Hennessey is back at it again.
This doesn’t look like an impossible task on the surface. The 2020 Corvette is completely stock and can reach a top speed 194 mph. Wind resistance at these speeds is significant and requires exponential power increases to move the needle even a little bit. The Z51 package adds aero to increase the speed to 184 miles per hour. The Z51 package is available on this particular car, but the rear spoiler was removed for this test. Although it was speed-enhancing, the Corvette was still a little difficult to drive due to the lack of downforce.
A 135-horsepower shot nitrous provides the extra power punch. This is combined with an upgraded Hennessey The exhaust system increases power to a claimed 625 hp (485kW). This is a significant increase in power compared to stock. However, it takes a lot more power to push through the air at speeds comparable to passenger jets. The headline already mentions 200 mph, but the video preview shows it at 205 mph. The nitrous-booted C8 accelerates straight down at the Continental Tires Proving Ground, Uvalde, Texas. It reaches 205 mph just before the driver lifts. Although it appeared that the speed was increasing slowly, the C8 nitrous-boosted engine reached 205 mph before the driver lifts.
Although the video claims that this is a world record for C8, it’s not officially recognized. However, 205 mph in any car is not something to be ashamed of, even a Corvette that costs $60,000, and can be modified with simple nitrous oxide.