SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 6, 2025 – For those who crave pure performance with unmistakable flair, Chevrolet just gave you 1,250 new reasons to fall in love with the Corvette all over again. Enter the 2026 Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition — a collector-grade powerhouse wrapped in Corvette’s first matte paint in over six decades.
Blending jaw-dropping speed with historic craftsmanship, this convertible is more than just a car. It’s a silver bullet aimed straight at the heart of supercar royalty — and it’s firing at full force.
A tribute to legacy, engineered for the future
At first glance, the ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition is all elegance, draped in Blade Silver Matte — a factory-applied matte paint Chevy hasn't used since the 1960s. But beneath its sleek skin roars a beast: a combined LT7 twin-turbo V8 and front electric motor delivering 1,250 hp and a sub-2-second 0-60 mph launch.
This unique edition will debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California, on August 15, joining GM Design’s vision for the future of Corvette.
What sets the Quail Edition apart
Corvette lovers know that limited editions aren’t just about exclusivity — they’re about soul. And Chevy doesn’t disappoint here. Each Quail Silver Limited Edition comes with:
- A numbered “Limited Edition” interior plaque
- Black exhaust tips and carbon flash mirrors
- Eye-catching orange brake calipers
- Sky Cool and Medium Ash Gray interior with bold Habanero accents
Inside, the bucket seats don’t just hug you — they envelope you in color, texture, and that unmistakable “new car thrill” reserved for true icons.
Design with deep roots — and wild ambition
Chevy’s Executive Design Director Phil Zak says it best: “The Design team is always looking to innovate, and the Blade Silver Matte paint color marks a significant moment for Corvette as the first factory matte paint in 60 years. This new finish creates a distinctly high-end feel and offers a rare chance to own a truly unique expression of Corvette."
That expression also nods to the past — specifically the Inca Silver C1 Corvette of the late ’50s — making this model a modern homage to one of America’s most beloved classics.
How it stacks up: Corvette vs. the world
It’s no longer a surprise that Corvette punches way above its price class — but the 2026 ZR1X makes the competition sweat:
- 2026 ZR1X: $207,395 base, 1,250 hp, <2 sec 0–60 mph, 233 mph top speed
- Ferrari F80: $3.7 million, 1,184 hp, 2.15 sec 0–62 mph, 217 mph
- McLaren W1: $2.1 million, 1,258 hp, 2.7 sec 0–62 mph, 217 mph
With pricing starting at just over $200K — and $241,395 for the Quail Edition — the ZR1X delivers elite-level performance for a fraction of the cost of its Italian and British counterparts.
Performance meets collectability
Production of the Quail Silver Limited Edition begins in 2026 at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. It will be offered exclusively on the ZR1X 3LZ convertible trim. For drivers wanting even more edge, the optional ZTK Performance Package adds:
- ZR1X Carbon Fiber Aero Package
- Michelin Pilot Cup 2R tires
- Higher spring rates
- Custom chassis calibration
Quick Benefits List: Why It Matters to You
- Collector's cachet: Each model is individually numbered
- Design heritage: First matte paint since the ’60s
- Hybrid power: Combines electric precision with classic V8 muscle
- Global-beating performance: Outruns exotics costing 10x more
- Made in America: Proudly assembled in Kentucky
Final lap: Luxury with adrenaline built in
For fans of speed, design, and legacy, the 2026 Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition is an instant icon. It’s proof that American engineering can still surprise, thrill, and lead — not just keep up.
Pre-orders are expected to begin later this year, with deliveries arriving by the end of 2025. If exclusivity is your game and performance your passion, you’ll want to be first on that list.
Learn more at www.chevrolet.com