From the state where everything is big comes this modifed 2005 Corvette C6 ZO6 with twin turbochargers fitted to its engine. Tuner Dallas Performance has managed to wring 1,250 horsepower from this five-year old Corvette C6. Compare these figure with the stock output of the original package of 400 hp (298 kW) at 6000 rpm and 400 lb·ft (542 N·m) of torque at 4400 rpm.
To get that kind of performance from the engine, Dallas Performance used a 434 cubic inch LSX engine block and Performance Induction LS3 Heads as the foundation for the powertrain. Onto this base were installed a single plane intake with RC 120 injectors and the custom-made twin turbocharger system. Total output is 1,250 bhp (932 kW / 1267 PS) and 1178 lb-ft of torque (1595 Nm). Undoubtedly, the tuner would have used a performance calculator to estimate the output the intended modifications would make.
As if having that monster engine were not enough, the owner of this beast also opted for carbon fiber wheels from 360° Forged shod with Nitto NT-OSR speed adpative tires and 6-piston brake calipers from Wilwood to bring the entire package to a safe stop. For those with serious intent, Dallas Performance offers six tuning packages for the Corvette, starting with a 590hp kit costing $3,280 to a king of the hill package with over 1,000hp and a $51,000 dollar price tag to match.
It is amazing how tuners nowadays can produce so much horsepower from production-based engines. One wonders where this horsepower race will end.
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