I put in a order deposit for a ZR-1 today at my local dealer...they said it could be up to a yr before they get a allocation....holy geezuss! They said Chevy is done building 2019 ZR-1.... so I will have to wait for a 2020.
The sales manger said most likely. As we know the C7 will be built along side the C8. Denooyer Chevrolet in Holland, MI told me it could take up to year before they get another ZR-1 allocation. They only had 1 last year.
I ordered a Blade Silver, 3ZR package with chrome wheels, manual transmission and low wing. Black interior with blue stiching. It's going to be awesome!!
Just started watching your videos as a gm man I've owned 7 Camaros an one veet my 1st car was at 15 years old 85 z28 ho 3-4 gens now ls Camaro runs high 5s in the 1/8 sorry to be long I don't watch alot of car reviews. But you do a great job doing ova every inch . An telling the truth thanks I will watch more of your videos
The ZR1 is such a special automobile. Thnx for delivering so many subtle details. You are the UA-cam king when it comes to educating your subscribers. Thnx for all of your tireless hard work brother
Raiti's Rides It sure is! I have been selling supercars here in Sweden for 15 years. Mostly Italian and of course lots of Porsche. We have of course also sold a bunch of Corvettes. But i have never really liked the design that much. But this one looks good from every angle. Can’t wait until we get one of those in stock sp i can test drive it and feel that power too! Best tegards.
What a machine this Corvette is.It so badass that this car with the best look of the exterior interior and the loud exhaust engine is still code name the Blue Devil. Also don’t forget guys Chevy is giving the farewell gift for the front engine era before the mid engine C8 Chevy Corvette will come out next year, and although the Nurburgring lap time is not officially release yet , we can speculate that the 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will target against the million dollar electric motor 887 Horsepower Porsche 918 which used to shatter the newly production car lap record at the Nurburgring in 6:57.00 . And Chevy is so far getting prepared to start this record someday because what this Blue Devil performs so well at Virginia International Raceway is faster than the new Ford GT by 2:37.00 which ties the much more focus and lighter Porsche 911 GT2 RS. But only that after nearly five months after all the little struggles after all the hard work this car pushes itself to the limits, it was able to put power down on the same home track that’s now faster than the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, the Mercedes AMG GTR the , Nissan GT-R Nismo, the Dodge Viper ACR and the Mclaren 720S . It smokes the record breaking hypercar Porsche 918 by nearly 6 seconds faster on the track like VIR . Chevy, of all the manufacturers out there that you made people feel extremely excited about performance. My word is God Bless America. 🏆🏆🏁🏁🏎🏎
Thanks for another great review!!! This car sounds so evil!!! love the quality content Joe and Tom, see you guys on the next ride!!! I learned a lot in this one!
This thing is siiiick but damn it’s pricey. Tough to justify that price tag with some of the other cars comparable at that price. I’m sure the price in the used world will decrease as the c8s get out there but I still think the c6 vette would be my choice.
@@RaitisRides True. But, to be honest, I haven't seen the new ZR1 is person. So maybe I'll have a different take on the front end design of the car when I get to see it in the flesh.
This ZR1 will probably run with my 900hp super snake.Reason why the corvette is so much lighter but honestly with roughly a 150more hp it still would be a great race.On a track it most likely would out handle my SS.But the last time I checked on I95 isn't a road course. Lol STRAIGHT LINE.
Great Video. This guy knows his stuff better then anyone I’ve seen review a newer Vette. And he knows all the history. I learned a few things. Thank you. My ZR1 will be here in 4 weeks I’m so excited especially since I got torch red which is hardly seen but a Corvette Favorite for me.
Thank you so much for your awesome compliments! I am a huge Corvette fan! Congrats on your ZR1! I promise you it will be worth the wait! Let me know how it goes when you get it!
My sister always loved Vettes. She owns one. I’ve driven it and, honestly, I don’t get it. Never liked it much. I prefer a Hellcat. But I see this machine, the ZR1, and I’m impressed. I was thinking about purchasing a Porsche 911, but this bad boy got me changing my mind.
Why don't people wanna consider this a super car? I'm truly curious, it's got the performance and numbers. I hear sum say they are waiting for the C8 mid engine for the super car title, but this ZR1 is so good it needs credit.
