The 2019 Corvette ZR1 packs a fairly incredible punch for its price tag! As the fastest Corvette ever made, it produces 765PS and 969nm which can get it to a top speed of 212mph (341km/h). Since seeing it at the reveal I've been looking forward to an opportunity to get behind the wheel to find out what it's really like - join me to find out!
Shmee!!! You missed it. You need to press the traction control button twice rapidly to put the car in performance traction management. There was still more power left on the table.
I purchased a manual ZR1 last October...over the past six years I have owned and tracked at Road Atlanta or Daytona Rolex: 2014 Porsche TTS 2014 Audi R8V10+ 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Spider LP570-2 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia 2015 Lambo Huracan 610-4 2015 McLaren 650S Spider 2018 AMG GTR Some very impressive performing supercars BUT NOT ONE of them created the RUSH that this ZR1 gives me! It just simply checks ALL my boxes for me. The short throw Tremec 7 speed manual with rev matching is just OUTRAGEOUS! Don't pass up a chance to experience this car if you get the chance to drive one. Back to Road Atlanta in three weeks with a new set of Michelin Cup 2 tires and can't wait 😁
@@davidjames6247 twin turbo s bro your ssuch a troll. First of all yhe prosche is called a turbo s. And turbo. The turbo has 1 the s has 2. Please dont be spreading around bs.
124.000 dollar. If only. In Holland this car would be over 200.000 euro's. Due to our car hating government. Awesome that these cars exist. I enjoy them through your video's! ;)
@@jamesedwards1284 isn't it a bit over 200k euro? My point by what the original poster wrote complaining about his government hating cars, where I live, being a US territory and closer to where he is, the cars get ridiculously taxed here making them way too expensive.
@Janusha ... There have been 7 generations of the Corvette since 1953 when the first Corvettes rolled off of the assembly line, so when Sgt Jay says it's the best Corvette ever made he is comparing this C7 ZR1 to all the other Corvettes from the beginning in 1953 until now!
I'm SO glad you did this video, as it's my dream supercar! People might say it's the poor man's supercar since it's 3x less money than a Lamborghini, but if I had the money, this would be my first choice for a supercar because of that beautiful American V8 sound, quick acceleration, detachable roof, and a manual transmission. I like the manual transmission because you feel like you're in total control of the car and it's more engaging than just some simple paddle shifters or an automatic.
As a corvette owner for 40 years, the interior is typical, the power the ride and the price is what sets it apart from other cars in its class, I've been in porsches, ferrari and jacquars and the corvette offers a different feeling, drive one for a while and you'll understand the difference. looking forward to your next video.
$124,000 is just about 80 to 90 Grand here in the UK. That's what I love about muscle cars from the USA. You get a lot of performance and car for your money so when people come to the US, screw supercars and go for V8 muscle.
Great review Shmee..as you can probably see by my profile pic I just took delivery of my ZR1 a little over a month ago. Because of weather here on the east coast of the US of course it’s winter so haven’t been able to enjoy it much but the one time that I have driven it I’ve had a smile on my face non stop! This car is just so powerful that it demands respect! I will be doing a review of it on my channel once the weather breaks to give my impressions of this beast!
I wish you could do another short review of it while really getting into it. You unlocked maybe 65% of that cars potential. I know your not trying to get locked up, so I understand. The ZR1 is America’s bad boy! Probably the last highest HP manual available in a coupe and vert!
The ZR-1 is the BEST bang for the buck when it comes to Hyper Cars. !! I just drove a 2019 that had every option as well as a modified super charger. Dyno runs over 850 HP..!! This is a track car just by changing wheels and sticky tires..!! Yes Tim.. the interiors are high quality from the USA..!!
The ZTK big wing aero pack also has slight differences in the front with even more aggressive aero. Makes it look 10x better imho. Been waiting for your drive in one of these, glad it was a manual too!
it is not just "incredible for its price tag", it is simply incredible in any regard ! but of course, that so much power, and hypercar humiliating performance can be had for that little amount of money makes it all the more so incredible !
