650 HP, sub 3.5sec 0-60, sub 3,400 LBs, carbon ceramic brakes, magnetic ride control, 212 MPH top speed, a 7.19 Nurburgring time back in 2009-2012. This raised the bar on ALL the performance cars that were 3x-4x the price.
@@nodo7575No sir. The Brembos that come on the C6 ZR1 are extremely similar to the brake package on the Ferrari Enzo. They're not 100% the same, but they're close enough.
His review of this car is one of the few that have stuck with me through the years. Hats off to production crew, editing, etc. it was just an amazing review! Of course, I remember the Enzo also
@@christiandulaney1638 Top gear uk was THE worst anti-US car propaganda show, out of all the car propaganda shows. And believe me, theres a show like that in almost every european country. I'm European and live in the EU, I know. I'm surprised they haven't been sued into oblivion by US auto brands for the damage they have done over the years.
@@axledog7297 Most of you complaining about the C6 interior just say that because of journalists. Once you actually see it, it's not half as bad as people make it be. Swap the cobalt steering wheel and put some better seats, what more do you really want from a sports car? For the previous C5, those interiors didn't age well but you can see the big upgrade gm did with the C6 interior.
I'm sick of the anti chrome movement in the car community. I think chrome looks great! When applied with a level of restraint. It adds a touch of class that nothing else can.
I think this car looks timeless and classy with the chrome wheels, the carbon fiber bits, and that silver color. The new ZR1 sounds like a monster but looks very overly designed. It reminds me of the Civic Type R from the last generation that everyone thought looked too boy racer-ish.
I was born in 2000 and this car was one of my superheroes growing up. My dad worked at a dodge/jeep/chrysler dealership and my walls were covered in viper posters that he would bring home, and when the zr1 came out and Jeremy clarkson did a burnout in Las Vegas in it, it did the same thing to my 9 year old brain that the viper did.
The C6 to me is actually the best Vette. I love how they look, I love the simple (cheap) interior. It's just a big engine, manual transmission, RWD, and I'm all here for it.
Yup. The 427 (which is basically just the convertible Z06) is one of the very few domestic cars I've actually considered adding to my garage. White, no stripes, with 3 pedals.
@@JTMoodie2 Lol many cars have came and gone out of my garage since the TSX (2000 Saab 9-5 Sport Combi, 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i, 2018 Toyota C-HR, 2014 BMW 328d Luxury Wagon, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2007 Mercedes Benz C230, 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium). But the TSX stays as my picture bc I think it’s peak Acura 🤌🏾🤌🏾 K24, 7,600 redline, 6 speed stick, hydronic steering, and some technology, but no driving nanny’s. My TSX and my Z3 were my most beloved cars.
Love the C6. Bought C6 Z06 back in April and it’s such an amazing car. Every time I drive it, I’m amazed that GM built something this good 18 years ago.
As the owner of a 2009 C6 Z51 convertible with a 6spd and a built 7.0L naturally aspirated LS3 making 650hp, I can attest to the amazing noise, great analog experience, and perhaps what you are missing from the equation...the reliability. These are cars that you can actually use and have fun with and not worry about breaking. If something does go wrong, parts are easy to find and inexpensive to buy and the car is easy to work on. I paid less than a third of the price of this ZR1 for my car fully built. I'm only an hour from Toronto, happy to let you gents drive it and see if a $30,000 CAD C6 wets your appetite. Great video! Thanks!!
Sorry to say, but your car is not $30k anymore. Corvette prices, especially for manual transmission models are out of control on price now. GM is so stupid to have killed the manual transmission.
These two guys are to young to appreciate how amazing that car was and sill is. I have a C-7 Z06, and a ‘24 Boxster S. And I still miss my C-6 Grand-Sport big cam track car. Best looking generation too.
THE greatest car in my opinion, ever since it came out it has been my ultimate achievable dream car, especially in the Jetstream Blue color to match the badgings. I am so glad to see it reviewed again in 2024 after C8 ZR1’s reveal
The blue on that car is unmatched. For me its almost as iconic as papya orange on a mclaren. Notice I said for me, I get most people probably don't feel that way.
Yes sir if you ever get the chance look up the infamous, midnight zr1 and watch what it can do with some mods. Thing spits flames. They do coyote stuff now but loved that car. Put a lot of gaps on many newer cars for years on end at Tx2k on the streets.
Almost bought one last year in VIC. There seems to be a few that pop up for sale every year. About the 190k with 15k kms which is a fair bit cheaper than the c7 z06s here.
I can’t even explain why but there’s just something about this car, the look, the sound and the performance in general is just unmatched for me. Been my dream car since I can remember. Love the vid!!
My first Corvette experience was a Black on Black C6 LS7 Z06 with chrome wheels. My friend's dad was kind enough to give me a ride during which we got up to 144 mph. It was absolutely amazing! The C6 generation will forever hold a special place in my heart.
As European Corvette is the sportscar that I have always lusted for because here in Slovenia you didn't see it on the road it was rarer than the Ferrari. Guys another great video, you should make one about different car cultures Japan vs Europe vs US ,...
We bought a '12 C6 with only 11k miles and a MT in excellent condition for 27k, and it is absolutely amazing for a weekend driver. Best sports car for the $ IMO.
