I thought the C8 Corvette was Overhyped. I was Wrong.

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  • Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
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    00:00 Intro/Talk about the car
    04:47 Top Down Lap
    14:23 Top Up lap
    22:35 After Lap Thoughts
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  • @metomwhou
    @metomwhou Рік тому +3033

    @Misha Charoudin...What a great time! You really showed me what the car can do with a proper driver behind the wheel....I'll keep working at it! Thanks again for showing me a great time!!

    • @mgcharoudin
      @mgcharoudin  Рік тому +395

      Thank you for the amazing opportunity!

    • @speedibusrex
      @speedibusrex Рік тому +49

      Now you know what your car can do. Have been a fan of the Vette since the C7.

    • @thereissomecoolstuff
      @thereissomecoolstuff Рік тому +54

      That was great. Thanks for talking about the importing. I'm about your size and appreciate the laps. I also understand about driving ability. There is no way I'll get close to the capabilities of this car. Have you gone to Ron fellows yet. You'll love it. Z06 pricing is out today. The stingray will be around for a long time. $106k base, $158k loaded

    • @robertreynolds930
      @robertreynolds930 Рік тому +18

      beautiful car, enjoy!

    • @josephf4984
      @josephf4984 Рік тому +12

      T..... after Ron Fellows you'll feel ready to go hard like this too! SO GLAD WE HAVE OUR CARS! One day, one track, will roll together!

  • @JJG4ming
    @JJG4ming Рік тому +1152

    The fact that the owner even offered you to do a lap without him to really experience the car. What a legend. Absolutely love this guy, and great driving like usually

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust 9 місяців тому +68

      then referred to himself as "ballast" haha, what a fun character

    • @realhappyguy
      @realhappyguy 8 місяців тому +5

      @@ghomerhust 😂😂

    • @MD-ev3hm
      @MD-ev3hm 3 місяці тому +1

      He “volunteered” to clean out his pants instead of leaving it on his seats;)

  • @sebastiancorsini7632
    @sebastiancorsini7632 Рік тому +1231

    That guy in the red Golf was absolutely sending it. I'm amazed at how long he stayed in front.

    • @briankennedy9040
      @briankennedy9040 Рік тому +149

      He was. Saw that Vette in the mirrors and started really pushing hard. It was no surprise when he lost it! I was waiting for it to happen.

    • @Spidouz
      @Spidouz Рік тому +439

      @@briankennedy9040 if you really look, he was driving like an idiot, trying too hard with bad trajectories and not realizing that he was way slower than Misha. He should have let him pass way earlier. That was really bad driving and etiquette…

    • @jorgeluiscapiello414
      @jorgeluiscapiello414 Рік тому

      Should have allowed the much faster Vette to pass safely. Such an idiot!

    • @beyondquestion
      @beyondquestion Рік тому +30

      I got a Cupra R and I was saying the same thing, 'til he braked and turn on that downgrade, but he caught it and controlled it, he's been thru that more than once lol!^^
      \O>

    • @todd.goslin6190
      @todd.goslin6190 Рік тому +132

      He wasn't moving over like he was supposed to.

  • @user-od9iz9cv1w
    @user-od9iz9cv1w Рік тому +124

    This video so much more valuable than all the car reviewer videos. Misha jumps in, put it in track mode, turns off traction control and immediately passes most everything on the ring. Second lap even quicker and confident.

  • @jamcarz8982
    @jamcarz8982 Рік тому +1720

    I love how Misha’s chill lap goes harder than most others full on lap 😂

    • @apscoradiales
      @apscoradiales Рік тому +5

      Nawh, he's just showing off.
      I'm sure i could blow his doors off...one day!
      HAHA!
      Come to Mosport, and i'll show you how to drive fast!

    • @buildindian8169
      @buildindian8169 Рік тому +60

      Chill lap my ass 😃😃

    • @Speediesam
      @Speediesam Рік тому +27

      That’s cause he’s a race car driver

    • @cutsomeone
      @cutsomeone Рік тому +55

      He lives here.
      It’s basically a casual drive to the grocery store for him.

    • @jamcarz8982
      @jamcarz8982 Рік тому +1

      @@buildindian8169 😂😂

  • @m0rb1d43
    @m0rb1d43 Рік тому +1084

    I like how the gauge cluster shows the ACTUAL important information instead of that g-force bullshit etc most cars do!

    • @RhodokTribesman
      @RhodokTribesman Рік тому +199

      I've seen cars display current horsepower (for some reason), but not oil pressure. Always a big yikes from me

    • @effie4903
      @effie4903 Рік тому +28

      He could have had the g-force meter up instead of the options menu. I wish the owner had set that up before the lap

    • @corleth2868
      @corleth2868 Рік тому +7

      Having the temperatures in Celsius must confuse any Americans though and the speed in km/h.
      I'm assuming that can be dumbed down however ;o)

    • @elperroquehabla1978
      @elperroquehabla1978 Рік тому +77

      The passenger body makes me realize all the Gforces anyway

    • @MzRtS12
      @MzRtS12 Рік тому +27

      @@corleth2868 temp scales can be changed in the options. same with speed

  • @RonzarOne
    @RonzarOne Рік тому +321

    Having spent around 2k miles and a few dozen laps in our C8 at Hoonigan, I'm on board with everything Misha was saying. The other impressive part is that we've hot lapped ours (just an LT1 Stingray) all day in 108F ambient heat, and it never skipped a beat.

