Maybe I’m in the minority here but I really think the Z06 fixes a lot of the issues I had with the C8’s aesthetics. The proportions and design overall just seem to flow better.

The Z06 isn’t meant to be a completely different car, it’s a higher performance trim level of the C8. It’s the same as a R/T Challenger compared to a Hellcat Challenger, not much aesthetically changes but there is a significant increase in performance. The ZR1 has been the highest trim and will likely be the most different in terms of appearance. Also, the bumper is clearly different and three and a half inches is a noticeable difference… in terms of width.

@retartedfreak

Жыл бұрын

The Z06 is red hot right now because it's the latest and the greatest, but it's still the second from bottom trim level no way in hell it keeps its value like this long term.

@steevynovirus_f3099

Жыл бұрын

Maybe 🤔

@_baller

Жыл бұрын

Agreed I never noticed much difference of previous Z06s

@Michael-pi8ps

Жыл бұрын

The front bumper is BARELY different, I know the difference because I’ve seen a bunch of C8s. But your average person won’t. The same with the width of the car

@cali2468

Жыл бұрын

Like I said in my other post, if you want the car to stand out you have to get the aero package. The Aero package is not available on a stingray, only the Z06. I can't fathom why anyone would buy one without it.

I think you have to get the Z07 package for it to really look different than the base model

@thejhp1

Жыл бұрын

He agrees with this too, but his point is that if you stuck the Z07 package on the stingray, most people would think its the z06 with a z07 package still.

@cali2468

Жыл бұрын

@@thejhp1 That point makes absolutely no sense at all considering the Z07 package is not available on the Stingray. It's exclusive to the Z06. 🙄

@gregmayled

Жыл бұрын

@@cali2468 you can get a wing and aero kit which is what he is implying.

@cali2468

Жыл бұрын

@@gregmayled The wing on the Z51 a far different from the one on the Z06. Aside from that, there are aero pieces such as the massive front splitter which are also exclusive to the Z06. Another pointless and moot comment. Please don't waste my time. 🙄

@gregmayled

Жыл бұрын

@@cali2468 😂 grow up. It’s quite blatant that to the average person a C8 with Z51 and a Z06 with Z07 look remarkably similar. If you don’t agree then you’re being obtuse.

Today, Mr. Spaghetti is not upsetti that he has 2 new corvettis.

@tla359

Жыл бұрын

That was shit try again

@andrewsimckes5748

Жыл бұрын

I will say it again Mr 1jiveturkey1 you are a 1JERKOFF

@MrInternFTL

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewsimckes5748 😢

@Olds_Gold

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣 my seven-year-old daughter said the same thing almost verbatim

@Olds_Gold

Жыл бұрын

Not that mr one jive turkey one is a jerk off...... exactly about the spaghetti upsetti Corvettie

Am i wrong but the Z06 has different front bumpers, different side scoop, different wheels and maybe different lights. . . Looks quite different to me but Ive only seen one c8 irl. The joys of Ireland.

@jayvee5886

Жыл бұрын

I think that the fact that they are both orange makes them look very similar. If the z06 had specific colors for it maybe it will make a difference. However, I agree that to the untrained eye, they won't be able to tell.

@josephgillum5396

Жыл бұрын

The only panels they share below the belt line are the doors.

I could tell the difference from the front immediately. Regardless this is a "problem" that isn't too bad to have. They also focused on the differentiation on the rear if I had to guess because it's what most people will briefly get a glimpse of with the performance. Either way anytime I see a Corvette it's nice. 🇺🇲

You have to get the Z07 with the high wing. If not to the untrained eye they look the same. The sound is much different to anyone though!

@venom5809

Жыл бұрын

Guy here in town has a C8 with the high wing on it so you are back to square one again. LOL

@cali2468

Жыл бұрын

@@venom5809 The high wing on the Z51 C8 is not the same as the one included in the aero package for the Z06. It's much shorter. Try again.

