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Motor 1
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Corvette ZR1 Just Put Down a Crazy Number on a Dyno
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 carries the honor of being the most powerful Corvette ever... at least until the ZR1X hits production later this year. Customers are finally starting to receive their cars, so it was only a matter of time before a ZR1 showed up at a dyno for a run. The results are even more impressive than we expected. Paragon Performance in Waukee, Iowa, managed to secure a totally stock ZR1 for a run on its floor-mounted dyno to see exactly how much power the supercar-killing 'Vette throws to the wheels. As a reminder, the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 is officially quoted at 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque at the crank. If you know how cars work, you'll know there's inevitably some power loss as torque travels from the crank, through the transmission, through the differential, and to the wheels. In theory, we should expect a noticeable loss in power in the dyno readings. Except that doesn't happen. In the last dyno run, the ZR1 puts up a reading of 1,028 hp and 839 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. If you factor in drivetrain losses of around 10 percent, this means the ZR1 is actually making closer to 1,180 hp and 920 lb-ft of torque at the crank. That means Chevy is heavily underrating the twin-turbo V-8's real performance. In all likelihood, the factory rating applies to the engine in the most grueling scenarios, like driving through Death Valley or being pushed to its limits on a race track. That means at worst, the engine will at least make 1,064 hp, no matter what. But if you're in a nice, cool dyno room with lots of clean air and no load, you'll make closer to 1,200 horsepower. We can only imagine how the ZR1X will perform on a dyno. Photo by: YouTube More on the ZR1 2026 Corvette ZR1 Gets Optional 10-Piston Brake Calipers Buying a Corvette ZR1? Be Prepared to Keep It for a Year Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Corvette Blogger Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Corvette ZR1X launches with 932kW of hybrid power
The energetic design of the ZR1X reflects the ZR1 species with aerodynamic and thermal management accoutrements. Lightweight carbon fibre features on the front splitter, rocker panels, split rear window surround, roof panels and side air inlets. A ZR1X carbon fibre aero package is available, which adds a lot more carbon fibre as a high-wing spoiler, underbody strakes, hood lip gurney and dive planes work together to produce high downforce. Advanced traction and stability control systems, including PTM Pro designed, optimise performance across a variety of track driving conditions. R egenerative brake torque vectoring e ngineered to recover peak energy without sacrificing agility is integrated while f ront axle pre-control actively manages inside front brake pressure to control on-throttle wheel flares for consistent grip and composed handling at the limit. A fully customisable performance app displays performance data in real time with live graphs that show outputs over selectable time intervals.
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Corvette ZR1X launches with 932kW of hybrid power
The Corvette ZR1, the most powerful nameplate in the Chevrolet harem, gains a new member with modern tweaks. The ZR1X has been revealed as a hybrid all-wheel drive Corvette, and the most powerful and fastest iteration yet powered by a turbocharged and intercooled LT7 engine and an electric front-drive unit. The flat-plane crank 5.5 l V8 fitted produces 793kW on its own and paired with an electric front drive unit that contributes 139kW achieves a combined total system output of 932kW, making it the most powerful production Corvette ever. An advanced eAWD system manages the clean deployment of the fizz, operating through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but it's the first of its kind. The first electrified Corvette from the American brand appeared on the nameplate's 70th birthday in 2023 as the Corvette E-Ray. Nowhere near the brutal ZR1 lineage, the tribute model paired all-wheel-drive and a 6.2 l LT2 small block V8 with a 1.9kWh battery pack on the front axle for a total system output worth 488kW, and rated with a 2.5-second 0-100km/h time and the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds. 'The ZR1X brings learning from the ZR1 and E-Ray to create an unmatched driving experience,' the company said about the latest model. The new ZR1X, with a smaller capacity ICE engine, can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in under 2.0 seconds, bettering the E-Ray's time by half a second and with a quicker quarter mile time of under nine seconds. The ZR1X's standard carbon ceramic brakes are the Corvette's largest ever, with 16.5-inch front and rear rotors and paired with Alcon 10-piston front and six-piston rear calipers for ultra-responsive braking. Drive modes include electric-only stealth mode with up to 6km to 8km at speeds up to 72km/h. A heavy press of the throttle seamlessly unleashes the full performance potential. The energetic design of the ZR1X reflects the ZR1 species with aerodynamic and thermal management accoutrements. Lightweight carbon fibre features on the front splitter, rocker panels, split rear window surround, roof panels and side air inlets. A ZR1X carbon fibre aero package is available, which adds a lot more carbon fibre as a high-wing spoiler, underbody strakes, hood lip gurney and dive planes work together to produce high downforce. Advanced traction and stability control systems, including PTM Pro designed, optimise performance across a variety of track driving conditions. Regenerative brake torque vectoring engineered to recover peak energy without sacrificing agility is integrated while front axle pre-control actively manages inside front brake pressure to control on-throttle wheel flares for consistent grip and composed handling at the limit. A fully customisable performance app displays performance data in real time with live graphs that show outputs over selectable time intervals. The ZR1X is available in coupe and convertible styles and in 1LZ and 3LZ trims. A visible carbon fibre roof panel, eight-way power GT1 or competition sport seats, an HD rear camera and rear camera mirror, Bose 10-speaker sound system, wireless phone charger and head-up display are standards 1LZ amenities. The 3LZ includes everything on the 1LZ, plus a 14-speaker sound system, heated and ventilated Napa leather GT2 or competition sport seats with power lumbar/wing adjustment, a heated steering wheel with carbon fibre trim and shift paddles, suede micro fibre upper interior trim, HD front and rear vision cameras and two wireless phone chargers.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
How Does the Chevy Corvette ZR1X Perform vs. Lamborghini and Ferrari Hybrids?
