2023 Corvette Z06 vs Ferrari 458 vs Porsche GT3 | Top Gear

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The ‘Z06’. If the Corvette is America’s Porsche 911, this is its GT3. And in American sports car folklore there is no bigger deal. But for Chevy’s latest it’s bucked the trend; no electric assistance, no hybrid help, and no turbos either. It’s got an entirely new engine, the LT6 - a 5.5-litre dry sump, flat-plane crank V8 taken from the C8R GTLM race car. Good for 670bhp and 459lb ft, it sees off 0-60mph in 2.7secs. It also sounds more Italian than American, like the great engine from a Ferrari 458. So we thought we’d bring one of those along. And Porsche’s GT3, because we’re thorough. But could this be America’s best sports car ever? Top Gear Magazine’s Ollie Marriage hit the road and track to find out.
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  • @gregsouther7293
    @gregsouther7293 Жыл бұрын

    "Time for the 458 to bow out gracefully". Translation, the owner wouldn't let us take to the track😂

  • @Lonespark

    @Lonespark

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing, however, I sure wouldn't either if it were mine.

  • @DearMajesty

    @DearMajesty

    Жыл бұрын

    Translation, Ferrari wouldn't let it be used in any comparison. Even the owners get in trouble lol

  • @dbx_1

    @dbx_1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DearMajesty z06 would make it look bad

  • @iTrinityPlays

    @iTrinityPlays

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dbx_1 Especially a z07 package equipped z06.

  • @andrewhigdon8346

    @andrewhigdon8346

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t care how good the new “Corvette” is in comparison to some icons as far as handling, numbers, etc. I’ve never been a huge fan of Corvettes, as they’ve always seemed to be owned by and deliberately designed to satiate the guys who NEEDED more attention, meanwhile most of America looks and yawns at Corvettes. Excepting of course the 1965-1967 Big block version. Sexy no matter how you slice it, yet understated and masculine, the one where “taste” was still thrown around during the design process. Beige and after it has always seemed to be in the same level of crassness that the word vulgar meant at the same time. Yes, I could call the 1st gen Corvettes vulgar, when viewed from the time when Lucy and Desi couldn’t even be DEPICTED as sharing a bed on TV even though they portrayed a married couple. Bonkers. What next, a blow job in the Oval Office? If that happens we will have overstayed our welcome as leaders of the free world. What? Seriously? No way in hell. Total bullshit, never happened. Is is what is is definition is what is is? Great. But the new one even went into the last stall at the last dive at the last hour to dig out the last whore passed out but verbally requesting intimacy. It has a REAR ENGINE! It’s NOT a real Corvette. Call it whatever. What next, a scaled up version of what RC cars have been doing for years, give it a LiPo battery for juice and a ridiculously over powered motor to blast it into hyper speed, even ludicrous speed? That too huh? This car represents corporate America’s desperate and misguided assertion of the answer no one asked. What will it take to beat the iconic super cars of the modern era? Who asked them that? Crickets. Yeah, and while you’re at it, aim for the sky, the future, the ragged edge, a flat plane crank, make it look like a JCWhitney “Ferrari”, and from the rear give it a sad kick in the ass where the impact shape sticks. And make claims of firsts ten years after the icons of ten years ago mastered long before. Set the benchmark by someone ELSE’S accomplishments. Claim relevance by the numbers achieved. Sit quietly on your velour throne, with three round taillights, to really bring tradition and progression into full circle, like round twilights. Oh. Damn. So sad. In the mid 1960’s, do you think Chevy really gave a shit about the numbers produced by Ferrari or Maserati or Porsche? Do you think they cared about where the engine was? They made the Corvair for goodness sake, been there, done that, overachieved, and never got the credit deserved. They took the once piddly toy meant to keep deep pockets stateside, and threw that for,HOA out with the shitty kitty litter and made a monster at odds with their own corporate rules. That was a sports car, and a monstrous one at that, with the Cobra and Miura the only things to compete yet a fraction of their cost, and surely more reliable than either. The 458 was love at first sight back then, along with the 308, and besides those modern Ferraris, I’ve thought they were designed with the vulgarity of Countach as the baseline. Enzo, Testarossa, F40, like top notch combovers on older men that actually got what they want, yet still desperate. Porsche. Eh. Never gave a crap except for the 928, muscular and sexy, and of course the Panamera has been a running joke for more than a decade, until……….the Tourismo version. I always need resuscitation after seeing one of those. Painfully beautiful. But I have a thing for wagons, so there. What the hell do I know? Too much, apparently.

  • @chickensoupfortheloser8515
    @chickensoupfortheloser8515 Жыл бұрын

    Ferrari 458 timeless design, Clarkson predicted it would be an all time great and he was right

  • @jameswillard1

    @jameswillard1

    Жыл бұрын

    Clarkson is so damn smart isn’t he?

  • @masoncordell6171

    @masoncordell6171

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jameswillard1 Sometimes his genius is… almost frightening

  • @abymathew295

    @abymathew295

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the last good Ferrari..458 speciale..😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

  • @chesspiece81

    @chesspiece81

    Жыл бұрын

    My youngest daughter, who just turned 16 last month, saw a few 458 Speciale in Miami at a dealership we stopped at in 2013 when she was 6. She fell in love with them and wants to eventually wants to own one.

