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USA Today
a day ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the 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, earlier last week, 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 828 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@
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- 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
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pro Driver Says Corvette ZR1 Could've Gone 10 Seconds Faster at Nürburgring
Pro Driver Says Corvette ZR1 Could've Gone 10 Seconds Faster at Nürburgring originally appeared on Autoblog. Detailed lap analysis reveals where the ZR1 went wrong The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X just set new Nürburgring records for American sports cars, toppling the much more expensive Ford Mustang GTD in the process. It's a staggering achievement, but YouTube personality and Nürburgring expert Misha Charoudin believes the Corvettes could've set significantly faster times. This is a guy who races professionally for Bilstein and lives on the Nürburgring's doorstep, so he knows more than most about what these cars are capable of. In a lengthy new video, he explains why the ZR1 could've been so much faster—here are the highlights of Charoudin's analysis. A Pro Driver Would've Made A Huge Difference As we already knew, Charoudin pointed out that Chevy used its own engineers to set the lap times for the ZR1 and ZR1X. Although these are experienced drivers with a deep understanding of how to extract the most from the Corvettes, we suggested that pro drivers could set even better lap times. Charoudin agreed, but we did not expect him to predict that a whole 10 seconds could be shaved off the Corvette's time. At this level, 10 seconds is an eternity. Charoudin closely analyzed the lap of the Chevy engineer driving the ZR1, saying that his 'conservative safety margins' increased the lap times. He also demonstrates how Chevy's driver stayed away from the track's curbs, which lengthens the distance the car has to cover. Pro drivers also tend to brake later as they approach corners, while their minimum speeds through corners are typically higher than what Charoudin saw in this ZR1 lap. 'With someone who is more comfortable with the car… [a sub-six-minute-and-40-second time] is relatively easy and possible, I would say,' said Charoudin. 'Maybe they've already done a lap time with a pro driver, and will release it later, when they find it necessary.' Charoudin's Prediction Would Move The Corvette Way Up On The All-Time List Assuming Charoudin's assessment is accurate, a Nürburgring lap time of just under six minutes and 40 seconds would place the Corvette ZR1 at the number 2 spot on the all-time list, behind only the Mercedes-AMG ONE (06:29.090). It would overtake the Mercedes-AMG Black Series, Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR, and Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey Kit. Remember, too, that Charoudin's assessment is based on the ZR1, not the even more powerful ZR1X. If the latter is also 10 seconds faster in the hands of a pro driver—its current record is 06:49.275 minutes—it would be an even greater achievement, but it still wouldn't be enough to conquer the Mercedes. Perhaps Charoudin is right and Chevy has already done a lap time with a pro driver, ready to unleash the new time as soon as Ford responds which, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley, looks likely. It's worth watching Charoudin's full analysis to see all the small yet significant details that distinguish a pro driver from a really good Driver Says Corvette ZR1 Could've Gone 10 Seconds Faster at Nürburgring first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
02-08-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 3ZR For Sale With Just 2,290 Miles
While the C8 Corvette may be making headlines as the record-setting, supercar-killing, mid-engined American monster that it is, the C7 Corvette still holds a special place in enthusiasts' hearts. The C7 was likely the last front-engined Corvette, a formula that carried the nameplate for seven generations, and this particular one, with a mere 2,290 miles on the odometer, is for sale on Exotic Car Trader. You can check out the listing by clicking here. This example is C7 ZR1, the highest-performance variant unveiled for the 2019 model year, which was also the C7's last year of production. It's finished in Torch Red with Carbon Flash accents and sits on ZR1 Carbon Flash-painted wheels with contrasting red-painted brake calipers. The interior carries the carbon fiber treatment, with a carbon fiber instrument panel, and a leather-wrapped carbon fiber steering wheel. Optional equipment on this one includes the Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Trim Package and the 3ZR package, which adds a Bose 10-speaker sound system, navigation, Performance Data Recorder, heated and ventilated seats, and front curb-view cameras. Thinking about selling your car? Get a value estimate and list it online with Exotic Car Trader. Click here to learn more. Being the most powerful C7 Corvette you could get, the ZR1 used an all-new 6.2L LT5 V8 engine equipped with a 2.6L Eaton supercharger