@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!!
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
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
@@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.
@@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…
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>
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.
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.
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....
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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.
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.
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 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)
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.
Well, most sanctioned racing do not allow you to block per se, but rather make one defensive move, usually toward the inside track of the approaching corner (or most important corner if you expect to race wheel-to-wheel for multiple corners.
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
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.
@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!
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
@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.
@@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"
@@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.
@@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.
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!
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.👍👍🇨🇦
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!! 👍
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
guys did u see that golf R infront of him?? that's a 4 cylinder beast that was just flying there and ahead of this GREAT V8!! wow imagine what kinda power that small can was holding!
Misha im new to your channel but you my friend are Awsome....what a driver love how you drive and talk about the American Corvette....Biggest bang for the buck my friend
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!
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.
@@mAthXjAzz 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.
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.
I love how he was talking about kids response to the car. I had a bright yellow 80 Corvette some years ago and that was one of the most fun things about the car. To look over and see some kid tugging on daddy's pants and pointing. knowing you are inspiring the next generation. Ive had some other really cool cars but nothing put smiles on faces like that Vette.
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
@@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
@@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.
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
After all the whining about understeer from other testers this was refreshing! Also, this is so much more than a track car, a true GT, top down with real trunk volume.
@@GadgetyMV Yeah I think early in the video, the owner mentions that his car has a track alignment. It involves shimming around some of the front arms for better camber through the suspension range.
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).
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.
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 😁
@@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).
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!!
LT1/LT2 oil pressure sensor is at the end of the oiling circuit. Pressure reads low because of that. The engine is a dry sump with several oil pump (savenging/main oil pump and secondary ones). Oil pressure is perfectly fine, this is a variable flow pump driven by a proportional solenoid, which allow change of volume. Less than 120C on a track is really good
Car has a ton of grip, even with the top down (and some resulting upset aerodynamics). Very impressive for a nearly stock car. Also good balance, neutral handling, etc.
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!
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?
A Great driver who really enjoys driving some wonderful cars, he can push them in all aspects but never too far, these laps were some of the Best I've seen, many thanks for sharing such great entertainment 🤗
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!!!
The fluids actually run hotter in the convertible; it doesn't have quite as much intake as the removable top. That being said, the convertible has plenty lol. Great video!
@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!!
Thank you for the amazing opportunity!
Now you know what your car can do. Have been a fan of the Vette since the C7.
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
beautiful car, enjoy!
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!
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
then referred to himself as "ballast" haha, what a fun character
@@ghomerhust 😂😂
He “volunteered” to clean out his pants instead of leaving it on his seats;)
That owner is a legend, what a nice guy. Insane car too!
Thanks Olly. Misha is a class act, it was a real pleasure taking those laps with him!
@@metomwhou 😊👍🏼
I was thinking the same thing.
@@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.
@@metomwhou agreed with the op, you're a legend and seem like a nice bloke. Enjoy the 'vette she's a beast!
That guy in the red Golf was absolutely sending it. I'm amazed at how long he stayed in front.
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.
@@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…
Should have allowed the much faster Vette to pass safely. Such an idiot!
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!^^
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He wasn't moving over like he was supposed to.
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.
He's the real deal!
I love how Misha’s chill lap goes harder than most others full on lap 😂
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!
Chill lap my ass 😃😃
That’s cause he’s a race car driver
He lives here.
It’s basically a casual drive to the grocery store for him.
@@buildindian8169 😂😂
I like how the gauge cluster shows the ACTUAL important information instead of that g-force bullshit etc most cars do!
I've seen cars display current horsepower (for some reason), but not oil pressure. Always a big yikes from me
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
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)
The passenger body makes me realize all the Gforces anyway
@@corleth2868 temp scales can be changed in the options. same with speed
When you can drive that fast so relaxed you know the vehicle is good.
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...
@@BuzzLOLOL very aware those are KPH’s. Sure you can keep up with the ‘Vette…
@@BuzzLOLOL in a straight line
But, he always drives like this...
@@BuzzLOLOL But do you drive that old station wagon on the Ring? It's called the Green Hell for a reason XD
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.
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....
@@metomwhou It rubbed through on a spot and sprung a leak is what that would usually indicate.
@@Adierit Thanks for the mansplanation 🤣
@Karl with a K And you're making yourself look stupid by copy pasting that comment everywhere 😂
@@karlwithak. c8 hater
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.
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 😅
🤣🤣🤣
I'll never tell 🤐
Lol 😂. It is harder to be a passenger that is for sure
@@michaelshaw849
Yeah, I would have thrown up...several times!
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!
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.
