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Auto Blog
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Pricing Will Shock Your Wallet
View post: Amazon is selling a 'super stable' $150 folding work table for $109, and shoppers say it's 'by far the best' Act Fast To Save Some Cash If you've been thinking about treating yourself to a new C8 Corvette, you'd better act sooner rather than later. According to information from CorvetteBlogger, every version of the mid-engine Corvette will be more expensive for 2026, and so will some performance upgrades. For example, the Z07 Ultimate Performance Package's asking price is reportedly going from $8,995 to $9,500, while the ZR1's ZTK Performance Package is more than doubling, rising from $1,500 to $4,395. Order code J57, for carbon-ceramic brakes, was $8,495 for 2025 but will now reportedly cost $9,000 for 2026. But first, you have to buy the car, and depending on which trim you go for, that will be between $1,800 and $7,100 more (this includes the updated delivery fee, which has risen by $100 across the board to $1,995). 0:07 / 0:09 Costco members can save $3,000 on a new Chevy Corvette Watch More 2026 Corvette Pricing Hits Z06 And ZR1 Hardest Without factoring in the destination charge, the base Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT is $1,700 pricier at $70,000, while the 2LT starts at $77,100 and the 3LT starts at $81,750. Similar increases have affected the Stingray Convertible, with the three trims now costing $77,000, $84,100, and $88,750, respectively. Next in the range is the E-Ray hybrid, which has also gone up by $1,700 to start at $108,600 in 1LZ Coupe form, $114,100 in 2LZ guise, and $119,550 for the 3LZ. Convertible E-Rays now cost $115,600, $121,100, and $126,550, respectively. Opt for the Z06, and you'll pay even more. $5,600 more, to be exact, with the cheapest 1LZ Coupe starting at $117,700. The 2LZ will now set buyers back $126,600, and the 3LZ $131,250. Convertible Z06s cost $124,700, $133,600, and $138,250, respectively. That's hefty, but if you didn't get one of the few 2025 ZR1s, you're in for a much bigger increase of $7,000 for 2026, with the Coupe 1LZ now breaching the $180k mark at $180,400. The next highest trim is the Coupe 3LZ at $191,400, just a little higher than the Convertible 1LZ at $190,400. The Convertible 3LZ now starts at a whopping $201,400. All of this data is tough to take in at once, so we've compiled the pricing in a large table at the bottom of this article, this time with the destination charge added. No ZR1X Pricing Yet, But Some Options Have A Tag Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The upcoming ZR1X, which adds the E-Ray's electric motor to the front axle of the regular ZR1, has not had its price uncovered yet, and we don't yet know what the Gas Guzzler Tax on the 2026 Z06 and ZR1 will be; a note on the 2026 price list reportedly reads 'TBD upon completion of testing.' But we do have access to some options pricing: Roswell Green Metallic paint will cost 500 bucks, and an illuminated Cross Flags badge is $495. Source: Chevrolet The updated pricing for the new model year is a bitter pill to swallow, but it's not without reason. For 2026, all C8 Corvettes will abandon the so-called Great Wall of Buttons for a cleaner, more contemporary cabin layout. Making such a substantial change takes more effort than just plastering a new screen on the dash, but if it never bothered you, a 2025 model will be just fine. 2026 Trim Coupe Convertible Stingray 1LT $71,995 $78,995 Stingray 2LT $79,095 $86,095 Stingray 3LT $83,745 $90,745 E-Ray 1LZ $110,595 $117,595 E-Ray 2LZ $116,095 $123,095 E-Ray 3LZ $121,545 $128,545 Z06 1LZ $119,695 $126,695 Z06 2LZ $128,595 $135,595 Z06 3LZ $133,245 $140,245 ZR1 1LZ $182,395 $192,395 ZR1 3LZ $193,395 $203,395 About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Auto Blog
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Corvette ZR1 Teases Nürburgring Lap, And The World Is Watching
The New ZR1 Is 'Fast As Green Hell' Besides the occasional luddite who believes that a Corvette can only be a front-engine car and that boost should only be built using a supercharger, the majority of car enthusiasts have been impressed by the new Corvette ZR1. For those who still aren't convinced that a mid-mounted and turbocharged engine is a positive step forward, Corvette has just teased the one performance metric we don't yet have: a Nürburgring lap time. In a short clip shared on social media (embedded further down in this article), the new ZR1 is simply described as being 'Fast as Green Hell.' Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Full screen Rivian R1T delivers on this EV feature that Tesla forgot Watch More The Mustang GTD Must Be Worried Source: Chevrolet The release of a short teaser clip is usually the final step before the lap is revealed, so we may not have all that long to wait to see what has been achieved. Given that the ZR1 has 1,064 horsepower and that the current American record-holder at the Nordschleife, the Mustang GTD, has only 850 hp and a front-engine layout, everybody expects the new ZR1 to rewrite the record books. An ex-Corvette engineer has suggested that the ZR1 might even break the overall circuit record currently held by the Mercedes-AMG ONE, and after the world's first independent dyno run for a ZR1 revealed much higher numbers than anticipated, the most insane Corvette yet seems set up for success. But it's not the only 'Vette that may be preparing to make an announcement from Germany. Not The Only C8 Lapping The 'Ring A recent report from CorvetteBlogger claimed that Chevrolet has been lapping multiple C8 Corvette variants at the Nürburgring, including the ZR1, the AWD ZR1X, and the Z06, which boasts the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 engine in history. GM has never posted official lap times for any C7 or C8 Corvette, so this could be the beginning of a new strategy to further convince the world that a Corvette can box with the best of them and win. And we really do think it can win. The AMG ONE's lap record is set at 6:29, and the teaser clip was shared on social media platforms on June 28 (6/28)… Will Chevrolet soon be claiming naturally aspirated, RWD, AWD, and overall records? We'll report back as soon as we have the answers. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Corvette ZR1 Teases Nürburgring Lap, And The World Is Watching
Besides the occasional luddite who believes that a Corvette can only be a front-engine car and that boost should only be built using a supercharger, the majority of car enthusiasts have been impressed by the new Corvette ZR1. For those who still aren't convinced that a mid-mounted and turbocharged engine is a positive step forward, Corvette has just teased the one performance metric we don't yet have: a Nürburgring lap time. In a short clip shared on social media (embedded further down in this article), the new ZR1 is simply described as being "Fast as Green Hell." The release of a short teaser clip is usually the final step before the lap is revealed, so we may not have all that long to wait to see what has been achieved. Given that the ZR1 has 1,064 horsepower and that the current American record-holder at the Nordschleife, the Mustang GTD, has only 850 hp and a front-engine layout, everybody expects the new ZR1 to rewrite the record books. An ex-Corvette engineer has suggested that the ZR1 might even break the overall circuit record currently held by the Mercedes-AMG ONE, and after the world's first independent dyno run for a ZR1 revealed much higher numbers than anticipated, the most insane Corvette yet seems set up for success. But it's not the only 'Vette that may be preparing to make an announcement from Germany. A recent report from CorvetteBlogger claimed that Chevrolet has been lapping multiple C8 Corvette variants at the Nürburgring, including the ZR1, the AWD ZR1X, and the Z06, which boasts the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 engine in history. GM has never posted official lap times for any C7 or C8 Corvette, so this could be the beginning of a new strategy to further convince the world that a Corvette can box with the best of them and win. And we really do think it can win. The AMG ONE's lap record is set at 6:29, and the teaser clip was shared on social media platforms on June 28 (6/28)... Will Chevrolet soon be claiming naturally aspirated, RWD, AWD, and overall records? We'll report back as soon as we have the answers. Related: The Pre-Owned Supercar Market Should Fear The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This 2025 Corvette ZR1 Made 1028 HP At the Rear Wheels in a Dyno Test — And It's Stock
With an official output of 1068 horsepower and a top speed of over 230 miles per hour, the new C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a truly ridiculous machine on paper. (And, as we found during our first drive test, a surprisingly easy-to-drive one in practice.) A recent dyno test conducted by the YouTube channel Paragon Performance, however, suggests that the car's real-world numbers may be even more absurd than what General Motors claims. In a dyno test streamed live on Tuesday, the channel found that the C8 ZR1 produced an astounding 1028 hp and 840 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. Since the car is officially rated for 1064 hp and 838 lb-ft of torque, that number either suggests an incredibly efficient drivetrain or a substantially underrated engine. As number would suggest just a 3% drivetrain power loss, and the oft-quoted 15% power loss through the drivetrain would make the actual power output 1193 hp, the truth is likely somewhere in between. Paragon Performance says it has two new ZR1s, and plans to run additional tests over the next week before releasing another video. That should account for some of the possible variances in dyno testing, which could eventually show that this was just a particularly good day to run the Corvette. Nevertheless, reaching 1038 hp at the wheels is a staggering achievement for any road car. If the official rating of 1064 hp is actually a conservative estimate, it would mirror the first estimates of the car's top speed. GM first announced that the ZR1 could reach a top speed of "comfortably over 215 mph" when the car debuted. Four months later, the brand revealed that it had tested the car's V-max and found that it could actually reach 234 mph. No matter how powerful the ZR1 actually is at the crank, it is certainly the most powerful production Corvette ever ‚ but it will not hold that record for long, because the hybrid ZR1X is following closely behind with an additional 186 hp from an electric motor on the front axle. Because both ZR1 variants use the same turbocharged engine, this dyno run suggests great things for that car. If the ZR1 is really more powerful than GM's official numbers, the ZR1X should be, too. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Motor Trend
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Watch: Why Jump a Chevy Corvette Over 100 Feet? Why Not?