You took advantage of a little ol' lady didn't you? I don't know how else you would have gotten such a good price. Good for you dude. I'm not judging you. I understand! 😂
@@darksu6947the standard /base C6 Vettes can be had at a decent price. You put a GS or Z06 up with 11,000 miles you can instantly add $10k to the price. The GS is damn near the same cost wise as the Z06 in this generation nowdays.
I think I'll speak for many Americans. But in a word. We were very proud of this era of Corvette more than any other before or after. Chevy gave the world a pretty powerful and reliable powetrain with the z06/zr1 with extremely competitive handling capabilities, all within a price range that came in much less than the supercars of this era.
The new ZR1 is crazy, the C7 ZR1 was pretty bonkers as well. But the C6 ZR1 has such a simple elegance to it, I love it. Along with the '05 Ford GT my favorite american supercars. There is a video from AutoTopNL, where they whip the ZR1 up and down the Autobahn and I rewatched it about a dozen times already.
I rode in one of these at Sema when they came out. Ron fellows driving school was out there and I was fortunate enough to ride on the closed course they had set up. This car is an animal! I’ve been in a lot of fast cars but the experience the c6 zr1 gave was unforgettable! It had ferocious power at any rpm and commanded respect from anyone brave enough to take it on. What an amazing vehicle!
@@maziyarebrahimi997 i love the C6 because of the NfS MW 2005 2006 Z06 Because of the NfS CARBON And this car because of a film called the Last Stand 2013 ( i guess )
@@313soldier313 Yea the C6 has nostalgia appeal to me, but it's from when GM was building extremely cheap interiors. I disliked the C7 when it came out, but I think it's aged very well. Also, fuck the C8. I love everything it can do, but I just can't accept how ugly they are.
I just bought one of these last year in that exact color. Best car I've ever owned. Chrome wheels look excellent on the car. I spent about 5500 on mods and made 650 whp, trapped 140 mph in the 1/4 and took it on the local road course. It handles everything you throw at it extraordinarily well.
Not only that. I'm sure that new ZR1 will also heading towards having the exotic Italian pricing. Awesome car, this one and the new one but the average joe these cars were not built for unfortunately.
I've never been in love with American cars but the C6 ZR1 has always done it for me. From the day it came out till now. Crazy engine and somehow looks subtle and aggressive at the same time. Would love to own one some day
I truly got excited when this video popped up! Honestly, the C6 ZR1 is one of my favorite cars and this one looks gorgeous! I'd love to have one painted in the Blue Devil launch color which is called Jetstream Blue, and it would definitely have to have those beautiful OEM chrome wheels. Those wheels are actually some of the best looking ones that's ever been on a Corvette, imo. The ZR1 looks 10 times better than the base model Corvette because of it's wider body. When you look at a base Corvette and a ZR1 side by side, the differences between the two are quite noticeable and it's not a subtle difference. For the record, the base model wasn't called the Stingray for this generation. The Stingray name didn't return until the C7 generation.
The C6 has always been the definitive corvette for me. It's the car that comes to mind when i hear someone say the word, its just the best looking vette. Simple but sleek body styling, 6 speed, rwd, and a big ol v8.
I owned one. 2011 Cyber Grey. What a beast. I had it to 180 mph a couple time and it felt great. Brakes were awesome. My favorite experience: chasing down a guy on a crotch rocket and seeing the look on his face when he saw my tires spinning doing 90! Doing 140 he was still close and heartbreak when he heard me shift.
I remember seeing these ZR1’s under 60k about 6 years ago man I wish I had a Time Machine I love these Corvettes. It would be hard to spend over 100k for this nowadays considering what’s out there now
That sounds about right…I remember seeing them under 70 with pretty low mileage… now after Covid they are 75 plus and more like 80-90. And they are 6 more years older now
I actually love the C6, timeless design. My younger years I was into "tuner" cars, but over time, and in this era, I began expanding my likes to just great cars that were passionately formulated by enthusiast engineers within the boundaries they had to work with.
Not only would that be great to see, if they could get the entire historic ZR1 (or equivalent top dog) lineup that would be incredible - didn't the C3 and C2 have even more powerful versions than the C4?
@@saltyfloridaman7163 It'd be awesome to see a bunch of older cars on modern tyres, especially the traction limited ones of course...an F40 could be especially interesting, although old Corvettes are a little easier to get hold of 😆 Not sure why you'd compare against a Z though - just see where the old cars place on the lap time board.
@ApothecaryTerry if you've seen the factory rubber on a C4 ZR-1, you'd be disgusted at how Terrible they are. Most all seasons of today have more traction. Something like PS4s would shave multiple seconds off even short tracks, Cup 2s would be even better
Seeing this now, I just noticed that the front end of the C8 is more connected to the C6 than the C7. This car is special to me, because it seems to be dream car come true on paper: Supercharged V8, Manual, RWD, Lightweight 2dr Coupe that's also a supercar killer. It holds some nostalgia for me from the Top Gear USA Trip where Jeremy Clarkson drive the hell out of this thing and couldn't stop praising it despite his general hate for American Cars. The C6 Z06, ZR1, C5 Z06 and C7 Z06 are some of my favourite Corvettes. Not really into the old ones, but they're super cool to see at a car show. I'll be a life-long Corvette fan.