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +35

      Same here, 4 track events and no issues. Then on a normal day, taking a kid to her graduation, the radiator hose gave up the ghost....Tech said it was a "friction" hole. I'll find out tomorrow what that means....

    • @Adierit
      @Adierit Рік тому +20

      @@metomwhou It rubbed through on a spot and sprung a leak is what that would usually indicate.

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +2

      @@Adierit Thanks for the mansplanation 🤣

    • @RipsawEV_2
      @RipsawEV_2 Рік тому +39

      @Karl with a K And you're making yourself look stupid by copy pasting that comment everywhere 😂

    • @evan4510
      @evan4510 11 місяців тому +8

      @@karlwithak. c8 hater

  • @koruki
    @koruki Рік тому +34

    The owners so nice and polite he was talking to Misha asking if the brakes are okay like he was a waiter making sure a customer was happy with his meal lol. Legend.

  • @OllyJ2k9
    @OllyJ2k9 Рік тому +978

    That owner is a legend, what a nice guy. Insane car too!

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +114

      Thanks Olly. Misha is a class act, it was a real pleasure taking those laps with him!

    • @OllyJ2k9
      @OllyJ2k9 Рік тому +12

      @@metomwhou 😊👍🏼

    • @lukelambert4595
      @lukelambert4595 Рік тому +5

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @lukelambert4595
      @lukelambert4595 Рік тому +17

      @@metomwhou oh shoot, you’re him! Didn’t even see this before my reply. Man, how awesome was that??? It would be a dream to get to take a lap with Misha. He seems like such an awesome guy. Pumped up for you to get to take a ride with him in your awesome C8.

    • @Peginafication
      @Peginafication Рік тому +9

      @@metomwhou agreed with the op, you're a legend and seem like a nice bloke. Enjoy the 'vette she's a beast!

  • @howlingv1021
    @howlingv1021 Рік тому +818

    When he asked if you wanted him in the car before the 2nd lap I think he was secretely hoping that you would let him out 😅

    • @mgcharoudin
      @mgcharoudin  Рік тому +282

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +318

      I'll never tell 🤐

    • @michaelshaw849
      @michaelshaw849 Рік тому +64

      Lol 😂. It is harder to be a passenger that is for sure

    • @apscoradiales
      @apscoradiales Рік тому +36

      @@michaelshaw849
      Yeah, I would have thrown up...several times!

    • @kurtbarrett6785
      @kurtbarrett6785 Рік тому +18

      Ha! No kiddin! I was looking to see if someone had already posted this comment before I did... Heck, after that "easy lap" I'm thinkin I may have been looking to bail too!

  • @ChristopherGaul
    @ChristopherGaul Рік тому +203

    The first thing I noticed was how easy that seemed. M seemed immediately comfortable with the car. That says a lot about how good it must be.
    It wasn't until the second lap that I noticed no one was passing him. If you've watched many 'Ring laps you'll know what a big deal that is.
    Third, if you go only by sound, the engine seemed like it was hardly exerting itself yet it was putting up some serious speed and acceleration.
    Owner seems like a great guy. Thanks for sharing a great car with us. Loved this video.

    • @zenb0
      @zenb0 Рік тому +9

      Very well said and 100% agreed!

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +5

      Thanks! It was a definite highlight for me as well!

    • @ganeshgajavelli1487
      @ganeshgajavelli1487 Рік тому +4

      I agree with most of that but the engine part; this is still the LT2 so you do have lots of low-end torque and a redline @6600 and peak power at around 6500 so idk if it'll ever sound particularly ragged or on the edge. That and the long gearing makes it best at relatively low revs

    • @ChristopherGaul
      @ChristopherGaul Рік тому +16

      @@ganeshgajavelli1487 I wasn't saying the engine wasn't working, I was saying it doesn't sound like it. There are plenty of engines that sound like they're about to explode when under load, this isn't one of them. It just easily goes about it's business making great power without whining about it.

  • @XTheJenovaProjectX
    @XTheJenovaProjectX Рік тому +67

    This was absolutely thrilling to watch. That red GTI/GOLF or whatever was making me so nervous.

  • @Doncan0823
    @Doncan0823 Рік тому +309

    When you can drive that fast so relaxed you know the vehicle is good.

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL Рік тому +2

      Well the numbers look big until you realize its just KPH and converted to MPH, the speeds are just what I drive my old Formula station wagon at...

    • @Doncan0823
      @Doncan0823 Рік тому +36

      @@BuzzLOLOL very aware those are KPH’s. Sure you can keep up with the ‘Vette…

    • @bigd5899
      @bigd5899 Рік тому +7

      @@BuzzLOLOL in a straight line

    • @Pantheroful
      @Pantheroful 10 місяців тому

      But, he always drives like this...

