It’s Hard to Believe the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Exists | Car and Driver Road Test

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  • Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
  • Watch Car and Driver's road test of the new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. In this video, Carlos Lago talks about the stunning driving experience while piloting a convertible version of the C8 Z06 around Grattan Raceway. After that, we switch over to the test results, which include the convertible and a coupe equipped with the high-performance Z07 package.
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    Shot and edited by Alexander Malburg
    00:00 Intro
    00:38 Why GM bought three Ferraris
    01:13 The driving experience
    07:35 Test results
    07:59 Weight
    08:12 Acceleration
    08:57 Braking and skidpad
    09:18 Why the skidpad result was lower than Chevy's claim
    10:24 Conclusion
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  • @hb6187
    @hb6187 Рік тому +347

    I personally own a C8 Z06 and I absolutely love it! It’s my daily driver and I fully broke her in within a week! She’s been bulletproof and is a blast to drive!

    • @craigthescott5074
      @craigthescott5074 Рік тому +25

      I salute you sir.

    • @builtbysweat9668
      @builtbysweat9668 Рік тому +9

      Just got mine today

    • @AmyKebriaei-rq8oc
      @AmyKebriaei-rq8oc Рік тому +7

      But how did you break it

    • @hb6187
      @hb6187 Рік тому +45

      @@AmyKebriaei-rq8oc on performance cars with engine like these there’s typically a “break in period” for the engine and the transmission. On this car you can rev it past 5000 for 1000 miles and not supposed to track it for 1500 miles to let all of the parts settle and make sure everything is working properly. So I didn’t break the car i “broke it in” and just mean that everything is working smoothly without any issues.

    • @RazorShellz_1
      @RazorShellz_1 Рік тому +3

      bro thats my dream car 😭💀💀😭

  • @stilgar2007
    @stilgar2007 Рік тому +344

    I'm not a Chevy guy, but have to give props to their engineers. The performance and that sound are world class. I want to see this American supercar beat the rest of the world racing.

    • @AnthonyClauser
      @AnthonyClauser Рік тому +25

      GM can do anything you want. Just give them a similar design and 1/2 the budget, and they will give you a better car. GM could make a better Ferrari in every way. But that's not their market.

    • @Blatgotyahatty
      @Blatgotyahatty Рік тому +14

      GM is the GOAT

    • @Alfa_Chef
      @Alfa_Chef Рік тому +6

      It's a reversed engineered Ferrari 458. That's why this car is sooooo good 🔥

    • @jeremypritts7849
      @jeremypritts7849 11 місяців тому +7

      ​@@Alfa_Chefonly a lot better 😅

    • @gregoryingram7561
      @gregoryingram7561 11 місяців тому +2

      Keep dreaming! You compliment the engineer's I criticize them, they can do much better than this garbage they have out now, they are decades behind Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and other sports cars, not to mention Dodge and their hellcat!

  • @nitesh-maharaj
    @nitesh-maharaj Рік тому +75

    As someone who has grown up loving a lot of European cars like Ferrari, I've always respected the Corvette. However, the C8 Z06 has blown me away. I absolutely love this car.

  • @trm4life
    @trm4life Рік тому +397

    You know you have an amazing car when it has recommendations for tire pressure based on what track you're on! That's something more owner's manuals need!

    • @colebaumann9850
      @colebaumann9850 Рік тому +8

      @@rickhammond2473 very big deal!

    • @major2master
      @major2master Рік тому

      @@rickhammond2473 nobody asked, nobody cares. Shut up about ur batteries nerd

    • @leightom1309
      @leightom1309 Рік тому +26

      @@rickhammond2473 Tesla is too expensive for most people while having one of the worst if not the worst build quality reports.

    • @chloehennessey6813
      @chloehennessey6813 Рік тому +14

      @@rickhammond2473 I have a Model X P100D.
      I’d much rather have this Z06.
      Soon as one comes up on the market in my area I’m going to get one. Even if I have to trade my X in 😂

    • @b-radsadventures6846
      @b-radsadventures6846 Рік тому

      Precision isn't accuracy. Videos like these always crack me up. These people exist!

  • @pretendtobenormal8064
    @pretendtobenormal8064 Рік тому +364

    I believe this is the first time I've seen a C8 Z06 in black. Looks freaking hot!

  • @unlawfulorder2127
    @unlawfulorder2127 Рік тому +333

    The beautiful thing about corvette is that every model at some point has been called the best corvette ever made. They have all been spectacular and will continue to be the best.

    • @rooh5825
      @rooh5825 Рік тому +22

      Heh the early 80s were awful for corvette though

    • @theeoddments960
      @theeoddments960 Рік тому +4

      @@rooh5825 by 83 the c3 came out and beat out Porsches

    • @rooh5825
      @rooh5825 Рік тому +21

      @@theeoddments960 I'm not sure that you are being serious or this is a tongue in cheek joke? In 83 there was no Corvette. Or one should say, none were sold to the public. 43 were made, they were all supposed to have been crushed but 1 Survived, it was never sold and it remained at the plant where it was made until it went to the national Corvette museum. I believe you mean the c4. The c3c was a rattling cheap horrible car

    • @atrgaming8781
      @atrgaming8781 Рік тому +4

      I’d be willing to bet the c8 zr1 could be a 220 mph

    • @FrostyG87
      @FrostyG87 Рік тому

      And more expensive 😂

  • @thadschaeffer2563
    @thadschaeffer2563 Рік тому +49

    The downshifts are absolutely incredible sounding.