I can’t wait for Z06 model. Hopefully GM will make a ZR1 and the rumored Zora model as well
You managed to secure an order?
@@nighthawk0077 yes
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.
What’s the Zora?? I’ve never heard of that
@@RaheelZahir A rumored hybrid model that’ll have a TT V8, paired with electric motors to give it a ton of power.
Even here in Dubai this car shine so much . sucha a beautiful car !. love the C8!!!!!!
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.
Very well said and 100% agreed!
Thanks! It was a definite highlight for me as well!
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
@@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.
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.
You should know that GM and Ferrari traded technologies: GM gets the Brembo brakes and Ferrari gets the magshocks.
@@lesevesel2898 Is that true? I didn't know that.
@@lesevesel2898I found nothing about ferrari having anything to do with GM and Brembo
"Wanna do a lap without a fat guy beside you?" Lmaoo
What a car! Wish the owner many happy moments with the thing :)
Thanks Kolzahn!
"need the ballast?"
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.
A couple of turbskis will wake it up.
@@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)
Imagine the Zr1
This was absolutely thrilling to watch. That red GTI/GOLF or whatever was making me so nervous.
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.
Well, most sanctioned racing do not allow you to block per se, but rather make one defensive move, usually toward the inside track of the approaching corner (or most important corner if you expect to race wheel-to-wheel for multiple corners.
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
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.
might not be as expensive to run as the exotic's ;)
@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!
@@metomwhou please bring it back when you get the mods done.
@@metomwhou do you have a channel as well? Would be great to see what you do with this car and what works for you.
Corvette finally won the European gearheads! 👍🏻
Props to the owner for allowing the tracking, and Misha for driving like a boss under perfect control. 👍👍
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.
i was thinking the same thing. one of the best car "tests" i have seen for a C8 yet.
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.
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!!!
Yeah, don't like seeing automatic tranny cars shift way before the redline...
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.
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.
@Karl with a K it was slowing him down actually lol
@Karl with a K yea i can tell you have never tracked before. You're * btw not your.
@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.
@Karl with a K sure you were boomer.
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
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
@@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"
@@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.
@@paintbywolf8789 I think a little research is due my man.
@@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.
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!
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.👍👍🇨🇦
Wait for the zr1 lol
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.
Complimenti, to the owner and to the Corvette folks 👏🏼
Grazi Mario 👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
Surprise. The USA making a great car.!! Looks like it handles amazing. That red golf thou. That was fun to watch.
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.
The z06 wont be available, even if so its gonna be a 170k car with tax
not really feasible
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!!! 👍
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!
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!
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!
You won't regret it!
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.
I bought mine for $100k MSRP fully loaded out 2022 coupe, went with basically every option. It’s amazing.
@@tash6638 that's awesome
@@michae8jackson378 you won’t regret it man seriously, I wasn’t a huge corvette guy but this is just a completely different animal
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
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!
all that with top Down too , truly impressive car and driving
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
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
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
"Tires are the limiting factor now" I love this guy haha. Great driving!
Yes. It would have benefitted from slicks. But it's street car so is what it is.
guys did u see that golf R infront of him?? that's a 4 cylinder beast that was just flying there and ahead of this GREAT V8!! wow imagine what kinda power that small can was holding!
He said its about 4O0WHP
Golf gti Clubsport … Not R 🤪🤪🤪
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!
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
I like the fuel quantity indicator through this stunt. Almost like odometer but reversed
Fuel pressure indicator, great feature can see how hard pumps are working when he's full throttle
That was mind blowingly for a slow lap the Top up mind blistering I could feel it with both of you 🎉🎉🎉🎉0
When you say, “ holy hell” a few seconds into the first lap.. game over. Corvette 🙌🏻
Misha im new to your channel but you my friend are Awsome....what a driver love how you drive and talk about the American Corvette....Biggest bang for the buck my friend
Great lap! It's awesome to hear the great feedback about the car.
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!
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.
What you mean with "15 degrees of timing"?
@@mAthXjAzz 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.
@@machtmonk Thanks mate!
Needs race fuel
Maybe the catalytic converters are getting to hot. It is a known issue, to keep them safe timing is pulled
"Chill lap" and he nearly drives the nuts off of it. 👍 Loved seeing this thing get pushed and surprise some Europeans.
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.
I love how he was talking about kids response to the car. I had a bright yellow 80 Corvette some years ago and that was one of the most fun things about the car. To look over and see some kid tugging on daddy's pants and pointing. knowing you are inspiring the next generation. Ive had some other really cool cars but nothing put smiles on faces like that Vette.