The C6 ZR1 was the arguably the first Corvette that really catered to the exotic buyer. At the time, the $115k price tag was seen as a ton of money for a domestic performance car, Corvette included. This is still the best looking modern Corvette and its performance is still relevant today.
This was a great conversation! The C2 and C6 are absolutely my favorite generations of Corvette. I had a new base c6 in 06 and loved it and a couple years back had another one with over 100k miles and it was still great. The materials are not great on the inside, but they layout is absolutely perfect.
I have been driving my c6 Z06 since 13 years and still love it..!! It is such a thrilling drive, V8 sound is visceral.!! Acceleration, lightness driven agility, braking that brings the blood in head to the face…!! Such an amazing car..!!
The mighty C6 ZR1, I came here and are still blown away by the reveal of the C8 ZR1, but man, the C6 ZR1 ancestor of that still is one mean machine, it still can whack many contemporary supercars.
Buy an unmolested C6 Z06, get the heads done and enjoy. Amazingly comfortable cars to drive. Fuel mileage is incredible for 500 HP, unless right foot gets heavy. Definitely a nice day\weekend touring car. I've had my 09 since 13 and won't be selling it. Cheers, and happy hunting :-)
Do it, you won't regret it. Since buying mine a few years ago I've converted 5 people to c6 Vettes, including my Dad buying one in the same color even 😂😂.
still the greatest of all time. hands down. the respect the c6 commands on the streets or wherever you go. i got more compliments and people wanting to by my JSB ZR1 than anyone in my C8 Z06! literally insane!
Can't believe you guys had nothing nice to say about it's looks. You want to knock the interior, okay, whatever. But the exterior is absolutely gorgeous. And the chrome wheels look great on it too.
I don't care what new Corvette's Chev puts out no matter the Horsepower or anything the C6 Zr1 aka The Blue Devil will forever be my dream and Ultimate Vette 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
this is by far my favorite corvette. Manual only, like it should be. Love all the little details. I still remember how loud and awesome these sound back in my street racing days.
I love my 2011 Grand Sport convertible with a Manual Transmission! 436HP is more than enough horsepower for me. 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and the qtr mile in 12.3 seconds with a top speed of 190MPH! I’m good…
I dig the c6 grand sport too looks just like the z06 and you can get the targa top and it’s just a ls3 no need to worry about the 7.0’s valve problems .. plus the side vents are 2 slit openings and the z06 and base vette are 1
C6 z06 and zr1 are definitely my favorite looking. Very nostalgic for me. I remember the countless videos of the new zr1 being compared to European rivals and beating them. I remember it spanking the gt500, and flying with the blue angels. I remember it setting production car lap records. Light weight and fast. That's how it should be. There's no reason a new c8 shouldn't be more than 3400lbs. Top gear ran the c6z around their track and trashed it, yet it set one of the fastest times....wondered why they never ran a laptime with a zr1? Hmm... I love them so much, but all they did was trash it, even thought it spanked exotics. Beautiful masterpiece. I have the c6 z06, but my favorite exhaust sound is the zr1. It's just perfect.
5:23 Florida is dope and that car is clean af. Florida is made for cars like this. It is at sea level basically, there are plenty of good weather days, there are a lot of straight roads with high speed limits where police allow for faster driving than in many other states, and there are plenty of tracks and drag strips.
Y’all are wrong about the exterior styling of the C6. The C6 ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport are great looking cars. Round taillights, big butt, rounded wedge shape. And the noise of the ZR1 and the Z06 😮. I would rather have the Z06 of this era, though. C7 Z06 is about $70,000 American.
An opinion about the looks of a car is completely subjective. It can't be considered right nor wrong. That being said I love the styling too. Those rear lights are iconic!
C7 Z06 imo is too heavy, too automated, and too much power to be honest. You really don't need the mechanical complexity of a supercharger that heat soaks on track. A lightweight coupe with a manual and n/a engine is all you'll ever need.
I've owned a C3 and a C5, and I think the C6 is the worst looking Corvette ever made. It's not ugly or anything, but it's way too similar to the C5, but with a bunch of bad changes to the design - it just doesn't look right.
I remember when this car came out, had the same effect as the new C8 Zr1, the numbers were wild for an out of the box vehicle for the time. Such a sweet car.
I think this is a great looking car, don’t care about the plastic bulging back side, just means it won’t rust and saves weight. It’s right in the right places, great American sports car
The one things all vettes had over the competition is price and reliability. Beat the snot out of this ZR1 all day long and it will ask for more. I agree that the C6 Z06 is probably the better buy with the 427 cubic inch naturally aspirated V8, but this thing is an absolutely LEGEND. ‘Scare the shit out of you’ power with that supercar level 6.2L SC V8. I wish Thomas would have done a proper lap to see how it measures up. This thing broke Nurb records when it was released. Opinions may change.
I'm 2 days late but before this video even starts I gotta say I'm super excited to watch this video. I first saw a blue devil in 2009 and have loved it ever since.
seeing this car on the road during development was one of the coolest parts of my teenage years. needed a few hundred more horsepower to try to keep up with it.
650 HP, sub 3.5sec 0-60, sub 3,400 LBs, carbon ceramic brakes, magnetic ride control, 212 MPH top speed, a 7.19 Nurburgring time back in 2009-2012. This raised the bar on ALL the performance cars that were 3x-4x the price.
top speed is 205 mph
This thing literally has the same brakes as the Bugatti Veyron.
