Rezvani Rebuilds the C8 Corvette as a 1,560-HP Carbon Hypercar

Rezvani has taken the already rapid C8 Chevrolet Corvette and turned it into something far more extreme. Its new Beast X replaces the standard Corvette body with an all-new carbon-fiber shell that the company says is inspired by the F-22 fighter jet, leaving only the mid-engine V-8 layout as a clear link to the donor car.

The build pairs a twin-turbocharged 6.2-liter V-8 with an electric motor that powers the front axle, giving the Beast X all-wheel drive. Rezvani claims combined output of 1,560 horsepower and 1,280 lb-ft of torque, enough for a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds. That figure puts it alongside quick electric flagships such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lucid Air Sapphire.

Inside, the standard steering wheel has been reshaped into a yoke, while carbon-fiber bucket seats and lightweight magnesium wheels continue the weight-saving theme. Rezvani will build only five examples. The price has not been announced, but the company is accepting refundable $1,500 allocations on its website for buyers who want a place in line.

What the Beast X Reveals About Rezvani's Ultra-Limited Strategy

This is not a lightly optioned Corvette; it is a ground-up rebody and powertrain build with hypercar numbers. The details Rezvani has left open matter as much as the figures it has published.

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Rezvani is using scarcity as the product

A production run of five examples makes the Beast X a brand statement rather than a volume business. Rezvani has a history of military-inspired, ultra-low-volume builds, and the undisclosed price suggests each car may be sold through a private, configurable allocation process rather than a fixed retail sticker. For the company, the payoff is visibility and credibility in the hypercar conversation.

Powertrain uncertainty is the main unresolved detail

Rezvani has not specified which version of GM's 6.2-liter V-8 sits beneath the new body. Car and Driver, a Road & Track sibling publication, points to a heavily modified Corvette E-Ray hybrid system as the likely foundation, while the ZR1X's more aggressive setup remains a possibility. That distinction is not academic: it affects cooling, hybrid integration and how much of the original GM engineering survives the twin-turbo conversion.

Acceleration claims put it in unusual company

A 1.9-second 0-60 time would match several much more expensive electric or hybrid hypercars. Rezvani's claim has not been independently tested, but if it is real, it underscores how combining a powerful V-8 with electric front-axle drive can close the gap with dedicated EV supercars while retaining a combustion engine's character.

What to Ask Before Reserving One of Five Beast X Builds

For collectors and enthusiasts considering one of the five builds, the refundable allocation is a low-cost entry point, but the missing details deserve written clarification.

  • Ask for a written build specification before transferring the $1,500 allocation, including the final price, delivery timeline and which GM V-8 will be used.
  • Confirm what happens to Chevrolet's factory warranty and whether Rezvani provides its own coverage for the hybrid drivetrain and carbon body.
  • Treat the five-car limit and undisclosed price as a signal that final specifications and cost may be negotiated per buyer rather than fixed at a public sticker.