    • @FriendlyNeighborhoodCrow
      @FriendlyNeighborhoodCrow 9 місяців тому

      @@BuzzLOLOL But do you drive that old station wagon on the Ring? It's called the Green Hell for a reason XD

  • @rereg543
    @rereg543 Рік тому +79

    You can tell that guy was having the time of his life! Got a Russian driving an American Corvette on a German racetrack! Quite the unique experience. That car moves, too.

  • @MrIvosgarcia
    @MrIvosgarcia Рік тому +7

    Even here in Dubai this car shine so much . sucha a beautiful car !. love the C8!!!!!!

  • @brandonchism6960
    @brandonchism6960 Рік тому +87

    this may be the single best video for a base c8. I know it has garnered a lot of praise since its release from various outlets. But putting it in the hands of a renowned driver on a track that is respected as the measuring stick of performance capabilities and hearing his thoughts as be puts it through its paces made me respect the car on a different level. I already believed GM had a great car with the C8, now I feel like Misha confirmed it while giving it a very fair critique.

    • @imoovabull6042
      @imoovabull6042 7 місяців тому +3

      i was thinking the same thing. one of the best car "tests" i have seen for a C8 yet.

  • @jolikudo
    @jolikudo Рік тому +336

    I can’t wait for Z06 model. Hopefully GM will make a ZR1 and the rumored Zora model as well

    • @nighthawk0077
      @nighthawk0077 Рік тому +5

      You managed to secure an order?

    • @allensaunders449
      @allensaunders449 Рік тому +2

      @@nighthawk0077 yes

    • @danieldickerson4838
      @danieldickerson4838 Рік тому +47

      They definitely will. Rumors are even saying that the ZR1 will be pushing 850 hp, and the Zora will be putting down 1,000. The Z06 is where my heart lies, though; you can’t beat that fabulous NA V8.

    • @RaheelZahir
      @RaheelZahir Рік тому +3

      What’s the Zora?? I’ve never heard of that

    • @danieldickerson4838
      @danieldickerson4838 Рік тому +31

      @@RaheelZahir A rumored hybrid model that’ll have a TT V8, paired with electric motors to give it a ton of power.

  • @coordsportgmbh5728
    @coordsportgmbh5728 Рік тому +234

    If you feel 100% at ease in a car immediately, you know it's a good car and the right car for you. Make/model/horsepower are irrelevant.

    • @OviWanKeno9i
      @OviWanKeno9i Рік тому +8

      So true. The WRX STI was like that for me. Even tuned you could go 8-9/10 with it and feel comfortable, with kind boggling levels of grip (4 differentials). Mine was protuned at 480 HP and minimal lag. It was really fun to learn to drive properly with that car.

    • @ienjoyrice
      @ienjoyrice Рік тому +23

      @Karl with a K it was slowing him down actually lol

    • @ienjoyrice
      @ienjoyrice Рік тому +16

      @Karl with a K yea i can tell you have never tracked before. You're * btw not your.

    • @ienjoyrice
      @ienjoyrice Рік тому +5

      @Karl with a K the asterisk was not used to highlight. You can utilize google to brush up on proper grammar and common internet/text lingo. Seems like you're an elderly fellow so I will excuse the ignorance. I highly doubt you have tracked despite what you say here. Good day.

    • @ienjoyrice
      @ienjoyrice Рік тому +8

      @Karl with a K sure you were boomer.

  • @epi2045
    @epi2045 7 місяців тому +18

    I tracked and rally raced a Porsche. Some folks are confusing “racing” vs “open track”. Racing you don’t get out of the way and block. Open track etiquette and safety is to move over for faster traffic. I conservatively counted 3 times Misha had to let off.
    In the end Misha was demonstrating safety and maturity on the track keeping himself, passenger, and Golf safe for another day on the track.

  • @eyesopen5836
    @eyesopen5836 Рік тому +10

    Fricking awesome! Base model? Geez! Misha, you a bad man! The owner, one helluva guy, to travel there, bring your rocket and be so generous, too? Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @scuph
    @scuph Рік тому +214

    I had the opportunity to drive one for a week and what surprised me the most was the magnetic suspension. In track mode it is very stiff and you can feel everything, but in comfort it rides like a Rolls. Very stark difference between modes. I was impressed.

    • @lesevesel2898
      @lesevesel2898 Рік тому +16

      You should know that GM and Ferrari traded technologies: GM gets the Brembo brakes and Ferrari gets the magshocks.

    • @TurboV8boi
      @TurboV8boi 11 місяців тому

      @@lesevesel2898 Is that true? I didn't know that.

    • @papa_pt
      @papa_pt 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@lesevesel2898I found nothing about ferrari having anything to do with GM and Brembo

  • @Kolzahn
    @Kolzahn Рік тому +76

    "Wanna do a lap without a fat guy beside you?" Lmaoo
    What a car! Wish the owner many happy moments with the thing :)

  • @T1cksandLeeches
    @T1cksandLeeches Рік тому +6

    Thank you for just an awesome drive and not filled with talking. So many videos like this are ruined because they think you need to fill the dead air with words. False, I'd rather the driver be in the zone and just see the car flow through the track. We didn't click for a monologue, we clicked to see this thing in action. Bravo.