  • @jafooli

    @jafooli

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm ashamed to say I didn't like it back then compared to the F430. Now I own a 458.

  • @movinginstereo44
    @movinginstereo44 Жыл бұрын

    All three cars are genuine masterpieces. The reason I am a Corvette man is because Corvette brings that performance to every man. Whereas most people would never be able to afford or more importantly maintain either one of the others. Thank you Chevrolet. Keep up the great work. GM man for life. ❤️😎👍

  • @chazmichaelmichaels88

    @chazmichaelmichaels88

    Жыл бұрын

    Love vettes!

  • @SomeGuysGarage

    @SomeGuysGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    What kind of white sneakers do you wear?

  • @Glide1992

    @Glide1992

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SomeGuysGarage As a Harley and Vette owner, I don't get that remark.

  • @SomeGuysGarage

    @SomeGuysGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Glide1992 lol

  • @srpsbb2000

    @srpsbb2000

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes GM did. Then the dealers are like, we can get another 100k over that sticker on the z06

  • @philpernice4722
    @philpernice4722 Жыл бұрын

    Funny no one complained about the Ferrari square steering wheel

  • @raymonds7492

    @raymonds7492

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the back of the vette’s steering wheel that’s the problem.

  • @tifthetif6567

    @tifthetif6567

    Жыл бұрын

    Ots not squere

  • @Maelstrom8

    @Maelstrom8

    Жыл бұрын

    This.

  • @rodmunch69

    @rodmunch69

    26 күн бұрын

    But that was done by Ferrari, and everything they do is brilliant!

  • @javierdiaz7825
    @javierdiaz7825 Жыл бұрын

    Yea it seems a bit unfair that not only was this not the Track focused version (Z07), but this was also the convertible chassis. Not very accurate comparison to the track monster GT3.

  • @zsohaihfaosav

    @zsohaihfaosav

    Жыл бұрын

    That is their segment, so it seems fair to me. GT3 RS is the down force purer track car.

  • @Khan-ts2ji

    @Khan-ts2ji

    Жыл бұрын

    So it’s more unfair than comparing a 2022 GT3 to a refurbished 20 year old Ferrari.

  • @Jay-jb2vr

    @Jay-jb2vr

    Жыл бұрын

    The comparison is fine man

  • @Speednote10

    @Speednote10

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't see how that's unfair when most of the test was done on the road.

  • @Pistolita221

    @Pistolita221

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zsohaihfaosav No it's not, the standard Z06 competes more with the 911 classic sport or 911 GT3 Touring. The z06 z07 competes with the GT3 and the ZR1 competes with the top of the 9/11 stack (Turbo/S and GT 3RS). I'm expecting the ZR1 to beat or tie the 911 Turbo, with the Zora probably beating the Turbo S. 850bhp in the ZR1 and close to or over 1000 in the Zora, the Zora will be chomping at the heals of top tier hypercars with 1000bhp and somehow under 250k (before options). The Zora's powertrain will be comparable to a McLaren P1, Laferrari, Porsche 918, etc. with a modern infotainment system. Wild stuff coming out of the USA, FINALLY! The USA also holds the Guinness book of world record top speed for a stock road legal car.

  • @logicn.reasoning9744
    @logicn.reasoning9744 Жыл бұрын

    Would've loved to see the track test done with the Z07.

  • @crxtodd16

    @crxtodd16

    Жыл бұрын

    Price wise it would line up better, as well.

  • @jesse_iwuji

    @jesse_iwuji

    Жыл бұрын

    I've done a few on my channel if you'd like to see

  • @dan3162

    @dan3162

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s typical top gear, can’t have the Porsche lose to a car for half the price with the Z07.

  • @Tential1

    @Tential1

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@jesse_iwuji KZread is hard.... Good. Luck my dude.

  • @Tential1

    @Tential1

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@dan3162 in order to get people to sign off on giving you a car you need to create a test at the manufacturers will all approve. If you give a review or your car to review against manufacturers car and the reviewers says that they manufacturers car is better that just screwed you. And even worse, it might be because of something to do with the reviewer and not you so it's better for you to make sure that there's clear delineation between your product and the competitor's product that way it's more of a product showcase and you don't get screwed in some weird dumb way. Take a test track like vir that car and driver does, the manufacturers have to send people along with the cars to make sure the car performs at its best because they don't want a user watching the review and getting a bad impression. The only way you're going to get unbiased opinions is when actual owners get together.

  • @MrSuperflydude
    @MrSuperflydude Жыл бұрын

    Why not bring a z07 to this party lmao, and that comment about the gt3 having a boot is kind of a moot point when the c8 has two

  • @GODWITHUS0712

    @GODWITHUS0712

    Жыл бұрын

    C8 will get smoked from a GT3RS

  • @wilmara24

    @wilmara24

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GODWITHUS0712 depends on which track. I'm willing to bet the corvette is faster when there are more longer straight away tracks like spa. I can't wait to see the video.

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    Why not? Because they weren't posting any lap times here, they were just talking about the driving feel, bear in mind that the GT3 is also without the MR kit.

