Corvette's Most Powerful Street Car Ever
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has no chill. It’s a 1,250-horsepower, hybrid AWD rocket sled that rewrites every rule Chevrolet ever followed — and torches a few along the way. You want numbers? You better be ready to take notes — and wear a helmet.
Unveiled in June 2025, this is the most extreme Corvette ever. It doesn’t whisper “supercar.” It yells “hypercar”, throws on slicks, and eats McLaren’s lunch.
Key Specs and Powertrain Breakdown
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.5L twin-turbo LT7 V8, 1,064 hp, 828 lb-ft |
| Front Motor | Single electric motor, 186 hp, 145 lb-ft |
| Combined Output | 1,250 hp, AWD with torque vectoring |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| 0–60 mph | Sub-2 seconds (with launch control and luck) |
| ¼-mile | Sub-9 seconds, trap speed over 150 mph |
| Platform | Mid-engine C8, AWD derived from E-Ray |
This car makes more power than a Bugatti Veyron and costs less than a base-model Rolls-Royce. That's the American way — with a bit of electricity and a lot of fuel.
How the ZR1X Actually Works
- LT7 Engine: All-new 5.5L twin-turbo V8, dry-sump, DOHC, titanium connecting rods, and forged everything. Hand-built at Bowling Green. Chevy didn’t just turn up the boost — they rewrote the code.
- Turbo Setup: Twin “maniturbo” system with anti-lag, electronically controlled wastegates, and intake pre-spin. If your hair isn’t blown back, check your pulse.
- Electric Assist: The front motor from the Corvette E-Ray now plays linebacker. It adds torque, traction, and turns snow tires into a good idea.
- Battery: 1.9-kWh lithium-ion pack. Tiny, but efficient. Enough for brief EV-only mode in parking lots to pretend you care about emissions.
- Braking: 16.5-inch carbon-ceramic rotors with 10-piston front calipers. Deceleration is over 1.9 g — basically, your eyeballs quit halfway.
