The hybrid-powered 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X redefines supercar performance, hitting 60 mph in under two seconds and completing the quarter-mile in less than nine. Recently crowned the fastest American car to ever lap the Nürburgring, the 1,250-hp C8 stands as the ultimate Corvette—and the most expensive one yet. Surprisingly, this record-breaking machine remains relatively affordable, with a starting price under $210,000.
Pricing and Trim Options
Chevrolet confirms the base 1LZ coupe starts at $207,395 (including a $1,995 destination fee), while the 1LZ convertible begins at $217,395. Upgrading to the premium 3LZ trim raises prices to $218,395 (coupe) and $228,395 (convertible). Despite its hypercar-rivaling performance, the ZR1X undercuts European exotics by a significant margin.
Hypercar Performance at a Fraction of the Cost
While $200,000 is a substantial sum, the ZR1X delivers performance comparable to multi-million-dollar flagships like the Ferrari F80 and McLaren W1. It also outperforms (and undercuts) competitors like the Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS and McLaren 750S. Even the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which the ZR1X narrowly outpaces on the Nürburgring, carries a higher $250,000+ price tag—if you can find one at MSRP.
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Limited-Edition Quail Silver Model
For collectors, GM offers an exclusive Quail Silver Edition of the 3LZ convertible, tied to Monterey Car Week’s The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Featuring a unique Blade Silver Matte finish—inspired by the classic C1 Corvette’s Inca Silver—this special variant starts at $241,395 before delivery.
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Availability
Production begins late this year at Chevrolet’s Bowling Green, Kentucky plant, with the Quail Silver Edition arriving in 2026.
