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The 25 Fastest Corvettes Ever Made

The craziest examples of one of the kings of American speed.

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It doesn't matter what happens at the North American International Auto Show in a few days, we can guarantee that most of the chatter will be about the new Corvette. It's kinda a big deal, it's going to be really fast, and people are going to obsess over its quarter mile time. Where do you think it will fall in the line up of the 25 Fastest Corvettes Even Made?

Related: The Complete Guide to Every Corvette Model

25. C3 ZL1

Engine: 7.0L V8
HP: 430 hp
Torque: 550 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.8 Seconds

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24. C4 L98

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 245 hp
Torque: 340 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.7 Seconds

23. C2 L71

Engine: 7.0L V8
HP: 435 hp
Torque: 460 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.6 Seconds

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22. C4 LT1

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 300 hp
Torque: 340 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.5 Seconds

21. C5 50th Anniversary

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 350 hp
Torque: 360 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.2 Seconds

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20. C4 Collector's Edition

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 403 hp
Torque: 582 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.8 Seconds

19. C4 Grand Sport

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 330 hp
Torque: 340 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.1 Seconds

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18. C5

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 350 hp
Torque: 375 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.9 Seconds

17. Callaway Twin Turbo

Engine: Twin-turbo 5.7L V8
HP: 403 hp
Torque: 582 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.8 Seconds

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16. C4 ZR-1

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 375 hp
Torque: 370 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.6 Seconds

15. C6

Engine: 6.0L V8
HP: 400 hp
Torque: 400 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.4 Seconds

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14. C5 Z06

Engine: 5.7L V8
HP: 350 hp
Torque: 360 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.3 Seconds

13. C6 Grand Sport

Engine: 6.2L V8
HP: 430 hp
Torque: 424 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.0 Seconds

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12. C6 427 Collector's Edition

Engine: 7.0L V8
HP: 505 hp
Torque: 470 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 12.0 Seconds

11. C6 Z06

Engine: 7.0L V8
HP: 505 hp
Torque: 470 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 11.5 Seconds

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10. C6 ZR1

Engine: Supercharged 6.2L V8
HP: 638 hp
Torque: 604lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 11.1 Seconds

9. Callaway SC606

Engine: Supercharged 6.2L V8
HP: 606 hp
Torque: 533 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 11.0 Seconds

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8. Hennessey ZR700

Engine: Supercharged 6.2L V8
HP: 700hp
Torque: Undisclosed
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.9 Seconds

7. Hennessey HPE 700

Engine: Supercharged 7.0L V8
HP: 700hp
Torque: Undisclosed
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.9 Seconds

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6. Callaway SC652

Engine: Supercharged 7.0L V8
HP: 652 hp
Torque: 620 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.8 Seconds

5. Callway CR-1

Engine: Twin-turbo 5.7L V8
HP: 475 hp
Torque: 414 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 13.1 Seconds

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4. Callaway Sledgehammer

Engine: Twin-Turbo 5.7L V8
HP: 898 hp
Torque: 772 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.6 Seconds

3. Hennessey ZR750

Engine: Supercharged 7.0L V8
HP: 750hp
Torque: Undisclosed
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.3 Seconds

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2. C5-R

Engine: 7.0L V8
HP: 600hp
Torque: 495 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.2 Seconds

1. Lingenfelter 427 Turbo

Engine: Twin-turbo 7.0L V8
HP: 800hp
Torque: 830 lb-ft
Quarter-Mile Time: 10.2 Seconds

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