@@nodo7575 no it does not
@@MisterMuslim000it has the same brakes as a Ferrari Enzo
@@nodo7575No sir. The Brembos that come on the C6 ZR1 are extremely similar to the brake package on the Ferrari Enzo. They're not 100% the same, but they're close enough.
“You’d have to be bonkers to buy the Corvette. And that is precisely why you should.”
- Jeremy Clarkson, on the C6 ZR1
His review of this car is one of the few that have stuck with me through the years. Hats off to production crew, editing, etc. it was just an amazing review!
Of course, I remember the Enzo also
"It's like coming to Queen's party with cowboy boots and chaps"
I loved the episode where he drove the red one in America. I've loved this car since then and I still do ❤
@@christiandulaney1638 Top gear uk was THE worst anti-US car propaganda show, out of all the car propaganda shows. And believe me, theres a show like that in almost every european country. I'm European and live in the EU, I know. I'm surprised they haven't been sued into oblivion by US auto brands for the damage they have done over the years.
@@DesertStateInEUyou sound paranoid
The C6 Vette will forever be the "prime" Corvette to me
Dude, the c6 interior makes my eyes bleed.
C6 interior is awful. C7 is where it's at.
@@hamsterbrigade But just look at the C6, its beautiful
@@axledog7297 Most of you complaining about the C6 interior just say that because of journalists. Once you actually see it, it's not half as bad as people make it be. Swap the cobalt steering wheel and put some better seats, what more do you really want from a sports car? For the previous C5, those interiors didn't age well but you can see the big upgrade gm did with the C6 interior.
Because it was the corvette of our childhood, the same for the 997, the murcielago, the 599 and all those 00's cars
That ZR1 would decimate a Hellcat off the showroom floor while retaining its resale value to date.
Well.... yeah, the C6 ZR1 with the performance package pulls on the 760hp GT500 in a roll race.
@@saltyfloridaman7163zr1 definitely a monster
base model ls3 cars are on par with hellcats.
Hellcats are very popular in the Hood.
@@saltyfloridaman7163also can even go faster than GT500 SUPER GT cars with special engine swap technique.
The chrome wheels actually look good. Actually the whole car looks great effortlessly
I'm sick of the anti chrome movement in the car community. I think chrome looks great! When applied with a level of restraint. It adds a touch of class that nothing else can.
I think the wheels look great, but that generation definitely looks "Florida" as James said. Perfectly put imo.
Yeah, chrome wheels look way better than the boring black wheels on everything now that just makes it look like someone stole you hubcaps.
I think this car looks timeless and classy with the chrome wheels, the carbon fiber bits, and that silver color. The new ZR1 sounds like a monster but looks very overly designed. It reminds me of the Civic Type R from the last generation that everyone thought looked too boy racer-ish.
I'm not a fan of chrome 9/10 times, but on this particular car, they look fantastic. One of very few cars where I would keep the factory wheels.
I was born in 2000 and this car was one of my superheroes growing up. My dad worked at a dodge/jeep/chrysler dealership and my walls were covered in viper posters that he would bring home, and when the zr1 came out and Jeremy clarkson did a burnout in Las Vegas in it, it did the same thing to my 9 year old brain that the viper did.
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"Those brake lights are very loyal to that panel."
That had me rolling.
That guy does that at least once per video 😂
Ha ! Me too
@@wizardindustriesusa It's impressive just how consistent he is lmao
Me too! That plasticky rear end part has always been the bane of the C6 'Vette, as fast and powerful as it is.
Well Ferrari F430 tail lights rattle and eventually fall out if you don’t notice.. 😂
I know looks are subjective. But this car will NEVER age. Looks timeless! My fave corvette for sure!
The C6 to me is actually the best Vette. I love how they look, I love the simple (cheap) interior. It's just a big engine, manual transmission, RWD, and I'm all here for it.
Agreed. The Z06 especially is the purest expression of the American sports car.
C5 imo.
Yup. The 427 (which is basically just the convertible Z06) is one of the very few domestic cars I've actually considered adding to my garage. White, no stripes, with 3 pedals.
Shout out to the TSX 🙏🏾
@@JTMoodie2 Lol many cars have came and gone out of my garage since the TSX (2000 Saab 9-5 Sport Combi, 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i, 2018 Toyota C-HR, 2014 BMW 328d Luxury Wagon, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2007 Mercedes Benz C230, 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium). But the TSX stays as my picture bc I think it’s peak Acura 🤌🏾🤌🏾 K24, 7,600 redline, 6 speed stick, hydronic steering, and some technology, but no driving nanny’s. My TSX and my Z3 were my most beloved cars.
Love the C6. Bought C6 Z06 back in April and it’s such an amazing car. Every time I drive it, I’m amazed that GM built something this good 18 years ago.
Any mods? I just bought a z07 carbon pack that should be here in a week, super excited
As the owner of a 2009 C6 Z51 convertible with a 6spd and a built 7.0L naturally aspirated LS3 making 650hp, I can attest to the amazing noise, great analog experience, and perhaps what you are missing from the equation...the reliability. These are cars that you can actually use and have fun with and not worry about breaking. If something does go wrong, parts are easy to find and inexpensive to buy and the car is easy to work on. I paid less than a third of the price of this ZR1 for my car fully built. I'm only an hour from Toronto, happy to let you gents drive it and see if a $30,000 CAD C6 wets your appetite. Great video! Thanks!!