@vettesweetnos

Жыл бұрын

Sigala

That flat plane sound is unbelievable. Makes my GT350 sound quiet

@slowspecv69

Жыл бұрын

Do er up then bud make it scream like it can

@chickentava

Жыл бұрын

@@slowspecv69 it'll blow if he does that

@slowspecv69

Жыл бұрын

@@chickentava an exhaust causes engine failure interesting theory you got there pal

Great video and I agree with most of what you said. But you only focused on the difference in looks vs value. My biggest problem is the performance differential to the regular Stingray is just not enough to justify the expense. That’s not a slam against the Z06, but really more kudos to GM for making the reg C8 so good. Sure the Z06 engine sounds amazing. The Z06 is set up for track use off the showroom floor and if that’s your goal then it’s definitely a good option. Driving dynamics are terrific. But when you are talking value, the reg C8 blows it away. You can take a base C8 for $65k and it’s barely a half second slower in 1/4 mile than the Z. The Z is only 2 tenths quicker to 60 than the base car. And yes, on a road course things are different. But you can make a couple grand worth of suspension modifications, slap on a set of Cup2 tires and and for under $75k you can build a SR that will keep up with a Z06 and still outperforms the capabilities of 99% of the Z06 buyers out there. And that’s before we look at serious modifications and power adders. The Z06 is really more about bragging rights to impress other corvette owners than as an outright bargain super car. The real bargain super car is a regular 1LT Stingray. A Z06 with Z07 package is nearly $60k more, that’s almost double the price. And not only is it a drivers race as to which is faster, the general public cannot tell the difference if both cars are parked side by side.

I don't think people in the comments understand Rob's point. He's not only saying that they don't look different enough. He's saying they don't look different enough for +50k-100k over the base C8. Like, sure, my 440i looks almost the same as a 430i besides some small differences. But BMW doesn't charge $50k for just an engine and bumper swap.

Props to the Chevy engineers. The wider rear track & bigger tyres are well-disguised while follow the base design. Rob is wrong on the appearance, but that Z06 engine is a beast!

@yungkidnf

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Rob got it 100% wrong on this one.

I have a '23 Stingray and I agree. Outside of the visual differences, for the ZO6 I would have had many fewer creature comforts to make it lighter (less leather, no soft close, no electric seats, no electric steering column, etc). I would have reworked the rear end including much less luggage capacity in exchange for better rear aero, but also so there was a big visual difference bwletween the two cars and they could at last fix the "Camaro problem." I can imagine sacrificing space in the frunk for a series of small S-ducts. I mean sky was the limit for the team. One thing that would have been nice on the ZO6 motor also, would have been pre-chamber combustion like an F1motor. Maybe it would have produced enough power to maintain, or improve the power band and still allow a 9k redline, but I'm just a guy on the interwebs. What do I know?

I love the fact when the mid-engine corvette hit the market everyone was cheering for an fairly affordable sports car with some super car feel... that didn't age well in the least.

@BrainFuck10

Жыл бұрын

The base models will depreciate, let’s see how they age

I think it looks just about the same difference as the Porsches or Ferrari's except the really high end ones. When you have 2 in the same color right next to each other then yeah it looks the same as the base C8.

Thanks Ferreti for heads up. Almost blew out my eardrums

One is visibly wider even on camera. Nobody can talk the value down on the C8 series because they are better CARS than their European counterparts by a good measure. With graphics the C8 series looks like HYPERCARS, and I'm not joking.

Thanks for the video. I can tell those two apart right away but that's because I'm a sports car fan so I know what to look for. Great point about people who can't afford high end cars thinking they can get the same result by modding cheaper cars. When you finally get the chance to drive the high end cars cars, you start to understand what the fuzz is about.

This should be called Stingray vs. Z06. They are both variants of the 8th generation of the corvette (C8). I think this mislabeling confuses a lot of people. Its like saying a Porsche 992 vs. a GT3. They're the same thing...

