I work at a Chevy dealer, so that startup sound is engraved in my memory at this point

@sheneedsme

Жыл бұрын

I have one so I recognize the start up sound from a block away.

@yittmashups

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my first real job out of high school, washing cars at a Jaguar/Aston Martin dealership. I'll always remember the massive reverberating sound in the wash tunnel, of the push button ignition of a V12 Vanquish I was sitting in and moving, before I even had a driver's license.

Crazy how rapid this car is as the base model. I'm super excited for you to get some seat time in the Z06, love to get your POV (both literally, and insights)

@mro9466

Жыл бұрын

Every base model of every performance car has like 600 hp now 😅 crazy times

@sp6450

Жыл бұрын

Every new vehicle is performing significantly better than anything we had in the 2000's 2010's. 2020 ushered in vehicles that have seen a significant upgrade in every aspect of their capability. You look at regular sedans today and if you compare it with anything from late 2000's and its like a night and day difference.

@alicekim7351

Жыл бұрын

@ss The base C8 Corvette has a 2.8 sec 0-60 and 194 mph top speed (without Z51 performance package), base Carrera has a 4 sec 0-60, 182 mph top speed, and $40,000 more expensive

@themysterycook7320

Жыл бұрын

ferrari should sue!! this looks such a 455/488 ripoff!! come on americans you can send men to the moon six times, cannot you make your own great looking car? well , obviously not...

@MFink-oq5hy

Жыл бұрын

Rapid lol

My father was an engineer for Chevy way back when and I remember when they were working on the prototype Corvette in 1952. My dad would bring fibreglass samples home and tell me to hit it with a hammer to show how well it took and impact. Over the next few years my dad would bring me Corvette emblems and I had them all around the outside of my wagon.

I love the interior. Really tired of everything being a capacitive touch button now, happy to see something sensible again.

You're absolutely right! It's incredible that a platform like that has been given access to the general public in the US. You don't see a lot of exotic supercars in the suburban areas, but you for sure see corvettes!

@sp6450

Жыл бұрын

These corvette's at the price they go for are 100 percent foreign supercar killers. Just slap a supercharger on them get a nice Dyno and you'll easily hit 800hp with that 6.2l.

@puny-tinsucks5102

Жыл бұрын

of course, every 60 year old man has one in his garage...lolol

@hakeemsd70m

Жыл бұрын

@@puny-tinsucks5102 A lot of young cats drive these new 'vettes ridin' with the stereo blasting!

@firebanner6424

Жыл бұрын

@@BRAG3A i see them like everyday!

@firebanner6424

Жыл бұрын

@@BRAG3A yeah. the other day I saw two ferarri testarossas and an f40 as well, Italian cars aren't uncommon here either.

My typical on ramp experience at 13:35, wanting to have some fun and catching a car going 30 mph and merging before accelerating to traffic speed…

@SStarlight9614

Жыл бұрын

it's the worst!

@alejandroperez5368

Жыл бұрын

They were not driving that much slower than the cars at the highway. You Americans drive very slow and have a lot to learn from germans lol

@txrasse

Жыл бұрын

Worst kind of drivers

Just bought a 2022 C8 HTC 2LT Z51, Loaded w/2000 miles. Red Mist w/Carbon Nacelles, Black Racing Strips. What a machine! Braking in corners is nonexistent, no need to. Just push and push!! The PDR is a blast to watch after a good ride. Love it!

I DMed him and asked him to make a c8 video lol. I love how he’s always interacting with his fans, sets him apart from most other KZreadrs.

Finally another video. I have missed you. Been watching all of your videos lately. Very chill to watch and listen to your voice and those engines. God damn.

This car looks really damn nice in white. That front 3/4 angle is gorgeous for an American car

@GethinJames

Жыл бұрын

"For an American car" hahahaha - yeah - I guess maybe for an American car. It's not really a complement though.

Great content! I have a 2020 HTC & my wife and I went on a long trip, and well she shops….. my friends cannot believe the pics I have of the mountain of stuff we made it home with. Now I have a new baby, and don’t have much driving time, so the C8 is my Costco run car. People stop and gawk at how much I can get in it…

cockpit straight out from a fighter jet. I LOVE IT

Perhaps the most significant achievement of the C8 is that it successfully captured not only the mechanical and aesthetic traits of a Ferrari, but also the kind of inherent je ne sais quoi Italian quirkiness, such as in the column of center stack buttons and avant garde cockpit. Whatever its shortcomings in terms of power, this car is a masterfully crafted American love letter to the Italian sports cars of today, and of yesteryear.