    • @bbhoustontx
      @bbhoustontx Рік тому

      It's that flat plane Euro design crank that does that..... kudo's for euro designers.

    • @nicklovely6431
      @nicklovely6431 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@bbhoustontx they didn't invent the flat plane crank but they perfected it.

  • @rustybearden1800
    @rustybearden1800 Рік тому +93

    Kinda want to buy two, put one away and enjoy the other - this will sadly, probably be the end of an era. I drove a friend's 2022 base model convertible recently and it melted my face. Ungodly fast, yet docile enough to let your mom drive it. Incredible!

    • @WestCoastSupercarsandClassics
      @WestCoastSupercarsandClassics Рік тому +9

      For almost all drivers the base models are more than powerful enough. This is great to see though.

    • @sean70729
      @sean70729 Рік тому +2

      I would do exactly that if I could, I have a feeling that spare car would be a shrewd investment.

    • @BAND-MAID-USA
      @BAND-MAID-USA Рік тому +3

      Well you missed the boat.. The Z07 is already going for $110,000 over sticker. So $173,000 + $110,000 now. On a car you should ordered a year ago. The Z06s will be far and few between at MSRP ever too.

    • @rustybearden1800
      @rustybearden1800 Рік тому

      @@BAND-MAID-USA exactly

    • @donjohnson9114
      @donjohnson9114 Рік тому

      EVs are not gonna take over if thats what u mean

  • @RenR70
    @RenR70 Рік тому +672

    Can we get Randy to do a lap at Laguna already?

    • @khristoferyan
      @khristoferyan Рік тому +45

      That's motortrend, this is car and driver.

    • @aaronvector4750
      @aaronvector4750 Рік тому +17

      @@khristoferyan Motor Trend doesn't do Laguna Seca anymore, and I don't know if Randy still works with them

    • @SuchFinessse
      @SuchFinessse Рік тому +43

      @@khristoferyan Randy isn’t owned by motor trend

    • @saltyfloridaman7163
      @saltyfloridaman7163 Рік тому +11

      Randy, Mero, or maybe Jeff Gordon for once? he's a big corvette guy

    • @RenR70
      @RenR70 Рік тому +2

      @@khristoferyan I still want him to do it.

  • @rubenharris9241
    @rubenharris9241 Рік тому +259

    Congrats to the Corvette team! The C8 (including the Z06) is showing what American design and manufacturing is truly capable of. Well done!

    • @comradeeverclear4063
      @comradeeverclear4063 Рік тому +12

      Too bad they axed the Camaro program at GM 🥲

    • @Steven-re3id
      @Steven-re3id Рік тому +32

      well Chevy can certainly copy the technology of a 13+ year old Ferrari

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan Рік тому +12

      Are you guys expectations so low nowadays that copycatting is something to be proud of?

    • @Acemechanicalservices
      @Acemechanicalservices Рік тому +18

      Dollar for dollar, the best value sports car in the world.

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan Рік тому +1

      @@Acemechanicalservices what the hell is new about that? that's what the Corvette was

  • @ballislife2351
    @ballislife2351 Рік тому +9

    I usually don’t like corvettes, but this looks amazing

  • @tomeverett2212
    @tomeverett2212 9 місяців тому +6

    What's impressive is his ability to talk calmly while screaming around the track. That speaks volumes to the confidence he has in the machine.

  • @3.2Carrera
    @3.2Carrera Рік тому +313

    As a Corvette owner across generations I can only be absolutely blown away from the performance of this car. Excellent job with the engineering and package. My concern on the new ones would be supportability in the future. Also we're at the point where this kind of performance is really way beyond anything that would be mildly entertaining on the public roads unless you live in deserted areas. I learned this many decades ago with 1000CC sportbikes. But it's the ultimate Corvette without a doubt.

    • @ezacher4634
      @ezacher4634 Рік тому +16

      🤣supportabillity...

    • @MyNameIsUnavailable
      @MyNameIsUnavailable Рік тому +1

      Current gen?

    • @XxXDOMINIONXxX
      @XxXDOMINIONXxX Рік тому +39

      99% of corvette owners couldn't take an 05 base model around a track to its maximum capabilities.. yall are fine

    • @andrewp7509
      @andrewp7509 Рік тому

      Spread out

    • @OneManOnFire
      @OneManOnFire Рік тому +1

      What more do you want? It's already fast!

  • @gregchapdelaine4889
    @gregchapdelaine4889 Рік тому +68

    Love it. This is the first Corvette I would truly love to own. Black is the right color for this car.