@Peder Hansen hand built carbon fiber your joking right. Carbon fiber was used very moderately in the past. Auto manufacturers have placed the material on viechles because it's readily available now more than prior. Second super, hyper and sports cars all have different specs including engine, transmission, and engine placement. Your viechle can have 800hp but if it can't put the power down efficiently and handle well, while performing at those perfect numbers it's not a supercar. Here's an example American muscle has recently entered the domain of sports cars due to reform and technical upgrades. This is why the Corvette is labled as America's only spots car. The Corvette lineup has always held it's own and is now upgrading to midengine which well allow the car to handle more efficiently on a track. 😉
I can't wait to get rid on my Jetta. I need a faster standard transmission viechle. If all goes well I be able to at least get a grandsport by February.
Jim Loucks I think it is a super car, my only problem is with the ZR1 is cost vs the Z06. I bought my Z06 with a couple of options including automatic (I did convert to auto vs manual) for $40k less than the ZR1. Love the ZR1, bit too much $ for me. Love the front end of the ZR1, it does separate it from other C7s. However, with a few modifications in the Z06, it can compete and still be less money. I must admit, I do not have the ceramic brakes in my Z06 and Che y does sell that for cheap vs other cars (Porsche, etc.). Maybe I am too poor for the ZR1. 😢
It is indeed a monster - but I can't help but think that cover steals the limelight from the engine itself. Keep up the great work guys ! Andy in Coventry
I feel like this car should have been called the z06.R and the zr1 name saved for the mid-engine Corvette as Zora is the original one who threw the idea of the mid-engine Corvette. Would be more fitting and a great dedication to him. Love this car regardless
it's not much faster, the manual's much more enjoyable than sluggish shifting, on track that becomes obvious. Unless you just want straight line speed which isn't what this car is made for. Better than the Z06 auto thru programming but not responsive as world class dual clutches, so i'd take a manual anyday. Also the auto adds more weight and puts full torque to the wheels which can lead to more wheel spin in earlier gears.
I am not offended at all, but we need to compare apples to apples. The Ford GT is a purpose built race car, but with that being said the ZR1 did beat the Ford GT around VIR (Virginia International Race Way.
Once again Joe, you never fail to deliver. If anyone from GM should be watching your review of this incredible ZR1, let alone all your reviews in general, they should hire you to review the mid-engine comes out. As to your "ZONK," well, it's only a mini-ZONK, as to the non-Carbon Fiber trimmed rear vent, I agree. I too have a mini-ZONK, it's the ZR1 emblem. At times it can appear as ZR11 and at other times it kind'a reminds me of the Pi symbol. So maybe two mini's equal a one ZONK. lol Is it a deal breaker? I should say not! I'll be anxious to see what the tuners can do to the ZR1 engine once the programming codes are released and/or cracked. I've been waiting with bated breath to see what this video was going to be about once you told to me to stay tuned. What a way to end the weekend. Thank you and Save the Wave.
Peter I knew that you were going to love this review! I can see where you are coming from with the ZR1 emblem. Thank you for your kind words as always! It would be a dream to review the mid-engine Corvette before anyone else! I would proudly wave any day!
Thank you so much for your awesome support! I really can't do this without you! If it was my ZR1 I'm going 7 speed manual all day long, but the auto is pretty good for what I hear
@@RaitisRides Totally agree! I would get the manual as well since the zr1 was always a manual, and getting a manual for the zr1 continues that tradition. Besides, the 8 speed auto isn't too exciting for the corvette, since there's the 10 speed auto that shifts like a dct.
It’s a great car in its own right, However it’s not going to be anything after the C8 debuts with better performance more power better handling........stay tune! Raiti’s rides is going to blow a blood vessel and get zonk! Hahahahaha 😎🏁
Chevy finally came out with the perfect vette then they brought out the mid engine.the mid engine vette doesn't look as good as the 2019 vette.the new vette looks way to heavy at the rear from the side view.not good
I can't believe how cheap this car is in the US. Here in Brazil it's close to a million. I've paid 100k for a used 2011 Camaro SS, a brand new SS is something around 320k
I love this car Joe. It’s over the top everything. Power, exclusively, price, amount of radiators, sound, color. Look at the size of that WANG! I see your wife blushing when she sees that huge Wang! The cops from other zip codes can see that Wang! But with all of that said SS717 can walk this car with either of his basically stock Mclaren’s. His 1st one was a 720s I believe. Yes, the Mclaren’s are more money;about $100K more but what they are NOT MORE OF, IS MORE HORSEPOWER or more torque ! . Yet they literally walk away from the ZR1 or Z06 Vettes. How can that be you ask? Weight, aerodynamics and gearing. Simple as that. Ok, not so simple but you get my drift. Have you ever checked out Mike’s channel yet?? As you say Joe: What are ya waiting for!?? He is one of my favorite UA-cam’rs along with you of course! So as impressive as this Chevy is, it looks downright slow compared to a Mclaren. Any Mclaren.