@crediblecommenterr

Жыл бұрын

🤮

Wow, sounds great. Love the fact that it's quiet.

The BEST part of your video was at 9:55 - you noticing the 914. I have a 1973 914, and have a 2024 C8 coming! Ride safe.

New fan here. Thanks for what you do. I’m hooked.

Looks like a total blast! Love your thoughts on the C8, and the POV footage really captures the sense of occasion with it (like always). I'm worried that the regular C8's biggest problem is that the Z06 exists now

@heiner71

Жыл бұрын

That's true. It only has 500HP, that's ride-on lawnmower territory.

Such a cool interior in this thing. It's one of my dream cars

Look at the performance of this thing for about 75 grand! It's incredible!

I like the cockpit of this car. It some kind of embraces the driver, making him don't want to get out. The same thing in A80 Supra.

Good video. I love my 2023 C8 and have had 76/07/15 Vettes. This is by far the BEST. I think you are snarky about the display delay. Try moving the seat tilt back versus the complaint about being lower. I don't understand your pedal issue. The car is a joy to drive and compared to my last two Vetts, the paddle shift has no delay and it is truly like a SUPER CAR. Worth every penny of my $100K. The engine noise when you start it is an instant grin!

I got to rent one while in Vegas. Highlight of the year. Amazing car.

finally got this car a couple weeks ago, very surprised with the acceleration overall sound of the car, there’s nothing like seeing it in person, pictures don’t do justice, it’s beautiful. Still not comparable with a ferrari or lambo but has the same performance/sound of a ferrari

WE GETTIN' BAD EARS AFTER THIS ONE🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥‼‼

I DEARLY want one of these. There is only 1 option the Corvette needs, Magnetic Ride. Have that, and it is the perfect daily, seems like Chevrolet agrees. Seeing this on winters is so rad.

Incredible spec! You are correct about needing the Z51 but the mag ride is a separate option on top of it.

@SameerMalik-es5ij

Жыл бұрын

I got both the mag and z51. You absolutely need to buy the z51 package at a minimum. It’s so worth it’s price and a bargain if you ask me

Great video, thanks 💪

This is so sick!! I wanted to get a sports car like this in the future and hopefully it's great for everyday use. One of the things i wanna do is get a custom exterior paint job on it! Keep it up!

Seems to be a fantastic car. I see one or two whenever I drive anywhere. So people must like them.

Absolutely loved the remote start up. Definitely a 4 star Viagra!

Great audio in this video man. BTW, the mag ride is not part of the Z51 package. You buy it separate. The Z51 package comes with coilover suspension. Also, the car was designed and partially tested in Michigan but was mostly tested in Ohio and Kentucky for street use and also heavily race tested at the Nurburgring for stress and performance.

@burntoutpremed9789

Жыл бұрын

Ohio resident here: our roads are dog shit so they picked a good place to iron out the suspension 🤣

@Arktischen

Жыл бұрын

@@burntoutpremed9789 Since corvettes are only made in Kentucky, I'd assume they mostly test them here.

@NewCastleIndiana

Жыл бұрын

@@Arktischen ​ @Arktischen "sinkhole tested"

i love that square steeringwheel!

I just bought a Z06 totally different experience than my superchaged c8 645whp. I currently have that cars engine being built for stage 2 800whp. C8 is a great platform.

I think it's really cool especially like you say considering the price point, another banging upload

@puny-tinsucks5102

Жыл бұрын

it's bad actually, the vehicle is being sold over sticker, which means that is instant depreciation once driven off the lot. if the dealer adds 10k to the sticker as most were on a fully loaded Z51 then the owner loses it when he goes to sell because the black book value will not take into account the massive dealer mark up. best to wait a few years and get a good deal on a used one. never buy first or second year cars they are still working out the bugs.

@alh06

Жыл бұрын

@@puny-tinsucks5102 That’s an outright incorrect take. The used market is just as crazy as the new market. The dealer markup is matched by crazy prices on used car sales or car flips. These aren’t depreciating at all.

Such sweet cars! Great review.

