The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, with 1250 horsepower, has tied for the second-quickest internal-combustion car Car and Driver has ever tested, reaching 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds. It also secures the same ranking in the quarter-mile, completing the sprint in 9.2 seconds at 155 mph.
Remarkably, this performance was achieved despite the test car being equipped with the high-downforce Carbon Fiber Aero package, which likely hindered its ultimate acceleration potential. Chevrolet's own estimates suggest the ZR1X is capable of 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds and a 9.0-second quarter-mile on an unprepped surface.
The hybrid powertrain combines a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 producing 1064 hp with a 186-hp electric motor on the front axle. This all-wheel-drive setup helps propel the car with ferocious acceleration, making it quicker than its 1064-hp ZR1 sibling and placing it behind only elite hypercars like the Ferrari SF90 and Bugatti Chiron Super Sport in Car and Driver's testing history.
The test team notes that the track-focused aerodynamic package, which adds significant downforce, probably cost the car some straight-line speed. They intend to test a low-downforce version in the future to explore its full performance capabilities.