by Corvette ZR1X Conquers Pikes Peak: New Record for Production Cars
The Corvette ZR1X sports car has set a new record among production vehicles on the famous ascent of Pikes Peak. Driver JR Hildebrand covered the 12.42-mile (20 km) distance in 9 minutes 30.104 seconds, which is 23 seconds faster than the previous achievement (9:53).
Chevrolet has not yet made official statements regarding this success, but such an improvement in the result is truly significant. However, no one doubted that the ZR1X would show an impressive time, as this all-wheel-drive supercar is equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 engine and a front electric motor, which together produce 1,250 hp (932 kW / 1,267 PS). Thanks to this power, the car with the ZTK Performance Package is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 1.89 seconds.
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It is worth noting that the race car is almost no different from the road version. It has a production exhaust system and Michelin Cup 2R tires, which are part of the aforementioned ZTK package.
Mobil 1: Emelia Hartford Becomes “Queen of the Mountain”
In other Corvette-related news, Emelia Hartford received the title of “Queen of the Mountain,” becoming the “fastest woman to ever conquer Pikes Peak.” She piloted a 2026 Corvette and reached the summit in 10 minutes 11.018 seconds, beating Laura Hayes’ previous record (10:17.538).
Ford Takes Overall Victory
The overall winner of this year’s competition was Romain Dumas, who posted an incredible time of 8:18.202. This is more than 11 seconds faster than the second-place finisher, Robin Shute.
Dumas drove the Super Mustang Mach-E, bringing Ford its second overall victory at Pikes Peak. This electric vehicle is equipped with a 50 kWh battery and three electric motors, whose total power exceeds 1,400 hp (1,044 kW / 1,419 PS).
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Thus, this year’s Pikes Peak will be remembered not only for the Corvette’s record among production cars but also for the triumph of Ford’s electric technologies. Romain Dumas’ victory in the Super Mustang Mach-E demonstrates that electric vehicles are capable not only of competing but also of dominating in the most challenging conditions of high-altitude racing. At the same time, Emelia Hartford’s achievement highlights the growing role of women in motorsport, and the Corvette ZR1X record proves that production hypercars with hybrid powertrains are approaching the level of specialized racing prototypes. These events point to rapid technical progress and intensifying competition between traditional internal combustion engines and electric powertrains, even on such extreme tracks.