There is no denying the Chevrolet Corvette is a very quick automobile, even in base form. Spend more on a C8 Corvette, and it gets faster still. With that in mind, Travis Pastrana decided to see if these 'Vettes can fly—more literally. As in, through the air. With Pastrana's stunt background and Jim York's tendency to drive vehicles for purposes they are not intended for, the team set about finding out just what the C8's flight characteristics are. Travis Pastrana and Jim York jumped a C8 Corvette 110 feet to test its flight capabilities. After careful safety preparations, York's successful jump damaged the car's radiator but left him unhurt. Pastrana aimed to show any vehicle, even a stock Corvette, can fly. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next Of course, this is all captured on video. The clip is set up with a replay of Pastrana's win at Cleetus McFarland's Freedom 500, a race of nearly stock Ford Crown Victorias around the Freedom Factory oval track. He kinda, sorta didn't win cleanly, as he admits to wrecking Brad DeBerti and taking the race's prize (a Corvette Z06!) from him. It was that moment that Pastrana declared, 'We're going to jump it 140 feet to see how well she flies.' Thankfully, in the eyes of Corvette fans, Pastrana didn't jump that Z06 and sold it to get the C8 to be used in the jump. Oh, and he did give DeBerti a proper consultation prize: one of his personal two-stroke dirt bikes. While Pastrana and company can come off as reckless, it's usually just an act. When it comes to something that will have a high chance of getting someone hurt, he and his Pastranaland crew work to ensure a stunt is properly safe. This starts with dry runs down the dirt path leading up to the 110-foot jump in a dirt bike and a Can-Am UTV. They see what speeds are needed to make the jump, the speed that could end up going too long, and, in one instance, the speed you end up 'casing' the landing by hitting the edge of that dirt ramp. Before the actual jump done by York, Pastrana adjusts to allow for additional side clearance during the landing after seeing how easy it was to get too close to a dirt bank to the right. While the work meant York was late for his flight back home, it was a proper precaution and shows just how serious they take safety in these otherwise dumb stunts. When it came time to perform the actual jump, York didn't feel comfortable with the run up and aborted. In the next attempt we see, York makes his run, and the 'Vette soars through the air and makes the landing, albeit a little nose heavy as it crashes the front enough to damage the radiator, the impact enough to set off the still-installed airbags. Otherwise, York was unhurt and able to celebrate the success of landing the jump. Later, Pastrana uses the Corvette's data-logging and camera recording to report how the car did. He admitted to being slightly disappointed but was overall happy that it worked (and that York was able to walk away). He pointed out with a combination of accelerating on the jump ramp face—to help preload the suspension—and manipulating the throttle while in the air—to adjust the nose attitude while in the air—the Corvette could have possibly landed less nose down, though we're not convinced a Chevy can be worked that way like, say, a much lighter dirt bike. He also said the traction control worked against York along with the bottoming out on the face of the jump to slow the car down from 68 mph at the flat to 64 mph at the moment the car leaves the ramp. While the radiator and the nose were damaged, the actual landing didn't knock the alignment out, Pastrana said. 'The goal was to prove that you can fly any vehicle, completely stock,' he said. Well, at least a Corvette. Photos by Stephen Victor