I wanna see this!
How's your LS3 a 7.0L? I thought only the Z06 came with the 7.0L LS7
@@blackvenom530 427ci Stroker Package on a 6.2 and you have a 7.0
Sorry to say, but your car is not $30k anymore. Corvette prices, especially for manual transmission models are out of control on price now. GM is so stupid to have killed the manual transmission.
@@blackvenom530 it’s not stock. Livernois Motors built it with a LS3 block, their cam and heads and punched it out to a bit over 7.0L’s.
These two guys are to young to appreciate how amazing that car was and sill is. I have a C-7 Z06, and a ‘24 Boxster S. And I still miss my C-6 Grand-Sport big cam track car. Best looking generation too.
bro what? they’re definitely not too young. 😂 they very appreciative of the beauty of this car anyways.
jackass
THE greatest car in my opinion, ever since it came out it has been my ultimate achievable dream car, especially in the Jetstream Blue color to match the badgings. I am so glad to see it reviewed again in 2024 after C8 ZR1’s reveal
Personally it's THE best corvette
The blue on that car is unmatched. For me its almost as iconic as papya orange on a mclaren. Notice I said for me, I get most people probably don't feel that way.
@@SpartanArmy117blue devil
U wont be disappointed they are amazing cars
As a UK viewer this is THE American car for me. All black ZR1 please.
All vettes are so painfully rare here
I saw a C5 once on UK roads and it had a hell of a presence! Seeing one in the UK is a bit of a juxtaposition.
@@lorddoobsworth144 I wonder why. In Poland, in larger cities you can meet them quite often
I'd rather have a z06 but yeah, know what you mean
Yes sir if you ever get the chance look up the infamous, midnight zr1 and watch what it can do with some mods. Thing spits flames. They do coyote stuff now but loved that car. Put a lot of gaps on many newer cars for years on end at Tx2k on the streets.
As an aussie who will never get one, i always wanted a c6 corvette, and those wheels look great on it. What a machine
I’ll help u import one from the states 😊
Atleast us Aussies were lucky enough to get its LS9 engine in our HSV GTSR W1 💪
Almost bought one last year in VIC. There seems to be a few that pop up for sale every year. About the 190k with 15k kms which is a fair bit cheaper than the c7 z06s here.
@@wh909 wow that’s insane, they’re like 20-25k in the states. Shipping can’t be more than 10k
@@racecardaily7864the ls9 engine?
I can’t even explain why but there’s just something about this car, the look, the sound and the performance in general is just unmatched for me. Been my dream car since I can remember. Love the vid!!
I grew up around mustangs but when the c6 came out when I was 15 I was like in awe. I think it’s a 10/10 design.
Jeremy Clarkson actually gave the ZR1 car of the year in his Times column
Imagine if ZR1 C6 CORVETTE also has engine swap from GT BY CITROEN RACE CAR.
The C6 ZR1 is honestly gorgeous, exterior wise.
i'm a simple person.
i see a C6 ZR1 video on youtube, and I click it.
I will also succumb to an automatic “click”!
..aaaaand you see 2 clowns
Yeah that's what you do on UA-cam
My first Corvette experience was a Black on Black C6 LS7 Z06 with chrome wheels. My friend's dad was kind enough to give me a ride during which we got up to 144 mph. It was absolutely amazing! The C6 generation will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Probably my favorite ZR1 model ever.
Damn Canadians. That car is a legend! Complaining the whole time. The car is 11 years old and will still smoke most things out there.
As European Corvette is the sportscar that I have always lusted for because here in Slovenia you didn't see it on the road it was rarer than the Ferrari. Guys another great video, you should make one about different car cultures Japan vs Europe vs US ,...
God, is there anything more boring than 'car cultures' -- wow, the fact you care, it doesn't reflect well on you.
I have exhaust from your country in my zr1 - akrapovic :)
I had a C6 Z06 and let me just say its already a blessing of a sports car. I can only imagine the C6 ZR1
We bought a '12 C6 with only 11k miles and a MT in excellent condition for 27k, and it is absolutely amazing for a weekend driver. Best sports car for the $ IMO.
You took advantage of a little ol' lady didn't you? I don't know how else you would have gotten such a good price. Good for you dude. I'm not judging you. I understand! 😂
@@darksu6947the standard /base C6 Vettes can be had at a decent price.
You put a GS or Z06 up with 11,000 miles you can instantly add $10k to the price.
The GS is damn near the same cost wise as the Z06 in this generation nowdays.
Base model
Best way to get into a c6 they’re reliable and priced proportionately not overvalued
I think I'll speak for many Americans. But in a word. We were very proud of this era of Corvette more than any other before or after. Chevy gave the world a pretty powerful and reliable powetrain with the z06/zr1 with extremely competitive handling capabilities, all within a price range that came in much less than the supercars of this era.
The new ZR1 is crazy, the C7 ZR1 was pretty bonkers as well. But the C6 ZR1 has such a simple elegance to it, I love it. Along with the '05 Ford GT my favorite american supercars. There is a video from AutoTopNL, where they whip the ZR1 up and down the Autobahn and I rewatched it about a dozen times already.