Well I think if you asked Chevrolet to build you a $300K sports car things would be a little different. The price of this ZR1 is a fraction of the 720S. Is the 720S a rocket.....YES. Want to know how I know?
Sexy sexy zr1’s are dead amazing in all the the platforms they have been implemented into. Great review... not hate, but, what’s the blue rag u always carry?
I am so glad that you like this ZR1! Thank you for the compliments . I live in Florida and the humidity is still crazy! You should see over the next few weeks I don't have the blue rag. Thanks for asking!
Worlds best supercar?...well it certainly looks awesime..better than any porsche bmw..ferrari..now lambos look great but they dont have a front anywhere near as good as this ZR1....the performance also is mind blowing..for the money nothing can touch it..then again with Corvette winning the Weathertech ALMS for the 3rd year running..porsche ferrari bmw and ford gt ...can't touch Corvette as well.
Your assertion that, with the 1990 ZR1 32 valve engine "the pushrod went away" suggests that it was not in later iterations of the Vette....wrong. Pushrods move the valves in my '17 Z06 and the ZR1.........not to mention the 2009 ZR1............Corvettes ARE STILL push rod engines which allows them to be more compact and provide a lower hood........something you should be clear on. Other than that, really nice job. You're comments regarding carbon fibre on the exterior trim are spot on. Nice job on a lot of the comments made about the car regarding cooling, psi for the supercharger, styling, etc.......................
Thank you so much for your awesome feedback and compliments! I appreciate you watching. I guess I was trying to stress how they broke with tradition and it kind of did not come out right.
J ~ beautiful car, call me old school or slow to evolve but something about any Vette with square tail lights just doesn't set right with my view of Corvette = sports car - to put it bluntly it's FUGLY AS H*LL. gimme rounds rear light or a strip of lights but the rectangle dog crap > makes a super exotic American made sports car look stupid. the entire car is practically perfect (same goes for the new C8) ya do a walk around - prefect, pretty, sexy, sleek ya get around back & see those tail lights & you vomit on your new shoes. at least I do. I saw a C8 about a month ago at dusk coming from behind, I thought "oh wow what ever this car is coming up looks BAD A$$ & evil." of course it passed me & I saw the tail lights & just laughed as a puked a lil in my mouth. other than me complaining all the time lol, this reports ROCKS ! ! ! - tony
I like all kinds of cars, but very selective on what I would choose, from a practical standpoint, or if I had the money to buy whatever I wanted. I am still practical and cannot justify a $300K + supercar unless it can fly, is bullet/bomb proof, turn invisible, make me a sandwich, lol. For a high power ultimate two seater performance car, the Corvette is the best value if them all, from the Gran Sport, up. Albeit the Z06 has overheating problems. With that said, as nice as it us, I would rather have a blue non 1LE loaded Camaro ZL1 Automatic. I actually have one, but it's only a diecast model. :D
I just want the non 1LE ZL1. And that is only if I needed a super performance car. My most expensive performance daily driver would probably be a loaded Buick Regal GS. That would be all I need. Next up would probably be a 2019 Subaru WRX CVT Lapis Blue Pearl with the performance package sunroof delete, Recaro Seats and upgraded brakes, and the Rockford Fosgate option if available for the WRX Premium, since I believe you can only get the Harmon Kardon stereo with the Limited, where the performance package is not available.
This guy knows his cars, no BS. Thanks a lot for the video
You are so very welcome! I appreciate you saying that!
The 2019 ZR1 will be a timeless design. My bf has one and plans on keeping it for all time.
"Racing improves the Breed" Thank you 24 hours of Lemans 🏎🏁
4:45 "if you've got kids and what not...." lol
I am glad I could make you laugh! I really appreciate you watching!
American muscle!!! Nice Joe! Stacy ;)
Thank you Stacy! I am so glad that you liked this one!
I put in a order deposit for a ZR-1 today at my local dealer...they said it could be up to a yr before they get a allocation....holy geezuss! They said Chevy is done building 2019 ZR-1.... so I will have to wait for a 2020.
Oh wow! Is Chevy going to build a 2020 ZR1?
