This Twin-Turbo Corvette Stingray Packs More Power Than The C8 ZR1
The Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 claims to be the fastest supercar which costs less than $1 million. However, Specialty Vehicle Engineering has taken the base Corvette Stingray to new heights that can challenge the 2025 Corvette ZR-1's might.
By modifying the naturally aspirated LT2 V8 engine, SVE's special tune improves performance up to 1200 hp, far more than the ZR-1. Christened as the 2025 Yenko/SC C8 Corvette, this supercar upgrade package will be exclusive to just 50 units, which will make it quite rare.
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Stripped And Upgraded The LT2 V8 Inside Out For 1200 HP
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The base C8 Corvette Stingray uses the 6.2-liter LT2 pushrod V8 with a crossplane crank. In its stock state of tune, it can make up to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque with the optional performance exhaust upgrade.
Specialty Vehicle Engineering tore apart the engine and upgraded the internals with forged H-beam rods, forged 2618 aluminum pistons, ARP high strength head and main studs, CNC ported high-flow cylinder heads with upgraded valvetrain for the Stage 1 tune to make 1,000 hp.
For the Stage 2 upgrade, the Yenko/SC C8 Corvette slaps on a pair of Garrett 58mm ceramic ball bearing water cooled turbochargers, high and low pressure fuel systems and auxiliary port injection. With its flex-fuel compatibility running E85, the Stage 2 twin-turbo Yenko/SC Corvette improves power output to a staggering 1,200 hp. The 8-speed twin-clutch gearbox also received upgrades for durability.
The Corvette Stingray accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, and the ZR1 can sprint the same in 2.3 seconds, and reach 233 mph. Specialty Vehicle Engineering has not confirmed the performance figures for the upgraded C8 Corvette Stingray, but given the upgrades and 1200 hp, we don't expect it to be any slower in acceleration than the ZR-1.
Stock C8 Corvette Stingray Vs ZR-1 Engine Specs
Model | C8 Corvette Stingray | C8 Corvette ZR-1 |
Manufacturer | General Motors | General Motors |
Displacement | 6.2-Liter LT2 | 5.5-Liter LT7 |
Configuration | Naturally Aspirated V8 | Twin-Turbocharged V8 |
Transmission | 8-Speed AT | 8-Speed AT |
Horsepower | 490-495 hp | 1,064 hp |
Torque | 465-470 lb-ft | 828 lb-ft |
Drive | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy (CMB) | 15 mpg | NA |
0-60 MPH | 2.9 Seconds (Z51 Package) | 2.3 Seconds (ZTK performance package) |
Top Speed | 184 mph | 233 mph |
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Customize Your Yenko/SC C8 Corvette To Your Taste
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Offered in 10 factory paint color choices, and 9 colors plus optional carbon fiber and reflective white options, the 2025 Yenko/SC C8 Corvette is available for the coupe or convertible models. The upgraded Corvette is also available with various other exterior and interior upgrades that include custom painted wheels, a front splitter, side skirts and high wing spoiler finished in options of Carbon Flash Metallic, body color, or any custom color. The Stage 2 upgrade unlocks the option of a Z06-style rear wing as well.
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Four General Motors engineers drove the 1,064-hp Vette to five successful new fastest laps around the country.
The most impressive part of the deal is the 3-year, 30,000-mile warranty on the engine, twin-turbos as well as non-engine related components from Specialty Vehicle Engineering.
Source: Specialty Vehicle Engineering, Chevrolet