that was 52% larger than the one used on the Z06 variant. A new fuel injection system was also added to feed the hungry beast along with an upgraded crankshaft, bringing the C8 ZR1's figures to 755 hp, 715 lb⋅ft of torque, and a 214.88 mph top speed. That engine could be mated to either a 7-speed Tremec TR-6070 manual transmission with rev-matching technology or an 8-speed GM 8L90 automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Keeping all of that power planted was plenty of aero equipment developed in collaboration with Pratt & Miller's Corvette racing team. It features a chassis-mounted rear wing, a front splitter, and a new front underbody spoiler. The ZR1 also features an enhanced cooling system, which includes large vents in the front bumpers and on the hood, a larger intercooler, and four additional radiators, for a total of thirteen. That larger cooling system also makes the ZR1 heavier than the Z06, at 3,560 lb. Stopping power is provided by the carbon ceramic brakes, while the double wishbone suspension system with magnetic ride control keeps you comfy off the track. The fact that the Corvette C7 ZR1 is still a machine to be reckoned with speaks volumes about how much passion and character Chevrolet put into it. This is definitely one of the better examples available on the market right now, with incredibly low miles and an extensive list of options to go along with the already mindblowing standard equipment. What might let this one down in the eyes of some enthusiasts is the fact that it's equipped with the automatic transmission, something that also drops its value on the second-hand market. If that doesn't bother you, though, this one could be yours for $185,000. Look at it this way, that's not a bad price to pay for the kind of looks and performance that the Corvette C7 ZR1 provides. Supercars beware. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
1,250-HP Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Hybrid Sets New Nürburgring Lap Record... For American Automakers
With 1,064 horsepower, the C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is already ridiculously fast, setting five lap records at some legendary race tracks including Watkins Glen and Virginia International Raceway. So when Chevrolet revealed the 1,250-hp, all-wheel-drive Corvette ZR1X hybrid, it was safe to assume even more records might be at risk, including the overall lap record at the Nürburgring. It's no secret that Chevrolet was at the 'Ring, either, and today, it announced that the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X are now the fastest cars anyone has ever driven around the Nordschleife — if you only count American automakers. OK, so Chevrolet didn't exactly steal the crown from the Mercedes-AMG One; with an official time of 6:49.275, the ZR1X didn't even come close to beating the One's record-setting time of 6:29.090. Its time also wasn't that much faster than the 6:50.763 laid down by the less-powerful ZR1. But they did best the Ford Mustang GTD, which recently set a the previous American road car record with a time of 6:52.072. The Z06, meanwhile, lapped the 'Ring in 7:11.826. But while the ZR1X failed to take down the One or even the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, those records were set with actual race car drivers behind the wheel. Chevrolet didn't go that route, at least not this time around. Instead, the American automaker used its own development engineers, just like it did when the ZR1 set those other lap records. In fact, according to Chevy, ZR1X vehicle dynamics engineer Drew Cattell is now the fastest non-professional racecar driver to ever lap the Nürburgring. A professional driver would probably be even faster, but it's still pretty cool to see an amateur set a record like that. Read more: These Supercars Lose Value So Quickly, They're Almost A Steal Seriously Experienced Amateurs That said, with an estimated 600 laps under his belt, Cattell isn't exactly new to this whole "lapping the Nürburgring" thing. Meanwhile, ZR1 vehicle dynamics engineer Brian Wallace, who set the fastest lap in the regular ZR1, has been around the 'Ring an estimated 425 times. And yet, vehicle performance manager Aaron Link, who piloted the Corvette Z06, reportedly beats them both with roughly 800 laps under his belt. Now that's a lot of laps. According to Chevrolet, while the Corvettes it brought to the Nurburgring weren't 100% stock, they were still pretty darn close to it, since they started as U.S.-spec cars and were only modified to add "the safety equipment recommended by the track." Those changes include "a roll hoop, full containment race seat, fire extinguisher, and a six-point safety harness," which is typical for road cars that set 'Ring times. All three Corvettes ran their laps on carbon-fiber wheels wearing Michelin Cup 2R tires. "No auto manufacturer has done a Nürburgring lap attempt like this before," GM President Mark Reuss, said in a statement. "From development through production, and now at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Green Hell, we have clearly shown there is no limit to what our GM engineers and vehicles can accomplish. These are the best Corvettes in history, period." 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.
