Take a look at this World Record 1/4 Mile! How to Drag Race the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1!
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has taken the drag-strip world by storm, and in the video “World Record 1/4 Mile! * How to Drag Race the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1”, drag racing enthusiasts are taken inside a high-power quarter-mile attack featuring this supercar’s 1,064-horsepower twin-turbo engine, precise launch technique, and record-setting performance.
This isn’t just a showcase of speed — the video covers how to extract maximum performance from the ZR1 at the drag strip, step by step, while breaking established quickest-quarter-mile figures for Corvette ZR1 drag runs.
🔥 The 2026 Corvette ZR1 — America’s Most Powerful Production Corvette
At the heart of the 2026 Corvette ZR1 is Chevrolet’s twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter LT7 V8, the most powerful V8 the company has ever produced. With 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque, this ZR1 is engineered to deliver both extreme top-end speed and quarter-mile capability while remaining a road-legal sports car.
Performance figures released by Chevrolet indicate the ZR1 can hit 0-60 mph in about 2.3 seconds and run the quarter-mile in approximately 9.6 seconds at 150+ mph when fitted with optimal packages such as the ZTK and high-grip tires.
🏁 Getting Down the Drag Strip: Setup and Technique
In the video, the host demonstrates key steps to maximize the ZR1’s drag performance:
• Traction First
To get a quick launch at a strip, the ZR1 is launched with careful throttle modulation and optimal tire setup — often with drag-specific tires or radials to cut wheelspin and improve 60-foot times.
• Power Delivery
With 1,064 hp available, the Corvette’s engine management plays a crucial role. The host emphasizes smooth, progressive throttle application to convert peak output into forward momentum without overwhelming traction early in the run.
• Aerodynamics and Gear Shifts
Drag performance at 150+ mph also depends on minimizing drag and shifting precisely at peak torque and power bands. This includes tuning the dual-clutch transmission for quick, consistent shifts.
These techniques, shown in real track runs in the video, help transform raw horsepower into world-class performance.
🚀 World Record 1/4-Mile Run — What It Took
The video highlights a world-record-level quarter-mile run with the ZR1 that eclipses previously published figures. While Chevrolet’s official figures listed an estimated mid-9-second quarter at 150 mph, grassroots and enthusiast testing has shown even quicker results. One example featured online involved a Corvette ZR1 hitting about 9.33 seconds at 152 mph on drag radials, setting an unofficial benchmark for this platform.
This performance shows that, with proper setup and surface conditions, the ZR1’s twin-turbo power and rear-wheel-drive traction can be exploited to push its limits beyond factory estimates — all documented in real drag runs and analysis.
🔥 Why This ZR1 Is Special on the Strip
Multiple factors combine to make the 2026 ZR1 a drag-strip standout:
1. Extreme Power Output
The 1,064-hp LT7 engine gives it one of the highest power-to-weight ratios among production-based sports cars.
2. Advanced Aerodynamics
Carbon-fiber aero and optimized bodywork provide stability at speed while reducing drag — key for minimizing ETs and maximizing trap speeds.
3. Performance Electronics
Quick shifts, torque management, and traction-control calibrations allow it to tackle high-power launches with fewer spinouts.
4. Drag Tire Synergy
When fitted with dedicated drag radials, real-world runs show the ZR1 slipping into sub-9.4-second quarter-mile territory, outperforming stock figures.