ZR1 is the fastest Corvette. In other news, water is wet and the sky is blue. Back to you, Tom. Also, I don't care what anyone says, you just can't beat the sound of a V8. I love the way Lambos and V12's sound, don't get me wrong. But, there's just something so animalistic and primal about how a V8 sounds, like the Corvette's. It just makes you feel so god damn manly and powerful, it's unbelievable lol.
My, My, My, Shmee you did it again another outstanding review. What I really love about your reviews is how excited you truly get in some of your reviews. This review you hit that level. You really sold me on a car that I really want. TFS
Stunning car and performance, honking interior though. It looks like a car from the 80's. Honking. With the low wing the top speed is close to 220 mph.
Tim, most Corvette owners consider them as project cars from the git go, my C4 ZR1 has a 4:10 ratio rear end (with speedo correction gears in my ZF gearbox), Morrison Racing EPROM, cold air, etc. Hook up with Kyle form 1320 video and go for a ride in his ZR1 or SuperSpeeder Rob, or Matt Farrera.
You surprise us with variety of models and makes that's cool.... Such an easy simple car but that windscreen speedo G force display is epic All cars should have it as an option on/off.
I'm not a huge Corvette fan but this is certainly a monster - love the fact that you can still get it in manual, whereas most of it's exotic contemporaries have eschewed .. which effectively keeps it on my wish list. That sound when you ran out 2nd gear .. oh man
I love this car and hope to own one some day. For now i'm looking into a c7 grand sport or c6 z06 as my first sports car. Would totally get a zr1 if i could afford it!
Just FYI, there are dealers in the US now offering brand new 2018 C7 Corvettes (in basic 460HP 1LT spec) for $50K. If that ain’t the performance car bargain of the century then I don’t know what is. Oh and thanks Shmee for all your hard work, it is appreciated!
Yes, it sounds great, but sorry, it's just old school. It's just OLD! I will get some hate comments here, but I'm living on a planet, which cannot sustain such cars anymore. I love supercars and I love great engine sound. Don't get me wrong. But we have to move to the next level. Please go ahead and let behind such sexy, cool sounding monsters, as they are from yesterday. I would love to see more of modern stuff, like the NIO EP9 or other more modern stuff. Tim, did you look what Audio and Abt is doing during the last 12 months with electric and hybrid cars? There is awesome stuff around.
Agreed. But unfortunately as medical marijuana user can’t have their concealed carry. Because I would be such a danger.. it’s ridiculous and a way to take rights. I don’t have ccw yet but want to eventually and “self medicate” for lack of Better words until my stages laws change.
I imagine being caught with both in their would be used as evidence as a negative or some crime when it’s just safe keeping if two things that can be used responsibly.
i most certainly would buy one, however i purchased a new grand sport model. This model has everything with the exception of the 750hp which i would never use legally. thanks for your time.
It's funny seeing shmee recording a video in the same garage that one of my relatives works there. That and meeting the garage owner along with some of his friends that I met before. That being said, I haven't seen this current gen ZR1 yet but knowing how popular corvettes are in Bahrain, I might see one someday.
That’s my most favorite Chevy ever so far and I see the normal Corvettes more often since I’m in America... I don’t know how many 2019 ZR1 Corvettes are in Washington, I wish I could see one.
I have always wanted a corvette. They would be seriously expensive in Australia. Already $200k is being talked of for a base model from a Holden dealership. You can get a lot better for a lot less money as you have shown us. Cheers.
Hello hello Mr. Shmee, Yes and the C8 midengine Zora Twin Turbo will be of even by far greater value my European wife who shops for value always, will probably approve of this one some day.
Very nice car especially for the money. It might not be a Ferrari or Lamborghini or any number of other so called Super Cars but if I was younger, I’m 73, I would love to own one. As usual nice test. Too bad you couldn’t really get into it though.👍👍
Shquad! What’s not to like? Sounds like the perfect car for someone to keep in Abu Dhabi for occasional trips out there? Just saying, it is something you could think about? Great video and it is always fun watching you play with American muscle. Cheers!
being a corvette fan i will say this.....of course the zr1 has an extra 100hp over the z06 which is great but i like the looks of the z06 better. its smoother and more streamlined. i am not a fan of the zr1 front bumper with the over exaggerated ducts and that big wing with the ztk package. those 2 things reminds me of some goofy body kit a kid would put on his civic. still a great car but i like the z06 better. just an fyi, the steering responsiveness is adjustable. it will go from extremely loose to very tight by changing the settings.
