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

Zora Arkus-Duntov was no ordinary engineer. He turned the Corvette into a true sports car, and although he was several decades ahead of his time, he even advocated the idea of putting its engine in the middle of the chassis.

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