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Chevrolet Debuts 1,250-Horsepower Hybrid Corvette ZR1X

Production will begin at GM’s Bowling Green plant, with pricing details set for later this year.

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Overview

  • The Corvette ZR1X combines a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and a 186-horsepower electric motor to deliver a total of 1,250 horsepower.
  • Its all-wheel-drive layout uses separate front electric and rear V8 powertrains without a physical connection, enabling a sub-2-second 0-60 mph sprint.
  • Track-focused upgrades include 10-piston front and six-piston rear calipers on 16.5-inch rotors and an optional Carbon Aero package for added downforce.
  • As Corvette’s first hybrid under the C8 mid-engine architecture, the ZR1X represents a shift toward electrified performance.
  • Analysts anticipate the ZR1X will be the brand’s most expensive production model, potentially positioning it in hypercar territory.