I rode in one of these at Sema when they came out. Ron fellows driving school was out there and I was fortunate enough to ride on the closed course they had set up. This car is an animal! I’ve been in a lot of fast cars but the experience the c6 zr1 gave was unforgettable! It had ferocious power at any rpm and commanded respect from anyone brave enough to take it on. What an amazing vehicle!
C6 Generation of Corvette is the Peak Corvette for Me
Multiple people have said this in the comments and it makes me so happy. C6 is peak corvette for me as well.
@@maziyarebrahimi997 i love the C6 because of the NfS MW 2005
2006 Z06 Because of the NfS CARBON
And this car because of a film called the Last Stand 2013 ( i guess )
The new C8 is fugly and doesn’t look like a corvette at all. C6 and C7 ZR1’s definitely do more for me in the curb appeal category.
@@313soldier313 C8 is §HịT
@@313soldier313 Yea the C6 has nostalgia appeal to me, but it's from when GM was building extremely cheap interiors. I disliked the C7 when it came out, but I think it's aged very well. Also, fuck the C8. I love everything it can do, but I just can't accept how ugly they are.
I just bought one of these last year in that exact color. Best car I've ever owned. Chrome wheels look excellent on the car. I spent about 5500 on mods and made 650 whp, trapped 140 mph in the 1/4 and took it on the local road course. It handles everything you throw at it extraordinarily well.
One of the best vetts made. C6 has that American muscle vibes.
Newer vettes are pushing more of the Italian vibes
Not only that. I'm sure that new ZR1 will also heading towards having the exotic Italian pricing. Awesome car, this one and the new one but the average joe these cars were not built for unfortunately.
@@Tribbatrotthe zr1 will definitely go up in value big time this car is a bargain for the preformance you get
That engine is ferocious sounding that would never get old for me
Florida man here who loves the boomer spec chrome wheels on the c6
I've never been in love with American cars but the C6 ZR1 has always done it for me. From the day it came out till now. Crazy engine and somehow looks subtle and aggressive at the same time. Would love to own one some day
That car looks so good. The silver the blue and the chrome wheels mwah
I truly got excited when this video popped up! Honestly, the C6 ZR1 is one of my favorite cars and this one looks gorgeous! I'd love to have one painted in the Blue Devil launch color which is called Jetstream Blue, and it would definitely have to have those beautiful OEM chrome wheels. Those wheels are actually some of the best looking ones that's ever been on a Corvette, imo.
The ZR1 looks 10 times better than the base model Corvette because of it's wider body. When you look at a base Corvette and a ZR1 side by side, the differences between the two are quite noticeable and it's not a subtle difference.
For the record, the base model wasn't called the Stingray for this generation. The Stingray name didn't return until the C7 generation.
The c7 z06 chrome rims are pretty sweet too kinda in the vain of these
That supercharged V8 we will never see them again
Is this similar to the CT5 blackwing with a V8 supercharger
Turbos are way, way better! So is dohc!
@@nezabytes ehhh, depends on your application I prefer NA or supercharged It's just more engaging
@@fkhothatchi True. I'm so glad GM got with the times and went dohc again finally! That plus boost equals life!
@@nezabytesit depends on what you are looking for. I'm more of a fan of turbo cars but I do love the sound of super charged cars
Dream car here. Replaced the seats, and this is perfect. Look at how much fun they are having when he presses the throttle. So much fun.
This is hands down best looking Corvette for me😍
Everyone says that! I always thought it was jaw droppingly gorgeous!
C7 better
The C6 has always been the definitive corvette for me. It's the car that comes to mind when i hear someone say the word, its just the best looking vette. Simple but sleek body styling, 6 speed, rwd, and a big ol v8.
I’d love to own one. Manual, raw, great looks and still silly power for the road. I’d keep this for life.
Yes!
I owned one. 2011 Cyber Grey. What a beast. I had it to 180 mph a couple time and it felt great. Brakes were awesome. My favorite experience: chasing down a guy on a crotch rocket and seeing the look on his face when he saw my tires spinning doing 90! Doing 140 he was still close and heartbreak when he heard me shift.
My only complaint? Replacing carbon fiber front splitters constantly. One feature I love about the C8. Front lift with memory.
I remember seeing these ZR1’s under 60k about 6 years ago man I wish I had a Time Machine I love these Corvettes. It would be hard to spend over 100k for this nowadays considering what’s out there now
That sounds about right…I remember seeing them under 70 with pretty low mileage… now after Covid they are 75 plus and more like 80-90. And they are 6 more years older now
I LOVE the way this thing looks
I actually love the C6, timeless design.
My younger years I was into "tuner" cars, but over time, and in this era, I began expanding my likes to just great cars that were passionately formulated by enthusiast engineers within the boundaries they had to work with.
You've got to do the C4 ZR1 now...405 NATURALLY ASPIRATED HP in the early 1990s 🔥
Not only would that be great to see, if they could get the entire historic ZR1 (or equivalent top dog) lineup that would be incredible - didn't the C3 and C2 have even more powerful versions than the C4?
@@ApothecaryTerryI want to see the C4 ZR1 on a new performance tire like the Cup 2 vs Nissan Z Nismo.