The 2019 Corvette ZR1 packs a fairly incredible punch for its price tag! As the fastest Corvette ever made, it produces 765PS and 969nm which can get it to a top speed of 212mph (341km/h). Since seeing it at the reveal I've been looking forward to an opportunity to get behind the wheel to find out what it's really like - join me to find out!
Johan, you can follow the Instagram stories and you will always know
Shmee which one would you choose between this zr1 or the new gt500?
@@johansorensen8234 Models until 31.08.2018 should be possible. It dures still a couple of months, then will the first zr1's be on the road in EU.
Why is there paddles if it's manual
@@P_Dbln They aren't for shifting. They're switches for rev matching
Shmee!!! You missed it. You need to press the traction control button twice rapidly to put the car in performance traction management. There was still more power left on the table.
I purchased a manual ZR1 last October...over the past six years I have owned and tracked at Road Atlanta or Daytona Rolex:
2014 Porsche TTS
2014 Audi R8V10+
2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Spider LP570-2
2013 Ferrari 458 Italia
2015 Lambo Huracan 610-4
2015 McLaren 650S Spider
2018 AMG GTR
Some very impressive performing supercars BUT NOT ONE of them created the RUSH that this ZR1 gives me! It just simply checks ALL my boxes for me. The short throw Tremec 7 speed manual with rev matching is just OUTRAGEOUS! Don't pass up a chance to experience this car if you get the chance to drive one. Back to Road Atlanta in three weeks with a new set of Michelin Cup 2 tires and can't wait 😁
Hmm. Porsche TTS? probably meant Audi, and Instagram is better for bragging than YT.
@@mtnvalley9298 In car "lingo" TTS for those that understand means Porsche TWIN TURBO S. The Audi TTS doesn't quite make the supercar list.
Thanks for clearing that up. lol.@@davidjames6247
@@davidjames6247 twin turbo s bro your ssuch a troll. First of all yhe prosche is called a turbo s. And turbo. The turbo has 1 the s has 2. Please dont be spreading around bs.
David James XD
124.000 dollar. If only. In Holland this car would be over 200.000 euro's. Due to our car hating government. Awesome that these cars exist. I enjoy them through your video's! ;)
GTIracerr netherlands* holland is a province The Netherlands is the country.
Pfft! I live in Puerto Rico, a small island in the Caribbean, a US territory and that Corvette here, is $229k.
angel anaya that’s actually less than 200k euros
@@jamesedwards1284 isn't it a bit over 200k euro? My point by what the original poster wrote complaining about his government hating cars, where I live, being a US territory and closer to where he is, the cars get ridiculously taxed here making them way too expensive.
@@jamesedwards1284 no it's not
More like $149,000 for the right spec. I just specked one out yesterday. May be the best corvette ever made!
Still, amazingly impressive for the money
Sgt Jay 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Agree 1000%! Love your reviews!
Has to be, just wish the feel was Porsche like
@Janusha ... There have been 7 generations of the Corvette since 1953 when the first Corvettes rolled off of the assembly line, so when Sgt Jay says it's the best Corvette ever made he is comparing this C7 ZR1 to all the other Corvettes from the beginning in 1953 until now!
The ZTK package with the big wing looks so much better on the ZR1.
The problem with the big wing is that it reduces top speed
Shmee150 so true. Great review Shmee!👍🏻
How much exactly does the big wing decrease the top speed by anyway? 1-2% is what I’d imagine.
@@gamecock2465 keeps it under 200mph i think. Idk
It looks like the C7 ZR1 has two wings placed on top of each other.
Great sounding V8.