    • @kennyphun1946
      @kennyphun1946 Рік тому +5

      Except for the c7 generation. Im have a stingray and want to wrap it in orange or anything brighter so it show the curves better

    • @kernoleary1394
      @kernoleary1394 Рік тому +11

      The c6 z06 was ridiculously awesome as well. Still is an unbelievable car today honestly

    • @audiwankenobi361
      @audiwankenobi361 Рік тому +4

      A early 2000s Z06 in that blue color steals my heart but I'm just never quite ready to buy one....have always purchased family oriented vehicle instead, smh ....Maybe one day!

    • @thedarkestrainbow
      @thedarkestrainbow Рік тому +3

      Same. Really something special.

    • @TheG60528XiJinPing
      @TheG60528XiJinPing Рік тому

      @@kennyphun1946 C7 in jetstream blue is money

  • @JustinSangster-jg8gi
    @JustinSangster-jg8gi 28 днів тому +1

    I'm not even a GM guy, but this car is absolutely stunning inside and out. To have a relatively small displacement engine pushing near 700hp NA is simply amazing. Everything about this car is amazing. Those downshifts, good god what an eargasm. That Black looks so good and menacing. I would absolutely die to own this car. I can't say it enough. Pure dream for a car enthusiast.

  • @frankmazzur5674
    @frankmazzur5674 Рік тому +128

    The Z06 is a genuine supercar. Looking forward to the ZR1 to reach hypercar levels.

  • @nicholasfrisch244
    @nicholasfrisch244 Рік тому +3

    Ignition on MT used to be my favorite car show. MT has gone off the rails. I am ecstatic how much this new Car and Driver formula with Carlos mimics the old school Ignition I used to live for.

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 Рік тому +3

    The 8-speed shift programming is music to the ears. Drive it hard, and it makes it SOUND like YOU know how to blip downshift like you were using a clutch to do it. This thing looks like it sticks through a turn so hard your eyes will pop out and stick to the side windows. Bravo GM, THIS is the car.

  • @jesuschristiscallingyou953
    @jesuschristiscallingyou953 Рік тому +172

    I can't afford one, but that's the Corvette I've been waiting for my entire adult life! 🤓 It's actually crazy and hard to believe that it finally exists.

    • @billyhndrsn4542
      @billyhndrsn4542 Рік тому +16

      The C8 ZR1 is going to be boggling. The LT6 throttle body breathes at 100% at almost all times. Twin turbocharging is going to be insane to keep it planted at its limits, but Corvette has been paying attention. We shall see how Corvette ups the ante, and at what price.

    • @xxuncexx
      @xxuncexx Рік тому +1

      At least you can rent one

    • @gocars3210
      @gocars3210 Рік тому

      SATAN says it will only be driven by senior citizens on their way to Cracker Barrel, and never at a MPH over the speed limit

    • @noelht1
      @noelht1 Рік тому +8

      I can understand that comment mate. They finally built a Corvette that looks and to all intents and purposes performance like in Italian sports car. This is the Corvette that should’ve existed a long time ago.

    • @billyhndrsn4542
      @billyhndrsn4542 Рік тому +12

      @@noelht1 it was the dream of one engineer who collaborated with Chevrolet many years ago, Zora Duntov, a rear engine, well balanced, good handling, powerful and nimble Corvette in their racing heritage. He is gone now, but his dream lives on.

  • @ZackVuldin
    @ZackVuldin Рік тому +15

    that SOUND. holy moly.

    • @davidb6576
      @davidb6576 Рік тому +3

      My first thought too - what a sound! When a car is called a "beast", this is what it sounds like.

    • @ZackVuldin
      @ZackVuldin Рік тому +5

      @@davidb6576 EXACTLY. hard agree.

    • @opium42069
      @opium42069 Рік тому

      Sounds European

  • @hx20303
    @hx20303 Рік тому +4

    the sound of the enormous engine cajones is just perfect. Nothing beats absolute linear gigantor power. I just kept this video going because I loved the sound so much.

    • @devinlwoods
      @devinlwoods Рік тому

      It sounds very refined. Not my preference but it's still nice

  • @lifeonmars03
    @lifeonmars03 Рік тому

    I've seen the testing cars everyday for the last 3 years when I'm omw home from work. They sound so good & look so menacing

  • @greghaub1571
    @greghaub1571 Рік тому +28

    Have watched about 10 of these reviews and there is one common theme. YOU CAN NOT WIPE THE SMILE OFF OF ANY OF THE REVIEWERS FACE😊. I have never seen this consistently with any other car review.

    • @rossfuller8025
      @rossfuller8025 Рік тому +1

      Only thing I can think of are the GT2/GT3 911s - which is saying something

    • @aridzachdeath4494
      @aridzachdeath4494 Рік тому

      Go look at any miata review and all you see is smiles

    • @nunyabusiness896
      @nunyabusiness896 Рік тому

      Go look up retro C5 reviews, they were like kids on Christmas. Still the best analog Vette you drive yourself.

  • @ApexMotow
    @ApexMotow Рік тому +22

    The ability to articulate the review while driving like that is truly impressive.

    • @russcontact
      @russcontact Рік тому

      “Ok, scene 6, take 42… 4, 3, 2, …”

    • @across_the_plane6800
      @across_the_plane6800 Рік тому

      He is driving slowly, he outright said so. What are you talking about?.

