Corvette ZR1X Sets U.S. Production Car Acceleration Record: 0-60 mph in Just 1.68 Seconds

Chevrolet has officially confirmed that the all-new Corvette ZR1X is the fastest-accelerating production car in American history. During testing in October, the ZR1X sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.68 seconds—covering the distance in under 100 feet—and generated a peak acceleration of 1.75G. It also completed the quarter-mile in 8.675 seconds with a trap speed of 159 mph. Powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged LT7 V8 engine paired with a front-axle electric motor, the ZR1X delivers a combined output of 1,250 horsepower. The vehicle features an all-wheel-drive system and rides on factory-fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires with standard aerodynamic settings. Chevrolet noted that the ZR1X consistently ran sub-8.8-second quarter-mile times across multiple consecutive runs. For comparison, the Bugatti Tourbillon—priced at approximately $5 million—requires 8.8 seconds for the quarter-mile and 1.9 seconds to reach 60 mph. Not only does the ZR1X outperform many hypercars in acceleration, but it also does so at a significantly more accessible price point, once again highlighting the exceptional performance-to-value proposition of American sports cars.