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

ZR1X is an extension of the ZR1 family, so we believe ZR1X is a fitting name for the new variant,” a the spokesperson told Road & Track. When asked why they didn’t use the

T he newly announced Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is a big deal, even if we're less-than-enthused about its name. The C8 lineup has seemingly reached a crescendo with this hybrid-power