The Chevy Corvette ZR1X costs $120,000 less than the Mustang GTD.

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      The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is incredibly fast, boasting 1,250 horsepower from its twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine and front-axle electric motor. It can complete the quarter-mile in under nine seconds and reach 60 mph in under two seconds. Additionally, it is nearly three seconds faster around the Nürburgring Nordschleife compared to the 815-hp Ford Mustang GTD, a pony car priced at $327,690 and produced by the same Multimatic company that handles Ford's GT race cars. We anticipated that the ZR1X would be less expensive, and we now confirm that it is: the ultimate Corvette starts at $207,395, which includes a destination fee of $1,995.

      The ZR1X is available as both a coupe and a convertible. The base MSRP applies to the hardtop model; opting for the convertible raises the price by an additional $10,000. There’s also an optional 3LZ interior package that enhances the Bose audio system, seats, steering wheel, and some interior trim, and includes a forward-facing camera and two wireless phone chargers. The 3LZ package starts at $218,395 for the coupe and $228,395 for the convertible.

      But that’s not all! To have the highest-performing ZR1X, you’ll also need to select the $10,495 ZTK Performance Package, which includes “modified chassis control calibrations,” increased spring rates for the suspension, additional carbon fiber aerodynamic features, and the crucial Michelin Pilot Cup 2R tires for any aspiring Nürburgring enthusiasts. Combine it all, and a $207,000 hypercar swiftly escalates to a $240,000 hypercar.

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      On one hand, I find it frustrating that Chevy assigns trim codes to the ZR1X as if it were an Equinox, and that features like upgraded speakers and heated/ventilated seats are optional extras on a $200K vehicle. However, even with all the upgrades, the ZR1X represents a remarkable performance value—there’s simply no denying it.

      GM will rightfully use this as a point of pride against its local competitor, but the ZR1X invites comparisons with vehicles priced 10 to 20 times higher from overseas that exhibit similar performance figures. Meanwhile, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS starts at roughly $50,000 more than the ZR1X yet has less than half the Vette’s horsepower, and still managed to complete a lap of the Green Hell within a tenth of a second compared to the mighty Corvette. So, raw power isn't everything.

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      The most exclusive variant of the ZR1X available at launch will be the Quail Silver Limited Edition, priced at $241,395. This model, depicted in these images, is dressed in Blade Silver Matte, a color reminiscent of the Inca Silver shade of the first-generation Corvette. The Quail ZR1X will make its first public appearance during the Monterey Car Week on August 15, along with “the unveiling of GM Design’s visions for the future of Corvette,” as noted in Chevy’s press release. Personally, I've always preferred yellow Corvettes—particularly the Z06 and ZR1—but that subdued silver pairs beautifully with the orange brake calipers.

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