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technology20 days ago•7 min saved

Chevy Corvette ZR1X: 1,250-HP Hybrid Hypercar at a Relative Bargain

Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X uses a mid-mounted hybrid system to deliver about 1,250 hp, a 0–60 time of 1.7 seconds, and a 233 mph top speed, starting at $207,000. The battery sits in the center console and is recharged via regenerative braking (no plug needed); front-wheel electrification adds traction for all‑wheel drive, plus an F1-style push‑to‑pass and PTM modes for track use. It’s a high‑performance, driver-focused alternative to Ferrari and McLaren that blends raw power with Corvette practicality.

via The New York Times|

#corvette #electric-vehicles #hybrid

transportation1 month ago•65 min saved

Corvette ZR1X Hybrid Rewrites the Hypercar Speed-Price Curve

Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X pairs a 5.5-liter V8 with a front-electric motor to deliver 1,250 hybrid horsepower, a 0–60 mph time of 1.67 seconds, and a Nürburgring lap under seven minutes, all for about $207,395—outpacing several hypercars and illustrating that electrified performance is reshaping the top tier of sports cars.

via The Verge|

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technology1 month ago•13 min saved

ZR1X Hypercar Pushes Corvette Into a New Peak of Power

Chevrolet's ZR1X is the Corvette's all-wheel-drive hybrid hypercar, combining a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 with a front electric motor for up to 1,250 hp. It posts extreme numbers (0–60 in about 1.68s, 8.7s quarter-mile) and a Nürburgring lap about 6:49, but extra mass keeps it only modestly quicker than the ZR1 on track; it's tuned for drivability and balance, with Endurance/Qualify modes and carbon-fiber options, at a base price around $212k.

via Road & Track|

#corvette #drivability #hybrid

automotive2 months ago•3 min saved

Chevy Corvette ZR1X Delivers 1.68-Second 0-60 on Prepped Drag Strip

GM's electrified Corvette ZR1X reportedly rips from 0 to 60 mph in 1.68 seconds and runs a sub-9-second quarter mile (8.675 seconds at about 159.6 mph) on a prepped drag strip, using stock components and launch control. The run comes with caveats about surface prep, and GM notes the ZR1X also achieves 1.89 seconds to 60 with the ZTK aero on unprepared tracks; starting at $209,700, it positions the American car against Rimac Nevera and other top accelerators as a new performance benchmark.

via Road & Track|

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automotive9 months ago•2 min saved

Chevrolet Unveils 1,250-HP Corvette ZR1X Hypercar

Chevrolet has unveiled the ZR1X, a high-performance hybrid hypercar with 1,250 horsepower, advanced carbon-ceramic brakes, and impressive handling capabilities, aiming to compete with luxury brands at a potentially lower cost, despite engineering challenges.

via Ars Technica|

#automotive #chevrolet #corvette

automotive9 months ago•2 min saved

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Hypercar Debuts with 1,250 HP and Record Speeds

General Motors has unveiled the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, a high-performance hybrid hypercar capable of 0-60 mph in under two seconds, with a top speed of 233 mph, featuring a twin-turbo V-8 and electric all-wheel drive, expanding the Corvette lineup to five models.

via CNBC|

#automotive #corvette #electric