The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the flagship of the lineup and the most powerful Corvette ever built: it pairs the ZR1's twin-turbo V8 with a 186-horsepower electric motor on the front axle for 1,250 combined horsepower, electrified all-wheel drive and a 1.89-second 0-60. It starts at $227,500, and for a Reading buyer who wants the quickest, most capable Corvette in any condition, nothing else in the range comes close.

When a buyer in the Greater Reading area wants the definitive Corvette, the ZR1X is it, and Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg handles the order and the service. This page details the hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain, the launch and traction hardware, the two-group pricing, and what the ZR1X adds over the rear-drive ZR1. The models compared page places all four together.

What the ZR1X Adds Over the ZR1

The ZR1X starts with the ZR1's 1,064-horsepower twin-turbo LT7 V8 and adds a 186-horsepower electric motor driving the front axle. That does two things: it lifts combined output to 1,250 horsepower, and it turns the rear-drive ZR1 into an all-wheel-drive car. The traction from the electrified front axle is what drops the 0-60 to 1.89 seconds against the ZR1's 2.3, and it makes the enormous power usable in more conditions. The step is from the most powerful rear-drive Corvette to the most powerful and quickest Corvette full stop, at $227,500 against the ZR1's $197,700.

2027 ZR1X Hybrid Powertrain and Drivetrain

The ZR1X is a self-charging performance hybrid: the twin-turbo V8 drives the rear wheels through the 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle while a 186-horsepower electric motor drives the front axle, for 1,250 combined horsepower and all-wheel-drive traction. The system charges itself as you drive, so it fuels exactly like the other Corvettes and simply adds instant electric response to fill in below the turbos and grip to launch. The front axle also brings performance features like a new traction mode with torque vectoring. The result is a 1.89-second 0-60, the quickest figure in Corvette history.

ZR1X Chassis, Hardware and Capability

Deploying 1,250 horsepower takes the most serious hardware in the lineup, and the ZR1X carries it: the wide-body chassis, a high-performance braking system, track-capable tires and aerodynamics developed for its speed, plus the electrified front axle that manages traction and launch. It is the heaviest Corvette because of the hybrid hardware, but the all-wheel drive turns that into an advantage off the line and in low-grip conditions. This is the Corvette engineered to use everything it makes, whatever the surface.

2027 ZR1X Pricing and Packages

The ZR1X comes in two equipment groups, both with the same 1,250-hp hybrid powertrain; the group changes interior content, and the track hardware options sit on top.

Group	Starting MSRP (coupe)	What it adds
1LZ	$227,500	The ZR1X with its hybrid eAWD powertrain and track chassis
3LZ	$238,500	The top group: the best materials and the fullest equipment list

Each excludes the $2,495 destination charge, and the convertible costs more. As on the ZR1, there is no 2LZ; the ladder runs 1LZ then 3LZ.

Where the ZR1X Sits in the Corvette Lineup

The ZR1X is the top of the range, the quickest and most powerful Corvette ever. Below it, the ZR1 is the lighter rear-drive twin-turbo car, the Z06 the naturally aspirated track car, and the Stingray the road car and the value of the lineup. The specifications page carries the full numbers for all four.

Which Buyer Should Choose the ZR1X?

• The buyer who wants the ultimate Corvette: the ZR1X, the most powerful and quickest ever.
• The driver who wants all-wheel-drive traction to deploy the power in more conditions: the eAWD ZR1X over the rear-drive ZR1.
• The launch-and-acceleration seeker chasing the 1.89-second 0-60 that only the hybrid front axle makes possible.

Shop the 2027 ZR1X at Outten Chevrolet near Reading

The ZR1X is the hardest 2027 Corvette to get hold of, which makes where you buy it matter more than usual. Our store is on South Fourth Street in Hamburg - up Route 61 from Reading, close to Schuylkill Haven and central to Berks County - and it handles both the allocation and everything that follows delivery. See ZR1X inventory, book a test drive, or call (610) 674-0598. The store also stocks the Stingray, Z06 and ZR1.

2027 Corvette ZR1X Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the 2027 ZR1X have?

1,250 combined horsepower: 1,064 from the twin-turbo 5.5-liter LT7 V8 driving the rear wheels, plus 186 from an electric motor driving the front axle. That makes it the most powerful Corvette ever built, and with all-wheel-drive traction it reaches 60 mph in 1.89 seconds.

Is the 2027 Corvette ZR1X a hybrid?

Yes, a self-charging performance hybrid. The gasoline twin-turbo V8 drives the rear wheels and an electric motor drives the front axle, and the car charges its own battery as you drive, so it fuels just like any other Corvette while adding instant electric response and all-wheel-drive traction. It is built for performance, not for electric-only running.

Does the ZR1X have all-wheel drive?

Yes. It is the only 2027 Corvette with all-wheel drive, delivered through the front electric motor. That traction is what lets it launch to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds and makes its 1,250 horsepower usable in a wider range of conditions than the rear-drive models.

Is the ZR1X the fastest Corvette?

It is the quickest-accelerating and most powerful, at 1,250 combined horsepower and a 1.89-second 0-60. The rear-drive ZR1 holds the highest top speed at 233 mph, but for outright acceleration and all-condition capability the ZR1X is the peak of the lineup.

How much does a 2027 Corvette ZR1X cost?

The coupe starts at $227,500 for the 1LZ and $238,500 for the 3LZ, each excluding the $2,495 destination charge; the convertible costs more, and there is no 2LZ. Track hardware options sit on top. See current ZR1X inventory at Outten Chevrolet or call (610) 674-0598.

Should I buy the ZR1 or the ZR1X?

Both use the twin-turbo LT7. The ZR1 is lighter, rear-wheel drive and $197,700; the ZR1X adds the hybrid front axle for all-wheel drive, 1,250 combined horsepower and a quicker 1.89-second launch at $227,500. If you want the purest rear-drive car, choose the ZR1; if you want the fastest, most capable Corvette in any condition, choose the ZR1X.

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