Chevrolet provided flights from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the new ZR1X and drive the ZR1. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. At the recent media launch of the ZR1,

A “hypercar” is considered a step above a “supercar,” based on performance aspects of a vehicle such as speed, acceleration and 0-60 mph times.

As if the latest Corvette ZR1 isn’t quick or fast enough, the hybrid ZR1X—don’t call it “Zora”—promises even more hair-torching performance.“Patently absurd.” That’s how we described the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in our First Drive story just a couple of weeks ago,