    • @louKushh
      @louKushh Рік тому

      so no other views of the car except his ugly mug

  • @ripster36
    @ripster36 Рік тому +11

    that exhaust note is something i never expected from 2022 era performance cars. Good job chevy. Sounds like a 458 ,in a good way.

  • @davidnicholson6680
    @davidnicholson6680 Рік тому

    Great video! Brilliantly shot, presented and edited. What a car.

  • @scottielambert9312
    @scottielambert9312 Рік тому +18

    This car is beyond the best Vette, it is one of the finest cars made

  • @JuanLopez-oz9kh
    @JuanLopez-oz9kh Рік тому +57

    Get Jason Camissa and Randy to do these high performance review! It would be epic; they will find its limits! My thoughts

    • @moneeb343
      @moneeb343 Рік тому +8

      Jason and Randy are in Hagerty now; I don't think they will be able to mingle with Carlos and C&D anymore.

    • @taylorc2542
      @taylorc2542 Рік тому +15

      Camissa is pretty insufferable as he tries to be funny. Carlos is pure class and substance.

    • @EricMalette
      @EricMalette Рік тому +5

      @@taylorc2542 I don't know, I like his kookiness--it's way more informing and refined than what we're seeing here on CD

    • @JuanLopez-oz9kh
      @JuanLopez-oz9kh Рік тому

      @@taylorc2542 insufferable! I get your point!

    • @nunyubizness5483
      @nunyubizness5483 Рік тому +3

      Pobst is a must. GM must release a Twin Turbo GT version of this car with the same $106K base price like Porsche offers the GT3 and Turbo at the same price.

  • @corvettesofgeorgia
    @corvettesofgeorgia Рік тому +3

    This is such a great review of the C8 Z06!

  • @supertrucky6695
    @supertrucky6695 Рік тому +1

    Looks like he's chill'n while he's racing! True drivers' car!

  • @ramyanthony4615
    @ramyanthony4615 Рік тому +12

    Absolutely love the fact they’re so high revving. The cool sound that creates was the last thing the American car couldn’t produce to compete w the European super cars. That car with a custom exhaust would be outrageous

  • @dave5185
    @dave5185 Рік тому +5

    I've never really liked Corvettes until the C8 and I'd actually buy the Z06. The only issue is the ridiculous markup and wait times - please please please ramp up production to meet demand so dealers will sell me one for MSRP and not 2 to 3 years out. Love this car and so proud of the Chevrolet engineers.

  • @7891ph
    @7891ph Рік тому +13

    I probably heard this thing lapping when they were at Grattan Raceway. It's a great track, and it's only about 6 miles N/NE of home. GM still does a lot of testing there (my problem is I'm always on a time crunch when the camo test car's roll through the neighborhood).

  • @mikescaffo4850
    @mikescaffo4850 Рік тому +2

    Your a lucky man to be driving that beautiful car on a track

  • @joekerry123
    @joekerry123 Рік тому +136

    I see so they benchmarked it to one of the greatest driving F cars of all time. Seems like a solid idea.

    • @nerowolf8006
      @nerowolf8006 Рік тому +30

      They supposedly also benchmarked against the 991.2 GT2RS which is one of the greatest P cars of all time

    • @TheG60528XiJinPing
      @TheG60528XiJinPing Рік тому +33

      I recall they also benchmarked it against the Miata, one of the greatest driving M cars of all time.

    • @noncog1
      @noncog1 Рік тому +5

      @@TheG60528XiJinPing i worked at a motorsport suspension company, some of the guys were bmw guys, some of us, myself included, were miata guys, the guy with the most real racing experience had a honda and a bmw, but said that the miata had no flaws as a chassis and the only reason to get anything else was power, to which he also added, just k swap a miata and done (there a reason he had a honda, lol)

    • @amsrocks
      @amsrocks Рік тому +11

      You all are wrong they benchmarked it against the hellcat the greatest d car ever

    • @ronnienasci9664
      @ronnienasci9664 Рік тому +16

      @@amsrocks lol nah your thinking of the Viper ACR! The best D Car ever produced

  • @Celtics-fj5le
    @Celtics-fj5le 10 місяців тому +1

    I drive these things everyday thanks to my amazing career. These Z06 Corvettes are simply amazing

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 Рік тому +4

    I really enjoyed watching YOU enjoy this experience! If I could afford the new ZO6, I'd order the convertible.

  • @gseric4721
    @gseric4721 Рік тому +4

    Was on my delivery route in North Carolina and I saw one buzz past me. I've been privileged to see a few of them up there 😂😂

  • @enflamedpapaya8592
    @enflamedpapaya8592 Рік тому

    Thank you for putting up all the performance numbers!

  • @TheHardcoreArtist
    @TheHardcoreArtist Рік тому +3

    this is exactly how the progression of the corvette needed to go. be if pushrods or overhead cames as always sounds incredible.

  • @GetIrked
    @GetIrked Рік тому +5

    I'm not sure I've ever wanted a car more in my entire life.
    Carlos, you've outdone yourself once again.

  • @pappadappacarhauler757
    @pappadappacarhauler757 Рік тому +8

    It’s like a work of art! And that sound is intoxicating.