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
I was in the same boat...I'm only 5'11 and my head touches the headliner with a helmet.
I found myself hypnotized watching the fuel range dropping throughout the lap
The top down easy lap is absolutely blistering. Some awesome driving here
Gm has been building best driving performance cars at reasonable prices for last 15 yrs Camaro ZL1 All performance Corvettes Cadillac V series models!
Those rev drops after each gearchange are SO precise and instant (
Hey, i am the Golf driver from your video.
That Video is really cool. Thanks, ist was fun :-D greetings from Germany
It was very fun indeed! Is it stock on power or?
No no, its not the original Power ;-)
@@maurosantos132 You were hanging it out bro! It was fun watching you!!
We need more details on the mods,,,that thing scoots.
Just imagine if this was the same price here as in the US ($63,295) - Ferrari would go out of business.
Nah, a lot of the people buying ferarri do not care about performance. They buy it because it is expensive, so it brings status.
@@teabaggins3517 exactly. This would be a council estate supercar if sold over here aimed at R8 owners especially at 63k
@@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
You really think people buy Ferrari for 0-60 time or something?
@@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.
Wow! Impressive ride on the world's most impressive course!
Can't wait to see the Z06, its sound and lap times.
spoiling us with two laps, Really cool owner and Misha driving the wheels off this thing. Epic
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
You placed it very well at times- inch perfect near curbs and along painted lines. Clearly very confident in the car- a convertible on PS4s!
After all the whining about understeer from other testers this was refreshing! Also, this is so much more than a track car, a true GT, top down with real trunk volume.
The "track" alignment makes a big difference in improving front end feel in these cars.
@@RonzarOne Indeed! Was this set up in the track alignment?
@@GadgetyMV Yeah I think early in the video, the owner mentions that his car has a track alignment. It involves shimming around some of the front arms for better camber through the suspension range.
@@RonzarOneThank you. I missed it. Increasing negative camber front and rear, if I remember correctly.
@@RonzarOne is this the same Ron from Hoonigan ?
16:40 Lol the owner was so confused as to what that noise was, props to how smooth you were with retrieving the key
The C8 is underrated, and surprisingly affordable in North America for its performance-level!
Can't stop watching this. Amazing and thanks for sharing and letting him drive that beast.
Jesus Christ that red Mk7 GTI held its own for a while😂
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).
I told Misha the same thing, he's calm and collected and I look like I could be ejected at any second 😂
@@metomwhou Love it. I would put being ‘ejected from a drive with Misha on the ‘ring on my bucket list’! Cheers 🍻
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.
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
That was all just loveliness, lovely car/owner/lap and brilliant dashboard
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.
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 😁
@@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).
“Need the ballast?” I appreciate his random reference to the boating world. Funny guy!!
That was just fun as hell to watch. Great job guys!
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!!
Nice great car and awesome driver. I enjoyed watching you cruise around the track. And no rain!.
200kPa oil pressure below 6K RPM jeeesus. The madness to improve the fuel economy never ends! Also the engine temp at the end of the lap HOLY MOLY.
109C water and 119 oil? looks ok 🤷♂️
200kPa is it too low?
Perfectly normal values temps after 2 laps 40+ km hard driving.
LT1/LT2 oil pressure sensor is at the end of the oiling circuit. Pressure reads low because of that. The engine is a dry sump with several oil pump (savenging/main oil pump and secondary ones). Oil pressure is perfectly fine, this is a variable flow pump driven by a proportional solenoid, which allow change of volume. Less than 120C on a track is really good
Car has a ton of grip, even with the top down (and some resulting upset aerodynamics). Very impressive for a nearly stock car. Also good balance, neutral handling, etc.
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!
It has the z51 package so it’s not truly base. That package adds a lot to track performance.
Glad to see even a chill lap on the ring.
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?
Beautiful run! What a car!
Incredible driving. That red GTI was getting on it to
I would love a video of you ranking the best cars you've ever driven
A Great driver who really enjoys driving some wonderful cars, he can push them in all aspects but never too far, these laps were some of the Best I've seen, many thanks for sharing such great entertainment 🤗
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!!!
Maybe so....What do you say Misha?
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.
The fluids actually run hotter in the convertible; it doesn't have quite as much intake as the removable top. That being said, the convertible has plenty lol. Great video!
Tom is such a top man! Big up for being so cool
@redeyejedi_74 that means a lot, thank you!’
Corvette's have always brought a Smile to people's face, this mid. engine one is rally nice...
Wow Wow Wow 😲
Thank you both 🙏🏽🙌🏽
AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
that golf was flying to be fair 😂