General Motors is once again expanding its Corvette lineup with a new high-performance, hybrid variant of the quintessential American sports car

While Corvette enthusiasts are sure to want to get behind the wheel of the ZR1X, officials said there is currently no official release date.

Chevrolet provided flights from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the new ZR1X and drive the ZR1. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. At the recent media launch of the ZR1,