The sales manger said most likely. As we know the C7 will be built along side the C8. Denooyer Chevrolet in Holland, MI told me it could take up to year before they get another ZR-1 allocation. They only had 1 last year.
I love this car, but that blue grand sport you reviewed is my choice,,,,,
That is the way that I would go! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@@RaitisRides you do a helluva job giving info about the cars you review
That really means so much!
My dream supercar
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Probably the prettiest Corvette since the C2, and the great last hurrah for the FR Corvettes!!
That is so very true!
7:02 So similar to the original corvette stingray c7.. I like it
Yes you are right! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Yes yes this one 👍👌👌👌👌👌.Take care👍
Clearance without front axle lift?
Awesome car! My ZR1 goes into production this week!!!
Congrats ! What color and trim level did you go with!
I ordered a Blade Silver, 3ZR package with chrome wheels, manual transmission and low wing. Black interior with blue stiching. It's going to be awesome!!
Very, very ,very well done!
Love this one
Just started watching your videos as a gm man I've owned 7 Camaros an one veet my 1st car was at 15 years old 85 z28 ho 3-4 gens now ls Camaro runs high 5s in the 1/8 sorry to be long I don't watch alot of car reviews. But you do a great job doing ova every inch . An telling the truth thanks I will watch more of your videos
Beautiful car, thanks for the review.
Thanks for letting me share this ZR1 with you Lynda!
Good review.
Thank you so much for your compliment and support!
Yes CANDY APPLE RED FOR ME PLEASE
It really is so beautiful!
SPECIAL FOR ME I WISH
SWEET LOOKING RIDE
It is one sexy beast!
You can say that again!
Love this car
can you kindly tell me the 0 to 60 of this car please?
The ZR1 is such a special automobile. Thnx for delivering so many subtle details. You are the UA-cam king when it comes to educating your subscribers. Thnx for all of your tireless hard work brother
I really appreciate you saying that! It helps keep me motivated! This one was an honor to review, because it was just that good!
BREATHTAKING BABY I HEAR YA,SWEET LOOKING RIDE
I am so happy that you liked this one!
@@RaitisRides me to
How many people would actually race a ZR1? Base LT2 is all I need.
Very good point! I would actually like to know what are the percentages of owners that actually take their ZR1 to the track?
@@RaitisRides by the way, it's a beautiful car. I'm just saying, I would kill myself trying to see what it would do. I'm sure you understand.
I totally know where you are coming from1
That car looks like Lightning McQueen
Dope
it's a car that teaches you to be a better, smarter driver because it doesn't do it all for you
Love this beast! Love your review!
It is super sexy!
Finally! Finally a Corvette that looks fantastic!!
This one is just mind blowing! I am so glad that you liked it!
Raiti's Rides It sure is! I have been selling supercars here in Sweden for 15 years. Mostly Italian and of course lots of Porsche. We have of course also sold a bunch of Corvettes. But i have never really liked the design that much. But this one looks good from every angle. Can’t wait until we get one of those in stock sp i can test drive it and feel that power too! Best tegards.
Joe, another great review! Stunning ride. (Love that color)
Thank you so much for watching and the compliment! I really appreciate your support!
The ZR1 is 200k right now in Canada. With that kind of money, you could buy a Huracan or a GT3 RS.
Great content and energy with all of your videos. Keep it up man
I really appreciate you saying that! It really means a lot!
What a machine this Corvette is.It so badass that this car with the best look of the exterior interior and the loud exhaust engine is still code name the Blue Devil. Also don’t forget guys Chevy is giving the farewell gift for the front engine era before the mid engine C8 Chevy Corvette will come out next year, and although the Nurburgring lap time is not officially release yet , we can speculate that the 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will target against the million dollar electric motor 887 Horsepower Porsche 918 which used to shatter the newly production car lap record at the Nurburgring in 6:57.00 . And Chevy is so far getting prepared to start this record someday because what this Blue Devil performs so well at Virginia International Raceway is faster than the new Ford GT by 2:37.00 which ties the much more focus and lighter Porsche 911 GT2 RS. But only that after nearly five months after all the little struggles after all the hard work this car pushes itself to the limits, it was able to put power down on the same home track that’s now faster than the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, the Mercedes AMG GTR the , Nissan GT-R Nismo, the Dodge Viper ACR and the Mclaren 720S . It smokes the record breaking hypercar Porsche 918 by nearly 6 seconds faster on the track like VIR . Chevy, of all the manufacturers out there that you made people feel extremely excited about performance. My word is God Bless America. 🏆🏆🏁🏁🏎🏎
Thank you for your amazing post! I agree with you 100%!