  • @dantethomas7964

    @dantethomas7964

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@amarjit_singh_ and its not the Gt3 Rs.

  • @kresimircosic9035

    @kresimircosic9035

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@GODWITHUS0712 seems like ZR1 will smoke them all 😂

  • @MrMRGamer1010
    @MrMRGamer1010 Жыл бұрын

    How in the world did they do this test without the Z07 package. Just ridiculous.

  • @jpslayermayor9293

    @jpslayermayor9293

    Жыл бұрын

    And dont forget hes driving the convertible version, not the lighter hardtop standard model Z06.

  • @Mandolin1944

    @Mandolin1944

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course they did not use one with the Z07 package because they know it will blow the Porsche 911 GT3 out of the water. The comparisons have already been made over here and the Porsche cannot keep up with the Corvette. But then that would wreak their Europe is better theme wouldn't it?

  • @flyjbaker

    @flyjbaker

    Жыл бұрын

    It wasn’t a “test”!!!

  • @KyleHansen509

    @KyleHansen509

    Жыл бұрын

    It's perfect

  • @ToyotaChariots

    @ToyotaChariots

    Жыл бұрын

    Not even the Z07 comes close to a manual 992 GT3, let alone the PDK

  • @wbwayne8887
    @wbwayne8887 Жыл бұрын

    The 458 Italia imo is the most attractive, best executed Ferrari ever produced. The fact that GM benchmarked it in the engineering development of it's C8 Z06 speaks volumes.

  • @user-360johnn

    @user-360johnn

    Жыл бұрын

    Imo the 488 Pista is even better looking

  • @Ven100

    @Ven100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-360johnn Nah. The 458 is far better looking than a 488, Pista or otherwise. Check out TheSketchMonkey's comparison of the two because he hits all the nails on the head.

  • @user-360johnn

    @user-360johnn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ven100 that’s why i said it was my opinion 😂

  • @ko7305

    @ko7305

    Жыл бұрын

    Warchild, refugee and legal immigrant here. kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control. I have seen what communism will do to stay in or get in power. Anything! Chinese killed 30+ million of their own for power less than a century ago. It was a crazy conspiracy theory that FBI smoked Kennedy and now we know it is true. It was a conspiracy theory that kina virus was manmade but now we know it is true. MSM/Big Tech working overtime to censor/ban. This was intentionally released to fk up US election and for the Chinese to get protesters of Hong Kong streets because if Hong Kong goes so do commies in China. Win-win for commies and US dems.

  • @ISAK.M

    @ISAK.M

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, altho the 458 Speciale is the best looking imo

  • @markdowding7844
    @markdowding7844 Жыл бұрын

    Why no mention of the price difference

  • @heinedenmark

    @heinedenmark

    Жыл бұрын

    🥱

  • @scott8934

    @scott8934

    Жыл бұрын

    No kidding. With the spare 100k it would be wacko mode 1500HP and a decade newer still.

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    Different brand values. A vette is cheaper for a reason.

  • @rvazzano

    @rvazzano

    Жыл бұрын

    Or mention that the 458 was designed in 2011 and is racing a 2023 car?

  • @rodmunch69

    @rodmunch69

    26 күн бұрын

    I've owned two Corvettes, unlike 99.9% of the Corvette fanboys on here and who cares. Everyone knows the Corvette is much much cheaper - it gets old saying it over and over again. Also, with the way the Eurotrash tax things, who even knows if it's all that cheaper. And in any case, this isn't a $50k Corvette, you're well above $100k, and people spending that on a car aren't pinching pennies.

  • @888mf4
    @888mf4 Жыл бұрын

    The price of the 458 hasn't changed much in the last few years. Shows how much love there is for the V8 Ferrari.

  • @nicks2658

    @nicks2658

    5 ай бұрын

    not really, break anything and dare have anyone but a Ferrari professional lay hand on it and good luck with the law suit. Remember deadmau5' purrari?

  • @dddd-uk4vn

    @dddd-uk4vn

    Ай бұрын

    @@nicks2658 he got sued for breaking trademark laws, tough luck

  • @Honks34
    @Honks34 Жыл бұрын

    The absurd bias against American cars is why I quit watching Top Gear. Like with the GT3. “Omg look at how much room the front ‘boot’ has!” Then proceeds to show a compartment the size of a literal glove box. The Corvettes trunk is big enough to fit the entire roof in it, plus luggage and it doesn’t even get mentioned.

  • @ammodog89b79

    @ammodog89b79

    Ай бұрын

    I couldn't agree more! No matter what we do, the Europeans will never give credit where credit is do nor will they admit when we ARE superior within the automotive industry. I love LOVE the new corvette, it looks like a legit super car. I also very naively thought that the europeans would finally give it some kudos. It looks every bit of a Ferrari but they still won't give it respect!

  • @uncle_salty_3675

    @uncle_salty_3675

    Ай бұрын

    top gear has always been eurotrash garbage.

  • @McCrackenJack

    @McCrackenJack

    29 күн бұрын

    You're just mad because Ferrari has ALWAYS BEATEN CORVETTES

  • @Honks34

    @Honks34

    29 күн бұрын

    LMAOOO. No.

