Chevrolet clearly underestimated demand for its new flagship: the Corvette ZR1. With a 1,064-horsepower twin-turbo V8 and a 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds, it has quickly become one of the most actively produced supercars. According to Corvette trackers, over 1,000 ZR1 units had already been built by early 2026, along with 156 all-wheel-drive ZR1X models—the fastest version, capable of reaching 60 mph in just 1.68 seconds. This surpasses initial market expectations, which had assumed much lower volumes due to exclusivity concerns.

Total production of the Corvette C8 for the 2026 model year reached 16,793 vehicles—6,000 more than Lamborghini sold throughout all of 2025. Additionally, rumors are circulating about a Corvette Grand Sport being prepared for 2027, which could further expand the C8 lineup.

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But customer choice statistics are particularly notable. Despite a broad color palette ranging from Hysteria Purple to Roswell Green, 27.4% of buyers choose black, with white and yellow following next, and Riptide Blue at the bottom with 4.8%. The situation with packages is even more clear-cut: around 80% of customers order carbon fiber aero parts, preferring maximum performance over the base configuration. Interiors show a similar pattern—the premium 3LZ package dominates orders, while only 1.8% selected the 1LZ.

High power, an aggressive price of $185,000, and accessible options make the ZR1 an attractive proposition in a segment where traditional supercar brands focus on exclusivity and limited runs. Chevrolet, however, is taking a different approach: if the market is ready, a flagship can be made widely available—and buyers are indeed voting with their demand.