Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Unveiled: 1,250 HP Hybrid Supercar with 2-Second 0-60 mph Capability

2025/06/18
New car dynamics
Chevrolet
Malaysia
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has been unveiled as a hybrid, all-wheel-drive supercar with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 (1,064 hp/1,123 Nm) and a front-axle electric motor (186 hp/197 Nm), delivering a total output of 1,250 hp. The non-plug-in hybrid uses a 1.9 kWh battery charged by regenerative braking. Performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of under two seconds and a quarter-mile time of under nine seconds. The ZR1X features multiple powertrain modes, including Endurance and Qualifying modes, and a push-to-pass function. It also comes with upgraded J59 carbon ceramic brakes, magnetorheological dampers, and a carbon fibre aero package. The interior is updated for the 2026 model year, with a 12.7-inch infotainment display and a 14-inch digital instrument cluster.
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