Chevrolet has just unveiled the C8 Corvette ZR1X, a groundbreaking evolution of the ZR1 that adds all-wheel drive and advanced hybrid technology to what is already one of the most extreme Corvettes ever built.
Borrowing the E-Axle from the E-Ray and pairing it with a reworked LT7 V8, the ZR1X delivers a staggering 1,250 horsepower and a sub-2-second 0–60 time.The ZR1X features a redesigned chassis with two setups: a street-friendly version and a hardcore ZTK track package. The ZTK variant includes Cup 2R tires, stiffer suspension, and high-downforce aero.
Both setups retain the widebody layout and massive 345-section rear tires. Braking gets a significant upgrade with Alcon’s 10-piston carbon-carbon setup—the first ever on a production Corvette. Originally developed for the ZR1X, these brakes are now being offered on 2026 ZR1s as well.
Underneath, the same 1.9 kWh battery from the E-Ray remains, but GM increased its usable enerCorvette ZR1X is shaping up to be the most advanced and powerful Corvette ever produced.gy by 26% through revised software and controls, allowing for better continuous track performance and additional power delivery. A new torque strategy enables the electric motor to provide boost during corner exits and push-to-pass functions, while still disconnecting past 160 mph for pure V8 propulsion.
Checkout the new video from savagegeese on YouTube as they talk to the engineers behind this new American hypercar.
