1,250 hp hybrid Corvette shatters the Pikes Peak production record A 1,250 hp hybrid Corvette ZR1X set a new production car record for the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, finishing the challenging 12.4-mile course in 9.5 minutes. While the hybrid achieved a production record, an electric vehicle ultimately secured the fastest overall time of the day. The event showcased the diverse and competitive landscape of automotive technology, with EVs, hybrids, and combustion engines vying for supremacy.

• A 1,250 hp hybrid Corvette ZR1X achieved a new production car record on the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, completing the course in 9.5 minutes.
• The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is a historic race featuring a challenging 12.4-mile, 156-corner route to a 14,115-foot summit.
• The race saw competition between electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and combustion-powered cars, with an EV setting the fastest overall time.
• The hybrid Corvette utilized its electric front axle for traction control and instant torque, contributing to its record-breaking run.
• Despite the production record set by the hybrid Corvette, an EV driven by Romain Dumas achieved the fastest time of the day at 8:18.202.
• The event highlighted the technological advancements and competitive strategies across different automotive powertrains at high altitudes. Continue reading https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/06/pikes-peak-2026-was-a-battle-of-propulsion-with-an-ev-and-a-hybrid-winning-out/