This the best Corvette ever! Thank you for posting this video.
You are so very welcome! It was an honor to film!
Thanks for another great review!!! This car sounds so evil!!! love the quality content Joe and Tom, see you guys on the next ride!!! I learned a lot in this one!
That really means a lot getting awesome support! We can't do it with out you! You will definetly see us on the next ride!
Ultimate Corvette!
Another great informative video, thanks Joe! Well done!
Dan Young thank you so much for saying that! I really appreciate it!
Nice reviews man , simple and informative it shows you put some effort in the videos , keep it up !
I really appreciate you saying that! It really is an honor to share my car passion with you! Thank you for joining this journey with me!
yeah but can it beat a gt500 at the ring?
We will see how that is going to go!
This thing is siiiick but damn it’s pricey. Tough to justify that price tag with some of the other cars comparable at that price. I’m sure the price in the used world will decrease as the c8s get out there but I still think the c6 vette would be my choice.
Thanks for your input and perspective. I really appreciate you watching!
That car is Fantastic!
gen3v8 I love the sound!🏁🏎
Love the styling on this car!
Especially the front of it! Really stands out!
@@RaitisRides
Oh, c'mon! Chevy messed up the beautiful C7 front end with this new ZR1. Well, at least in my opinion.
It's all good man! Every one is entitles to their opinion and this is why there are other Corvettes to choose from!
@@RaitisRides
True. But, to be honest, I haven't seen the new ZR1 is person. So maybe I'll have a different take on the front end design of the car when I get to see it in the flesh.
This is only the third one that I have seen in person! The first in this color!
This ZR1 will probably run with my 900hp super snake.Reason why the corvette is so much lighter but honestly with roughly a 150more hp it still would be a great race.On a track it most likely would out handle my SS.But the last time I checked on I95 isn't a road course. Lol STRAIGHT LINE.
Great Video.
This guy knows his stuff better then anyone I’ve seen review a newer Vette. And he knows all the history. I learned a few things. Thank you. My ZR1 will be here in 4 weeks I’m so excited especially since I got torch red which is hardly seen but a Corvette Favorite for me.
Thank you so much for your awesome compliments! I am a huge Corvette fan! Congrats on your ZR1! I promise you it will be worth the wait! Let me know how it goes when you get it!
I’ll get ya some pics of the Torch Red 😊
Matt French awesome! Here’s my email:
raitisrides@gmail.com
The Corvette is one of my favorites
One of my favorites as well!
Z on Philip Seymour
Means one two zme
me&wifey loves this zr1 video we thank you.
I am so glad that you guys enjoyed this one! I really enjoyed reviewing it!
Your BEST review !! ZR1 American Exotic Top Shelf
Thank you sir! It is a mind blowing car!
My sister always loved Vettes. She owns one. I’ve driven it and, honestly, I don’t get it. Never liked it much. I prefer a Hellcat. But I see this machine, the ZR1, and I’m impressed. I was thinking about purchasing a Porsche 911, but this bad boy got me changing my mind.
It is a mind blowing machine!
Why don't people wanna consider this a super car? I'm truly curious, it's got the performance and numbers. I hear sum say they are waiting for the C8 mid engine for the super car title, but this ZR1 is so good it needs credit.
I totally agree with you Jim! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
It doesn't have a mid engine. Or the engine. Isn't centerd to the rear since it's a front end car.
@Peder Hansen hand built carbon fiber your joking right. Carbon fiber was used very moderately in the past. Auto manufacturers have placed the material on viechles because it's readily available now more than prior. Second super, hyper and sports cars all have different specs including engine, transmission, and engine placement. Your viechle can have 800hp but if it can't put the power down efficiently and handle well, while performing at those perfect numbers it's not a supercar. Here's an example American muscle has recently entered the domain of sports cars due to reform and technical upgrades. This is why the Corvette is labled as America's only spots car. The Corvette lineup has always held it's own and is now upgrading to midengine which well allow the car to handle more efficiently on a track. 😉
I can't wait to get rid on my Jetta. I need a faster standard transmission viechle. If all goes well I be able to at least get a grandsport by February.