  • @uncle_salty_3675

    @uncle_salty_3675

    29 күн бұрын

    @@McCrackenJack in price?

  • @dinurafernando1556
    @dinurafernando1556 Жыл бұрын

    I still remember being about 10 years old and seeing that 458 for the first time on Top Gear in Clarkson’s review, I fell in love completely, and to this day, I still dream of owning one. One of the best-looking, most incredible cars ever produced by mankind.

  • @baramor_2684

    @baramor_2684

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m more of an F430 Scuderia guy

  • @caprise-music6722

    @caprise-music6722

    Жыл бұрын

    @@baramor_2684 good for you

  • @erikig

    @erikig

    Жыл бұрын

    That 458 video and Hammond’s Porsche 997 S are the best modern Top Gear videos ever

  • @benfranklin1533

    @benfranklin1533

    Жыл бұрын

    It remains my favorite Clarkson car review. The 458 is a masterpiece.

  • @tomjoyce6365

    @tomjoyce6365

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s like a bear. A burning bear….

  • @TheHoosiers2008
    @TheHoosiers2008 Жыл бұрын

    Using the worst possible specked Z06, convertible, non Z07 package.

  • @ant2011

    @ant2011

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not even surprised

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    It's also being compared to a 12 year old car and another that's 170 odd hp down with a manual gearbox and it's not even the RS variant. So calm down!

  • @TheHoosiers2008

    @TheHoosiers2008

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amarjit_singh_ It’s compared to two cars which are double the cost.

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheHoosiers2008 There's a reason why vette's are priced less. At the same price point tell me how many would choose a vette over the Porsche or Ferrari? Not much and mostly those who are patriotic.

  • @TheHoosiers2008

    @TheHoosiers2008

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amarjit_singh_ If you want a naturally aspirated high revving V8 over a modern hybrid Ferrari v6, absolutely. There’s a reason they used an older Ferrari. True car people know modern Porsches and old Ferraris are great, and Z06 joins those tanks because it now has a high revving mid engine V8. Also, it’s the most powerful production NA v8 ever. Modern Ferrari is dead. Just hybrid computers.

  • @cn27videos18
    @cn27videos18 Жыл бұрын

    458 is a timeless beauty

  • @cbca6567
    @cbca6567 Жыл бұрын

    as many others have said the z07 would have been a much better comparison with the porsche because it is the hard core variant, and would also show better steering feedback on track due to it being lighter with carbon brakes and wheels, shedding unsprung weight at each corner. You also brought a convertible not the coupe. The C8 Z06 compares very favourably in price to what you get also, especially with that NA engine.

  • @billymays7210

    @billymays7210

    Жыл бұрын

    As many others have not bothered to mention, this is not the track focused GT3, and it has a MANUAL. The GT3 RS with a PDK would be the comparison to a Z07...

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    As many others haven't pointed out, that this isn't a performance comparison video, this video just shows how these cars feel to drive compare to each other, so Z06 with Z07 pack wouldn't have made much difference. Also worth pointing out that this just the GT3 and not the GT3 with MR package.

  • @ljoreilly1068

    @ljoreilly1068

    9 ай бұрын

    @@billymays7210 but the gt3 is still more expensive and in the real world that is what makes cars compete with one another not performance numbers

  • @billymays7210

    @billymays7210

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ljoreilly1068 prettty sure manual GT3s are not competing with automatic Corvettes in the real world…

  • @AB-80X

    @AB-80X

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah, you Corvette guys get your knickers all bunched up so easily. Put the Z07 against the GT3RS which is the correct comparison.

  • @gsczr1
    @gsczr1 Жыл бұрын

    GM today is run by Engineers. For example Mary Barra (CEO) and Mark Reuss ( President) are both engineers and Reuss is huge car enthusiast. GM has some of the best chassis engineers in the business today and the LT6 will go down as one of the greatest engines every to come out of any manufacturer. Bravo to GM for making the Corvette a world class sports car. Cheers!!!

  • @Kevin-hp5fk

    @Kevin-hp5fk

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully they take that engineering talent and make at least one actually compelling vehicle for the mass market. Right now there's nothing in the GM portfolio that's anywhere near best in class.

  • @DangerAngelous

    @DangerAngelous

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a shame Mary wasn't around to stop GM Holden being dumped in the bin, but I appreciate that in the last couple of years they chose one of our utes to be a test mule for the C8

  • @uik99

    @uik99

    Жыл бұрын

    They may have the engineers but it is still GM and they serve the masses not the special class like Porsche or Ferrari. GM quality is atrocious especially for their new price tags

  • @sextonjr8

    @sextonjr8

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kevin-hp5fk journalist claim that the blackwing might be the best sport sedan in history.

  • @jjchockey

    @jjchockey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kevin-hp5fk uhhhh did you forget about the CT4V Blackwing? It has one of the best sports sedan chassis ever made. Wayyyyy more fun and engaging to drive than the M3 RS5 or C63. The Giulia QV still gives it a run though.