Thank you for a wonderful intelligent review

God, that thing looks so good! 🤩

Love your videos, can't wait for your review of Z06! Try to get Z07 package if you can, and let us enjoy the sound of it )

Wow I’m so surprised about that shift. Seeing you hit the up shift there was no lag

Always loved the corvettes there so underrated I have 2006 z06 love it not 2 many beat it only have bolt on mods

Thank you!

Thanks for the video. I think all high-end sports cars should have mechanic needles. The electronic ones make it look like a simulation.

Tedward already living in 2023 damn

microfiber steering wheels are fantastic! Convenient for wiping my glasses clean at any moment I wish

@davidr6865

Жыл бұрын

Yea and get matted up within 3 weeks

@alh06

Жыл бұрын

And disintegrating by the end of your lease!

wondering about the seat position compared to the Z06. but for me this interior is epic.

Love the 914 thumbs up!

This is the definition of ''Bang for Buck"" At MSRP at least.

Corvette has gone from awesome to breathtaking.

I'm quite the opposite, I love the paddles and how they feel! I don't think they feel like plastic at all!

Our 2023 3LT HTC with magnetic ride, performance exhaust, front lift, low spoiler, front splitter, rockers, and carbon flash painted wheels is perfect. No Z51, it will never see a track and it already performs much better than I will ever push it without the excessive brake dust of the Z51.

Sounds wild

I can't wait to see the Grand Sport, hope they carry over the widebody from the z06.

@OldheadBoomer

Жыл бұрын

Just think how insane the ZR1 will be.

Hey Tedward, any chance you'll be able to do the new 2023 Yaris Ativ?

The driver gets all the controls, the instrumentation, the infotainment system. The passenger gets..... The glove compartment. It's like that column of buttons in the center console is a wall between the driver and the passenger.

The Basscat boats steering wheel is an interesting touch. . .

They have managed to nail this car. Even the interior looks great.

For the price -- it is a perfect package. Ferrari is not even close. Beautiful and amazing car.

@ZoomZoom356

2 ай бұрын

But this is basically just the specd out entry level Corvette, and even though it's the base model it's still encroaches on supercar performance, 6.2L pushrod V8 with 500HP, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and a 195MPH top speed. The Z06 and E-Ray also exist, the C8 ZR1 is also coming which is gonna be like 800+HP.

Nice note!😎

That wheel looks hilariously big. but im sure it actually makes the visibility for the gauge clear

For how many corners they could've cut, I've been really impressed with what the C8 packages for the money. Really curious how they'll hold up with miles on them 👍

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

GM, NUFF said. If really driven be a rattle box creaker in a yr. Mass production by Americans means zero quality or fit and finish.

@ramanmonkey

Жыл бұрын

Corvettes are usually pretty reliable no? Hopefully this one is the same

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

@@ramanmonkey compared to what? Reliability is subject to type of vehicle. For 80 grand not so.much in my book. For that price 5 yrs warranty should pay for everything but gas brakes and tires. They dont.

@joeleonard9965

Жыл бұрын

@@rt2255 80k is not what it used to be as insane as that sounds. It still goes a long way on the used market but that is middle of the road for a new car.

@puny-tinsucks5102

Жыл бұрын

the transmission will likely be the achilles heel of this car, plus if you even install something as mundane as headers it can set off engine codes, ridiculous...

i love these

been waiting a long time for you to drive it & please please do the carver one.

Info tainment gets constant over the air updates. The google/android operating system is relatively new. My Truck is very similar to this.

Bella , ottimo motore , ottimo sound, può competere con le nostre supercar italiane !!

The thing is though about MR vehicles is they sort of brace themselves upon hard acceleration; it can be ever so slightly discerned if you watch POV videos like this there’s just a slight lightning fast bounce which affects the driver during the first few inches of forward movement. . Clearly this has to do with the car utilizing its’ own suspension hardware to sort of fling itself forward after taking a miniscuke half a step back in response to the big combustion occurring in the middle of the vehicle and it appears to me that this combustion does cause the body to quiver in such a way that poises it for a maximum acceleration launch. The Ferarri 458 Speciale does this as well and I think the R8 does something similar.

Does the convertible not come with a backup camera that shows on the rear view mirror?

Which summer tire is it using to match the z51 package?

What a great drive, mid engine is the best!