The Z06 looks completely different in stance…noticeably wider. The fronts are different. The side scoops are noticeably bigger. The reason for the price difference is the bespoke, most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever made. Start the car, and everyone will hear the price difference. Also, ask any non car person/enthusiast if they can tell the difference between a GT3 and a base 911 and a base 3 Series and M Series car and they would never think either is more expensive than the other. Us enthusiasts will keep being impressed and thankful for seeing them on the road.

wow having them together at first I didn't know which was which until you pointed it out, I agree with what you said

Put Circular Taillights On The Rear Of The Z06 & It Might Be A Game Changer

Thanks. Not taking anything away from the awesomeness of the Z06, you just validated my belief that the "base" C8 is a terrific bargain. Looks (to most) just like the Z06 (with a different emblem on the rear hatch) and, if optioned right, can be close to half the price of the Z06. I bought a Hypersonic Gray 2022 non-Z51 2LT Coupe (with both tops) which stickered at $80K. I love it. And I can drive it around and everyone knows it's "new" Corvette, but hardly anyone knows it is not the Z06! All this talk about the Z06 just gets me more looks.

@bravofighter

Жыл бұрын

No doubt, the C8 is a fantastic car. It’s a great value and preforms REALLY well for what you’d pay for it. That being said, I’m not a corvette man because I’m not a 65 year old retiree with inadequacy issues….much like the Raptor owners a few years ago. Most of these will never cross 90 mph, and will never burn through a set of tires. They’ll be a “1/12 in this color and option package. Will trade for a 4 wheeler with plow” in 20 years.

The non Z06 looks better with the front grill being black/carbon.

Well, it’s technically a trim. It’s a sub category under the C8 model, it’s not meant to be completely different from the stingray. The C7 and C7Z look very similar especially when you’re looking at a C7 GS. Now when it comes to the ZR-1 I believe it’ll have more noticeable differences.

Ok yeah I see the difference.. Corvette: vroom Z06: rips the microphone apart lol

I like the front of the base C8 better. I’m backing out on a Z06 at Ciocca deposit. Plus now there is a loud ticking noise from the Z06 engine. GM says stay tuned for fix. Oh boy can’t wait.

Haha I love that you used the photo from the Mr Deeds movie with Steve Buscemi. Your voice dopperlganger.

I could be completely wrong, as I don’t own a corvette myself, but I’m pretty sure on Hoovie’s video you can static rev in park if you hold down both shift paddles at once.

Well where’s the high wing, the front spoiler n ground effects kit? Looks like u got a base z06

😎 I want to buy a Z06 and modify it to look like a regular Stingray.. just to grind your gears

6:12 I didnt know what I was looking for even though you literally just told me hahaha

I love how when you review a car, if we could call it that, it is always a POV that could make or brake a sale.

I have not yet seen a Z06 in person so tough to say, but could the colour choice hide the extra wide body and overall dull the differences? I like the 1970’s Mclaren orange, but would red mist tin coat bring out more hotness? I love my C8 HTC, in Shadow Grey Metallic, and I live in a part of cold Canada (-23F today)that I rarely see another C8, so I’m not worried about the number of lookalikes.

I need those kind of issues in my life 😂

Agree with the argument that there is just not enough visual difference. For most potential buyers the price difference after markups and tax will be over $100,000 and the Z06 is simply not worth that premium plus since so few buyers ever track their Corvettes, the Z06 is even less of a logical choice. Even then how many buyers have the driving skills to take advantage of the Z51 much less a Z06 and lets face it, for most C8 buyers, the Z51 option is a waste of money. Have always been a 3LT buyer but just picked up a new C8 (3LT, HTC) to replace my 2020 coupe but when you upgrade to the GT2 seats on a 2LT, it is very hard to see the difference other than the stitching on the center of the steering wheel on a 3LT.

I like how the Z06 isn’t draped with the black accents.

Rob, a ferrari these days doesnt lose tons of value and isnt a repair nightmare like when we were kids saying "why would u buy that?". now, oc we would buy a huracan as they are bulletproof and a perfect daily. oc a porche turbo has always been the perfect daily. We still say why would u buy a rolls for $500k thats worth $150k 2 years later.

so what is the newest and best version of the corvette? the corvette c8 z06 is the same as the corvette z06 right??