  • @DM-ye9mm
    @DM-ye9mm Рік тому +1

    incredible video. you guys are doing an amazing job!!

  • @olusolasoretire6524
    @olusolasoretire6524 Рік тому

    ...watching this 'giant slayer' alone brings pure joy; a beauty to behold! ...and that 'symphony' coming from the centralized, quad-exhaust pipes ...OMG! America has responded pretty well! ...and thanks for uploading the video!

  • @herbalwarrior5034
    @herbalwarrior5034 Рік тому +22

    Love seeing you guys at Grattan, great place to give a real test.

    • @Homerlovesbeer2
      @Homerlovesbeer2 Рік тому +2

      It looks like a nice golf course 😂

    • @andyharman3022
      @andyharman3022 Рік тому

      @@Homerlovesbeer2 Far from it. Grattan is a nasty old junkyard dog of a racetrack that will bite you in 3 different places.

  • @perfectgame23
    @perfectgame23 Рік тому +4

    Looks like a real nice track car.
    I have a 2022 HTC C8. It is more than adequate for this guy. I love it.

  • @kirkericson2722
    @kirkericson2722 Рік тому +16

    I'm not a Corvette guy. I'm a 911 guy, but this is the first Corvette that I'm truly impressed by. GM should be very proud of this Z06, along with the Cadillac Blackwing - the only 2 GM cars I'd consider buying. Good luck getting one at sticker price.

  • @jtbwitit1
    @jtbwitit1 Рік тому

    Nice review. Good to see Carlos doing review again.

  • @chuckcts-v3460
    @chuckcts-v3460 Рік тому +7

    A exotic car w/out the headaches of an exotic. Dependable, no high maintenance, affordable. Probably go over 200,00 miles w/out any issues if maintained properly. Imagine what the ZR 1 will be?

    • @03focussvt943
      @03focussvt943 Рік тому +4

      Its a GM. It'll have problems. Theyve already had some with blown engines and had a stop sale due to a trans issue.

    • @hecticphusion
      @hecticphusion Рік тому +1

      The problem is that dealers are charging exotic car prices for these. Spending over $175k for a GM product is just stupid. You can get a lightly used Porsche GT3 for that price and have a much nicer car. Also, if you can actually afford a car like this, you don't think much about maintenance.

  • @G0ddEityawesome
    @G0ddEityawesome Рік тому +2

    Never knew the z06 would look so good in black

  • @marcink1755
    @marcink1755 Рік тому +8

    Super cool! I've been doing HPDE/open track days at Gtrattan for nearly a decade now. I have a Camaro SS 1LE now, and my current record is 1:26.4 on stock tires. 1.25 is entirely feasible. Looking forward to see the Z06 in very low 1:20s soon

  • @darrenbuttery3527
    @darrenbuttery3527 Рік тому +21

    WOW! What a sweet car. I have loved Corvettes my entire life, starting with the C3 generation. I currently own a black on black 2000 C5 Convertible with a stick. To think how much more improved and how much faster this car is compared to mine blows my mind. What blows my mind even more is the 170K price tag on the most expensive 2023 Z06 package. That blows my mind because that was the exact amount I paid for house just a year and a half ago, LOL. I guess you have to be rich to afford a new Z06.

    • @zenofthemoment
      @zenofthemoment Рік тому +5

      You can live in your car, but you can’t drive your house. I’d sell the house. 🤣

    • @sean70729
      @sean70729 Рік тому

      For some reason I love the look of the C4.

    • @davejohn255
      @davejohn255 Рік тому

      Where did you get a house for that ? I paid more than that 30 years ago.

    • @darrenbuttery3527
      @darrenbuttery3527 Рік тому +1

      @@davejohn255 Sandwich, IL. It's a 4BR 1 Bath house in a very rural town. The house was built in 1953 so it's an older home but it was well maintained and I fully updated the kitchen and bath. You'd be surprised how inexpensive homes in rural midwest are. Granted I have to drive an hour to get to work but with a 2.625 rate on a 158K loan, I can easily justify the commute.

  • @datsun510dan
    @datsun510dan Рік тому +39

    670hp is pretty impressive. Hope they make crate versions of the engine

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 Рік тому +15

      There’ll probably be plenty of good second hand engines available as soon as these cars are written-off on a regular basis I suspect…

    • @johngatsby1473
      @johngatsby1473 Рік тому +13

      I built my Ls2 stroker and supercharged it, added meth, did a few transmission upgrades, supercharged it and tuned it for around 28k...... That was for 1000 HP. I think I came out ahead of the game.

    • @signkutter9218
      @signkutter9218 Рік тому

      @@johngatsby1473 while I would love to do the same...it would be like adopting a feral PolarBear while living in South Texas...

    • @bbbbbbb51
      @bbbbbbb51 Рік тому

      @@johngatsby1473 maybe. Power is being worked if you're gripping.

    • @weasle2904
      @weasle2904 Рік тому +6

      @@johngatsby1473 This engine has much more capability, it's literally naturally aspirated on pump gas

  • @mebeingU2
    @mebeingU2 Рік тому +3

    Good review. Wouldn’t the 0-60 times have been better also with less tire pressure?

