Chevrolet is fully committed. Following the explosive disclosure of the ZR1, the company went even further with revealing a new performance flagship, the ZR1X. With the specs to support it, this hybrid, all-wheel-drive evolution of the Corvette targets Europe’s best supercars.

By combining a front electric motor and a more effective battery system, the ZR1X builds on the 1,064 hp strong twin-turbo V8 of the ZR1X. So the outcome is 1,250 horsepower (919 kW) from all sources combined That is a leap, not just a boost.

Up from the E-Ray’s 160 hp setup, a redesigned 1.9 kWh battery helps the front motor push out 186 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque. With Chevrolet estimating a sub-two-second 0-60 mph sprint, these numbers help the ZR1X launch like a bullet.

Still, this car is more than just a wild accelerator. Chevrolet included GM’s first 10-piston calipers and fitted the ZR1X with massive carbon-ceramic rotors (16.5 inches) at all four corners. These brakes, obviously supercar territory, managed to slow the car from 180 to 120 mph at 1.9 Gs of deceleration in testing.

The front motor disengages at 160 mph at high speeds to let the car concentrate power through the rear wheels while preserving aerodynamic efficiency. Still, it can top 233 mph, equal the record run of the ZR1.

The new ZR1X will arrive in coupe and convertible models, same as the ZR1. All this new technology adds, though, heft. Perhaps approaching 5,000 pounds in its most loaded form, the car is expected to be roughly 500 pounds heavier than the Stingray.

The ZR1X is supposed to retain amazing agility despite the extra weight. Chevrolet claims to be able simultaneously longitudinally and laterally pulling one G. Updates to the E-Ray’s control software will help to reach this; past problems including unusual regen behavior and motor disconnections under pressure will be avoided.

Under the direction of Josh Holder, the engineering team aggressively addressed these issues. To manage tire deformation and high-performance loads, they reprogrammed stability systems. Along with a push to pass function that momentarily unlocks maximum power, new driving modes including endurance and qualifying join the standard lineup.

Still another highlight is energy management. To keep things balanced, the hybrid system applies the rear brakes concurrently while using front-axle regeneration. Unlike an efficiency-first design, this one is performance-oriented.

Chevrolet did include torque restrictions in lower gears, safeguarding the drivetrain and preserving blazing speed. Tires can only withstand so much force before traction is lost, after all.

Range of electric vehicles Not sure yet. The E-Ray’s 3–5-mile range is the benchmark, but Chevy has not given ZR1X numbers. Having said that, this car is designed to scream down straight lines and devour curves—it is not meant to run silently through neighborhoods.

Though price is unknown, the ZR1X will probably undercut foreign rivals. At a fraction of the cost, this new flagship could provide comparable or better performance than Ferrari’s or Porsche’s next-generation vehicles, given the ZR1 sits at $174,995.

Production starts in 2025; once it gets underway, the ZR1X could redefine what it means to be a hybrid age Corvette.