Chevrolet Introduces the 1,250-HP 2026 Corvette ZR1X

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Article from corvetteblogger.com https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2025...corvette-zr1x/




2025 Corvette ZR1X: A True American Hypercar

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It’s finally real and it’s epic! The 2026 Corvette ZR1X is the most advanced Corvette ever featuring 1,250 horsepower through its combination of the LT7 twin-turbo V8 with an electrified all-wheel drive system. With the ZR1 and now the ZR1X, Chevrolet’s 1-2 punch is the most powerful American performance car duo of any manufacturer.

Like the ZR1, the ZR1X makes 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 828 lb-ft of torque from its rear mounted V8 engine. That power is enhanced with a front axle electric motor that generates 186 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels! That power will launch the ZR1X from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds while its quarter-mile time is under 9 seconds with a trap speed of over 150 mph according to GM estimates.

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“From day one, we designed the mid-engine Corvette architecture with ZR1X in mind,” said General Motors senior vice president Ken Morris. “This is the most revolutionary platform in Corvette history, supporting the widest range of American sports cars3 and delivering world-class performance at every level.”

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While Chevrolet’s engineers have perfected the rear wheel drive over the years, the Corvette team recognized that one way to increase performance was by adding all-wheel drive capability. The ZR1X benefits from the initial development of the 2024 Corvette E-Ray, Chevrolet’s first hybrid-performance sports car, but takes that system to new levels of performance. Like the E-Ray, the ZR1X has no physical connection between the rear-mounted V8 engine and the electric front motor.

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[whitels1ss]

0-60mph 1.9 seconds

& runs quarter mile in 8 seconds.

[FrangaFry]

0-60mph 1.9 seconds

& runs quarter mile in 8 seconds.

I know a bloke who hand built a 6 liter blown AWD BMW ''Panda'' that can do 0 - 100 in a wee bit over 2 seconds for much less ......... that fella is a legend and a bit of a hero of mine .......... he doesn't get on her much these days but god damn that man has some knowledge and some skills!! I'm pretty sure you know who I mean ...... LEGEND!

[amckiwi]

Sounds like it will be an awesome thing
I wonder how much it weighs

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Amazing car more to read here https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-c...zr1x-revealed/