  • @pab3783
    @pab3783 Рік тому +15

    Talk about a straight forward intro. That is a z06 Corvette indeed.

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 Рік тому +7

    Imagine how insane the zr1 will be

  • @cliffordpurk18
    @cliffordpurk18 Рік тому +5

    I been tellin folks for years if GM ever did an engine like this the power would be insnane being N/A. This car is incredible.

  • @turbosammy6085
    @turbosammy6085 Рік тому +2

    It’s BAD ASS!!!! The Z06 sound’s like a FIGHTER JET!!!!!😎👍🏁

  • @MrPeterhemm
    @MrPeterhemm Рік тому +11

    I kept wondering why you weren’t shifting yourself; I’m blown away how well you could lap a track in D!

    • @JV8901
      @JV8901 Рік тому +2

      I asked myself the same….like, really? Just automatic through a track?
      Grandma driving…

    • @jimstenlund6017
      @jimstenlund6017 Рік тому

      @@matthewkuhl79 Hey, let’s make it completely self-driving next !😴

  • @Ficon
    @Ficon Рік тому +22

    I’m too distracted by Carlos struggling with the square steering wheel.

  • @trenth8526
    @trenth8526 Рік тому

    Nice to see you again Larlos Cago

  • @Blindkenshi6969
    @Blindkenshi6969 Рік тому

    Great review. It's good to see Carlos again. I think the last video I saw him in, was the dodge challenger, and him getting apple pie.

  • @justpassingthrough3166
    @justpassingthrough3166 Рік тому +4

    I get mine in February. I've never, ever spent anything close to what I spent on this car before. Literally saved for almost 5 years since my friend who works at GM clued me into this car being designed.
    I just hope the world doesn't fall apart before I take delivery....😆

  • @rschris
    @rschris Рік тому +22

    What a feat of engineering, and the best part is they are just getting started!! I think for the first time we may get more than on Corvette at a time with a different body style much like Ferrari and Lamborghini do..

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers 6 місяців тому

    For almost a year I’ve worked in the service department of a Chevrolet dealership. Around 12 times I’ve driven C8’s including one Z06,,,, but it’s only parking them outside, driving very very carefully. So I’ve never driven one on a public road but it’s still a special occasion to drive one.

  • @clarencehopkins7832
    @clarencehopkins7832 Рік тому +1

    Excellent stuff bro

  • @popeyepanther4519
    @popeyepanther4519 Рік тому +4

    Im so happy for you guys(americans) that you got your stuff together finally! Its looks like you have a great car right there!

  • @Arthagnou
    @Arthagnou Рік тому

    Johnny and Carlos were thDynamic Duo

  • @stubbs5969
    @stubbs5969 8 місяців тому +2

    It's nice to see them actually moving into a supercar quality build. Previous years didn't have the mix of power and handling like this. Which honestly made them a bit sketchy. Cool car. 👍🏻

  • @saulespino2510
    @saulespino2510 Рік тому +7

    I parked next to one in my BRZ and they are just about the same size in length, was surprised how small this Vette is.

    • @Shadowboost
      @Shadowboost Рік тому +1

      It's 800 pounds heavier than your car! If you ever parked next to a GMA T.50 that would be a wild comparison

    • @cali2468
      @cali2468 Рік тому

      @@Shadowboost Heavier only because of the V8 powertrain.

    • @Shadowboost
      @Shadowboost Рік тому

      @@cali2468 well, GMA T.50 has a V12. This is a big heavy V8 and big heavy car

  • @jeengyim3072
    @jeengyim3072 Рік тому +3

    Man I’m loving the traditional quad muffler look on the z06..pure power

    • @DarkWiNKenzo
      @DarkWiNKenzo Рік тому

      I see, we all get excited at quad dumps, but heres the thing, they could've absolutely used 1 exhaust, or two, save the smallest of weight reduction, objectively do a better time.

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Рік тому

      @DarkWiN14 & Kenzo75 not worth it, the difference in time might not even be measurable. Plus they couldn't use the valve system they already designed for it

    • @DarkWiNKenzo
      @DarkWiNKenzo Рік тому

      @@trashbandit2449 and tell me what exactly team mechanics could modify on the car? a better exhaust system. valve system doesn't matter in this case.

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Рік тому

      @DarkWiN14 & Kenzo75 they've used a quad style valve system for years. Sure they could change to a different one with a little work, it wouldn't be bad. But that's more time and money just to take away part of the corvette signature to save maybe a few tenths on a large track.
      Plenty of larger improvements that I'm sure they'll address with the zr1. Z06 isn't the most performance oriented model regardless

  • @russelloppenheimer3970
    @russelloppenheimer3970 Рік тому +1

    The experienced tester commented it'll go as fast as he dares, yet still have plenty more capability.
    We seem to have reached tbe point where faster, more power, doesn't automatically = better. In the past that's all that mattered. Make it faster. Give it more power. Make it stop shorter, turn harder.
    That no longer seems to be the most important. At this point, the overall experience matters as much or more than the numbers. Witness Chevy going back to target 458 instead of 488.
    Fortunately it seems z06 delivers way more than numbers alone. The whole package adds up to a driving experience that exceeds expectations.
    Now plz put an exclamation point on that and add a manual shifting experience.

