865 HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Sets 1/4-Mile World Record in Trap Speed Attack

Fast forward to 2017 and we're looking at the ZL1, which can dive into the 9s quarter-mile are with just small aftermarket efforts.

Then there's the 1LE package for the ZL1, which allows it to keep up with contemporary Porsche 911 track specials on the Nurburgring, but this is another story for another time.

Returning to the drag strip, it's easy to imagine that the aftermarket developers have taken full advantage of the Camaro's tech might.

Among others, this means that if you're keeping track of the factory-blown machine;s 1/4-mile records, you might end up getting surprised at any time.

In fact, we're here to bring you the latest feat of the kind, one that sees a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro setting a new 1,320-feet trap speed record.

To be more precise, the white car we're looking at recently managed to play the quarter-mile game in 9.43 seconds at 148 mph.

Now, those of you wondering how much of a tech effort is required for the golden bowtied animal to reach such sweet figures should know that the list of mods is smaller than you might expect.

First of all, allow us to mention that the Camaro we're looking at packs 865 ponies (the stock car has 650 horses). And its trip to the gym only involved the heads, cams, supercharger pulleys and exhaust headers, along with the obvious ECU remap.

To make full use of the power, this 2017 Camaro ZL1 featured a 17-inch drag strip tire package, one that features skinny tires for the front axle and uber-sticky rubber for the rear axle.

As for the soundtrack of the thing, the monumental scream of the massaged LT4 comes as a massive bonus.