As if the 1,064-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 weren’t wild enough, the engineers in Detroit decided to notch things up to 11 with the 1,250-hp ZR1X—a Ferrari-beating, Nürburgring-dominating supercar in its own right. Now that the dust has settled and the records are properly smashed, Chevy is finally letting customers configure the ZR1X of their dreams. The car recently appeared on Chevy’s online configurator—which means ya’ll are about to lose a morning exploring its endless options and features. First things first: Coupe or convertible? Personally, I’m going coupe. From there, Chevy offers two trims—the base 1LZ and the more feature-rich 3LZ. Both come with the same 5.5-liter V-8 engine producing 1,250 hp, so performance is identical no matter which one you choose. That said, if you want upgrades like HD front and rear cameras, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, a microfiber-wrapped interior, and GT2 bucket seats, the 3LZ is the way to go. So let’s stick with that one. Next up: Color. Chevy offers six no-cost paint options for the ZR1X—Arctic White, Black, Blade Silver, Hysteria Purple, Riptide Blue, and Torch Red. There are also four optional paint colors, priced between $500 and $995: Roswell Green ($500) Competition Yellow ($995) Sebring Orange ($995) Red Mist ($995) For my money, Roswell Green is one of the most beautiful paint options available on any car today—not just the Corvette. So let’s go with that one. We’ll skip the $3,000 electrochromatic dimming roof panel and move on to the wheels. Chevrolet offers five wheel designs for the ZR1X, with only one no-cost option: the 20-spoke Sterling Silver set. The optional wheels range from $1,495 to an eye-watering $13,995. Here’s the full lineup: 20-Spoke Carbon Flash ($1,495) 20-Spoke Edge Blue ($1,495) 20-Spoke Bright Machine ($1,995) 10-Spoke Visible Carbon ($13,995) Personally, I’d skip the $14,000 carbon-fiber wheels—the $1,500 Carbon Flash option looks even better in my book. And unless you’re dead set on 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 extra $695, available in blue, bronze, yellow, or black. Let’s go with Bronze. There’s even a $250 Jake logo center cap, but I’d pass on that one. Now for a crucial aesthetic choice: Stripes or no stripes? Chevy offers a staggering 13 full-length racing stripe color options, but I’d save the $1,195 and keep the exterior clean and simple. Moving inside, things get even more interesting. The ZR1X configurator offers a dizzying range of colors, materials, and trim combinations. Photos by: Chevrolet The standard setup features Jet Black Napa leather with perforated inserts, but Chevy also offers Adrenaline Red, Sky Cool Gray, and a wide range of other Napa leather hues. If you want to get adventurous, there are asymmetrical combinations like Adrenaline Red and Jet Black—or, if you prefer a softer touch, several suede options as well. Once you’ve picked an interior (I stuck with Jet Black), you’ll have three seat options to choose from. The 3LZ trim comes standard with the 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 Competition Sport buckets. That’s the right call. Competition Sport Driver’s Seat / GT2 Passenger Seat ($250) Competition Sport 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. I will, however, splurge on the $695 carbon-fiber and microfiber suede steering wheel—because why not? Chevy also has four available packages for the ZR1X, ranging from the practical Roadside Safety Package to the full-blown ZTK Track Performance and Carbon Fiber Aero Package. Here’s what each will cost you: Roadside Safety Package: $195 Contoured 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 lift 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 reach out to a dealer for final numbers. Still, with a bit of quick math, we can get a good estimate. The ZR1X starts at $207,395 for the base 1LZ model, while the 3LZ coupe comes in at $218,395. Add about $4,555 in options, like on the car pictured here, and the total climbs to roughly $222,950—give or take a few dollars. That’s hardly pocket change, but compared to other mid-engined exotics boasting four-figure horsepower, the ZR1X remains an absolute bargain. Even with options. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team