Jim Loucks I think it is a super car, my only problem is with the ZR1 is cost vs the Z06. I bought my Z06 with a couple of options including automatic (I did convert to auto vs manual) for $40k less than the ZR1. Love the ZR1, bit too much $ for me. Love the front end of the ZR1, it does separate it from other C7s. However, with a few modifications in the Z06, it can compete and still be less money. I must admit, I do not have the ceramic brakes in my Z06 and Che y does sell that for cheap vs other cars (Porsche, etc.). Maybe I am too poor for the ZR1. 😢
Nice job, enjoyed the content. This car is doing amazingly well on the track.
Thank you so much for the compliments! It is one awesome piece of engineering!
Red looks better than white
Hey Joe! Beautiful colored Corvette. All bet it's as fast as it looks. Keep them coming. Good work Tom.
Hey David! This Corvette is insanely fast! It's so crazy that something like this comes with a warranty!
It is indeed a monster - but I can't help but think that cover steals the limelight from the engine itself. Keep up the great work guys !
Andy in Coventry
Hey Andy! I really think the color steals the show with this car! You have to see it in the sun! Thank you so much for watching from across the pond.
WE LOVE TOM !!!!!!! :-D
Tom is the man!
The perfect car...
It is mind blowing! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
If you get a chance, check out Jay Leno's UA-cam channel-He has a 2019 Corvette on it
Thanks for the heads up!
Joe just found your channel...excellent job.
I am so grateful that you are here!
carbon fiber is light as a feather!
This is so very true! Plus it is very strong!
ZRMONSTER!
You’re the man Joe!
You are awesome Spencer! This car is mind blowing!
This is Joe's Hotrod-The Chevy Corvette
I truly believe this is America's TRUE sports car!
more corvette reviews
You got it man! Anything in particular?
Raiti's Rides anything you can get your hands on is good. Just love how you bring up a lot of detail on your reviews
I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you!
Sebring Orange design package is exactly how I'd buy it, with the tall wing and all.
Yes sir! Same here for me!
I feel like this car should have been called the z06.R and the zr1 name saved for the mid-engine Corvette as Zora is the original one who threw the idea of the mid-engine Corvette. Would be more fitting and a great dedication to him. Love this car regardless
That's actually a really good point! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
@@RaitisRides thanks for reply! Keep up the great work, love the videos!
ReeseMuny504 you are so very welcome! I am grateful for your support!👍🏻
Best production Corvette of all time?
The fastest that is for sure! I think best is opinion up to opinion.
@@RaitisRides i like the 65 vettes but this one is a rocket ship!
I would love a 1962! To be honest I love them all!
@@RaitisRides I don't like the mid-80s to early 90s vettes but other than that ❤❤❤❤
kg the great one that’s awesome.
I like that ZR1 with an 8 speed automatic it is much faster and easier to park and simpler to drive!
Very good points!
it's not much faster, the manual's much more enjoyable than sluggish shifting, on track that becomes obvious. Unless you just want straight line speed which isn't what this car is made for. Better than the Z06 auto thru programming but not responsive as world class dual clutches, so i'd take a manual anyday. Also the auto adds more weight and puts full torque to the wheels which can lead to more wheel spin in earlier gears.
Happy Bear I totally agree with you!
Looks nice but still I prefer ford, it’s a shame that the v6 GT beat the ZR1, sorry if this is offensive to you
I am not offended at all, but we need to compare apples to apples. The Ford GT is a purpose built race car, but with that being said the ZR1 did beat the Ford GT around VIR (Virginia International Race Way.
What did you mean he waited a year and just got it? He preordered it then waited a year?
No he searched high and low to find the right one!
Once again Joe, you never fail to deliver. If anyone from GM should be watching your review of this incredible ZR1, let alone all your reviews in general, they should hire you to review the mid-engine comes out.
As to your "ZONK," well, it's only a mini-ZONK, as to the non-Carbon Fiber trimmed rear vent, I agree. I too have a mini-ZONK, it's the ZR1 emblem. At times it can appear as ZR11 and at other times it kind'a reminds me of the Pi symbol. So maybe two mini's equal a one ZONK. lol Is it a deal breaker? I should say not!
I'll be anxious to see what the tuners can do to the ZR1 engine once the programming codes are released and/or cracked.
I've been waiting with bated breath to see what this video was going to be about once you told to me to stay tuned. What a way to end the weekend. Thank you and Save the Wave.
Peter I knew that you were going to love this review! I can see where you are coming from with the ZR1 emblem. Thank you for your kind words as always! It would be a dream to review the mid-engine Corvette before anyone else!
I would proudly wave any day!
