The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X 3LZ Convertible represents the ultimate expression of Corvette performance, combining a 5.5-liter twin-turbo LT7 V8 producing 1,064 horsepower with a 186-horsepower front electric drive unit for a total of 1,250 horsepower and electrified all-wheel drive.
This hybrid system delivers extraordinary performance, with 0–60 mph acceleration in under two seconds and quarter-mile times under nine seconds, placing the ZR1X firmly in hypercar territory.
The 3LZ trim is the most luxurious ZR1X configuration, adding heated and ventilated Napa leather seats, a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series audio system, sueded microfiber trim, memory seating, and full leather interior surfaces over the base model.
| General | |
| Parent Category | Hybrid Hypercar |
| Vehicle Type | High-Performance Convertible |
| Trim | Corvette ZR1X 3LZ Convertible |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Release Date | Early 2026 |
| Drive Type | Electrified AWD (eAWD) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline Hybrid |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Passengers |
| Body Style | Mid-Engine Hybrid Convertible |
| Platform | GM Y2 (C8 Corvette Platform) |
| Assembly Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA |
| Engine & Hybrid System | |
| Engine Type | Twin-Turbocharged Flat-Plane V8 Hybrid |
| Engine Code | LT7 |
| Displacement | 5.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Valve Mechanism | DOHC 32-Valve |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Twin Turbocharged |
| Engine Horsepower | 1,064 hp |
| Engine Torque | 828 lb-ft |
| Electric Motor | Front-Axle Electric Drive Unit |
| Electric Motor Power | 186 hp |
| Electric Motor Torque | 145 lb-ft |
| Hybrid Type | Performance Hybrid |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Combined Power Output | 1,250 hp |
| Drivetrain Layout | Mid-Engine AWD |
| Performance | |
| 0–60 mph | Under 2.0 seconds |
| Quarter Mile | Under 9.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | Up to ~233 mph |
| Launch Control | Standard |
| Drive Modes | Tour / Sport / Track / Weather / Custom |
| EV Driving Mode | Limited Low-Speed Mode |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic |
| Transmission Type | DCT |
| Drivetrain | Electrified AWD |
| Differential | Electronic Limited Slip (Rear) |
| Torque Vectoring | Electronic AWD Control |
| Fuel Economy (Est.) | |
| City MPG | ~14 mpg |
| Highway MPG | ~22 mpg |
| Combined MPG | ~17 mpg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.5 gallons |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Chassis & Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Adaptive Suspension | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Steering |
| Turning Radius | ~36 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | Carbon-Ceramic Brembo |
| Rear Brakes | Carbon-Ceramic Brembo |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc ABS |
| Performance Brakes | Standard |
| Brake Cooling | Performance Cooling Ducts |
| Wheels & Tires | |
| Front Wheels | 20-inch Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21-inch Forged Alloy |
| Tire Size (Front) | 275/30ZR20 |
| Tire Size (Rear) | 345/25ZR21 |
| Tire Type | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R |
| Spare Tire | Tire Repair Kit |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Length | 185.9 in |
| Width | 79.7 in |
| Height | 48.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in |
| Cargo Capacity | ~9.1 cu ft |
| Curb Weight | ~4,050–4,150 lbs |
| Exterior Features | |
| Headlights | LED Matrix |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| Taillights | LED |
| Roof Type | Power Retractable Hardtop |
| Front Lift System | Available |
| Carbon Fiber Aero | Standard |
| Active Aerodynamics | Available |
| Carbon Fiber Ground Effects | Standard |
| Rear Wing | Available Carbon Wing |
| Interior Features (3LZ Trim) | |
| Seat Material | Napa Leather |
| Seat Type | GT2 or Competition Sport |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | Standard |
| Power Seats | 8-Way Power |
| Memory Seats | Standard |
| Lumbar Adjustment | Power Adjustable |
| Steering Wheel | Heated Leather & Carbon Fiber |
| Interior Trim | Sueded Microfiber & Leather |
| Instrument Panel | Leather Wrapped |
| Ambient Lighting | Standard |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic |
| Technology & Infotainment | |
| Infotainment Display | 12.7-inch Touchscreen |
| Digital Gauge Cluster | 12-inch Display |
| Head-Up Display | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard |
| Performance Data Recorder | Standard |
| Smartphone Integration | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Standard |
| USB Ports | Multiple |
| Audio System | |
| Premium Audio | Bose Performance Series |
| Speakers | 14 Speakers |
| Satellite Radio | Standard |
| Voice Control | Standard |
| Safety & Driver Assistance | |
| Forward Collision Alert | Standard |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | Standard |
| Parking Sensors | Standard |
| HD Rear Vision Camera | Standard |
| Front Camera | Standard |
| Rear Camera Mirror | Standard |
| Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Standard |
| Warranty | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
| Hybrid Components | 8 Years / 100,000 Miles |
| Corrosion Warranty | 6 Years |
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