• Asset Class: Electrified Hypercar / Production Supercar
• Base MSRP: Starting at $209,700 (1LZ Coupe)
• Powertrain: 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 + Front Axle Electric Drive Unit
• Driveline: Intelligent Electrified All-Wheel Drive (eAWD)
• Combined Output: 1,250 Horsepower

On the hunt for a new vehicle?

Allow us to introduce you to the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X—a masterclass in electrified mechanical engineering. With the ZR1X, Chevrolet has taken the already monumental, hand-built 5.5-liter LT7 twin-turbo V8 engine—which puts out 1,064 horsepower on its own—and integrated a high-output electric front-drive unit. Instead of relying solely on internal combustion, Chevy has paired their monstrous, 1,064-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine with a high-output electric motor on the front axle. The result? An all-wheel-drive weapon pushing out a jaw-dropping 1,250 combined horsepower. 

Here’s what you need to know.

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The Performance

• Thanks to the immediate grip of its intelligent all-wheel-drive system, the ZR1X rocket-launches from 0 to 60 mph in a speedy 1.89 seconds. All you have to do is keep your foot down on the gas, and it will clear the quarter-mile markers in a mere 8.99 seconds at an incredible 157 mph.
• Additionally, drivers can tweak how the car behaves on the fly using a steering-wheel-mounted dial. Whether you want consistent power for long track days, an optimized mode to chase a single-lap record, or a quick “Push-to-Pass” button for an immediate burst of electrical acceleration, the car handles the math automatically.

The Cockpit

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• The cockpit wraps entirely around the driver, showing off a clean, three-screen digital layout. A crisp 12.7-inch center screen handles your main entertainment and navigation, while an expanded 14-inch digital instrument display sits right behind the carbon-fiber steering wheel to keep your speed and vital stats front and center.
• Opting for the top-tier 3LZ trim elevates the entire lifestyle experience, adding premium heated and ventilated Napa leather sport seats, a wireless smartphone charging dock, and a custom 14-speaker Bose sound system.

The Pricing and Trim Tiers

• Chevy has established a base MSRP of $209,700 for the entry-level 1LZ Coupe. Stepping up to the open-air layout shifts the entry cost to $219,700 for the 1LZ Convertible.
• For buyers tracking premium upgrades, the highly optioned 3LZ trim lines—which pack the advanced telemetry arrays and full luxury interior upgrades—are set at $220,700 for the hardtop and $230,700 for the drop-top model. 

The only question now is, will you be buying?

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