Awesome video, Joe! Love the videos and been a long time subscriber. For your money, would you get the auto or manual for the zr1?
Thank you so much for your awesome support! I really can't do this without you! If it was my ZR1 I'm going 7 speed manual all day long, but the auto is pretty good for what I hear
@@RaitisRides Totally agree! I would get the manual as well since the zr1 was always a manual, and getting a manual for the zr1 continues that tradition. Besides, the 8 speed auto isn't too exciting for the corvette, since there's the 10 speed auto that shifts like a dct.
Henry Jiang I couldn’t agree more!👍🏻
It’s a great car in its own right, However it’s not going to be anything after the C8 debuts with better performance more power better handling........stay tune! Raiti’s rides is going to blow a blood vessel and get zonk! Hahahahaha 😎🏁
Very good points! There are no blood vessels that are going to burst. I am as healthy as a horse! Thanks for watching!
Raiti's Rides I have now doubt! Keep up the great work 😎🏁
Thanks brother!
EYE LIKE IT EYE LOVE IT I WANT SOME MORE OF IT
So do I!
Chevy finally came out with the perfect vette then they brought out the mid engine.the mid engine vette doesn't look as good as the 2019 vette.the new vette looks way to heavy at the rear from the side view.not good
This is a very beautiful car, they definitely did a good job with that color!
I am so glad that you liked this one! It is an amazing car!
I'll be buying one Thursday after I win the 1.6 billion dollar mega millions lottery Wednesday night. :D
You think you might be able to get me one as well! Then I can review them together!
@@RaitisRides sure :)
Thanks man! I will do the same!
BABY GIRL IS MINE
So you won right? wire more 10 mill plz
I can't believe how cheap this car is in the US. Here in Brazil it's close to a million. I've paid 100k for a used 2011 Camaro SS, a brand new SS is something around 320k
João Maurício Basile de Souza oh wow that’s pricey!
I love this car Joe. It’s over the top everything. Power, exclusively, price, amount of radiators, sound, color. Look at the size of that WANG! I see your wife blushing when she sees that huge Wang! The cops from other zip codes can see that Wang! But with all of that said SS717 can walk this car with either of his basically stock Mclaren’s. His 1st one was a 720s I believe. Yes, the Mclaren’s are more money;about $100K more but what they are NOT MORE OF, IS MORE HORSEPOWER or more torque ! . Yet they literally walk away from the ZR1 or Z06 Vettes. How can that be you ask? Weight, aerodynamics and gearing. Simple as that. Ok, not so simple but you get my drift. Have you ever checked out Mike’s channel yet?? As you say Joe: What are ya waiting for!?? He is one of my favorite UA-cam’rs along with you of course!
So as impressive as this Chevy is, it looks downright slow compared to a Mclaren. Any Mclaren.
Well I think if you asked Chevrolet to build you a $300K sports car things would be a little different. The price of this ZR1 is a fraction of the 720S. Is the 720S a rocket.....YES. Want to know how I know?
@Raiti's Rides....OK I smell a Mclaren story coming my way...How do you know?
Get ready this week for an in-depth review of a 2019 McLaren 720s! Best part is I get to drive it!
Tku
How can a car be so sexy😍😍😍😍😍😍
I totally agree with you!
Sexy sexy zr1’s are dead amazing in all the the platforms they have been implemented into. Great review... not hate, but, what’s the blue rag u always carry?
I am so glad that you like this ZR1! Thank you for the compliments . I live in Florida and the humidity is still crazy! You should see over the next few weeks I don't have the blue rag. Thanks for asking!
I just wanted to know what exact date the Lamborghini video is coming out
Hey Jose! I'm going to shoot for Tuesday.
@@RaitisRides ok thank you so much for being my favorite youtuber ever
That is really awesome of you to say!
Worlds best supercar?...well it certainly looks awesime..better than any porsche bmw..ferrari..now lambos look great but they dont have a front anywhere near as good as this ZR1....the performance also is mind blowing..for the money nothing can touch it..then again with Corvette winning the Weathertech ALMS for the 3rd year running..porsche ferrari bmw and ford gt ...can't touch Corvette as well.
I totally agree with everything you said! This has to be one of the best bangs for the buck out there for super car performance!