  • @NoHope_
    @NoHope_ Рік тому +4

    that golf was flying to be fair 😂

  • @Lanse1984
    @Lanse1984 Рік тому +177

    GM designed the Magnetic Ride suspension that everyone in the world uses now and they really have the best all around dampers hands down on the c8

    • @paintbywolf8789
      @paintbywolf8789 Рік тому +1

      Actually that was Multimatic and it was used on open wheel mostly and some other race cars long before GM it just slowly worked it's way up the chain

    • @Lanse1984
      @Lanse1984 Рік тому +66

      @@paintbywolf8789 that is incorrect. Delphi Automotive which was created and owned by GM designed and developed the magnetic ride control.
      The Ontario based company multimatic you speak of "which I am very familiar with" developed the Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers DSSV which were originally used for racing only but about half a dozen vehicles used them now including a few pickup trucks "one which I own"

    • @techjunkie4786
      @techjunkie4786 Рік тому +30

      @@paintbywolf8789 You need to do a bit more research before you leave a comment. I was going to chime in, but the guy below your comment beat me to it and is 100% right.

    • @mceasermcmc
      @mceasermcmc Рік тому +7

      @@paintbywolf8789 I think a little research is due my man.

    • @phillyphil1513
      @phillyphil1513 Рік тому +2

      @@Lanse1984 re: "Delphi Automotive" yup it was definitely Delphi and originally fitted to "Caddys" going back 20 years ago. it has since been sold off, so goes some way at explaining why we now find Magna-Ride fitted to everything from Mustangs to Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

  • @Moroccanproductions
    @Moroccanproductions Рік тому +87

    i love how Misha shift's exactly at the end of the orange part of the tachometer it's just so satisfying to watch him handling such a car even in the first time, much respect for you man keep rocking it!!!

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL Рік тому +5

      Yeah, don't like seeing automatic tranny cars shift way before the redline...

  • @ShaneChanka
    @ShaneChanka Рік тому +18

    "Tires are the limiting factor now" I love this guy haha. Great driving!

    • @sonicstep
      @sonicstep 7 місяців тому +1

      Yes. It would have benefitted from slicks. But it's street car so is what it is.

  • @767dag
    @767dag Рік тому +3

    all that with top Down too , truly impressive car and driving

  • @Wiggy321
    @Wiggy321 Рік тому +133

    First thing I have to say, Robert should add one to the fleet lol. Thank you to the owner for bringing it out and having a shared experience with us.
    If I were the owner I'd go with PS4S all around. Then I'd do an air filter and cat back exhaust.
    I wonder if the brake ducts under the car were installed for this run, because the brakes seemed not to fade.

    • @grapsorz
      @grapsorz Рік тому +21

      might not be as expensive to run as the exotic's ;)

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +51

      @Omar Monelle The car was on the factory Michelin PS4S tires and the brake ducts were installed as well. I mention in the video that I have few things to install and those a CAI, Ported throttle body and ported Intake manifold. Hopefully that will help it breathe a little better up top!

    • @Wiggy321
      @Wiggy321 Рік тому +21

      @@metomwhou please bring it back when you get the mods done.

    • @michaelshaw849
      @michaelshaw849 Рік тому +13

      @@metomwhou do you have a channel as well? Would be great to see what you do with this car and what works for you.

    • @MarMPB
      @MarMPB Рік тому +7

      Corvette finally won the European gearheads! 👍🏻

  • @saeed5853
    @saeed5853 Рік тому +39

    Just imagine what the Z06 will do with better aero, better tires, better breaks, high reviving engine! with fantastic sound and after all you can put the car on comfort mode and you still can enjoy it in a daily driving. Few cars can give you this combination. Really brilliant
    Z06 should be in the Taxi fleet.

    • @nordic5490
      @nordic5490 Рік тому +1

      A couple of turbskis will wake it up.

    • @johnnygeorgopoulos4072
      @johnnygeorgopoulos4072 Рік тому +4

      @@nordic5490 there's a girl over here in the States with a twin turbo C8, she broke some record with it I believe, extremely cute girl too, I believe she was the first C8 with twin turbos as well. Let me try to remember her name..... Emilia Hartford.
      Edit: and she's been driving around in the new C8 Z06 I just noticed....she has a press car.... and it sounds ridiculous (in a good way)

    • @Sdizzle7
      @Sdizzle7 11 місяців тому +1

      Imagine the Zr1

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 Рік тому +25

    That Corvette impressed me too. Considering that it doesn’t have a crazy amount of power, it seemed to accelerate pretty darn good to me. I thought it sounded decent too and of course with Misha driving, that in itself made a lot of difference.👍👍🇨🇦

    • @Sdizzle7
      @Sdizzle7 11 місяців тому +1

      Wait for the zr1 lol

  • @larsm7202
    @larsm7202 Рік тому +14

    I drove the C8 last fall at Dream Racing Las Vegas and it's an amazing car. I drove the Ferrari 488 right after it and I think that the Vette was actually a more balanced car (albeit, the 488's Turbo boost was incredible). I will absolutely buy one someday.

