The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is a 1,250-horsepower hybrid and one of the fastest cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The mid-engine, all-wheel-drive road rocket is light-years ahead of its ancestors in terms of output and performance. But there’s one major thing that connects the recently announced ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition to the first-generation Vette.
It certainly isn’t the layout, given that the current Corvette has its engine behind the passenger compartment. Yes, the ZR1X is powered by a V8 like most C1s, but it’s an LT7 5.5-liter DOHC V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft and twin turbos. Let’s not forget that the LT7 is assisted by the front axle’s electric motor and paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, both of which enable the ZR1X to absolutely scorch its way to 60 mph in under two seconds and top out at 233 mph.
So what exactly is it that connects the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition to the first-gen Vette? Its color. According to Chevrolet, its Blade Silver Matte finish was inspired by the Inca Silver available on 1957-1959 Corvettes. Accents include Carbon Flash mirror caps, orange calipers for the carbon ceramic brakes, and black exhaust tips.
As a 2026 model, the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition benefits from the comprehensive interior updates Chevrolet rolled into all Corvettes. Although the ZR1X Quail Silver comes in an exclusive color and finish, its cockpit is dressed in a combination of Sky Cool and Medium Ash Gray along with Habanero orange accents, a color scheme available on less potent 2026 Vettes. A “Limited Edition” plaque between the seats identifies each car by its build number.
Prices for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X start at $207,395* for the 1LZ coupe; the MSRP jumps up to $217,395* for the 1LZ convertible. The price of entry into a 3LZ coupe is $218,395*; opting for the drop-top model again will cost an additional $10,000 (with all prices including a $1,995 Destination Freight Charge). The Quail Silver Limited Edition package is available only on the ZR1X 3LZ convertible and increases its MSRP to $241,395 (before delivery fees). Adding on the ZTK Performance Package will bump that number even higher, though it adds a firmer chassis, higher spring rates, the ZR1X Carbon Fiber Aero Package, and Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires.
As part of Monterey Car Week, Chevrolet will have the 2026 Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition on display at “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering” in Carmel, California, on August 15th. If you happen to score a build slot for one, expect for it to come off the production line next year. If a “regular” ZR1X (the grossest of gross understatements) is fine with you, you won’t have to wait as long because that will be available by the end of 2025.
