The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has been breaking records everywhere since its launch, setting new benchmarks for American sports cars. Last year, it managed a spectacular time of 06:49.275 around the Nürburgring, beating the Ford Mustang GTD’s time to become the fastest American production car around the famous circuit. Then, to start 2026, it set 0-60 and quarter-mile times to crush cars costing ten times as much or more.
With all this in mind, it’s no surprise that a one-of-one ZR1X that went up for auction this past weekend fetched an incredible $2.6 million. Built in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the entire hammer price will also go to a charitable cause.
Z06’s Auction Record Still Stands
1-of-1 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars and Steel
Despite the handsome sum of $2.6 million for this unique ZR1X, it still fell around $1 million short of the winning bid for a Corvette C8. Back in 2022, a Z06 variant sold for $3.6 million. Still, this weekend’s ZR1X—also the first production ZR1X—auction result far exceeds the stock model’s base price of $218,100.
The Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction was held on January 24, 2026, and the hammer price will go towards the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This organization provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children. Its mission aligns perfectly with this Stars & Steel-inspired Corvette ZR1X.
1-of-1 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars and Steel
“To honor those who serve, Chevrolet created a 1-of-1 edition of America’s quickest production car, the Corvette ZR1X,” said Scott Bell, vice president, Global Chevrolet. “We’re proud to know the winning bid will go directly to supporting first responders and veterans in need across the United States through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.”
The winning bid went to Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of Hendrick Motorsports.
A ZR1X Like No Other
A 1-of-1 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X which sold for $2.6 million at the 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefitting the Tunnel to Towers foundation.
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This particular ZR1X features a hand-painted Dark Satin Steel finish complemented by blue details, including the brake calipers and Carbon Aero rear wing. The paintwork was completed by experts at the General Motors Design Fabrication shop. Inside, it has a Santorini Blue interior.
Being the ZR1X, this one-of-one C8 has a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and an electric drive unit, combining for 1,250 horsepower. According to recent tests, the ZR1X managed a 0-60 time of 1.68 seconds and a ridiculous quarter-mile of 8.675 seconds.
It’s a level of performance that destroys everything else in its price category—and almost everything above it. Take the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale, for instance: It costs around $840,000 and is also a hybrid, but the 0-62 mph time is “only” 2.3 seconds.
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Carrying The American Sports Car Flag
1-of-1 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars and Steel
With this $2.6-million sale, the first production ZR1X underlines the current Corvette’s status as the greatest modern American sports car. From the base C8 launched in 2019 to today’s ZR1X, the eighth-generation Corvette’s breadth of capabilities has not gone unnoticed by general enthusiasts and well-heeled collectors alike. The fact that the C8 has accomplished all it has despite the brave change to a rear mid-engine layout is all the more impressive.
Besides pushing the performance envelope, Chevy is constantly working to elevate the overall buying experience for Corvette customers, too. This one-of-one ZR1X marks the return of the Build Your Own engine program, last seen in 2019. With this, customers buying a new Z06, ZR1, or ZR1X can optionally work alongside the master builders to assemble and sign the V8 in their Corvette of choice.
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