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman5924 Рік тому +37

    Props to the owner for allowing the tracking, and Misha for driving like a boss under perfect control. 👍👍

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 Рік тому +43

    Yep she handled like a champ for a bone stock car, thanks to the owner for letting you share it with us, & yes the cars going to different countries have huge mark ups, then over here you've got dealers charging massive amounts for delivery, Rj in Oz

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp87 Рік тому +3

    Corvettes have a long track history

  • @xiaoyu88
    @xiaoyu88 Рік тому +8

    What a nice lap with a super chill dude. Trusting the car, trusting the driver. I enjoyed everything. Thank you for sharing the words about the process of getting the car, its nice to know :) Drive safe!

  • @velocity313
    @velocity313 Рік тому +26

    Best track video of the C8 ever! Makes me want to run to my garage, peel out of my driveway, and drive my 2022 C8 to the Max.

  • @vancouverev3142
    @vancouverev3142 Рік тому +32

    Have watched many Misha’s videos and I have to say this is near the top. Great owner (thank you sir for your service), great car and some amazing footage. Driving skill is unbelievable! What a great looking vehicle.

  • @zuhirmuhammad9322
    @zuhirmuhammad9322 Рік тому +5

    Hitting the shift perfect.

  • @aliassmithandjones9453
    @aliassmithandjones9453 Рік тому +3

    a guy I know bought one and I'll never forget our drive on a windy mountain road- the car hugged the corners so well it was like riding in a slot car

  • @iceb-akap77ice93
    @iceb-akap77ice93 Рік тому +5

    Surprise. The USA making a great car.!! Looks like it handles amazing. That red golf thou. That was fun to watch.

  • @MarioDallaRiva
    @MarioDallaRiva Рік тому +37

    Complimenti, to the owner and to the Corvette folks 👏🏼

  • @2811JPR
    @2811JPR Рік тому +5

    Jesus Christ that red Mk7 GTI held its own for a while😂

  • @N4CR5
    @N4CR5 Рік тому +17

    Glad you enjoyed it, GM hit it out the park with this one. One thing, it's not an LS technically, it's called the LT2. Sure, it's a beefed up newer version of it :)
    Funny part how he said it doesn't breathe well up top, it's likely the cam. A cammed LS3 will put out LT2 rwhp, they are a limited due to the OHV geometry and powerband vs efficiency and testing emissions. If he does cam and a few other things it'll be much more responsive, I'd leave the intake alone though GM did a good design there, it's variable tuning already.

    • @jdmmike7225
      @jdmmike7225 9 місяців тому +2

      Exactly why the Z06 & ZR1 are going to the DOHC 5.5L LT6 initially developed for the C8R, N/A for the Z06 & twin turbo for the ZR1.

  • @genieli
    @genieli Рік тому +68

    Really can see you have confidence in it sending it full around corners!! In a foreign car for the first time, its handling and feedback must be superb!
    Thanks Misha!!! 👍

  • @albrechtjohnj
    @albrechtjohnj Рік тому +35

    I just checked the pricing for the C8 on the German Chevrolet price list. You can get the different trim levels on the 2023 car starting at 2LT. The price, including MWST 19%, for a 3LT is 100.050 €. Still a good deal.

    • @conandoyle1740
      @conandoyle1740 Рік тому +2

      The z06 wont be available, even if so its gonna be a 170k car with tax
      not really feasible

  • @donaldsalkovick396
    @donaldsalkovick396 Рік тому +8

    I found myself hypnotized watching the fuel range dropping throughout the lap

  • @ash98981
    @ash98981 Рік тому +2

    I'm shocked too, and I live in the US!! You proved that the C8 is a track car - we dont have a Nürburgring here in the US

  • @tessierrr
    @tessierrr Рік тому +40

    Probably the best car to come out the last 10 years imo 👌 looks good, fast, not overly expensive compared to other car in that class

  • @michae8jackson378
    @michae8jackson378 Рік тому +76

    Great lap. I'm seriously considering buying one now, especially after hearing your thoughts about being so good for the money. I sent you the picture of the 22 my friend bought. He loves it so much. I can get one pretty much with no mark up from the same dealer. Great video as always!

    • @mgcharoudin
      @mgcharoudin  Рік тому +28

      You won't regret it!

    • @dallycurtis4532
      @dallycurtis4532 Рік тому +6

      Ya man, I have lowered 3LT with a glass roof and a Hennessey exhaust and its seriously well done. I had a 991.1 turbo before that, and the handling is easily just as good as the 911 and it sounds wild.

    • @tash6638
      @tash6638 Рік тому +4

      I bought mine for $100k MSRP fully loaded out 2022 coupe, went with basically every option. It’s amazing.

