Can you imagine a sports car with over 1,000 horsepower as standard? Meet the 2026 Corvette ZR1, the most powerful Corvette ever. Here are the main features of this masterclass of all-American automotive engineering.
Ferocious Engine Power
If you’re a driving enthusiast, wait until you have the ZR1’s 5.5L V8 twin-turbocharged high-output engine under your control. This beast of an engine delivers 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque, all optimized by a standard performance exhaust. Acceleration can reach 0 to 60 in 2.3 seconds with the available ZTK Track Performance Package installed. This sports car gives supercars a run for their money and promises a heart-racing day on the track.
Ultra-Fast Dual-Clutch Shifting
The 8-speed dual-clutch transmission moves through gear levels in as little as a hundred milliseconds. It gives you the seamless speed of an automatic with the engaged, close-to-the-road feel of a manual. Two steering wheel-mounted paddles allow you to manually disengage the clutch at any time.
Smooth, Track-Hugging Handling
A performance Magnetic Selective Ride Control grants wonderful smoothness and traction, which is further enhanced by performance traction management that has 6 settings of brake intervention and torque reduction. Michelin Pilot Sport high-performance run-flat tires and performance Brembo carbon ceramic brakes ensure you always stay firmly in control of your ZR1.
Performance Data and Video Recorder
As you drive, this performance-enhancing feature records video and real-time data to play back later or share with your friends. The system, which can be set to auto-record, uses a very precise forward-facing 1080p HD camera with audio capture. You can replay your drives and improve your performance using speed tips and data analysis provided by your Corvette.
Abundant Cabin Technology
Your ZR1’s interior is stylish, comfortable, and decked out in useful tech features. As you recline in your comfy GT1 bucket seats, holding the leather-wrapped steering wheel and enjoying music from the Bose Premium 10-speaker audio system, you can use the intuitive infotainment system on the 12.7-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In to navigate, communicate, and entertain yourself.
A standard Head-Up Display gives you vital vehicle data while keeping your eyes on the road. You also have a rear camera mirror, smartphone integration, Wi-Fi hotspot capacity, and 5G vehicle connectivity. The top LZ3 trim greatly expands on these in-cabin amenities, especially with comfort and style-related features.
Advanced Safety Features
The number of standard safety features is impressive on the ZR1. There’s front pedestrian and bicyclist braking, rear park assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, an HD rear vision camera, and more. The LZ3 trim adds side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert, along with a front vision camera for more precise close-quarter maneuvering.
If you’re interested in Corvette’s stunningly powerful ZR1, drop by for a test drive. Visit Criswell Corvette in Gaithersburg, MD, to see firsthand what the ZR1 can do.
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