  • @saltyfloridaman7163
    @saltyfloridaman7163 Жыл бұрын

    Base model Z06 with the heavier convertible roof.... don't expect an accurate representation on performance unless you get a 1LZ Coupe with the Z07 package

  • @Xzibitfreek

    @Xzibitfreek

    Жыл бұрын

    but there is no representation of performance. there is no lap times or drag race, its an opinion of one man. and all that arguing in the comments about the Z07 package, you realize theres also a porsche 911 gt3 rs, right?

  • @DCGarage

    @DCGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Xzibitfreek People keep bringing up the GT3 RS and it’s a pretty ridiculous comparison. The RS is a separate model with a $50k higher MSRP than the GT3. The Z07 is just a $9k track package for the Z06.

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Xzibitfreek Don't have to go to the 3RS, get the GT3 with PDK.

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao you were fine with Hagerty testing the E Ray against the convertible Ferrari and Lamborghini but here you're crying about the vette being the convertible variant even there isn't any performance comparison here! What a hypocrite!

  • @rlsedition

    @rlsedition

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Xzibitfreek The GT3 RS model is way more track-focused than the ZO6 with ZO7, not to mention way more money.

  • @dontyouworryaboutit_
    @dontyouworryaboutit_ Жыл бұрын

    The 458 Speciale is god tier and their crazy appreciation proves that

  • @cornyfriesen7160
    @cornyfriesen7160 Жыл бұрын

    To be fair when you compare it to a gt3 the price to performance is crazy for thr corvette.

  • @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    Жыл бұрын

    True. The GT3 is considered by many the best track car in history. It dominates at Nurburgring, and for the Vette to run with it, is amazing. Honestly, reading between the lines of his comments, bet the Vette would have the better time on the track. Monstrous car for little money.

  • @michaeldebusk6718

    @michaeldebusk6718

    Жыл бұрын

    Z06 Actual street price may vary 😂😂

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    Corvettes are priced less than comparable Porsches for a reason.

  • @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amarjit_singh_. I like Porsches as well. Corvette has ways been attainable by the average guy, which is admirable. I will always salute value. If people like Porsche, Ferrari, or Bugatti, that's cool, but realize these are many, many multiples of a typical Vette. Would I take a 911TT or Ferrari 458 over a Vette, yes I would, but it doesn't minimize what Corvette has accomplished.

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Bridging_the_Political_Divide Not minimizing what the Corvette has accomplished but rather showing its brand value compared to Porsche or Ferrari, the equivalent Porsche or Ferrari would always be expensive.

  • @dslay04
    @dslay04 Жыл бұрын

    Weird that they're testing with a non-Z07 convertible

  • @deadlybladesmith3093

    @deadlybladesmith3093

    Жыл бұрын

    The Z07 would've lined up better price wise too

  • @travis3810

    @travis3810

    Жыл бұрын

    And didn't even put the roof down

  • @genericallyaccepted

    @genericallyaccepted

    Жыл бұрын

    I kinda think its more "suspicious" than weird...

  • @markw9512

    @markw9512

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is. Did Chevy stupidly do this, or did TG stack the deck?

  • @pleasegrowabrain

    @pleasegrowabrain

    Жыл бұрын

    Brits had to find a way to cheat. The Z06 with the Z07 package completely decimates the Volkswagen.

  • @sp129
    @sp129 Жыл бұрын

    Although Ollie mentioned it at the end, it's worth reiterating that he's probably comparing the lightest GT3 (manual with ceramic brakes) to the heaviest Z06 (feature rich convertible w/o any weight savings). The difference is ~400 lbs even in the best case scenario, this is quite the opposite. What went unmentioned--noted by many in the comments--is the price difference. If GR86/BRZ is making sports car affordable, Z06 is (somewhat) democratizing super-car. $110k is no pocket change but it can get you in a base Z06, which is probably good enough for most. Even a fully loaded one (3LZ, Z07, ceramic brakes, carbon wheels...) costs $157k, ~$15k less than the price of entry for a GT3. And the 458 is... best left undiscussed. Z06 needs no qualifier, but the value proposition certainly makes it all the more remarkable.

  • @KUROSHURA

    @KUROSHURA

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you seen the prices of the 458? They average at $200k. If I can muster up 150K for a Sportscar, you’d better believe that I’ll spend that money on the 458.

  • @tres311

    @tres311

    Жыл бұрын

    $50k extra +25% on a 15 year old Italian car? I love ferraris and I’m glad they exist, but I ain’t spending 25% more on an old Italian car… Ferrari or Fiat. For the money, living in US it’s no competition which car is best value and it’s the Chevy. We should be proud of the car, it’s the best car Chevy has built in 50 maybe 60 years. If you got the money, spend it at home.

  • @KUROSHURA

    @KUROSHURA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tres311 That Corvette is UGLY. I can’t do it. I will never do it. I’d rather spend that money on a SRT Viper before I buy that ugly ass Vette.

  • @Zayleonard04

    @Zayleonard04

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KUROSHURA I haven’t seen any 458 even close to that low the moment you go to there sites from CarGurus the price change is real

  • @sleektruck22

    @sleektruck22

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@KUROSHURA though the 458 is an excellent car, it would not get my 200k. Too much for that car.