    • @michae8jackson378
      @michae8jackson378 Рік тому +2

      @@tash6638 that's awesome

    • @tash6638
      @tash6638 Рік тому +5

      @@michae8jackson378 you won’t regret it man seriously, I wasn’t a huge corvette guy but this is just a completely different animal

  • @chriswoollet
    @chriswoollet Рік тому +5

    Incredible driving. That red GTI was getting on it to

  • @ScottO84
    @ScottO84 Рік тому +6

    "Chill lap" and he nearly drives the nuts off of it. 👍 Loved seeing this thing get pushed and surprise some Europeans.

  • @rustler08
    @rustler08 Рік тому +68

    Zora Arkus-Duntov is very happy with the existence of the C8. It's the mid-engine Corvette that he always dreamed would exist.
    Also, the big problem with the C8's power is that it likes to pull timing. The cars will dyno close to the claimed 490hp, but because they can pull up to 15 degrees of timing it can really fall flat on its face when pushed on a track. That has been the big thing I've seen track guys trying to combat.

    • @mthxjzz6462
      @mthxjzz6462 Рік тому +2

      What you mean with "15 degrees of timing"?

    • @machtmonk
      @machtmonk Рік тому +42

      @@mthxjzz6462 he means ignition timing. Earlier ignition timing can result in more power. If the car is pulling 15° of timing you loose a lot of power. This usually happens if something gets to hot, some pressure gets low etc.

    • @mthxjzz6462
      @mthxjzz6462 Рік тому +5

      @@machtmonk Thanks mate!

    • @greebuh
      @greebuh Рік тому +4

      Needs race fuel

    • @VanquishGlory
      @VanquishGlory Рік тому +8

      Maybe the catalytic converters are getting to hot. It is a known issue, to keep them safe timing is pulled

  • @tocsa120ls
    @tocsa120ls Рік тому +32

    Just imagine if this was the same price here as in the US ($63,295) - Ferrari would go out of business.

    • @teabaggins3517
      @teabaggins3517 Рік тому +16

      Nah, a lot of the people buying ferarri do not care about performance. They buy it because it is expensive, so it brings status.

    • @JD-eo7dr
      @JD-eo7dr Рік тому +2

      @@teabaggins3517 exactly. This would be a council estate supercar if sold over here aimed at R8 owners especially at 63k

    • @teabaggins3517
      @teabaggins3517 Рік тому +1

      @@JD-eo7dr exactly, R8 the V8 version would be the main competitor... If people really cared about cost performance, you would see zero a
      Huracans on the street and everyone would go for R8..but it is clearly not happening

    • @TRX25EX
      @TRX25EX Рік тому +1

      You really think people buy Ferrari for 0-60 time or something?

    • @ShadowHawk4219
      @ShadowHawk4219 Рік тому +1

      @@teabaggins3517 I believe that. Many of these exotics performance cars you see in vids in Monaco, Miami, and London probably don't go to a track. To me, it looks just like status symbols of who has the most expensive, exotic cars.

  • @lawlaw1
    @lawlaw1 Рік тому +2

    When you say, “ holy hell” a few seconds into the first lap.. game over. Corvette 🙌🏻

  • @hagaxxx
    @hagaxxx Рік тому +6

    Great machine out of the box. This GM guys did it. Congrats to the owner.

  • @phantom2k10
    @phantom2k10 Рік тому +48

    well,they weren't lying when they said this was the best sports car for the money.Imagine how much more wild the z06 model is going to be smh.Great vid misha

  • @mathewhumvee
    @mathewhumvee Рік тому +50

    If it had a Ferrari, or Lamborghini badge, it will instantly worth 150 grand more.

    • @Steven-re3id
      @Steven-re3id Рік тому +1

      that's the problem, the corvette is not a ferrari or lamborghini

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Рік тому +10

      @@Steven-re3id problem? Isn't it a solution? Same performance for way less? It would easily be 250-300k more as a ferrari or lamborghini

    • @Steven-re3id
      @Steven-re3id Рік тому

      @@trashbandit2449 I don't think it will have the same performance at least not the newer ones, Ferrari base models have over 700hp even over 800hp Lamborghini will bring out the aventador replacement and it will probably have over 900hp and the huracán replacement will be the same, so they're probably not even in the same performance league just like they're not in the same price league even the 911 gt3 rs where i lived costs the same or less than a base corvette c8 and obviously it's a much better car

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Рік тому +6

      @@Steven-re3id the ferrari 458 Italia (NOT the base model) has a 7:38 nurburgring time. Even an audi r8 v10 plus (also not a base model) has a 7:32. A c8 corvette? 7:29. Same time as a lamborghini huracan lp 610 (7:28). That's impressive, especially when you factor in cost.

    • @Steven-re3id
      @Steven-re3id Рік тому +2

      @@trashbandit2449 not impressive when a heavier, less powerful and 10 year older 2010 nissan gtr is faster and comparing times from 10 years ago is meaningless because of the difference in tires and the difference between the time of the ferrari 458 and the corvette c8 is that the Ferrari lap time was done by an average journalist and the Corvette c8 by a professional driver with factory effort, even a nearly 2 ton Mercedes is 10 seconds faster

  • @Grant.G.Simpson
    @Grant.G.Simpson Рік тому +4

    being driven round here by misha is far up my bucket list, and drive it myself too, but much slower. what a car, what a guy

  • @markmartin5765
    @markmartin5765 Рік тому +3

    What a great track run to watch! I have a 71 454 4 sp. convertible that I am so proud of,but to see the modern Corvette go toe to toe with almost any car in the world makes me so proud!