I work for GM and got to drive one of these around Monticello a few months back. The car is solid and very well designed. There is no denying it's speed, and the handling might even be just as impressive, though I did actually find it TOO easy to drive. The car is smooth and stable, almost under engaging, IMO. More of a numbers car. Not my favorite Corvette, I prefer the C4/C5 generations for being more challenging/engaging, but the C8 is no doubt very quick around a track. I would say though the Camaro ZL1 would be the way to go if you aren't at the track on the regular.

Great review! Those look like the Competition Seats - how did they feel? So buy this, an Evora or used McLaren? Even Ferrari has GM’s MagRide! Love the channel!

I have seen Ferrari fan boys call this a shitty ferrari. But for a car 1/3 the price out of Detriot its a decent competitor.

@itsjamilagain

Жыл бұрын

It's still no Ferrari, that's for sure. But for the price, yes, I'd say the Corvette has always been the best bang for your buck. Since long before the C8. Late C4 models are selling clean, low mileage for 15K, and if you know what you're doing, you will make a fool out of STis on the highway. People forget the LT1 models were putting down Supra Turbo track times.

@sheneedsme

Жыл бұрын

@@itsjamilagain I don’t know about that. I like my C8 convertible more than my Ferrari California T convertible.

@itsjamilagain

Жыл бұрын

@@sheneedsme Fair enough, though those cars serve two different purposes.

Nice Corvette

I cannot wait to do an evaporator on one of those.

sounds great but definitely different from older vettes. same with the C7, something about the LT architecture makes them sound deeper than LSs. almost sounds like it's not revving as high even though it is; at 5-6k my C6's LS2 feels and sounds a lot more lively than the LTs

Alcantara is actually a brand name for microfiber textile. Other companies make it, but they’re used synonymously, kinda like Kleenex

0:00 music to my ears Even captions agree

0:21 damn so it is HOT! :D 40 degrees!

I’ve owned 6 C8’s. 3LT Z51 coupe. $89K. 2LT Z51 coupe. $79K. My favorite and $25K less. 1LT. Convertible with performance exhaust ( same power as the Z51 ). Front and rear option spoiler. As a daily driver this one checks all my boxes. Rear window down in the convertible and you finally hear the engine better. Able to drive in winter because all season tires. Don’t track my C8 which I believe 96% of buyers don’t. ILT less weight and less things to have issues with.

@davidr6865

4 ай бұрын

Why 6 of them?

i wanna see you drive the z06 and see if its worth the price bump. stingray hella good for it's money, but what about the z06 🤔

Can't wait to afford a corvette in 10 years 🫠

The Starship Enterprise. Is it appropriate to have lust? Wow!

that damn line of buttons down the center just looks so silly.

Did GM bring back the Stingray back for this version of the Corvette?

The sound of that beast is absolutely delicious....wow....🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 good video, thanks!!

What option package did you get to get all suede like on the center console etc?

@bill4632

Жыл бұрын

It said 3lt

2:25 could be better phrased as the proactive e-LSD (there is a mechanical gear based reactive lsd in the non Z51 cars)

Very enjoyable to watch without stupid background music and all annoying camera angles that change ten times a second.

For 20k more than a Supra... im in!

Looks like those are the competition seats

I drive by that same runway every day to go to work and think the same thing lmao

The C8 has quickly turned into my favorite American Sportscar!

@URFATH3R

Ай бұрын

Now a supercar the zo6 and the zr1 don’t need to be called that anymore they trump the huracan and Ferraris

Does the Batman suit come with it or do you have to buy that separately?

those are the GT3 bucket seats 1:40 just a correction

with dealer markups, this will never be a bargain

@TedwardDrives

Жыл бұрын

Dealer markups are going down down down.... There's a lot of these in the ecosystem now. Z06 will be expensive for a while (or forever) but these are going to be reasonable very soon.

The only thing you missed that you absolutely should have covered is the Z mode it changes the whole experience.

Anyone know the option code or how to get the suede on the dash like that ?

How come you tapped the + paddle and made it 5 even though your speed was lower. I thought it does not allow you to go up and will not change the number higher

Who said it does not have the same curb appeal as Lamborghini and Ferrari? The author of the video? Well, then it must be 100% true.

Cool car, and all I can think about is "in 30 years, it's gonna cost you probably half a million dollars if not more to fully restore one of these things."

@anonymousAJ

Жыл бұрын

Maybe. It's a Chevy tho

3:26 I was distracted, so I really scared at this part lol