  • @mike569112
    @mike569112 Рік тому

    This dude is back! nice!

  • @JurisKankalis
    @JurisKankalis Рік тому +9

    A week ago, now in my fourties, I started thinking - what is my actual dreamcar? Money no limitation. A GT3 RS? An F8? What would I actually buy, own and maintain - here in Latvia, on our roads. And even before watching this video - I understood the Z06 could be it. It has one shortcoming - of course, the lack of a manual - but it also makes it faster - and I guess it more than compensates with driver involvement in other spheres. Amazing machine - and for literally half the price if compared to the GT3 or similar high end cars - which, more importantly, doesn't show anywhere on the Vette - quite on the contrary. Well done, GM!

    • @Shadowboost
      @Shadowboost Рік тому

      Gordon Murray T.50 :). Designed for low maintenance costs, 1700 pounds lighter than this. Soft suspension for the road, small size to go anywhere, seats 3, 12000 rpm V12 and manual

  • @EldePHX
    @EldePHX Рік тому +19

    Can’t wait to see the ZR1 When it’s released🔥🔥

    • @CountryBoyShane
      @CountryBoyShane Рік тому +3

      Guaranteed it will be twin turbo

    • @puny-tinsucks5102
      @puny-tinsucks5102 Рік тому

      the electric version will be much faster

    • @dinobravo23
      @dinobravo23 Рік тому +14

      @@puny-tinsucks5102 And boring

    • @saltyfloridaman7163
      @saltyfloridaman7163 Рік тому

      @@CountryBoyShane i wish they'd use a whipple or eaton sourced supercharger. unrestricted v8 scream met with supercharger whine would be an eargasm

    • @Youcallthesebagels_
      @Youcallthesebagels_ Рік тому

      @@CountryBoyShanenah might be supercharged, they don’t want to disturb the v8 noise with turbos

  • @everettfarr8036
    @everettfarr8036 Рік тому +1

    I have an 08 ZO6. 5000 miles on it now. I drive it once or twice a year. Its 505 horsepower. It will scare the crap out of you. I cant imagine driving this one with over 650 hp. Good God.........

  • @craigthescott5074
    @craigthescott5074 Рік тому +1

    This car the C8 Z06 is now the pinnacle of performance for the money in the world.

  • @runningdebate2670
    @runningdebate2670 Рік тому +8

    Finally a review done by adults, not these annoying AF kids.

  • @rondail5675
    @rondail5675 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Carlos, always appreciate your videos.

  • @krfrench55
    @krfrench55 Рік тому

    Carlos lives! Haven’t seen him since the old MT days

  • @richardfrankel6102
    @richardfrankel6102 Рік тому

    Great video--but, C&D, please consider dialing down the volume on the "background" music when the driver is speaking. This video was full of interesting and useful info which only suffered from being masked by the music. You already dial the music up at moments for dramatic emphasis; just dial it back a little further in between. In fact...well, honestly, in this video the glorious wail of that engine is all the music I need.

  • @stephenhadley6943
    @stephenhadley6943 Рік тому +14

    The extra width and larger wheels on the Z06 make it look exponentially better than the base Stingray. Can we please get a Grand Sport with this chassis/body configuration and the base 6.2L V8? (love the flat plane but I just think this would be a cool option).

    • @dodoz44
      @dodoz44 Рік тому +1

      Add in a manual on top of that and we've got ourselves a winner. Def would need it's own widebody kit to differentiate it from the Z06. Perhaps, a different exhaust tip layout too.

    • @GinNBoost
      @GinNBoost Рік тому +1

      Exponentially? Get a grip. It’s an inch wider and the only real difference between the Stingray and Z is the exhaust exit. The cars are nearly identical. Some would argue the Stingray front bumper actually looks better. The Z’s front bumper looks like a goofy smile.

    • @evilformerlys4704
      @evilformerlys4704 Рік тому +4

      @@GinNBoost They aren't nearly identical, that's an oxymoron. You're either identical or you are not. Z06 is wider front and rear, a completely different engine with different power band and power output.
      Keep the subjective stuff out of it. It's not identical to the Stingray, while it's the same brand or car, and carrying similar chassis, the wider track, different engine with different spec make this a much different car compared to base car.
      I think you should also try getting a grip as well.

    • @GinNBoost
      @GinNBoost Рік тому +2

      @@evilformerlys4704 to the average person they look like the same car. You’re getting too hung up on the nuisances. No one can see the engine from the outside. And only “car guys” will know what trim it is. It’s going to suffer the same fate as the Mustang where every trim level looks the same in passing.

    • @stephenhadley6943
      @stephenhadley6943 Рік тому +1

      I think@@GinNBoost bought the base C8 😁
      Seriously though, nothing against the base Stingray. No doubt it's a serious performance car. I've just always been bothered by the rear fenders on the regular C8, too flat. The wider rear fenders on the Z06 fix that imo.

  • @ticotaco4548
    @ticotaco4548 Рік тому +18

    Is the ZR1 of the C8 even gonna be street legal? The Z06 is already a beast.