  • @m1ch43ll5
    @m1ch43ll5 Рік тому +24

    I like the fuel quantity indicator through this stunt. Almost like odometer but reversed

    • @ThexMJT
      @ThexMJT Рік тому +2

      Fuel pressure indicator, great feature can see how hard pumps are working when he's full throttle

  • @paulkrapp
    @paulkrapp Рік тому +7

    The factory test drivers for the Z06 that drove at the Nurburgring bring their personal cars to Grattan Raceway in Michigan. It's a pleasure to see these cars perform on a track! Of course they can't talk about the test sessions on the Nurburgring, but it was cool to meet them. Yes, I actually met the man that was driving the camouflaged Z06 featured in one of your videos! Very cool!

  • @Baloni1
    @Baloni1 Рік тому +2

    Owner has balls of steel being that calm and no anxiety telling someone use their car hard. Maybe because of their army background but u would definitely shit my pants being passenger to a good driver on the ring lol.

  • @DeathMetalAsian
    @DeathMetalAsian Рік тому +7

    The top down easy lap is absolutely blistering. Some awesome driving here

  • @Shmaffer
    @Shmaffer Рік тому +4

    “Need the ballast?” I appreciate his random reference to the boating world. Funny guy!!

  • @iAPX432
    @iAPX432 8 місяців тому +5

    The C8 is underrated, and surprisingly affordable in North America for its performance-level!

  • @axe2grind244
    @axe2grind244 Рік тому +3

    Wow that red Golf R was absolutely flying lol.

  • @dmatrix3485
    @dmatrix3485 Рік тому +10

    Got an LT1 for $65k and to think I was so close to walking away because of a 5k markup.i hate markups but i have no regrets after driving this thing. The car looks and feels like it's worth so much more than what I paid for. One thing I immediately noticed was how well the car just hugs the road at high speeds and it handles so well. I was a little worried as I hadnt sat in one before prior to purchasing and wasn't sure how my 6'5 frame would fit but it's not too bad. I wouldn't recommend the car for anyone over 6'5 with a very long torso though

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому

      I was in the same boat...I'm only 5'11 and my head touches the headliner with a helmet.

  • @gideonbeintema8095
    @gideonbeintema8095 Рік тому +56

    Okay absolutely amazing car and very cool owner! Like you said for a base model this is some insane performance. Imagine what it will accomplish with better tyres/brakes! Now I just wonder what the zo6 or zr1 will be able to do. Hope that when the day comes you can test one!

    • @tash6638
      @tash6638 Рік тому +1

      It has the z51 package so it’s not truly base. That package adds a lot to track performance.

  • @nrrn65
    @nrrn65 Рік тому +4

    Great video, the red Golf was on it!

  • @kevinwells4986
    @kevinwells4986 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the ride along! My first video watching you, and it was well done - but you had me at the point of driving.

  • @freddybell8328
    @freddybell8328 Рік тому +5

    I saw two old guys sitting in one just like this outside Chick-fil-A yesterday. Crazy to think that same car could do this.

    • @TwoDollarGararge
      @TwoDollarGararge 2 місяці тому

      It will be treated like this 20 years from now. When those old guys can no longer drive and there 15 to $20,000 like the c5 is now

  • @telomnisi9054
    @telomnisi9054 Рік тому +30

    I would love a video of you ranking the best cars you've ever driven

  • @SudeepC1973
    @SudeepC1973 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful run! What a car!

  • @JordanPayneLV
    @JordanPayneLV Рік тому +1

    I really like that you’ve been including these awesome B-roll portions to your videos

  • @ParagonPerformance
    @ParagonPerformance Рік тому +5

    Great lap! It's awesome to hear the great feedback about the car.

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +1

      Hurry up a make a video on installing the harnesses on the convertible so these guys will get off my ass about not having the harnesses installed!! BTW, love your parts!

  • @ZondaF355
    @ZondaF355 Рік тому +8

    Very exciting to hear a real verdict on this C8 chassis at the ring. This goes right along with what I was expecting really glad it is what I hoped it was. I hold Mishas opinions in high regard especially when it comes to vehicle dynamics. Excellent video

  • @jeffnowicki4059
    @jeffnowicki4059 Рік тому +5

    Great vid Misha! It’s great watching you drive. Calm, cool, chill… total badazz behind the wheel. Well done 👍 (and kudos to the owner for sharing his ‘vette).

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +3

      I told Misha the same thing, he's calm and collected and I look like I could be ejected at any second 😂

    • @jeffnowicki4059
      @jeffnowicki4059 Рік тому +2

      @@metomwhou Love it. I would put being ‘ejected from a drive with Misha on the ‘ring on my bucket list’! Cheers 🍻

  • @snarlbuckle
    @snarlbuckle Рік тому +2

    Glad to see even a chill lap on the ring.

