Of course, the C8 version is the first mid-engine Corvette ever produced. It rolls off the assembly line with a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter LS engine that can generate 495hp and 495 lb.-ft of torque. The maniacs at FuelTech got ahold of this one and went stark, raving mad. They added a pair of turbochargers (up high where they can be seen) and a FuelTech FT600 controller. This stand-alone module takes command of the existing controllers. Every system on the car can be controlled using the state-of-the-art dash pod. As if that weren’t enough, they added a methanol fuel call in the cargo area. Right beside that is a nitrous bottle. When everything is tallied up, this bottle-fed baby is capable of churning out more than 1,350hp.
Other mods include a set of fat slicks out back and numerous weight reduction measures, including a set of racing seats with harnesses.
The World’s Fastest C8 Corvette has posted a best quarter-mile elapsed time of 8.97-seconds @ 160.92 mph. Today, these guys are off to the Silver Dollar Raceway for some testing. Care to tag along?