Despite widespread speculation that the hybridized Corvette ZR1 would bear the name Zora, GM went with Corvette ZR1X instead. Now, Chevrolet is explaining why.

It's the mind-bending power and performance figures of the Chevrolet Corvette ZRX1 that have made the headlines over the last few days, and rightly so, but let's not take away the fact that it's also got the visual punch to back up its hypercar-level speed.

The Corvette ZR1X gets an amplified version of the Corvette E-Ray’s hybrid system to reach 60 mph in less than 2 seconds!