Nebraska YouTuber sets out to shatter wild world record in a Chevy Spark
- This YouTuber modified a Chevy Spark with a V8
- He tried beating an existing quarter-mile record with it
- For a very good reason, the record was quite easy to beat
Published on May 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This Nebraska YouTuber tried beating a quarter-mile record with a modified Chevy Spark.
The Chevy Spark in question features a totally different engine under the hood, a V8.
This means it looks like a Chevy Spark but goes like a Chevy Corvette.
And it also means beating the record was quite easy.
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In one of his latest videos, Nebraska YouTuber Cleetus McFarland decided to beat the current Chevy Spark quarter-mile record, because such a record exists. You learn something new every day.
The Chevy Spark is a no-nonsense family hatchback and, as standard, it is quite slow, and the previous record confirmed it.
Its record stood at 18.1 seconds, which is an eternity for a quarter-mile run.
However, Cleetus’s Chevy Spark uses a 540-cubic-inch big-block Chevy V8, which, depending on how you tune it, is capable of producing well over 600 horsepower.
Unsurprisingly, the record was shattered.
He did three runs.
On the first and second run, he managed to get to the end of the quarter-mile strip in just under 10 seconds.
Then, on the third run, he managed to do it in 9.9 seconds at 138MPH.
That’s not only faster than any other Spark, it is faster than a long list of vehicles out there.
A while back, somebody put a McLaren Senna up against a McLaren 765 LT, and they both failed to stay under 10 seconds.
In fact, in order to find cars that are faster than this Spark we need to mention some heavyweight names with a lot of torque.
For example, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut got to the quarter-mile marker in just 8.88 seconds.
And yet somebody else managed to do even better than that.
Earlier this year, a (very, very) heavily modified NIssan GT-R R35 managed a quarter-mile time of just 6.51 seconds at 230MPH.
When it comes to EVs, the record keeps being beaten almost on a weekly basis.
About a year ago, Lucid set a quarter-mile record, which was then beaten by Ford, Tesla and Rimac.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
