The 2026 Corvette ZR1X Is Here to Shake Up the Supercar World
Chevrolet has revealed the all-new 2026 Corvette ZR1X, an audacious fusion of raw combustion power and cutting-edge electrification. Delivering a staggering 1,250 horsepower and featuring an advanced all-wheel-drive system with front-axle electric assist, the ZR1X sets a new benchmark for American performance cars. With both the ZR1 and ZR1X now in its arsenal, Chevrolet holds the crown for the most powerful high-performance lineup from any U.S. automaker.
A New Performance Flagship
At the heart of the ZR1X lies the new LT7 5.5L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing 1,064 hp and 1,123 Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the rear wheels. Hand-built and inspired by Corvette's Z06 race engines, it features a flat-plane crankshaft, finger-follower valvetrain, and a dry-sump lubrication system. Dual 76mm turbochargers sit close to the exhaust valves thanks to a hot-V integrated manifold design, maximizing throttle response.
Complementing this is a 186 hp front-mounted electric motor, providing instant torque and enabling electric all-wheel drive (eAWD)—a first for a ZR1. There's no plug-in charging required; the system self-charges via regenerative braking.
Electrification Without Compromise
Developed from the 2024 E-Ray platform, the ZR1X builds on its AWD layout with a more powerful front drive unit and a low-mounted, mid-chassis 1.9 kWh battery engineered for rapid discharge and recharge. The electric system adds a critical dimension of launch control and track stability, with performance enhancements allowing speeds up to 257 km/h on electric front drive alone before disengaging.
Precision Engineering for Peak Performance
The ZR1X offers dedicated performance modes, including:
Charge+ (Endurance) – preserves energy for longer track sessions
Setup Mode – maximizes lap-time performance
Push-to-Pass – deploys maximum system power on demand
PTM Pro, debuting across the 2026 Corvette lineup, is optimized for ZR1X and retains key driving aids like regenerative brake torque vectoring and launch control, even when traction and stability systems are disabled.
Track-Ready Braking and Aero
The J59 braking system is exclusive to the ZR1X and features 10-piston front and 6-piston rear Alcon calipers gripping massive 16.5-inch carbon-ceramic rotors—the largest ever fitted to a Corvette. This setup allows deceleration of up to 1.9g in testing.
Drivers can choose between two chassis configurations with Magnetic Ride Control. The optional ZTK Performance Package brings stiffer springs and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires, while the Carbon Aero Package adds dive planes, a hood-mounted heat extractor wing, and a high-efficiency rear spoiler capable of generating 545 kg of downforce.
A Dual Personality Supercar
Despite its track-honed pedigree, the ZR1X is engineered to be livable on the road. Offered as a coupe or with a removable hardtop, it introduces Corvette's redesigned 2026 cabin with a triple-screen layout, reimagined center console, new material finishes, and an integrated Performance App delivering real-time vehicle telemetry.
Handcrafted, All-American
Every 2026 ZR1X will be assembled in Bowling Green, Kentucky, using U.S. and globally sourced parts. Each LT7 engine will be hand-built by master engine builders at GM's Performance Build Center.
Pricing and availability will be announced closer to the start of production.
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