  • @newbiemike
    @newbiemike Жыл бұрын

    Boy, can you say this was stacked in the GT3's favor? They pick one of the lightest versions of the 911 and put it up against the heaviest version of the Z06. Well, the Z06 convertible is only about 100 lbs. heavier than the coupe. The Z06 should have been spec'd with the Z07 package with the carbon fiber wheels. I wonder how a C6 Z06 would do against the GT3? On paper they are very similar. As much as I like the Corvette, and I really do like the Z06, I would say it probably lacks the refinement that the 458 and GT3 have. Both of the European brands' livelihood depends on each and every model they make. Their focus is on performance with every decision they make. That's not saying that the Corvette isn't a great car because it is. Team Corvette also takes racing very seriously (they've won a lot of races). I just think they have a slightly different approach to performance. It's more brute force where it's more finesse with the Europeans.

  • @downdemon2378
    @downdemon2378 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats to Corvette on their 9th Le Mans class victory.

  • @herculesrockefeller8784
    @herculesrockefeller8784 Жыл бұрын

    There is a old clip of Jermey Clarkson making fun of GM for making everything square. He said something like 'I bet they'd make the steering wheel square if they could'... Guess he was right.

  • @camonly849

    @camonly849

    Жыл бұрын

    Which is funny cause a lot of corvettes aren't square, until the c7 generation.

  • @stanlee7635

    @stanlee7635

    Жыл бұрын

    The wheel is flat on the top so you get a clear view of the gauge cluster. Not sure why this guy is making a big deal out of it since it’s round where you actually put your hands.

  • @firesurfer

    @firesurfer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stanlee7635 It's strictly to swipe at corvette.

  • @tharinduperera8758

    @tharinduperera8758

    Жыл бұрын

    There are lot more supercars with square steering wheels.. including laferrari.. but no body complaint about it.. but when it comes to Corvette it's a different story..

  • @mdec123

    @mdec123

    Жыл бұрын

    I own a c8 and I have no problem with the steering wheel

  • @apolloandratti7922
    @apolloandratti7922 Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget, this is a "convertible" Z06 going up against the best/fastest GT3 ever produced. Not sure why Top Gear with its supreme budget couldn't get their hands on a proper coupe Z06 with the Z07 package for a comparison. Conspiracy thoughts aside--a bit of a disappointment with this foregone opportunity. I'd still take the Porsche due to subjective reasons, but the C8 got me looking back at Corvette again, and this Z06 is a force to be reckoned with.

  • @74SD455TA

    @74SD455TA

    Жыл бұрын

    Just don't look at the backend of that Crovette, really ugly cookie cutter

  • @terryl1061

    @terryl1061

    Жыл бұрын

    That is because Top Gear was about the boys , cars and adventures now they are just banking off the history. The boys were magic together. As the Brits say "this bloke is rubbish"

  • @rafrick

    @rafrick

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@terryl1061 I'm definitely in the minority but I got so tired of 'old' top gear and I watched it religiously from the start. I couldn't look past the poorly scripted jokes and pranks. It's partly why I found Clarkson's farm so refreshing. It all felt so natural vs the forced hijinks that top gear relied on.

  • @jp23x

    @jp23x

    Жыл бұрын

    The gt3rs would like a word

  • @jeff5798

    @jeff5798

    Жыл бұрын

    Completely wrong. The gt3rs is the hardcore track version, the gt3 is the more road going version. Exactly the same as the z06/07

  • @fabio2634
    @fabio2634 Жыл бұрын

    I drove the 458 at Imola once and it was just amazing

  • @tifthetif6567

    @tifthetif6567

    Жыл бұрын

    RSE?

  • @desertflyer200
    @desertflyer200 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting he didn’t even mention price! All great cars, but the Corvette is absolutely phenomenal when you factor in the price when compared to these two!

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    Corvette's are cheaper than Porsche's and Ferrari's for a reason. At the same price point hardly a few would sell.

  • @joel89039

    @joel89039

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@amarjit_singh_ I agree but it's hard to argue that the Corvette is good for the money being 70k cheaper than a new gt3 and 100k cheaper than a 10 year old used 458. I know what id pick given unlimited money though....

  • @OtterTreySSArmy

    @OtterTreySSArmy

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@amarjit_singh_ let's also remember something here, the Corvette is a mass market car. It's meant to be driven by everyday working people. It's not for corporate executives with gobs of money, it's meant to be driven by motoring enthusiasts who are on a budget. Yeah it's not going to be the most luxurious, but it's going to be luxurious enough for the average person to think that it is some exotic car. And unlike the more expensive foreign cars, it's not going to cost an arm and a leg to maintain it. That's really where the Corvette beats out it's competition. You don't have to take it to some luxury mechanic who has all of the dealer specific tools to work on it. You could work on it yourself if you wanted, plus with it being LS based, any modifications are going to be significantly cheaper due to the wide variety of aftermarket parts available.

  • @achristian7015

    @achristian7015

    5 ай бұрын

    And the Corvette is the only car of the three that does not have to deal with currency exchange, import duties, shippings. Price a Corvette in Europe.

  • @yourgrandmasalzheimerpills1143
    @yourgrandmasalzheimerpills1143 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe track the z07 next time to the gt3 since that’s the real comparison?