    • @christschool
      @christschool Рік тому

      Ferrari has 1000hp cars on the street today. Bugatti 1500. The ZR1 will be underpowered compared to these.

    • @ryand4533
      @ryand4533 Рік тому

      @@christschool Yes HP has nothing to do with street legality thank god.

    • @weasle2904
      @weasle2904 Рік тому

      @@christschool Power to weight is more important, and those numbers mean nothing if the cars cost millions of dollars and are unobtainable

  • @jg11596
    @jg11596 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful car and good video. How reliable is the Z06? Any quality \ drivability \ trouble with it? I'd like one (who wouldn't) but its a lot of money for me and I'd need a reliable car if I were going to get one. Thanks

  • @user-lq6iz9ph4q
    @user-lq6iz9ph4q 4 місяці тому +1

    Always been something to look at, to drive, love Chevy.

  • @paouvous
    @paouvous Рік тому +9

    In the (Tesla) Plaid era this is a good sounding car. Maybe like a film camera with the smells in the age of digital. It will be a classic 30 years from now for sure.

    • @TheilliterateLibrarian
      @TheilliterateLibrarian Рік тому +6

      Its a great sounding car in any era lol

    • @PaddyMcQueen
      @PaddyMcQueen Рік тому

      It s ICE era... EV are for the weaks...

    • @gouldnj
      @gouldnj Рік тому +11

      Someone always brings up the Plaid whenever you talk about fast cars, and they are fast in a straight line. The truth of the Plaid is that it handles mediocre, looks completely generic (I can’t swing a dead cat without hitting 3 Model Ss in my neighborhood) and they can’t stop to save their lives, literally. Yes, yes sometime next year you’ll be able to get carbon ceramic brakes for them, but no one is walking up to a Plaid at Cars n Coffee now or in the future to slobber over the Plaid.
      People still revere the 458, and they certainly will revere the Z06

    • @paouvous
      @paouvous Рік тому +1

      @@gouldnj The Plaid as is per CarandDriver testing does 1.08 skidpad and 150ft 70-0. That is close to the cabrio here. The regular Z51 package does 149ft and only 1.03g.
      For sure the Tesla is faster around most tracks than this Vette. It laps Laguna Seca 10 seconds faster than the non Z06 Corvette.

    • @TheG60528XiJinPing
      @TheG60528XiJinPing Рік тому +3

      @@paouvous the problem is no one cares because they have ears

  • @danieldavis1028
    @danieldavis1028 Рік тому +9

    I think the dual badge 70th anniversary and Z06 look good together. Anyone else like that combo?

  • @YankeeWoodcraft
    @YankeeWoodcraft 10 місяців тому +1

    Best.
    Thumbnail.
    Ever.

  • @andystevens7557
    @andystevens7557 Рік тому +1

    This car does the same 1/4 mile as my purpose built C5R Monster did, when it was set up for drag 😮

  • @roccotoulon4031
    @roccotoulon4031 Рік тому +3

    What is the date that the z06 in an 07 package will participate in the "Lightning lap" ?!

  • @bennyboogenheimer4553
    @bennyboogenheimer4553 Рік тому +6

    A race car I can walk into Auto Zone, and by parts for.
    The times we live in!

  • @nateroyalent.1254
    @nateroyalent.1254 Рік тому

    Aye you did a great job with that review!

  • @Daehawk
    @Daehawk Рік тому

    Is there a setting that lets it to automatic downshifting or not if you want it?

  • @shawncrawfordamerica1776
    @shawncrawfordamerica1776 Рік тому +5

    It sure is, Car and Driver. Love it!

  • @bikerbeliever8169
    @bikerbeliever8169 Рік тому +5

    Has to be one of best cars ever built and definitely best corvette ever built.

  • @kevinlediga8551
    @kevinlediga8551 4 місяці тому

    The sound of this is amazing ❤

  • @MichaelOdomwest16thAve
    @MichaelOdomwest16thAve Рік тому +5

    Great car of course, the new model isn’t my style but with performance like this I’m sure it’s here to stay.

    • @angelynesespino1240
      @angelynesespino1240 Рік тому +1

      I'm an old school corvette fan of the old school original American muscle corvette I feel like we copied those European sissy's design of what they call a super car I don't we are a super car we are American muscle I don't know that's what I think

  • @kawasakiwhiptwo5821
    @kawasakiwhiptwo5821 Рік тому +4

    Can you imagine what the ZR1 will be like? (!)
    I read or heard that it may come with two turbos mated to this incredible V8. If that's true, I would imagine an increase of 100 to 150 horsepower. I hope that's true. Because that would be insane. 🤞
    9:56 looks like a drawer full of knives.

    • @jameade
      @jameade 8 місяців тому +1

      The ZR1 will be one of the handful of best cars in the world, at no more than half the price of every other car on the list.

  • @markdamstra
    @markdamstra Рік тому

    how much out the door with the dealer adjustments. Are they even available? I know they started shipping cars recently.

  • @MrHSwager
    @MrHSwager Рік тому +1

    I took a customer on a test drive in a C5 Z06 and we raced a 360 moderna and won (15 years ago). I was so mad when he did not buy the Z06!