The 1,250-HP Corvette ZR1X Is Now Configurable: This Is the Ultimate Beast According to Enthusiasts

Chevrolet has launched the configurator for its wildest supercar yet, letting fans create versions that border on the impossible.

The arrival of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, an even more extreme evolution of the already ferocious ZR1, has sparked a revolution among car enthusiasts. With 1,250 horsepower, razor-sharp design, and performance engineered to dominate the Nürburgring, this American supercar becomes a genuine rival to the very best machines from Ferrari and Lamborghini. And now, thanks to the official configurator, it’s possible to design it to taste with an almost endless list of options.

A supercar built for dreaming: colors, packages, and limitless customization

What stands out most is that, despite its absurd power output, Chevrolet offers the ZR1X as both a coupé and a convertible, in two trims: 1LZ and 3LZ, both powered by the same 5.5-liter V-8 delivering 1,250 hp. For many enthusiasts –and for this writer– the key is opting for the 3LZ trim, as it adds essential features like HD cameras, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, and a microfiber-wrapped interior. It’s the ideal blend of extreme performance and everyday usability.

The configurator includes a striking palette of colors, but one option truly stands out: Roswell Green, arguably one of the most beautiful paint shades offered on any modern performance car. Paired with Carbon Flash wheels –a far more sensible choice than the eye-watering carbon-fiber sets– it creates an aggressive look that perfectly matches the ZR1X’s character. Details like Bronze brake calipers enhance the racing aesthetic without going over the top.

Inside, the level of customization goes even further. Buyers can choose from multiple Napa leather combinations, microfiber finishes, and even asymmetrical seat patterns. One of the more interesting upgrades is the Competition Sport bucket seats, available for just $500, offering the ideal balance between support and comfort for a car engineered to be pushed hard on both road and track.

Where the ZR1X really flexes its potential is in its optional packages. From the ZTK Track Performance Package, which adds aerodynamic improvements and sharper handling, to the imposing Carbon Fiber Aero Package, each add-on transforms the Corvette into an even more monstrous machine. While the final price can climb quickly, it still remains a “bargain” when compared to other mid-engined hypercars exceeding 1,000 hp.

As for numbers, the ZR1X starts at $207,395 for the 1LZ and $218,395 for the 3LZ. Configured tastefully –as in the example analyzed here– the total comes to around $222,950. Hardly pocket change, but in a world where ultra-high-performance supercars easily surpass half a million dollars, the Corvette ZR1X stands out as a brutal, blisteringly fast, and surprisingly “affordable” entry in the realm of extreme performance machines.