What's gunna be maintenance cost vs a Evo or a turbo 911?

The $114K base price of the Z06 is actually pretty crazy when you think about it. The cost of a new Ferrari 360 back in the day was about $130K, I think. And that's in early 2000's dollars. We seem to have come pretty far.

The side vent is the biggest tell isn’t it?

@yungkidnf

Жыл бұрын

Rear bumper. But the side is the next tell. I can tell the difference basically with my eyes closed.

Mr.Spaghetti is the Bill Burr of automotive KZread.

I get it. I'm sure there are going to be enough people like myself that like understated though. It wouldn't dissuade me at all.

They need room for the zr1. I think they could have been more brave in the interior but exterior wise with the zl1 pack is more than enough

I really like the wheels you chose. 👌🏻

Great content as usual...

Z06 has never been crazy different from its stingray or Grand Sport brothers. Need to wait for the c8 zr1 for that.

I do not agree. A base 911 does not look drastically different than a Turbo 4S despite the huge price difference.

10:45 when he hits you in the feels, but you know he right

donk in the background with airforce one :D how sweet. And then what about EVO any update?

Its just like the other Z06 from years past. Amazing car!!!!

I agree with your review. I've had my C8 since 2020 and when I first got it it was like a unicorn because no one was used to seeing it. Now they are becoming very common. I'm seeing them everywhere now. I have an order in for a Z06. Currently accepted by GM but waiting for an allocation. But I'm doubting my purchase less and less with the more C8s I see. I also wish the Z06 had more of a differential look to it for the money you are spending. Seeing 2 C8 going down the interstate, one being a C8 and the other a Z06 C8, you aren't going to be able to tell the difference. And that is disappointing.

@eustahijelifetips

Жыл бұрын

There is a difference, and there are many, one should be blind not to see them

@mboydatlanta1

Жыл бұрын

@Josip Purgar at the Z06 reveal back In 2022 my red torch red C8 was parked next to the torch red C8 Z06 and people thought my Z51 C8 was the Z06. 🤷 Lots of blind people there I guess

@eustahijelifetips

Жыл бұрын

@@mboydatlanta1 im sorry, im from europe, i should not comment on this, but yeah, the car might be wider in the back, might have a different bumper, might have a different rear end, i dont know, they should have made it front engine, now that is when people would see the difference!

Today Mr Spaghetti compares his meatballs to see which makes the best pasta

@marvingalvez7878

Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this comment 😂

In today’s episode, Mr. Spaghetti compares his two newest jars of vodka sauce.

"You don't get excited anymore"...Believe me, I never got excited. It's a chevy.

If they didn't make it so the parts were interchangeable then the cost to produce them would be much higher.

I thought the one on the left was the zo6 😂 then again I live in the UK and not actually seen one of these in the road yet

Why should trim levels and ground effects be more important than the mechanical side? In the Z06 you get an amazing engine and better handling. Exterior you can customize yourself. But mechanical it is more difficult and expensive

I didn't think it was a fair comparison. your Z06 is the same color as the stingray and has virtually no options that would make it easier to distinguish. the difference between the two is enormous. Z06 is wider, it has a different air intake, different front and rear bumper, exhaust outlets in the middle, it has carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber wheels etc... now I bet if you put a black GT3 touring next to a black Carrera GTS no one but a Porsche fan will know the difference.

Don't forget they are hinting a last zr1 version that I would say will look very different. On top of that the aftermarket already has some awesome kits out. And I would almost rather build mine so it don't look like any other one. I know that doesn't make sense for you in rentals but the average guy loves that.

Z06 is $120-$140k max… anything higher then that your better off “saving” a few more grand to get into something higher tiered. ( todays market,economy are completely F’ed and have prices skewed af🤷🏼‍♂️ ) imho

The domestics have always been that way. Some badging and small cosmetic changes can get you grandma's 1969 Camaro, Mustang or Charger or it can get you some pretty cool musclecars. Put grandma's 1969 Camaro six cylinder next to a 1969 COPO ZL1 Camaro and see if you can tell the difference.