I'm SO glad you did this video, as it's my dream supercar! People might say it's the poor man's supercar since it's 3x less money than a Lamborghini, but if I had the money, this would be my first choice for a supercar because of that beautiful American V8 sound, quick acceleration, detachable roof, and a manual transmission. I like the manual transmission because you feel like you're in total control of the car and it's more engaging than just some simple paddle shifters or an automatic.
There are only three things that make a car a supercar: performance, performance, and performance. The ZR-1 definitely qualifies.
As a corvette owner for 40 years, the interior is typical, the power the ride and the price is what sets it apart from other cars in its class, I've been in porsches, ferrari and jacquars and the corvette offers a different feeling, drive one for a while and you'll understand the difference. looking forward to your next video.
What a beautiful piece of machinery. They nailed it on this one. I want this exact color combo to.
Finally a American car. Yes Corvette zr1 is top of the line love what u get from them. Buy them know before c8 drops and go mid engine
That thing is a monster
$124,000 is just about 80 to 90 Grand here in the UK. That's what I love about muscle cars from the USA. You get a lot of performance and car for your money so when people come to the US, screw supercars and go for V8 muscle.
Simply BEAUTIFUL and with a proper 7 speed manual gear box. Bravo GM. Bravo.
Looks much better with that spoiler than the ridiculous boy racer one.
Its about time we see some serious American supercars!!!
Slick Rick
You would see American supercars if USA built supercars. But they dont.
@@glenn-erikhernar2494 slap yourself
@@glenn-erikhernar2494 Except they do. The Ford GT, C7 ZR1 and Viper ACR are just a few examples
@glen: 😳Hello?🔥Hennessy Venom, Saleen S7, SSC Aero 🔥 ->USA!!😳
STICK SHIFT BABY!!
Great review Shmee..as you can probably see by my profile pic I just took delivery of my ZR1 a little over a month ago. Because of weather here on the east coast of the US of course it’s winter so haven’t been able to enjoy it much but the one time that I have driven it I’ve had a smile on my face non stop! This car is just so powerful that it demands respect! I will be doing a review of it on my channel once the weather breaks to give my impressions of this beast!
That car is a beauty! I would definitely buy one, because you get a lot of bang for the buck.
That place behind the screen is for a handgun. The cars from Merica after all.
or safe, secure storage for a cell phone, but we're too busy shooting people to use them.
Looks waaay better with the high wing
Naah it does not.
@@truthserum9456 it kinda does. Low drag set-up kinda defeats the purpose of this car
Sure it does if you plan on going 150 mph. Very doubtful as most owners are trophy drivers on their way for a latte lol
grae rg no it dosent makes it look like it just visited Japan.
Can you not spell correctly? Doesn't not dosent. Maybe you need to hto Japan to learn proper English.
You forgot it's gorgeous. 😁😎
No joke someone drove a bright orange ZR1 with the big wing to my community college this past Wednesday. Walked past it in our parking garage
I wish you could do another short review of it while really getting into it. You unlocked maybe 65% of that cars potential. I know your not trying to get locked up, so I understand. The ZR1 is America’s bad boy! Probably the last highest HP manual available in a coupe and vert!
I think you should get one of these over the GT500. This is the last front engined/ RWD Corvette, probably not a bad investment.
The ZR-1 is the BEST bang for the buck when it comes to Hyper Cars. !! I just drove a 2019 that had every option as well as a modified super charger. Dyno runs over 850 HP..!! This is a track car just by changing wheels and sticky tires..!! Yes Tim.. the interiors are high quality from the USA..!!
Low wing actually looks better.
Shmee you never sleep. Everytime i a m in there goes a new video. Still really thanks because i am watching them. Sorry for my english.
This is actually beautiful. Black and silver colour combination works very well.
The ZTK big wing aero pack also has slight differences in the front with even more aggressive aero. Makes it look 10x better imho. Been waiting for your drive in one of these, glad it was a manual too!
I had the chance to drive a Z06 on the Charlotte Motor Speedway, in North Carolina, it's a very powerful car and extremely loud!
ZR1 is King
it is not just "incredible for its price tag", it is simply incredible in any regard ! but of course, that so much power, and hypercar humiliating performance can be had for that little amount of money makes it all the more so incredible !
