General Motors just launched the 2026 Corvette ZR1X, a twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive hybrid hypercar. But for many die-hard Corvette fans, one important name was missing: Zora.

While the ZR1X is the new king of the hill, recent evidence suggests that General Motors (GM) might not be finished with the C8 platform and that a true, top-of-the-line Corvette Zora could still be in the works.

The speculation starts with the name itself. For years, the Zora name, a tribute to the Corvette’s legendary first chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, was expected to be used for the ultimate C8 model.

GM has kept the trademark for Zora active, filing for its third extension of use as recently as this past March. The company’s continued protection of the name, which dates back to a 2014 filing, suggests they still have plans for it.

Beyond the trademark, there appears to be room for even more performance from the C8 platform. The new ZR1X uses a single front-mounted electric motor to achieve its all-wheel-drive grip.

A theoretical Zora model could take this a step further by using two front motors—one for each wheel. This would not only allow for more power but would also enable advanced torque vectoring for even sharper handling.

The C8’s Y2 chassis also appears to have enough space to accommodate the larger battery pack that a dual-motor system would require.

There have been other small clues as well. A set of aggressive aero dive planes briefly appeared on GM’s online configurator for the ZR1 before being removed, hinting at parts that have been developed but not yet released.

The ZR1X also does not feature active aerodynamics, leaving a major piece of performance technology on the table for a future, even more track-focused model.

Is It Worth The Wait?

With all this evidence, the idea of a Corvette Zora seems far from a dead project, even with the incredible ZR1X now revealed. The possibility of a dual-motor, torque-vectoring, active-aero Corvette with even more than 1,200 horsepower is certainly exciting for enthusiasts to think about.

It makes you wonder if GM is saving the legendary Zora name for one final, ultimate version of the C8 to end the generation. We’re curious to hear what other Corvette fans think about that possibility.