As if the 1,064-hp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 wasn’t powerful enough, engineers in Detroit decided to go all the way to 11 with the 1,250-hp ZR1X – a supercar that dominates the Nürburgring and outpaces Ferrari.
Now that the dust has settled and the records have been properly broken, Chevy Finally it allows customers to configure ZR1X From their dreams. The car recently appeared on Chevy’s online configurator, which means you’re about to lose a day exploring its endless options and features.
First things first: coupe or convertible? Personally, I’d go for the coupe. From there, Chevy offers two models – the base 1LZ and the more feature-rich 3LZ. Both come with the same 5.5-liter V-8 engine that produces 1,250 horsepower, so performance is identical no matter which engine you choose.
However, if you want upgrades like high-resolution front and rear cameras, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, microfiber-wrapped interior, and GT2 seats, the 3LZ is the way to go. So let’s stick with this.
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Next: color. Chevy offers six complimentary paint options for the ZR1X — Polar White, Black, Silver, Hysteria Purple, Riptide Blue, and Torch Red. There are also four optional paint colors ranging in price from $500 to $995:
- Roswell Green ($500)
- Competition Yellow ($995)
- Sebring Orange ($995)
- Red Mist ($995)
For my money, Roswell Green is one of the nicest paint options available on any car today, not just the Corvette. So let’s go with this one. We’ll skip the $3,000 power-dimming roof panel and move on to the wheels.
Chevrolet offers five wheel designs for the ZR1X, with only one no-cost option: a 20-spoke sterling silver set. Optional wheels range from $1,495 to $13,995. Here is the full lineup:
- 20-beam carbon flash ($1,495)
- 20 spoke blue bezel ($1495)
- Bright 20-beam machine ($1,995)
- 10-bar Visible Carbon ($13,995)
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I personally would skip the $14,000 carbon fiber wheels, and the $1,500 Carbon Flash option looks better in my book. And unless you’re up for the ZTK Track Performance package—which adds Magnetic Ride Control and a carbon-fiber aero kit—there’s no need to splurge on the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. Stick with the standard Pilot Sport 4S rubber.
Chevy also offers painted brake calipers for an additional $695, available in blue, bronze, yellow, or black. Let’s go with bronze. There’s also a $250 Jake logo center cap, but I’ll ignore that.
Now for a crucial aesthetic choice: stripes or no stripes? Chevy offers 13 amazing full-length racing stripe color options, but I’d save $1,195 and keep the exterior clean and simple.
Moving inside, things get more interesting. The ZR1X Component offers an amazing array of colors, materials, and trim combinations.
The standard setup features Jet Black Nappa leather with perforated inserts, but Chevy also offers Adrenaline Red, Sky Cool Gray, and a wide range of other Nappa leather colors. If you’re feeling adventurous, there are asymmetrical collections like Adrenaline Red and Jet Black – or if you prefer a softer touch, there are plenty of suede options too.
Once you choose the interior (I stuck with Jet Black), you’ll have three seating options to choose from. The 3LZ comes standard with GT2 buckets, which are already excellent. But for an extra $250, you can upgrade to a Competition Sport driver’s seat paired with a GT2 passenger seat — or spend $500 to equip both with Sport Competition buckets. This is the right call.
- GT2 Competition Sport Driver/Passenger Seat ($250)
- Competition sports seats ($500)
From there, Chevy offers five seat belt color options, each priced at $495. Let’s save a bit and stick with classic black. However, I’ll splurge on the $695 carbon fiber and suede steering wheel, because why not?
Chevy also has four packages available for the ZR1X, ranging from the Practical Road Safety Package to the ZTK Track Performance Package and the Carbon Fiber Aero Package. Here’s what each will cost you:
- Road Safety Package: $195
- Liner Protection Package: $475
- ZTK Track Performance Package: $1,500
- ZR1X Carbon Fiber Aero Package: $10,495
Chevy offers nearly 20 interior accessories, ranging from a $175 cargo organizer to a $4,995 carbon fiber interior package — and plenty in between. On the performance side, you can opt for black exhaust tips ($395), a front winch with memory ($2,595), and several other upgrades.
Unfortunately, Chevrolet doesn’t list official pricing for the ZR1X on its online configurator – you’ll have to contact your dealer to get the final numbers. However, with a few quick calculations, we can get a good estimate.
the The ZR1X starts at $207,395 The base 1LZ model comes in, while the 3LZ Coupe comes in at $218,395. Add about $4,555 in options, as on the car shown here, and the total rises to about $222,950 — give or take a few dollars.
That’s not exactly pocket change, but compared to other mid-engined exotics that boast four-figure horsepower, the ZR1X remains an absolute bargain. Even with options.