  • @EncrypticMethods
    @EncrypticMethods Рік тому +2

    spoiling us with two laps, Really cool owner and Misha driving the wheels off this thing. Epic

  • @maurosantos132
    @maurosantos132 Рік тому +10

    Hey, i am the Golf driver from your video.
    That Video is really cool. Thanks, ist was fun :-D greetings from Germany

    • @mgcharoudin
      @mgcharoudin  Рік тому +3

      It was very fun indeed! Is it stock on power or?

    • @maurosantos132
      @maurosantos132 Рік тому +6

      No no, its not the original Power ;-)

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +3

      @@maurosantos132 You were hanging it out bro! It was fun watching you!!

    • @digital8oh8
      @digital8oh8 Рік тому

      We need more details on the mods,,,that thing scoots.

  • @backnunAndy
    @backnunAndy Рік тому +4

    all other review told us this model does understeer all the time. But when I see you driving, this mid-ship corvette is really good!

  • @wetcheetofart
    @wetcheetofart 8 місяців тому

    Your videos are my favorite, so chill and informative. The driving is amazing. Well done all around.

  • @dorcsssc6843
    @dorcsssc6843 Рік тому +2

    That little hatchback on the opening lap did a fine job.

  • @anonanon7377
    @anonanon7377 Рік тому +3

    I am working harder every day to get one of these. That sound.

  • @m.pearce3273
    @m.pearce3273 26 днів тому +2

    That was mind blowingly for a slow lap the Top up mind blistering I could feel it with both of you 🎉🎉🎉🎉0

  • @bamflayinit2yaeveryday754
    @bamflayinit2yaeveryday754 8 місяців тому +1

    Always amazed at your driving skill and the way you are so humble ...stay blessed!

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott Рік тому +6

    Wow! Impressive ride on the world's most impressive course!
    Can't wait to see the Z06, its sound and lap times.

  • @bmcallister1974
    @bmcallister1974 Рік тому +4

    Dudes got some balls! Not only is he loaning out his car on a busy track. But they go top down and he sits shotgun.

  • @johngault3315
    @johngault3315 Рік тому +4

    That was just fun as hell to watch. Great job guys!

  • @robduncan2816
    @robduncan2816 Рік тому +2

    as an American who never thought an American made car would measure up to the super cars around the world, i dont see how the C8 isnt the best bang for the buck on the planet. starting at $64, 000, 500ish hp, 2.9 0-60 and 194mph top speed and ive seen many very experienced drivers say that it exceeds their expectations. i dont see how you can logically say theres something better out there given those numbers

  • @mnminnmn
    @mnminnmn Рік тому +2

    its amazing what Chev did, but not really surprising after the the success they've had with the refined c7 taking it about as far as it could go, then to take the leap and they knocked it out of the park for 1st rendition of the mid engine. and for the money?????!!!!!! hands down winner. just imagine what they could do for performance, fit, finish at Italian car/ other supercar much higher prices!!!??? i'll be getting some variant of the c8 in the near future! well done. or the reverse, what could other supercar companies put out at the prices of a c8?

  • @xlordxsithxroyalmiller3185
    @xlordxsithxroyalmiller3185 Рік тому +9

    9:26 "r the brakes ok?" ; "yeh"
    Misha thinking to himself "you ask me this now?" Thank you to the owner for aloowing misha to provide pov. I was excited for this one. I 2 am impressed.

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому +7

      Sure, my timing could have been better 🤣
      To be fair, I was curious what he thought of the carbotech pads not really worried about the performance of the system 😁

    • @jsquared1013
      @jsquared1013 Рік тому

      @@metomwhou I heard "carbotech" at the beginning 😁 I've been using their pads on various cars for years (and now G-Loc 😅since I was introduced to the brand by Danny).

  • @markwittels1337
    @markwittels1337 Рік тому +3

    Can't stop watching this. Amazing and thanks for sharing and letting him drive that beast.

  • @aaronwalcott513
    @aaronwalcott513 Рік тому +1

    I haven't watched Misha for maybe a year now (personal business at home) but it's good to come back and see his lap round the 'ring is still a thing of beauty...It's pure dynamic art!!

  • @KenMoReRe
    @KenMoReRe Рік тому +2

    Great content as always Misha, Tom also is a very cool guy . You make the perfect duo, now its your time to lap with Tom on your car. Best wishes to both of you!!!

    • @metomwhou
      @metomwhou Рік тому

      Maybe so....What do you say Misha?

  • @erickther3d387
    @erickther3d387 Рік тому +4

    Anyone else see that red gti in the beginning 😳😳😳

  • @stebecinc
    @stebecinc Рік тому +3

    Nice great car and awesome driver. I enjoyed watching you cruise around the track. And no rain!.

  • @WFO.
    @WFO. Рік тому +2

    Driving the Green Hell in a C8 is epic. Thanks for sharing

  • @EmseeProduction
    @EmseeProduction Рік тому +1

    16:40 Lol the owner was so confused as to what that noise was, props to how smooth you were with retrieving the key