The 1,250-hp Corvette ZR1X may seem like the C8’s peak, but Chevy says the platform has more to give. Future versions will chase faster lap times and bragging rights.

The ZR1X won't start delivery until later in 2025, and as yet, Chevy hasn't reported any pre-orders. There is also the mystery of who exactly Chevy is trying to attract with this very expensive ride.

The ZR1X is fitted with carbon ceramic brakes that feature 10 pistons on the front rotors, and six pistons on the rear 16.5-inch rotors. The rotors themselves are bigger than the wheels of some cars.

Photo courtesy of Chevrolet June 17 (UPI) -- The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X sets a new performance standard with a twin-turbo hybrid motor that delivers 1,250 HP and a top speed exceeding 230 mph.

The Corvette ZR1X's top speed is 233 mph, with a 0-60 mph time of under two seconds, according to GM. The vehicle's LT7 twin-turbo V-8 engine that's shared with both ZR1 models is rated at 1,064 ...

Built from U.S. and globally sourced parts, the ZR1X is proudly American, embodying Chevrolet’s unwavering commitment to innovation, performance, and the next generation of automotive excellence.

Safe to say, neither side of this manufactured online comparison is thrilled to see the other. Yet, the ZR1X and F80 are more similar than you might believe.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X boasts 1,250 horsepower, a record for the automaker. GM previously confirmed an all-electric Corvette is in the works, but did not provide an update about a potential ...