@@saltyfloridaman7163 It'd be awesome to see a bunch of older cars on modern tyres, especially the traction limited ones of course...an F40 could be especially interesting, although old Corvettes are a little easier to get hold of 😆
Not sure why you'd compare against a Z though - just see where the old cars place on the lap time board.
They should ! My 94 is in a garage beside me right now.. 5 mins from where these guys film in milton 😅
@ApothecaryTerry if you've seen the factory rubber on a C4 ZR-1, you'd be disgusted at how Terrible they are. Most all seasons of today have more traction. Something like PS4s would shave multiple seconds off even short tracks, Cup 2s would be even better
Seeing this now, I just noticed that the front end of the C8 is more connected to the C6 than the C7.
This car is special to me, because it seems to be dream car come true on paper: Supercharged V8, Manual, RWD, Lightweight 2dr Coupe that's also a supercar killer. It holds some nostalgia for me from the Top Gear USA Trip where Jeremy Clarkson drive the hell out of this thing and couldn't stop praising it despite his general hate for American Cars.
The C6 Z06, ZR1, C5 Z06 and C7 Z06 are some of my favourite Corvettes. Not really into the old ones, but they're super cool to see at a car show.
I'll be a life-long Corvette fan.
I've been DYING for y'all to do this car. I'm so excited!!!!! Best car channel on UA-cam, the banter and chemistry, production, second to none.
Hoping they do a c6 z06 as well
THIS is my dream car! Love the C6 body, the roar of the engine, how tactile the manual is. Absolute perfection in a car.
Two generations ago and it's still King of the road.
C8 Z06:
There are way better cars from that generation buddy.
@satyagadiraju mod for mod, not a lot of cars is touching the zr1 even in it's stock for there's not many. Let's talk about it
@@satyagadiraju At that price range? Name them
@@satyagadirajucan you name those cars please?
The C6 ZR1 was the arguably the first Corvette that really catered to the exotic buyer. At the time, the $115k price tag was seen as a ton of money for a domestic performance car, Corvette included. This is still the best looking modern Corvette and its performance is still relevant today.
I love the side profile of these.
its mean 💪
It look amazing in person.
All these years later and everyone still loves it. The C6 ZR1 is the pinnacle of Corvettes and always will be.
Sound alone that car is amazing. One of my favourites of all time personally.
This was a great conversation! The C2 and C6 are absolutely my favorite generations of Corvette. I had a new base c6 in 06 and loved it and a couple years back had another one with over 100k miles and it was still great. The materials are not great on the inside, but they layout is absolutely perfect.
Man, you know the ZR1 is our American flagship when James says "Zed Oh Six" in one breath and "Zee Are One" in the next
I have been driving my c6 Z06 since 13 years and still love it..!!
It is such a thrilling drive, V8 sound is visceral.!! Acceleration, lightness driven agility, braking that brings the blood in head to the face…!! Such an amazing car..!!
I remember when the C6 came out, people mistook it for a 360 Modena at the time. It's really a classic looker.
The first C8 I saw, I mistook for a Lamborghini from a distance
This has been my dream car since I was a kid. I will have it one day!!!
That is the best sounding Corvette ever made IMO
The mighty C6 ZR1, I came here and are still blown away by the reveal of the C8 ZR1, but man, the C6 ZR1 ancestor of that still is one mean machine, it still can whack many contemporary supercars.
This and C4 ZR1 fav corvette of all time
Been seriously looking at picking up a C6 lately. So much performance at an amazing price and they have aged well.
Buy an unmolested C6 Z06, get the heads done and enjoy. Amazingly comfortable cars to drive. Fuel mileage is incredible for 500 HP, unless right foot gets heavy. Definitely a nice day\weekend touring car. I've had my 09 since 13 and won't be selling it. Cheers, and happy hunting :-)
Do it, you won't regret it. Since buying mine a few years ago I've converted 5 people to c6 Vettes, including my Dad buying one in the same color even 😂😂.
This is my favorite corvette.
I agree!
still the greatest of all time. hands down. the respect the c6 commands on the streets or wherever you go. i got more compliments and people wanting to by my JSB ZR1 than anyone in my C8 Z06! literally insane!
I normally hate chrome wheels but that spoke pattern is so nice I can forgive the chrome.
Those are the spokeyest spokes to ever spoke. I like, how much? 😂
Can't believe you guys had nothing nice to say about it's looks. You want to knock the interior, okay, whatever. But the exterior is absolutely gorgeous. And the chrome wheels look great on it too.
C6 zr1! Is king for its time and still hold its own today, and I'm more of a Mustang guy.
C6 ZR1 is still relevant today! It can run with the best of them.
Iv seen some current street racing videos an it's beating twin twin turbo mustangs.
@@LSDdreams808the C6 ZR1 with the performance package pulls on the 760hp GT500
Power to weight along with aerodynamics is a killer.
watched one today of it beating a new c8z 2 out of 2 times. Second time walked it bad
Even the c6 z06 is a great car nowadays, really fast for an all motor v8
i love this generation corvette. it was my favorite car of my childhood. design, sound (maybe not the plastic bumper) all of it
Thomas is one hell of a driver!! Really enjoy watching your talent!
I've got a 2012 manual grand sport. Love it, fast and reliable. And it can fit a whole costco shopping trip under the hatch.
