Scheduled for Mecum’s Monterey Auction on August 15, this Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars & Steel Edition represents one of the most exclusive iterations of Chevrolet’s latest high-performance Corvette. Created as a one-year-only model to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, just 10 Stars & Steel Edition coupes were produced in Black, making this example an especially rare member of the 2026 ZR1X lineup. More broadly, it is one of only 270 ZR1X models built for the model year.
Configured in 3LZ specification, the car combines Chevrolet’s most aggressive performance hardware with an extensive collection of premium equipment. Its ZR1X carbon-fiber aerodynamic package is complemented by the ZTK performance package, a carbon-fiber Targa roof, visible-carbon splitter, carbon-fiber high-wing spoiler, front-end lift system, and Carbon Flash forged wheels. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires provide the necessary mechanical grip, while carbon-ceramic brakes with distinctive Edge Red calipers supply the stopping power expected from a machine of this caliber.
At the heart of the ZR1X is Chevrolet’s extraordinary hybrid powertrain: a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 working with an electric motor mounted on the front axle. Combined output reaches a staggering 1,250 horsepower, with the electric front drive system also giving the Corvette all-wheel-drive capability. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission manages power delivery, creating a drivetrain engineered to deliver both immense acceleration and repeatable performance. The factory performance figures underline the ZR1X’s status among the quickest production cars ever developed in America. On a prepared surface, Chevrolet rates the car at 0–60 mph in just 1.68 seconds, while the quarter-mile is dispatched in a remarkable 8.675 seconds at 159 mph.
Inside, the Black exterior is contrasted by an Adrenaline Red leather cabin equipped with heated and ventilated power Sport bucket seats, memory functionality, Bose audio, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and the Performance Data Recorder. Power windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and a comprehensive center console add everyday usability to an otherwise uncompromising performance package.
With more than $28,000 in factory-installed options and an exceptionally limited production run, the Stars & Steel Edition combines historic significance, cutting-edge hybrid performance, and collector-grade exclusivity in a single Corvette. It stands as a particularly fitting expression of Chevrolet’s American performance heritage at a landmark moment for the country.
Source: Mecum Auctions