The Corvette ZR1X is huge news. Its immediate predecessor, the ZR1, had already drawn comparisons to high-dollar and high-performance models from the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. But with the ZR1X, Corvette encroaches even further into the Italians' territory, pairing a 1,064-horsepower V8 with an electric motor contributing another 186 horsepower. The question then is how badly, really, is the ZR1X beating out the high-dollar hybrids wearing bull and horse badges? Perhaps unsurprisingly, the American comes to the fight packing the most horsepower. The ZR1X churns out 1,250 horsepower courtesy of a twin-turbocharged LT7 V8 working in tandem with a hybrid system lifted from the other hybrid Corvette, the E-Ray. The next highest number, by comparison, is the Ferrari SF90 XX. That car marries a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with a hybrid system for a total output of 1,016 horsepower. Trailing the competition (if you can call it that) is the Lamborghini Revuelto, which "only" manages 1,001 horsepower from its wicked V12 and a trio of electric motors. Since all three competitors are working more than 1,000 horsepower and all-wheel drive, it makes sense for zero to 60 mph estimates to be insanely fast. What's also unsurprising is that they're incredibly close. Car and Driver tested the Revuelto and eked out a 2.2-second zero-to-60 pass. Ferrari's official estimate for the SF90 XX, the highest-performing model of the SF90, is 2.5 seconds to complete the same deed. GM's estimate for the Corvette ZR1X is simply "under two seconds." While that requires testing, even at a somewhat pessimistic two seconds even, the ZR1X is two-tenths quicker than the Lamborghini, the next closest rival. When it comes to top speed, ZR1X is more super than the two Italian supercars. The car's top speed is an epic 233 mph, which is considerably higher than the Ferrari's 199 mph and the Lamborghini's 217 mph. The ZR1X is estimated to weigh around 4,100 pounds, smack dab in the middle of the Ferrari's estimated 3,800-pound curb weight and the 4,290-pound Lamborghini. All three models leverage insane amounts of carbon fiber and trick aero bits to keep aerodynamics in check. The Vette's front and rear brake rotors measure a colossal 16.5 inches, 0.4 inches larger than the Revuelto's front brakes and nearly an inch bigger than the SF90's 15.6-inch units. There's one last place where the Corvette ZR1X solidifies its superiority: price. You likely already know the Vette is less pricey than both the Ferrari SF90 XX and the Lamborghini Revuelto, but putting the numbers on paper (er, screen) paints an even more disparate picture. The Revuelto starts around $610,000, an obscenely huge sum. The SF90 XX commands a more egregious $890,000. Chevy hasn't released ZR1X pricing, but $250,000 seems to be the highest estimate by those in the know. Even at that price, the fastest Vette ever is less than half the cost of its closest rivals. We hate to gush, but the ZR1X outshines all rivals. Ferrari and Lamborghini are the benchmark, but are far from the only ones left blushing. The ZR1X, if GM is to be believed, is quicker than all the Porsche 911 variants and the crown McLaren jewel, the upcoming W1. The latter of which, by the way, requires parting with a ridiculous $2 million. No matter how you look at things, the ZR1X is the current king of performance cars. Bravo, GM. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
General Motors' 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the automaker's most powerful
General Motors is rolling out the world's most powerful Corvette near the end of 2025 – and it's a hybrid. The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, the sister to the ZR1, boasts 1,250 horsepower, a record for the automaker, and comes with a button to release the entire stable at once. The driving force behind the vehicle's propulsion stems from the decision in 2020 to move the engine to the center of the vehicle. 'From day one, we designed the midengine Corvette architecture with ZR1X in mind,' General Motors Senior Vice President Ken Morris said in a statement. 'This is the most revolutionary platform in Corvette history.' The Detroit automaker said June 17 that the ZR1X also borrows features launched in previous models, such as all-wheel drive and a dual powertrain first seen on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. GM calculates the neck-breaking power through combining the two propulsion methods. A battery pack and electric motor drives the front axle and a V8 engine propels the rear, the company said, but there is no physical connection between the two power sources on the ZR1X. The ZR1X credits 1,064 horsepower from the LT7 5.5L V8 engine and 186 horsepower from the electric unit ― making it the most powerful, fastest Corvette ever. The battery capacity, 1.9 kWh, is the same as the E-Ray, but GM said the ZR1X has more usable energy to provide greater lapping capability. This higher peak operating voltage increases the power output from the front drive unit. The electrified propulsion system also does not require a plug – regenerative energy from the front drive unit charges the vehicle as it goes. In case you missed it: Iconic Corvette faces changes ahead, but enthusiasts are confident GM previously confirmed an all-electric Corvette is in the works, but did not provide an update about a potential time frame on a recent media call. The ZR1X will be built at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. The company said prospective buyers can expect pricing details later this year. Paul Waatti, director of industry analysis for AutoPacific, said it's likely the ZR1X will be the brand's most expensive. Hypercar territory 'The ZR1X launches Corvette into true hypercar territory and sets a new benchmark for full-line automakers,' he said. 'What's striking is the range it crowns: From the attainable Stingray to the electrified E-Ray, and now the ZR1X, the C8 lineup spans a remarkable spectrum of performance.' Notably, the 2025 ZR1 started at $174,995, the most expensive Corvette for the market and a steep jump from the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which started at $121,000. Rick Hendrick, a Chevrolet dealer and NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner, broke records this January when he purchased the 2025 ZR1 for $3.7 million. Stephanie Brinley, associate director of Auto Intelligence at S&P Global Mobility, said in the scope of ultra sports car development, Corvette's advancements tend to offer good value. 'If you're doing product progression correctly, every new Corvette is the most advanced Corvette yet,' she said. 'This is power beyond what most vehicles can do.'
