New 2026 Corvette ZR1 in Kearney, NE
New 2026 Corvette ZR1 in Kearney, NE
One thousand sixty-four horsepower. Read it again, because Chevrolet built it, certified it, and warrantied it. The 2026 Corvette ZR1 bolts two turbochargers to the Z06’s flat-plane V8 to create the LT7, the most powerful engine America has ever put in a production car, backed by 828 lb-ft of torque. The results rewrite record books: 0 to 60 in as little as 2.3 seconds, a quarter mile deep in the nines, and a verified 233-mph top speed that makes this the fastest American production car in history. Yet it remains a Corvette: Magnetic Ride Control, the redesigned 2026 three-screen cockpit, twin trunks, and a convertible option keep it civil between record runs. The available ZTK package adds the aero and rubber for track domination. Talk to Midway Chevrolet in Kearney about ZR1 allocation and ordering as early as you can, because hypercar performance now wears a bowtie and the line forms fast.
Shaped by 233 MPH
Every vent, duct, and wing on the ZR1 earns its place: flow-through hood cooling, carbon-fiber aero, and available ZTK hardware that trades top speed for tarmac-crushing downforce. The widebody stance houses turbo plumbing and rubber sized for four-digit horsepower. Nothing here is decoration.
Mission Control, 2026 Edition
The redesigned cockpit surrounds the driver with a 14-inch cluster, 12.7-inch touchscreen, and 6.6-inch auxiliary display managing boost, temps, and lap data. Available Competition seats and carbon trim complete a cabin that treats four-digit horsepower as a serious workplace.
The 2026 ZR1: America’s Most Powerful Production Car
Halo cars usually live in glass cases. The ZR1 lives at redline. Its LT7 twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 keeps the Z06’s flat-plane shriek and adds boost measured in legends: 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft, delivered through the eight-speed dual-clutch with launch control that turns physics into a suggestion. Chevrolet validated the headline numbers publicly, including the 233-mph run that crowned it the fastest American production car ever, driven not by a hired gun but by GM’s own leadership.
Capability this extreme demands hardware to match. Massive carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, and chassis tuning shared with Corvette’s racing program keep the ZR1 composed at speeds most cars cannot reach, while the available ZTK Performance Package swaps the top-speed configuration for maximum-downforce aero and Michelin Cup 2R tires on days when lap times matter more than terminal velocity. For 2026, the new three-screen cockpit brings cleaner controls and sharper data displays to the fastest seat in America.
And because it is a Corvette, the ZR1 does the impossible politely: coupe or convertible, usable trunks, and road manners docile enough for a Sunday drive to the lake. Starting around $185,000, it delivers hypercar numbers that cost European badges a million or more. Allocations are scarce and spoken for quickly, so start the conversation now with Midway Chevrolet in Kearney and put America’s record-holder in your garage.
2026 Corvette ZR1 FAQs
How much horsepower does the 2026 Corvette ZR1 have?
The twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter LT7 V8 produces 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful engine ever fitted to an American production car.
How fast is the 2026 Corvette ZR1?
Chevrolet quotes 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.3 seconds, a nine-second quarter mile, and a verified top speed of 233 mph, the highest of any American production car in history.
How much does the 2026 Corvette ZR1 cost?
The 2026 ZR1 starts around $185,000, with the convertible and options above that. Call Midway Chevrolet at (877) 545-1172 to discuss allocation, as demand far exceeds supply.
What is the ZTK Performance Package?
The track-focused setup: a high-downforce carbon aero package, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires, and stiffer chassis tuning that prioritizes cornering grip and lap times over the 233-mph top-speed configuration.
What is new on the 2026 ZR1?
The redesigned three-screen interior: a 14-inch driver display, larger 12.7-inch central touchscreen, 6.6-inch auxiliary screen, and a cleaner control layout replacing the previous console button bank.
How is the ZR1 different from the Z06?
The ZR1 adds twin turbochargers to the Z06’s flat-plane V8, jumping from 670 to 1,064 horsepower, with upgraded cooling, aero, and hardware built for its record-setting speed.
Is the ZR1 available as a convertible?
Yes. The ZR1 offers both coupe and hardtop-convertible body styles, making it one of the very few thousand-horsepower convertibles ever produced.
How do I get a 2026 Corvette ZR1 near Grand Island or Hastings, NE?
Talk to the Corvette team at Midway Chevrolet, 515 2nd Ave East in Kearney, NE, serving Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, and Cozad. Browse ZR1 inventory online or call (877) 545-1172 about allocation.