimate expression of technology, planned from the beginning with the eighth-generation Corvette.' But that's not to say Chevrolet is ruling out the idea of an electric Corvette entirely—or even more powerful variants down the line: 'I never say never. As engineers, we're always trying to improve performance. But this is certainly the pinnacle… the ZR1X really is a Corvette hypercar.' What Happened to the Name 'Zora?' Photo by: DW Burnett / Motor1 As we predicted last year, it was only a matter of time before Chevrolet unleashed an even more powerful version of the Corvette ZR1. We've seen electrified prototypes testing on the Nürburging for months prior to its debut. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the name that many enthusiasts had hoped: Zora. The internet was adamant that Chevrolet would use the name 'Zora' for its most powerful Corvette after famed Corvette engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov—also known as the father of the Corvette. But, a Chevy spokesperson noted that this model was always meant to be a ZR1 from the beginning: 'The ZR1X and ZR1 were developed together, and they were meant to be a true family. So… that is its name.' The New ZR1X The ZR1X Is the Fastest Corvette Ever. Chevy Tells Us How It Happened 'America's Hypercar:' The New Chevy Corvette ZR1X Aims to Take Down Ferrari Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
NBC News
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- NBC News
GM unveils quickest Corvette ever with ZR1X 'hypercar' going 0-60 mph in less than two seconds
DETROIT — General Motors is once again expanding its Corvette lineup with a new high-performance, hybrid variant of the quintessential American sports car. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday revealed the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X 'hypercar' — a souped-up version of the Corvette E-Ray hybrid that went on sale in 2023. It features similar performance outputs to the automaker's current Corvette ZR1, including a twin-turbo V-8 engine, but has faster acceleration thanks to 'electrification' technologies. 'It is the most advanced Corvette we've ever produced. America's true hypercar has arrived,' said Megan Dalley, Corvette marketing manager, during a media event. 'We are putting the world on notice with this car, showing what Corvette and America's true supercar is capable of.' A 'hypercar' is considered a step above a 'supercar,' based on performance aspects of a vehicle such as speed, acceleration and 0-60 mph times. They're both above a traditional 'sports car.' The Corvette ZR1X's top speed is 233 mph, with a 0-60 mph time of under two seconds, according to GM. The vehicle's LT7 twin-turbo V-8 engine that's shared with both ZR1 models is rated at 1,064 horsepower and 828 foot-pounds of torque, the company said. Adding to the performance of the ZR1X is an electric axle that makes the vehicle all-wheel drive and gives it an additional 186 horsepower and 145 foot-pounds of torque, GM said. 'It brings performance, electrification and all-wheel drive to further enhance the unthinkable ZR1,' said Josh Holder, Corvette chief engineer. 'It brings learnings from the ZR1 and the E-Ray, and combines them to create an unbelievable driving experience.' The ZR1X brings Corvette's lineup to five different models — making it the broadest since the vehicle was introduced in 1953. It's part of the automaker's plans for a highly profitable 'Corvette family' that ranges from the 'everyman's sports car' Corvette Stingray, which starts around $70,000, to the ZR1 that can top $200,000. 'Corvette is a very profitable vehicle for the company, and we continue to be the pinnacle of performance,' Dalley said. GM previously said an all-electric Corvette would be coming, but it's unclear if the status of those plans has changed amid slower-than-expected adoption of EVs. A Corvette SUV also has been under consideration for several years. GM said pricing for the Corvette ZR1X will be announced closer to when the vehicle arrives in dealerships later this year. It will be available as a convertible or coupe. The coupe includes a rear split window as an homage to the well-known 1963 Corvette. All Corvettes are produced at a GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
CNBC
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNBC
GM unveils quickest Corvette ever with ZR1X 'hypercar' going 0-60 mph in less than two seconds
DETROIT — General Motors is once again expanding its Corvette lineup with a new high-performance, hybrid variant of the quintessential American sports car. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday revealed the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X "hypercar" — a souped-up version of the Corvette E-Ray hybrid that went on sale in 2023. It features similar performance outputs to the automaker's current Corvette ZR1, including a twin-turbo V-8 engine, but has faster acceleration thanks to "electrification" technologies. "It is the most advanced Corvette we've ever produced. America's true hypercar has arrived," said Megan Dalley, Corvette marketing manager, during a media event. "We are putting the world on notice with this car, showing what Corvette and America's true supercar is capable of." A "hypercar" is considered a step above a "supercar," based on performance aspects of a vehicle such as speed, acceleration and 0-60 mph times. They're both above a traditional "sports car." The Corvette ZR1X's top speed is 233 mph, with a 0-60 mph time of under two seconds, according to GM. The vehicle's LT7 twin-turbo V-8 engine that's shared with both ZR1 models is rated