We finally got behind the wheel of the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X, and this might be one of the most interesting additions to the C8 Corvette lineup yet. The new Grand Sport X, or GSX, essentially takes the formula Chevrolet started with the E-Ray and turns everything up. There’s more horsepower, a larger V8, updated hybrid hardware and plenty of technology borrowed from the much more powerful Corvette ZR1X. The result is a 721-horsepower, all-wheel-drive Corvette designed to deliver serious straight-line performance while still being usable every day. In our latest DragTimes video, we head to Atlanta Read More
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We race the 1,500 horsepower Bugatti Chiron vs the 1,250 horsepower Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1X down the 1/4 Mile at Apex Motor Club in Arizona. There was a time when the idea of a Chevrolet Corvette lining up against a Bugatti Chiron in a drag race would have sounded ridiculous. The Bugatti represented the absolute peak of automotive engineering — a quad-turbo W16 monster with a multi-million-dollar price tag, all-wheel drive, and performance numbers that redefined what was possible from a production car. But the automotive world has changed fast, and the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X isn’t just playing in Read More
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The first real-world matchup between the Corvette ZR1X and the Dodge Demon 170 has finally hit the drag strip at TX2K, and it’s exactly the kind of showdown everyone has been waiting for. On paper, these are two of the quickest factory cars ever built—but they take completely different approaches to getting there. The Demon 170 is a purpose-built, rear-wheel-drive drag weapon, while the ZR1X brings a new formula to the table with 1,250 horsepower, hybrid assist, and all-wheel drive. Right away, what stands out in this video is just how effortless the ZR1X makes speed look. Even with Read More
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The numbers are in, and the new Corvette ZR1X is every bit as outrageous as the hype suggested. In real-world testing, the car has already laid down an 8.7-second pass at 159 MPH, at TX2K 2026, making it the quickest customer-owned production car we’ve seen to date. That’s not a factory-prepped press run or a one-off engineering showcase—that’s a privately owned car delivering a number that firmly plants the ZR1X in hypercar territory. And it’s not just the quarter mile where this car is making headlines. The ZR1X is launching from 0–60 MPH in just 1.7 seconds, putting it right Read More
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When two of Italy’s most electrified supercars line up on the strip, you expect fireworks — but what happened next was truly unforgettable. In a much-buzzed-about quarter-mile showdown at Bradenton Motorsports Park, the Lamborghini Revuelto put on a spectacular performance and took down a tuned Ferrari SF90 Stradale, proving that today’s hybrid hypercars are closer in straight-line performance than ever before. A Clash of Titans: V12 vs Hybrid V8 This wasn’t your average supermarket drag race. Both cars were heavily modified — with exhaust systems, tuning, and power upgrades — meaning they were making well over 1,000+ horsepower apiece. The Read More
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We line up two of the most extreme modern American performance cars ever built: the Corvette ZR1 and the Dodge Demon 170. On paper, both deliver massive power, but they go about putting it to the ground in very different ways. The Demon 170 was engineered with one goal in mind—quarter-mile domination. With its drag-focused setup, E85 capability, and factory drag radials, it’s built to launch hard and post serious numbers straight off the showroom floor. The ZR1, on the other hand, is a more well-rounded supercar, designed to balance straight-line speed with handling, braking, and everyday drivability. At the Read More
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We recently lined up a stock Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 against a modified Ferrari SF90 Stradale producing roughly 1,200 horsepower thanks to tuning and supporting upgrades. With hybrid-assisted AWD, instant electric torque, and four-digit power, the SF90 looked like the favorite on paper. The ZR1, meanwhile, stayed completely stock and rear-wheel-drive, relying solely on boost, gearing, and traction. As soon as racing began, things got interesting. The SF90 left hard with electric torque off the hit, but the ZR1 came storming back through the mid-range and up top, laying down clean and repeatable passes. Run after run, the Corvette put the Read More
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The battle between the new 2026 Corvette ZR1 and McLaren’s 765LT made for a killer 1/4 mile matchup, and the results speak for themselves. Featuring Chevrolet’s most powerful Corvette ever, the ZR1 comes to the line with a supercharged LT6 V8 reportedly putting down around 1,065 horsepower, giving it the kind of straight-line punch that has recently pushed it into hypercar territory. Lined up next to it is McLaren’s ultra-light 765LT, a twin-turbo V8 exotic rated at roughly 755 horsepower and well known for its balance, aerodynamics, and low curb weight—attributes that typically shine more on road courses than drag Read More
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The new Corvette ZR1 has officially crossed into supercar—and even hypercar—territory. Clocking a staggering 9.2-second quarter mile at 153 MPH, this is no longer just a fast Corvette. This is a purpose-built weapon designed to dominate the drag strip while remaining shockingly usable. Controlled Violence Off the Line What makes this ZR1 run so impressive isn’t just the number—it’s how the car gets there. Despite monstrous power on tap, the ZR1 does an incredible job of regulating power in the lower gears, keeping the car planted instead of overwhelming the tires. The result is a clean, drama-free launch that feels Read More
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