Every time Chevrolet unveils a new version of the Corvette, we think it's the best one yet and that the American automaker simply can't top it. And then, a new Corvette arrives—and it outshines the previous one.
This time, however, the American manufacturer has truly reached a peak. Let me tell you: the competition better be ready.
The Best of Everything
It all started with the Corvette Stingray and its bold new design. Then came the Z06, with its roaring flat-plane crank engine. Chevrolet followed up with the E-Ray, the first all-wheel-drive Corvette—a major leap forward in the segment. Then came the ZR1, which built on the Z06 platform by adding twin turbochargers. But that still wasn’t enough for the engineers, who decided to graft the E-Ray’s electric system onto the ZR1. The result is the 2026 ZR1X.
As you may have guessed, this new version of the Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 combined with an electric motor, making it a 1,250-horsepower all-wheel-drive beast. What Chevrolet has done is take all the best elements of the eighth-generation Corvette and fuse them into a single model—something most automakers are too cautious to even attempt.
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X can reportedly sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds, which is insanely fast. Needless to say, we can’t wait to see what this American supercar is capable of. It also features a regenerative braking system that stores energy and redeploys it for even more explosive acceleration.
A Pricey Machine
Let’s be honest—the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X won’t come cheap. The base price of the ZR1 already sits at $266,782, nearly three times the cost of a Stingray. So don’t be surprised if the ZR1X ends up well beyond $350,000. Still, even at that price, this American supercar remains a true bargain compared to the cars it rivals in terms of performance and technology.
Jean-Sébastien Poudrier