at 1,064 horsepower and 828 foot-pounds of torque, the company said. Adding to the performance of the ZR1X is an electric axle that makes the vehicle all-wheel drive and gives it an additional 186 horsepower and 145 foot-pounds of torque, GM said. "It brings performance, electrification and all-wheel drive to further enhance the unthinkable ZR1," said Josh Holder, Corvette chief engineer. "It brings learnings from the ZR1 and the E-Ray, and combines them to create an unbelievable driving experience." The ZR1X brings Corvette's lineup to five different models — making it the broadest since the vehicle was introduced in 1953. It's part of the automaker's plans for a highly profitable "Corvette family" that ranges from the "everyman's sports car" Corvette Stingray, which starts around $70,000, to the ZR1 that can top $200,000. "Corvette is a very profitable vehicle for the company, and we continue to be the pinnacle of performance," Dalley said. GM previously said an all-electric Corvette would be coming, but it's unclear if the status of those plans has changed amid slower-than-expected adoption of EVs. A Corvette SUV also has been under consideration for several years. GM said pricing for the Corvette ZR1X will be announced closer to when the vehicle arrives in dealerships later this year. It will be available as a convertible or coupe. The coupe includes a rear split window as an homage to the well-known 1963 Corvette. All Corvettes are produced at a GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Win this 2025 Corvette ZR1 With More Entries
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Unveiled as the most powerful production Corvette in history, the 2025 ZR1 is turning heads with jaw-dropping performance figures and a bold throwback design. At its heart is the all-new LT7 engine, a 5.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, producing a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque. That makes it the most potent V8 ever built by an American automaker for a street-legal vehicle. Win it here. With a GM-estimated top speed of 233 mph and sub-10-second quarter-mile capability, the ZR1 is engineered to run with the world's finest supercars. It features the ZTK Performance Package, which adds aggressive carbon fiber aerodynamic elements, boosting downforce to over 1,200 pounds at top speed. Perhaps most striking is its visual callback to Corvette's heritage. The ZR1 coupe reintroduces the split rear window—an iconic design first seen on the 1963 Sting Ray—giving the high-tech ZR1 a distinctly nostalgic silhouette. 'There is an insatiable thirst in the sports car world for the ultimate in performance,' said Corvette Chief Engineer Josh Holder. 'And the ZR1 is certainly that in the Corvette lineup. It's at the very top.' The car arrives in a vivid Sebring Orange finish and will be offered in both coupe and convertible variants. To drum up excitement and benefit a charitable cause, a giveaway is underway, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to win this exact ZR1. Readers of Modern Car Collector receive 50% more entries when they donate. With unprecedented power, unmistakable design, and a nod to Corvette history, the 2025 ZR1 might just be the definitive American supercar—available now, for one very lucky winner. Enter here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
New York Times
05-03-2025
- Business
- New York Times
How Soon Could Ukraine's Forces ‘Start to Buckle' Without U.S. Weapons?
Without billions of dollars in American-made weapons, it may be only a matter of time before Ukraine's forces falter against Russia. How much time, however, depends on how quickly Europe and Ukraine can make up for the artillery, missiles, air-defense systems and other arms that Trump administration officials said on Monday were being put on hold. The United States had committed to delivering as much as $11 billion in weapons and equipment to Ukraine this year. Some of it was from Pentagon stockpiles, while some was ordered through new defense contracts, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. A former senior U.S. defense official on Tuesday said the actual figure was likely closer to $9 billion. Despite Europe's pledges of unwavering support for Ukraine, which have only intensified since the Trump administration began pulling back, it would be nearly impossible for it to fill the weapons gap quickly. European defense industries have ramped up, but only in fits and starts. And individual countries need to maintain their own weapons stockpiles. U.S. $67 billion Until now, the U.S. and Europe have mostly moved in lockstep to support Ukraine's forces. Europe $65 billion $60 billion 40 Republicans in Congress stalled aid to Ukraine for several months before resuming it. 20 0 Feb. 2022 July Jan. 2023 July Jan. 2024 July Dec. U.S. $67 billion Until now, the U.S. and Europe have mostly moved in lockstep to support Ukraine's forces. Europe $65 billion $60 billion 40 Republicans in Congress stalled aid to Ukraine for several months before resuming it. 20 0 Feb. 2022 July Jan. 2023 July Jan. 2024 July Dec. Until now, the U.S. and Europe have mostly moved in lockstep to support Ukraine's forces. U.S. $67 billion Europe $65 billion $60 billion 40 Republicans in Congress stalled aid to Ukraine for several months before resuming it. 20 0 Feb. 2022 July Jan. 2023 July Jan. 2024 July Dec. Source: Kiel Institute for the World Economy By Josh Holder 'Europe can't possibly replace American aid,' the former deputy of Ukraine's military general staff, Lt. Gen. Ihor Romanenko, said last month. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
