An absolutely bonkers version of the Chevrolet Corvette has been revealed, dubbed ZR1X. It combines the most outrageous combustion engine ever fitted to a production Corvette with the front electric motor system from the E-Ray, resulting in a monster 9.0-second quarter mile.
The Corvette ZR1 is already a pretty intimidating weapon, with 793kW (1064hp) and 1122Nm from its twin-turbo, 5.5-litre LT7 V8. Just in case that wasn’t brain-meltingly fast enough, the E-Ray’s 1.9kWh battery pack is combined with a 138kW electric motor, for a total system output of 932kW (1250hp).
Chevrolet promises a 0-60mph (97km/h) time of less than 2.0 seconds, with engineers currently lapping the Nurburgring in pursuit of a lap record (see spy video below).
Hauling it all up will be the ‘J59’ braking option pack – which will also be optional on the ZR1. Alcon 10-piston front calipers and 6-piston rear units clasp 16.5-inch rotors capable of generating 1.9G of deceleration.
There’s also a ZTK Performance Package adding Michelin Pilot Cup 2R tyres and firmer suspension, as well as a Carbon Aero pack with a huge rear wing. Speaking about the new variant, General Motors senior VP Ken Morris said:
“From day one, we designed the mid-engine Corvette architecture with ZR1X in mind. This is the most revolutionary platform in Corvette history, supporting the widest range of American sports cars and delivering world-class performance at every level.”
Considering the ZR1 is not on the agenda for Australia, we doubt the ZR1X is either – the Z06 is as hot as it gets for us.
