2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Key takeaways
- As if the regular C8 Corvette wasn’t fast enough, Chevrolet offers several variants above it—with the ZR1 and ZR1X at the top.
- Like every other C8 model, the ZR1 and ZR1X are offered with a removable roof panel or power-operated convertible top.
- The ZR1 and ZR1X joined the C8 lineup for 2025, and the Corvette lineup received a significant refresh for 2026.
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As if the regular C8 Corvette wasn’t fast enough, Chevrolet offers several variants above it—with the ZR1 and ZR1X at the top. A twin-turbocharged V-8 making four-figure horsepower puts these models in hypercar territory while retaining the daily drivability and performance value the Corvette is known for.
Like every other C8 model, the ZR1 and ZR1X are offered with a removable roof panel or power-operated convertible top. Ultra-high-performance rivals include the Porsche 911 Turbo S, Lamborghini Temerario, and McLaren 750S.
The ZR1 and ZR1X joined the C8 lineup for 2025, and the Corvette lineup received a significant refresh for 2026. A few more changes are applied to the ZR1 and ZR1X for 2027.