  • @ronretired282

    @ronretired282

    Жыл бұрын

    If, you get the opportunity take a look at the 2023 Lightning Lap. Both cars were tracked last month.

  • @Luke-cb3ly
    @Luke-cb3ly Жыл бұрын

    the Ferrari 458 was the best inspiration GM could get to make the Z06. The Z06 has the exotic sound, the track performance and still has all the comfort of a stingray. it's just amazing

  • @dieselscartalk4146

    @dieselscartalk4146

    Жыл бұрын

    And the speed of a GT2 RS

  • @TRX25EX

    @TRX25EX

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@dieselscartalk4146 it got destroyed by Artura and you say speed of GT2RS that's "limited" to 340 lol

  • @rondail5675

    @rondail5675

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said!!

  • @jeff5798

    @jeff5798

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s best time on the Nurburgring was like 7:12 in traffic. Not that impressive when 40% of the gt2rs of 5 years ago’s passenger lap times are sub 7 minutes

  • @user-dq7gy8zn2j

    @user-dq7gy8zn2j

    Жыл бұрын

    You know nothing about cars and are talking nonsense because of bias. Don't get me wrong, the Corvette is a phenomenal car however it will never perform like the GT3.

  • @olinwread137
    @olinwread137 Жыл бұрын

    Top Gear without Clarkson is like tomato sauce without Tomatoes 😢

  • @ashs1670

    @ashs1670

    Жыл бұрын

    This guy is good too, not the same humour but commentary is solid and not boring

  • @steved2008
    @steved2008 Жыл бұрын

    Think I’d have the Z06 as it’s a bit more road friendly and would be a bit more unusual on British roads

  • @literallyshaking8019
    @literallyshaking8019 Жыл бұрын

    A Z07 package coupe with carbon wheels/brakes would’ve been a better comparison.

  • @ChrisWalksFast
    @ChrisWalksFast Жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy how Throttle House is just above and beyond this iteration of Top Gear. Especially when it comes to comparison vids.

  • @ronretired282

    @ronretired282

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not so sure of that one Chris. Isn't Throttle House the guy's that take NA cars to locations with high elevations and race them against TT vehicles. The outcome is already set in stone

  • @Tattle-by-Tale

    @Tattle-by-Tale

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ronretired282 I'm very sure Throttle House is better than modern Top Gear.

  • @RYTF5

    @RYTF5

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@ronretired282that's the Fast Lane not Throttle House. TFL sucks

  • @donvandeno1757

    @donvandeno1757

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah he's not really driving and they are

  • @ronsuper100
    @ronsuper100 Жыл бұрын

    Why test the convertible and not coupe Z07?

  • @88laserbeam
    @88laserbeam Жыл бұрын

    Team corvette are always competitive when it comes to racing. Imsa, lemans etc.

  • @moesaurenman4734
    @moesaurenman4734 Жыл бұрын

    Really need a z07 pack car here, surprised Chevy didn't get you guys one to make the comparison much more interesting.

  • @MrCuriocat

    @MrCuriocat

    Жыл бұрын

    OK, but then we would need a 458 Speciali and 911 GT3 RS :)

  • @kevin-qc7zv

    @kevin-qc7zv

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@MrCuriocat also look at pricing, is it really worth paying more than double the price of chevy? All around chevy is the winner

  • @MrCuriocat

    @MrCuriocat

    Жыл бұрын

    @kevin if money was no object then very few car enthusiasts (aside from flag waving Americans) would pick a Corvette over a Ferrari or Porsche. By Chevy's own admission, they're trying to emulate Ferrari and Porsche for less money. If you had the money though...why settle for a knock-off when you could have the real deal. It's got nothing to do with stats either. Even if the Corvette was quicker around a track very few car enthusiasts would pick it if they had the money to buy a Ferrari. You're paying for the experience, the history, the pedigree, etc. My $20 Casio watch from Walmart is "better" than a $5,000 Rolex in terms of accuracy. But it's not a Rolex. That's not to say the Corvette is bad. It's ridiculously good. It will just never be a Ferrari. Sorry.

  • @kevin-qc7zv

    @kevin-qc7zv

    Жыл бұрын

    @MrCuriocat the corvette isn't a knock off Ferrari. Yes the corvette was inspired by the Ferrari but that doesn't mean it's a knock off. If money wasn't an object I'd still go with the Z06.

  • @moesaurenman4734

    @moesaurenman4734

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrCuriocat lol I can't say I fully disagree with this sentiment, my argument would be; price point aside I'd tend to lean towards the GT3 with big wing and all being track focused which in turn lines up better with the Z07 pack car (and if it was full blown track time comparison the GT3 would have to be PDK). Where the base z06 isn't "as" track focused and would line up better against the GT3 Touring. Id prob argue if you wanted to bring in the heavy hitters ie 458 especiale and GT3RS, the vette to compare there would be the ZR1. All good fun though.