Ok if nothing can touch it then why is it still slower then the gt2rs, gt3rs ,performante, 720s, and the viper acr around the nurginberg ring
Your assertion that, with the 1990 ZR1 32 valve engine "the pushrod went away" suggests that it was not in later iterations of the Vette....wrong. Pushrods move the valves in my '17 Z06 and the ZR1.........not to mention the 2009 ZR1............Corvettes ARE STILL push rod engines which allows them to be more compact and provide a lower hood........something you should be clear on. Other than that, really nice job. You're comments regarding carbon fibre on the exterior trim are spot on. Nice job on a lot of the comments made about the car regarding cooling, psi for the supercharger, styling, etc.......................
Thank you so much for your awesome feedback and compliments! I appreciate you watching. I guess I was trying to stress how they broke with tradition and it kind of did not come out right.
Honestly I'm a gtr fan boy but I totally agree with you! But Alpha 16 all the way 😂
You are going to need that Alpha 16 for this Corvette! ;-)
@@RaitisRides 😂😂😂 for the price that corvette is so worth it but idk man all wheel vs rwd. A little tune can go a long way 😉 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@RaitisRides the z06 is one of my favorite cars but the gtr is what got me into loving cars.
Tunes cost money, and the ZR1 can also be tuned!
@@RaitisRides I mean z01
J ~ beautiful car, call me old school or slow to evolve but something about any Vette with square tail lights just doesn't set right with my view of Corvette = sports car - to put it bluntly it's FUGLY AS H*LL. gimme rounds rear light or a strip of lights but the rectangle dog crap > makes a super exotic American made sports car look stupid. the entire car is practically perfect (same goes for the new C8) ya do a walk around - prefect, pretty, sexy, sleek ya get around back & see those tail lights & you vomit on your new shoes. at least I do. I saw a C8 about a month ago at dusk coming from behind, I thought "oh wow what ever this car is coming up looks BAD A$$ & evil." of course it passed me & I saw the tail lights & just laughed as a puked a lil in my mouth. other than me complaining all the time lol, this reports ROCKS ! ! ! - tony
The hottest Vette Yette. My dog, if I had one, would love to howl in the seat next to me with his face out the window.
You better believe that!
Rati she looks good but I gotta admit the GS/Z06 looks best!
Nothing wrong with those Corvettes either!
Still slower then the gt2 rs, and gt3 rs so it doesnt really matter
I think there is a bit of a price gap there!
This is our American sports car super car performance car lol whatever category is in just like ferrari is to Italy nd mclaren to the British
Anderson Rodriguez it is a lot of power for the money mo matter what!
Raiti's Rides 💯
Thanks man!
Raiti's Rides let’s see what that mid engine corvette brings to the table
It's going to be very interesting!
can't hear you; was mesmerized by your flailing arms....
Well at least I got your attention! Thanks for watching!
Just plain nasty!!!!
Hi mr. Raiti it's austin can I get a shout out
Hi Austin, sure one day soon!
I like all kinds of cars, but very selective on what I would choose, from a practical standpoint, or if I had the money to buy whatever I wanted. I am still practical and cannot justify a $300K + supercar unless it can fly, is bullet/bomb proof, turn invisible, make me a sandwich, lol. For a high power ultimate two seater performance car, the Corvette is the best value if them all, from the Gran Sport, up. Albeit the Z06 has overheating problems. With that said, as nice as it us, I would rather have a blue non 1LE loaded Camaro ZL1 Automatic. I actually have one, but it's only a diecast model. :D
Unfortunately they don't make the 1LE in auto. I'd love to have the ZL1 1LE edition to go along with my Type R.
I just want the non 1LE ZL1. And that is only if I needed a super performance car. My most expensive performance daily driver would probably be a loaded Buick Regal GS. That would be all I need. Next up would probably be a 2019 Subaru WRX CVT Lapis Blue Pearl with the performance package sunroof delete, Recaro Seats and upgraded brakes, and the Rockford Fosgate option if available for the WRX Premium, since I believe you can only get the Harmon Kardon stereo with the Limited, where the performance package is not available.
@@jjacob25101 Ah. I didn't see NON in the last message.
Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!
That would be a dream garage!
SECOND!
I really appreciate the awesome support!
Raiti's Rides always man! Youre my favorite channel, plus thats my favorite car ever
I guess it's a match made in heaven! The ZR1 is from another planet!
Dodge Viper ACR and Viper TA are better track cars.
I want to see that face off! It makes me sad that Dodge killed the Viper off!
Awesome Ride
in 1 year it wont be worth very many pennies
You really don't think so?
LBJ Media still worth 115k to 127k
FIRST!!
Man you were on it today! Thanks for the dedication!