--- title: "This Tuned Ford Maverick Is Faster Than a C5 Chevy Corvette in the Quarter-Mile" date: "2022-12-22" modified: "2022-12-22" authors: - name: "Lewin Day" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/lewin-day" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-tuned-ford-maverick-is-faster-than-a-c5-chevy-corvette-in-the-quarter-mile" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ford" - "Maverick" - "pickup" --- # This Tuned Ford Maverick Is Faster Than a C5 Chevy Corvette in the Quarter-Mile ![]() *\Instagram/@FastMavericks\* A [Ford Maverick]() owner has managed to run a 12-second quarter-mile with just a few choice modifications. The truck in question was built by Ivan Gonzalez, who has shared his story in [a forum post]() on the *Maverick* *Truck Club*. Gonzalez started out with a Maverick XLT. It sports the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, good for 250 horsepower as stock, which sends power to all four wheels. In factory form, Gonzalez was able to record quarter-mile passes in the low 15-second range, as captured with a Dragy GPS logging device. From there, Gonzalez set about modifying the Maverick for increased performance. His fettling in the engine bay netted solid results, and Gonzalez now reports a best quarter-mile time of 12.88 seconds. His best zero-to-60 mph time is a solid 4.51 seconds. Earlier in December, Gonzalez posted [a video]() verifying one of his earlier runs, laying down a representative quarter-mile time of 12.92 seconds at 107 mph. Either way, that's quicker than a [C5 Corvette]() in the quarter-mile! You can see the 12.92-second run on YouTube below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEj5HXJgxHs To achieve this performance, the Maverick was fitted with Gonzalez's own custom three-inch turbo downpipe paired with a full three-inch exhaust system, helping the engine to breathe better. The EcoBoost engine also scored an AFE air intake and a Buschur intercooler to help bring down intake air temps. The truck runs a tune optimized for E50 fuel; the 50/50 ethanol/gasoline blend can be useful for [making higher power]() by virtue of allowing an engine to run higher boost levels without detonation. As a cheeky bit of weight-saving, Gonzalez also removed the passenger seat for his best runs. Gonzalez hasn't shared any dyno figures, but the Maverick is clearly making a good amount of power over stock. Based on back-of-the-envelope [drag racing calculations]() and the 3,674-pound curb weight of the stock Maverick XLT, we'd estimate the truck is making somewhere between 350 to 400 horsepower at the flywheel. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmC2K09vRgi/ Speaking to *The Drive*, Gonzalez says he estimates the engine is putting out something around that range. "I started a Maverick specialty side business," he added, noting that he plans to sell performance parts for the truck. Gonzalez already has a friendly rivalry going with others in the Maverick tuner scene. After Gonzalez first entered the 12-second bracket with his 12.92-second pass, fellow racer John Duyvejonck bested that with a 12.91-second pass of his own. Gonzalez quickly responded with a 12.90, before later reaching his reported best time of 12.88 seconds. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClKhwq2JNjh/ Since going on sale, the Ford Maverick rapidly found a place [in our hearts]() for its practicality, fuel economy, and humble good looks. The affordable price [has buoyed sales](), too. As with any popular vehicle, we've quickly seen a tuner scene pop up around it. That can only be a good thing for the Maverick community going forward. *Got a tip? Let the author know: lewin@thedrive.com* ## Author Lewin Day is a contributing writer tackling everything from breaking news after the offices empty out to sharing feature articles on wrenching, robotics, and the trials and tribulations of being a down-to-earth car enthusiast. He lives in Adelaide, Australia. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Twitter]()