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Chevrolet Unveils 1,267-PS Corvette ZR1X Touted as America's Hypercar

Boasting sub-two-second 0-100 km/h sprints from its hybrid all-wheel-drive setup the ZR1X cements Chevrolet's bid to challenge European hypercars.

Amerikas Hypercar: Die neue Chevy Corvette ZR1X will Ferrari besiegen: 2026 Chevrolet ZR1, Auto News
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Overview

  • The Corvette ZR1X debuts with 1,267 PS and 1,123 Nm from a rear-mounted 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 and a 189-PS front electric motor, delivering all-wheel drive for superior traction.
  • Chevrolet states the ZR1X accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under two seconds and completes the quarter-mile in under nine seconds, underscoring its hypercar-level performance.
  • Corvette test teams are conducting three-week evaluations of the 'Zora' prototype at Nürburgring, which sources report could exceed 1,200 PS with an all-wheel-drive hybrid setup.
  • Spy images reveal Zora’s mid-engine configuration with hybrid-specific cooling vents and mandatory yellow testing decals that suggest a possible Nordschleife record attempt.
  • Chevrolet plans a late 2025 or early 2026 debut for the Zora as it positions the next-generation hybrid supercar against rivals like Ferrari and McLaren in the hypercar segment.