The sound of the Z06 engine is so good. However, a Corvette shouldn't sound like a European car.

ahh, nothing beats the standard v8 sound lol

@LIG242

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Idk why people droll over the Z06/Ferrari FPC sound lol

I partially agree with you on your cars but I think without the wing the Z06 looks like it’s missing something. The back end looks naked. I think dead on from the front they are to similar. and the vertical parts of the grill should be carbon or black to show off the grills better and make a bigger statement. I love the wishbone on the Z06 over the boomerang on the stingray. It looks way more aggressive.

Carbon wheels on a rental is a bad idea.

The black trim and roof on the convertible looks better than the Z06... to me.

Maybe if GM offered the Z06 in specific colors only available on that trim?

3:29😂😂 was that the ending from Adam Sandler’s Mr.Deeds. Damn these things are fast ~Steve Buscemi ~

hold both paddles in at same time you can rev past 3000.....

I think you’re also forgetting we still have TWO more higher performance model C8s still coming! Those will prob be a lot more aggressive!

It this guy out of his mind? The Z06 has a bespoke motor.

What a boring thing to be upset over, originally the Z06 was a package spec you asked for for more performance on your regular car and a few more additions. That's literally what they've done. Been this way since the C5. The C8 is the base, the Z06 is the racing/track focused varient.

I think the problem is how you have it specked out

I don't see how they "missed an opportunity", they are selling the cars, and they got you to buy one....what opportunity did they miss? lol, you mean they shoulda spent more on design to get the same sales? lol...that's a bad business decision now isn't it

I am on a dealer Z06 list. I am buying the Z06 to get back to driving open track days at Road Atlanta. Most of us buying the car for track use could care less if an automotive neophyte cannot tell the difference between the Z06 and the Stingray.

So many kids did this back in 2000s with WRXs and STIs. The wing and some decals and you had yourself a STI

you are right.... as always...

Completely agree 💯

ok not kiddin i would’ve bet a hundoe the Z06 was on the left. wow and I am a Vette head. guess I aint now. great vid RF btw GM did this with the ZR1 in the 90’s…

It doesn't seem to have hurt the overs on mrsp does it.

I kinda want to rent the mini truck to put delta airline badges on it and pretend like I stole it. Maybe but a baggage cart behind as well :-)

I'd love to see a drag race between these two. That's what really matters at the end of the day.

I mean z06 always looks pretty similar to normal corvette, like c5 same other then trunk , c6 just little wider in rear and c7 was so busy at first glance can’t tell

Why would you get it in the same color as the regular c 8

Completely agree with everything you said. They do a better job in the difference between an SS and a ZL1, why not do the same or better on the more expensive car?

Hello friends!

Just because he said I can't rent that little blue truck thing, I want to rent it even more now

Dude your trippni can tell so many differences,Wheel Well width.tire width.exhaust etc etc

10:00-11 very valid points

You didn’t get zo7 package nor carbon wheels

Id go with the c7 zr1. Thats a sick looking car.

I rented a C8 for a day to check in out. I'll have to say, driving an automatic was not enjoyable. I prefer a stick shift to really feel the full experience of driving. I only felt it was a really cool car when I was not inside but outside looking at it. That was enough to decide I don't want one.

Rear wheel looks slightly bent @9:02 or am I crazy?

Did your road finally get re-paved?

Lmao the MR. Deeds pic.

I dont know about you guys and gals but i'm liking the ERay

Lots of valid points.

Z06 sounds amazing.. just don't know if it's $40k amazing.

@cjd82187

Жыл бұрын

I’d also not be able to use the extra 40k of performance… even the base one is too fast for my back roads.

It’s more difficult to tell the difference between these two than on a 911 because on the Corvette you’ve got loads of fussy styling cues, which given a wider body you don’t notice as much whereas a 911 has a much cleaner design, so when you stick a vent on the side and give more girth to the hips you can notice the difference. You can tell the difference between a triangle and a square a lot easier than you can between an octagon and a decagon….