Best job anyone has done reviewing the ZR1 , great car for the money 👍
ZR1 is the fastest Corvette. In other news, water is wet and the sky is blue. Back to you, Tom.
Also, I don't care what anyone says, you just can't beat the sound of a V8. I love the way Lambos and V12's sound, don't get me wrong. But, there's just something so animalistic and primal about how a V8 sounds, like the Corvette's. It just makes you feel so god damn manly and powerful, it's unbelievable lol.
I got one and she will scare the livin’ bleep outta ya! It’s a beast for sure. Thanks for review Shmee!
Gotta love some good ol American v8
My, My, My, Shmee you did it again another outstanding review. What I really love about your reviews is how excited you truly get in some of your reviews. This review you hit that level. You really sold me on a car that I really want. TFS
My Dream car😍
This Vette has turned things up a notch once again the ZR-1 is breaking records.
Awesome Corvette ZR1. Thanks for showing it Shmee.
Don't see a lot of American cars on the channel but this one I'm truly proud of
Exactly why I was keen to drive it!
Murican Muscle Baby!
you were spitting everywhere this video
Stunning car and performance, honking interior though. It looks like a car from the 80's. Honking. With the low wing the top speed is close to 220 mph.
Just gorgeous
The Corvette ZR1 is one of my favorite cars, thanks for the video!
Tim, most Corvette owners consider them as project cars from the git go, my C4 ZR1 has a 4:10 ratio rear end (with speedo correction gears in my ZF gearbox), Morrison Racing EPROM, cold air, etc. Hook up with Kyle form 1320 video and go for a ride in his ZR1 or SuperSpeeder Rob, or Matt Farrera.
Good ole American muscle💪
its fantastic and its track times are insane
That huge, roaring V8 is a thing of beauty.
This has to be one of my favourite Shmee episodes. Basically what I wanted SaabKyle's videos to be.
Most potent legendary american road weapon thrashing around in style.
You surprise us with variety of models and makes that's cool....
Such an easy simple car but that windscreen speedo G force display is epic
All cars should have it as an option on/off.
I'm not a huge Corvette fan but this is certainly a monster - love the fact that you can still get it in manual, whereas most of it's exotic contemporaries have eschewed .. which effectively keeps it on my wish list. That sound when you ran out 2nd gear .. oh man
this video put a smile on my face
Thank you for finally driving one of these on your channel. I would have a ZR1 right next to a Ford GT in my dream garage.
The thing is beautiful!!! Sounds great looks great performs great!!!
Add to the garage ZR1 sounds so good :)
Not advaliabe in uk
Still have a mans'mission that's awesome.
1:40 So satisfying when you start rambling on al those figures
Sweet ride, especially for the money, finish inside getting better and better too... yes please
I love this car and hope to own one some day. For now i'm looking into a c7 grand sport or c6 z06 as my first sports car. Would totally get a zr1 if i could afford it!
Good luck on your search!
@@mycorvettelife Thanks! I'll probably wait til after the C8 arrives and prices on the older gens will drop a little.
corvette is my dream car...
To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of American supercars but this one has a lot of impressive numbers
What a monstrous vehicle. Great review Shmee
The C7 z06’s gurney flap wing is the best looking.
Just FYI, there are dealers in the US now offering brand new 2018 C7 Corvettes (in basic 460HP 1LT spec) for $50K. If that ain’t the performance car bargain of the century then I don’t know what is.
Oh and thanks Shmee for all your hard work, it is appreciated!
That's genuinely ridiculous as a concept for us here in Europe; nothing like that for the money out there
Hi Shmee . yes i would buy a ZR1 as a corvette owner my self i do love them very good video thank you . as i always say vet will do nicley
Wow! One of the fastest serial American cars!
Who’s here after the c8 zr1
I'm in love with this vette
I love the ZR1
That looks SICK!
It sounds so good!! Shmee driving American muscle 😎
*supercar.
Ian Fedele
But he will never buy one.
The Corvette has never been a Muscle Car. It was always a supercar
Yes, it sounds great, but sorry, it's just old school. It's just OLD!
