C7 Corvette ZR1 Hits 207 MPH on Top Speed Run at Kennedy Space Center

In slightly less than ideal conditions, this C7 Corvette ZR1 proves that it’s still king of the hill with an impressive run.

At this point, the C7 Corvette ZR1 needs no introduction, as it still reigns supreme as perhaps the ultimate iteration of the iconic model thus far – not just the prior generation. While a C8 ZR1 is in the works, the C7 model is still an impressive performance machine in every conceivable way, whether that be acceleration, cornering ability, and even its lofty maximum speed capabilities. Recently, one owner put that on clear display during a top speed run at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, and the results are truly impressive.

The C7 Corvette ZR1 – still the most powerful factory-built Corvette ever – utilizes the supercharged 6.2-liter LT5 V8 to churn out 755 horsepower and 715 pound-feet of torque, which makes it capable of rocketing from 0-60 mph in under three seconds, ripping off a 10-second quarter-mile pass, and reaching a top speed of more than 200 mph. GM managed to hit 212 mph in its own testing behind the wheel, and this example nearly matched that during this particular outing.

This low-wing, automatic transmission-equipped C7 Corvette ZR1 had 2.7 miles to reach its top speed in this particular test, giving it enough time to come safely to a stop on the 3.22-mile stretch of tarmac. At just 8.3 feet above elevation, conditions are pretty decent, and given the fact that this test took place in February, the weather wasn’t bad, either. On this particular day, the temperature was just 54 degrees, though there was a 15 mph wind to contend with.

Regardless, this completely bone stock C7 ZR1 managed to rocket to 207 mph before the driver let off, which is pretty darn impressive, especially at a full weight of 3,671 pounds. It proves that you don’t have to have ideal conditions to extract near maximum performance from this supercharged icon, though in all fairness, we didn’t expect that to be the case given what we’ve seen from the C7 ZR1 thus far.

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