Emilia Hartford Tunes C8 Z06 To Beat GM’s Best Quarter-Mile Time

As we view this recent YouTube video uploaded by rising social star and GM spokesperson, Emilia Hartford, the oft-used phrase, “What’s old is new again!” drums in our minds much like Disturbed’s “Down With The Sickness” intro drumline. Let me explain.

Much like the music we choose to listen to, today’s automobiles have become quite complex. A myriad of sensors, computers, and ancillary wiring come together to give our modern cars more power, drivability, and overall performance than many historic cars from the past. The ‘net is chock full of recent reviews of the all-new 2023 Z06 Corvette, many extolling the car into the hall of supercar status.

There is no doubt that much of what we enjoy out of today’s autos is directly attributed to the extent of electronic gadgetry found throughout the vehicle. But there are several reasons why those components are present – some make you a better driver (feel free to comment below if you feel otherwise) and some allow you to tailor the car more to your style of driving. No matter their purpose, there is no doubt their presence builds the Z06 (and many other cars) into more than any set of points, carburetors, and distributors could ever have imagined. “But you could TUNE cars with points, carbs, and a distributor!” – right? Let us say it again, “What is old, is new again.”

Fine-Tuning The C8 Z06 Corvette

If you look back when fuel pressure replaced fuel siphoning, many felt as if their toolboxes had essentially been welded shut by the OEMs. While not typically held by those who embrace the LS-based engines of today, one of the oft-heard statements you’ll hear is, “You can’t do anything with all those electronics in today’s cars!” Emilia’s recent video serves as the missing link that effectively brings the circle back around and answers that statement with a resounding “Yes. You can!”

Emilia has direct contact with folks inside the Blue Box and they explain a few tuning aids new to the Z06 Corvette. Enthusiasts can also connect with GM folks at many events throughout the year such as Corvettes at Carlisle and the Corvette Corrals at many races throughout the country.

Much like those vinyl aficionados who prefer hearing their favorite tunes from the grooves of a record, there will always be…