I will get some hate comments here, but I'm living on a planet, which cannot sustain such cars anymore.
I love supercars and I love great engine sound. Don't get me wrong.
But we have to move to the next level.
Please go ahead and let behind such sexy, cool sounding monsters, as they are from yesterday.
I would love to see more of modern stuff, like the NIO EP9 or other more modern stuff.
Tim, did you look what Audio and Abt is doing during the last 12 months with electric and hybrid cars? There is awesome stuff around.
That storage behind the screen is cool. I know what I would have there but that’s just me lol
It's a good place to keep a pistol, if you have your concealed carry license.
Agreed. But unfortunately as medical marijuana user can’t have their concealed carry. Because I would be such a danger.. it’s ridiculous and a way to take rights. I don’t have ccw yet but want to eventually and “self medicate” for lack of Better words until my stages laws change.
I imagine being caught with both in their would be used as evidence as a negative or some crime when it’s just safe keeping if two things that can be used responsibly.
@@brandonpayne7240 I can see how that could be an issue lol.
Condoms?
My dream car right here
Thx Shmee foot this test of a awesome Corvette 👍🇺🇸💪
i most certainly would buy one, however i purchased a new grand sport model. This model has everything with the exception of the 750hp which i would never use legally. thanks for your time.
It's funny seeing shmee recording a video in the same garage that one of my relatives works there. That and meeting the garage owner along with some of his friends that I met before.
That being said, I haven't seen this current gen ZR1 yet but knowing how popular corvettes are in Bahrain, I might see one someday.
Ahh the sweet sound of Texas roads
That’s my most favorite Chevy ever so far and I see the normal Corvettes more often since I’m in America... I don’t know how many 2019 ZR1 Corvettes are in Washington, I wish I could see one.
I have always wanted a corvette. They would be seriously expensive in Australia. Already $200k is being talked of for a base model from a Holden dealership. You can get a lot better for a lot less money as you have shown us. Cheers.
This car is like your GT8, but with more power! 😎
Hello hello Mr. Shmee, Yes and the C8 midengine Zora Twin Turbo will be of even by far greater value my European wife who shops for value always, will probably approve of this one some day.
Reading how you need your wife's approval to buy a car? A little piece of me died reading that. @Cobratate, @andrewtate
Very nice car especially for the money. It might not be a Ferrari or Lamborghini or any number of other so called Super Cars but if I was younger, I’m 73, I would love to own one. As usual nice test. Too bad you couldn’t really get into it though.👍👍
The ZR-1 is SICK😎👍🏻👍🏻. 755hp Yes Pls.
I was hoping you'd say. "I just ordered one"
I don't think you can own a ZR1 in Europe
hood height kills the cars ability to be sold in europe...but they probably wouldnt have sold more than a few hundred in europe anyway.
Guys at texas have one in the making
All I need is an evo 9 and I’m happy 😍😍😍
Shquad! What’s not to like? Sounds like the perfect car for someone to keep in Abu Dhabi for occasional trips out there? Just saying, it is something you could think about? Great video and it is always fun watching you play with American muscle. Cheers!
Your smile when hearing the Corvette V8..haaaa...cool...
Look in the background! The Mother of all trailers.
Oh the Vette is also cool.
being a corvette fan i will say this.....of course the zr1 has an extra 100hp over the z06 which is great but i like the looks of the z06 better. its smoother and more streamlined. i am not a fan of the zr1 front bumper with the over exaggerated ducts and that big wing with the ztk package. those 2 things reminds me of some goofy body kit a kid would put on his civic. still a great car but i like the z06 better. just an fyi, the steering responsiveness is adjustable. it will go from extremely loose to very tight by changing the settings.
Far as options I notice the Corvette gives you more bang per buck then almost any other super car out...
THAT THING IS TOTALLY SICK. I SO WANT ONE!. WOULD RICK IF YOU GOT ONE. SUITS YOU BIG TIME
Great video Shmee and that ZR1 is really cool
Says that the car has a lack of steering feel... but is only switching lanes on a freeway... I don't- I don't understand...
Dream car