Read more: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a70497686/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-test/ To make the track-oriented Z06, Chevy wanted a high-revving V-8, thus the flat-plane 5.5-liter LT6 was born. When it was time for the ZR1, they twin-turbocharged that V-8 until it made 1064 horsepower and called it the LT7. And the ZR1X? Let's add that electric front axle from the E-Ray. With changes: The electric motor now makes 186 horsepower—more than the current Mazda Miata produces—and supplies motivational force up to 160 mph, because Chevy wanted it to last the full length of a drag-strip pass. So here's a 4139-pound, all-wheel-drive Corvette with 1250 horsepower. Its resulting 3.3-lb/hp ratio remains difficult to contextualize even after driving the thing for a few days. Subscribe to Car and Driver http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoCARandDRIVER Shot and edited: Sean C. Rice 00:00 ZR1X overview 00:50 Acceleration 02:02 60 mph and quarter mile test results 03:05 Acclimatizing to the power 04:03 Electronic controls 07:15 How it feels different than an EV 08:21 Electric motor details 10:00 The sound 10:43 Usability 11:30 Brakes 12:52 ZTK Track Package details 14:20 Versus other C8 Corvettes 14:52 What's the point?
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The C8 platform is truly the best sports car platform available right now. Everything from the base C8 to the ZR1X. Amazing job, GM! 🇺🇸
*I love the smell of an embargo lifting* *in the morning. I got notifications from* *3 YouTube channels about this beast!!!*
What a monster...congrats GM and Corvette engineers.
You heard of the E-ray, this is the X-RAY!!!
*ZR1 is really fast at Lightning Lap* Car and Driver: But wait! There's more!
King of the Hill again. The ultimate Corvette.
“Are you not entertained?!” ~ tremendous applause ~ 👏
The fact that it has enough power and performance to compete with the world's rarest and most expensive exotic supercars. But is livable enough that you could feasibly drive it everyday is the greatest achievement.
What a beautiful location to drive.
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"I remember when the Veyron came out. It was mind blown. Now GM has done it.... BRAVO . Incredible Work 🏁"
Discount Ryan Reynolds is a great automotive journalist
The C8 and all it option upgrades is literally the most performance for the money in the world now.
Amazing car!!
Fantastic spec. Blue leather seats! Stupidly large wing. Carbon front splitter! Yes to all of it.
if I would have the money to buy one, I would buy it to 100%. Thanks 😀
2:46 is a legit gunshot, from a very stylish and aggressive gun, amazing Vette!
All that tech, power and engineering. And it has BLUE leather seats.
Can't wait to see ASAP a comparison test between the best hypercars in this century: Mclaren W1 vs Ferrari F80 vs Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X 🤲
I don’t know how Chevy could find a way to make a more ridiculous Corvette to come next, but I’m sure they’ll find a way.