The C8 Corvette Stingray has only been out for a few years, but tuners and racers are already pushing some hugely impressive numbers on the dyno and at the track. Now, we’re checking out this built C8 Corvette as it puts down 1,500 horsepower and runs an 8.83-second quarter mile.
Coming to us from Late Model Racecraft (LMR), the video about 16-and-a-half minutes long and includes action at the drag strip and some insights at the shop. The video opens with LMR hitting Houston Raceway Park, where the C8 Corvette lines up to make a few passes, running a low-9 before dipping into the 8s with an 8.95 at 159 mph.
Naturally, LMR was far from done, getting back on track for a subsequent run to chip away at the ET, posting 8.83 at 160 mph. Notably, that time bests a record previously set, clocking in at 8.973 at 160 mph, as GM Authority covered late last year.
Impressive? You bet. After the track runs, we get back to the shop to check out the car. Behind the cabin, we see the LMR C8 Corvette running two massive turbochargers, which are strapped high in the Stingray’s engine bay and look pretty imposing. LMR also provides some insight into what it took to turn its C8 Corvette into a record-setter.
“These cars, the factory ECMs, they’re on a global network and everyone says they’re untunable,” LMR says. “So we are literally working around the factory ECM.”
Unsurprisingly, LMR turned to FuelTech to create a solution to tuning the C8 Corvette to make all that power without sacrificing reliability.
“This car, I literally drive to and from work every day, and also, as ya’ll saw, you can go to the drag strip and run 8s with it on the weekend,” LMR states.
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I want that.
Always thought that large glass hood could use something sitting higher up to show off.
Way to GO GENERAL MOTORS! I always knew you have an extremely deep well of talent
within your Research and Development departments.
I have always had huge confidence in your ability to see the big picture in your quest to continue to be the WORLD LEADER in the automotive industry.
Stay FOCUSED and continue to seek new methods of delivering LEADING EDGE
cars and trucks that even ten (10) years ago where beyond our imagination, thank-you very much for your tireless efforts in pursuit of PERFECTION!
They had to spend 20k+ just on aftermarket PCM’s to be able to do this. All 2019 and newer GM trucks and cars are locked up tight. Everything is fully encrypted now. There is no more tuning them with hp tunners or equivalent. Literally have to get standalone computer systems as mentioned here. Dumbest thing GM has done!
Perfect car for a guy that wants to get away from a nagging wife.
Love this Modified C8. But what the hell was that Green Mustang running if the C8 couldn’t catch it at 8.98 159 mph ? ? In the video you see the Mustang take off first, but the C8 never caught it.
Ok, this is a absolutely insane for 1 reason….. it’s still street legal. We’ve been in the sub 9’s, heck sub 7’s for some time, but none of those could you pack up and drive to the ozarks on the weekend! The only real reason that Tesla’s are considered super fast is because they are…. For a car still street legal. Besides that… Meh. Great job guys!!!!