I don't care what new Corvette's Chev puts out no matter the Horsepower or anything the C6 Zr1 aka The Blue Devil will forever be my dream and Ultimate Vette 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
this is by far my favorite corvette. Manual only, like it should be. Love all the little details. I still remember how loud and awesome these sound back in my street racing days.
This is my all time favorite Corvette!
the sound and the speedo is going as fast as they could , god i love this car, chevy did their best and still are today
I love my 2011 Grand Sport convertible with a Manual Transmission! 436HP is more than enough horsepower for me. 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and the qtr mile in 12.3 seconds with a top speed of 190MPH! I’m good…
I dig the c6 grand sport too looks just like the z06 and you can get the targa top and it’s just a ls3 no need to worry about the 7.0’s valve problems .. plus the side vents are 2 slit openings and the z06 and base vette are 1
C6 z06 and zr1 are definitely my favorite looking. Very nostalgic for me. I remember the countless videos of the new zr1 being compared to European rivals and beating them. I remember it spanking the gt500, and flying with the blue angels. I remember it setting production car lap records. Light weight and fast. That's how it should be.
There's no reason a new c8 shouldn't be more than 3400lbs.
Top gear ran the c6z around their track and trashed it, yet it set one of the fastest times....wondered why they never ran a laptime with a zr1? Hmm... I love them so much, but all they did was trash it, even thought it spanked exotics.
Beautiful masterpiece. I have the c6 z06, but my favorite exhaust sound is the zr1. It's just perfect.
Main channel guys always leave the old toys to you guys 😢
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@@xtianeskay5166 LMAO YOU'RE RIGHT WHAT A TERRIBLY WRITTEN SENTENCE LET ME FIX IT 😭
Crazy how understated the old ZR1 looks compared to the Z06 of the same era.
Still doesn’t make any sense amk lmao
I'd rather have this than a C8.
The C5Z will forever be my favourite vette just because its the last "raw" vette to me - but the C6 ZR1 just has a special place in my heart
Love it Boys - Happy to help - Car looks great!
5:23 Florida is dope and that car is clean af.
Florida is made for cars like this. It is at sea level basically, there are plenty of good weather days, there are a lot of straight roads with high speed limits where police allow for faster driving than in many other states, and there are plenty of tracks and drag strips.
My favorite Corvette exhaust sound. It just sounds so intense.
Even today, this car looks fantastic. Chrome wheels and all. The profile of the body and the stance are truly killer.
Y’all are wrong about the exterior styling of the C6. The C6 ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport are great looking cars. Round taillights, big butt, rounded wedge shape. And the noise of the ZR1 and the Z06 😮. I would rather have the Z06 of this era, though. C7 Z06 is about $70,000 American.
An opinion about the looks of a car is completely subjective. It can't be considered right nor wrong. That being said I love the styling too. Those rear lights are iconic!
It's the best looking modern Corvette to me. It's the last modern Vette, that doesn't look busy. It also has them round tail lights which I love!
C7 Z06 imo is too heavy, too automated, and too much power to be honest. You really don't need the mechanical complexity of a supercharger that heat soaks on track. A lightweight coupe with a manual and n/a engine is all you'll ever need.
I've owned a C3 and a C5, and I think the C6 is the worst looking Corvette ever made. It's not ugly or anything, but it's way too similar to the C5, but with a bunch of bad changes to the design - it just doesn't look right.
Its domestic , they have to try and
Downplay something 😂
I remember when this car came out, had the same effect as the new C8 Zr1, the numbers were wild for an out of the box vehicle for the time. Such a sweet car.
I think this is a great looking car, don’t care about the plastic bulging back side, just means it won’t rust and saves weight. It’s right in the right places, great American sports car
Can confirm, 3 years into ownership, and it's a gnarly animal!
God bless you brother! ❤😅
Didn’t even watch the more than 30 seconds but I just love how the C6 is so relevant today even with the new cars of 2024!
638HP From 2009. Let’s go!
“Those brake lights are really loyal to that panel” 😂😂
I'm an import guy but if I needed a muscle car, hands down the C6 ZR1 is a must buy. 0-60 in 3.5s...IN FIRST GEAR! That's nuts.
The one things all vettes had over the competition is price and reliability. Beat the snot out of this ZR1 all day long and it will ask for more. I agree that the C6 Z06 is probably the better buy with the 427 cubic inch naturally aspirated V8, but this thing is an absolutely LEGEND. ‘Scare the shit out of you’ power with that supercar level 6.2L SC V8.
I wish Thomas would have done a proper lap to see how it measures up. This thing broke Nurb records when it was released. Opinions may change.
you two are the reason why i love car videos again since old top gear
Wouldn't mind a full review,always liked this car
I'm 2 days late but before this video even starts I gotta say I'm super excited to watch this video. I first saw a blue devil in 2009 and have loved it ever since.
6:54 when the bald eagles strike
seeing this car on the road during development was one of the coolest parts of my teenage years. needed a few hundred more horsepower to try to keep up with it.
The C6 ZR1 is perfect. Besides the seats
Yeah, the seats were absolutely horrendous!
try the 2011-2013 seats
You can swap seats from c7 c8 . same bolt pattern
The C6 Z06 & ZR1 are timeless & will never go out of style.
The C6 is my favorite generation since 70s