  • @kingmusa8618
    @kingmusa8618 Жыл бұрын

    Gt3 is so beautiful Porsche can change so little and still make a huge difference

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzy11 ай бұрын

    You mentioned, but didn't expand on, the reason why the Z06 rides so well compared to the Ferrari or GT3: American highways are concrete. They eat Ferraris and Porsches for lunch and spit them out with flat tires and broke wheels and suspensions. As a result, European sports cars are usually SUPREMELY uncomfortable on road trips. The C8, on the other hand, could easily take "bumpy" B roads and country lanes in Europe when it was tested there because compared to the buttery smooth roads that those cars are usually tested on, it ALSO has to be extremely good at taking broken, ice-shattered pavement that has more potholes and cracks than actual asphalt lol. The most extreme track car GM made before this, the ZL1 1LE, was VERY stiffly damped. The Z06 ironically has to be MORE rounded because its demographic appeal is a lot wider.

  • @AB-80X

    @AB-80X

    8 ай бұрын

    As someone who has taken his 458, 488, F8 and Pista on many roadtrips, it is very clear that you don't have the faintest clue. Yes US roads are utter crap, but you can't expect the rest of the western world to want cars designed for development countries. As for the Z06? Did you see Rob Ferettis video on the wheel issues? Newsflash. Do you think a Z07 with CF wheels or just the low profile fronts of the Z06 will fair any better than those on an F8 for example? Okay. Glad we cleared that up.

  • @MMAmachinhead92
    @MMAmachinhead92 Жыл бұрын

    And the Corvette C8 Z06 GT3.R will be leaving both brands behind at Le Mans.

  • @petemcfeet28
    @petemcfeet28 Жыл бұрын

    No mention of the Corvette being half the price?

  • @tarabusaw4627
    @tarabusaw4627 Жыл бұрын

    Ferrari 458 all day everyday!

  • @sgtgrash
    @sgtgrash Жыл бұрын

    Before I watch this, here are my reasons for not wanting either the Ferrari or Porsche: 1: '911' - I do occasionally like to turn right out of T junctions (UK based) 2: '458' - The knob jokes would become tiresome after a while. Conclusion: I guess I'm a Corvette guy, God darn it! 😉

  • @billymays7210
    @billymays7210 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE how sooo many people commenting are saying "but, but it's not the Z07 package, not a good comparison" and COMPLETELY ignore the fact that the GT3 is a MANUAL and NOT the RS model, AND that the 458 is NOT the Speciale and it is FOURTEEN years old! 🤣 Why do fanboys have to be so cliche? The Z06 is EXACTLY what it's supposed to be- an amazing sounding, crazy performance value with the looks mostly for people that want to be looked at. The GT3 is exactly what it's supposed to be- an amazing sounding, understated track weapon that feels directly plugged in to your brain mostly for people who care about driving feel (hence the ONLY car here that comes in a manual) The 458 is exactly what it's supposed to be- an amazing sounding, crazy expensive, exclusive mobile piece of art mostly for people that are crazy wealthy and want people to know it. Yes, the better comparison would've been a Z07 vs GT3 RS PDK, and a (still decade older) 458 Speciale. I doubt there is ANYONE cross shopping ANY of these 3 cars, so it's always going to be apples to oranges. BTW, I have a manual 911, my brother has a C8, and my coworker has a 458. I have driven and LOVE them all.

  • @downdemon2378

    @downdemon2378

    Жыл бұрын

    I mostly agree with you: great cars all around. But the RS is double the Z06 price, and as such, not really in the same ballpark IMO.

  • @billymays7210

    @billymays7210

    Жыл бұрын

    @@downdemon2378Exactly. Which is why I said apples to oranges and probably no one is cross shopping these.

  • @estern001
    @estern001 Жыл бұрын

    Isn't the Z07 the natural competitor to the GT3? And the convertible is doing you no favors. One may think you're handicapping the Corvette.

  • @meanmugginj

    @meanmugginj

    Жыл бұрын

    And they dont make convertible GT3s 🤣😂

  • @alandab

    @alandab

    Жыл бұрын

    But they DO make non-convertible Z06's. So why handicap the Corvette?

  • @Raven77844

    @Raven77844

    Жыл бұрын

    I was the thinking the exact same. Europeans dont want to give the C8 Z06 a fair shake.

  • @Steven-re3id

    @Steven-re3id

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Raven77844 still base z06 vs base GT3 the competition to the z06 z07 package would be the GT3 RS

  • @Raven77844

    @Raven77844

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Steven-re3idi disagree. The Z07 is a package, similar to adding PCCB on the GT3. The GT3 RS is a new trim.

  • @mizz079
    @mizz079 Жыл бұрын

    So why didn't you guys get the z06 track version

  • @mommaduck79
    @mommaduck79 Жыл бұрын

    That 992 GT3 front-end really has started to grow on me ngl. Might just be the best car made in the past 5 years.

  • @dennisboross28

    @dennisboross28

    Жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @jjchockey

    @jjchockey

    Жыл бұрын

    I still hate the hood nostrils. Same thing on the M4 too.

  • @blaketindle4703
    @blaketindle4703 Жыл бұрын

    “Turbos are for people who don’t know how to build engines.”

  • @IndependenceCityMotoring
    @IndependenceCityMotoring Жыл бұрын

    The presenter is a bit ignorant. Performance-wise, the Corvette Z variants have been right up there with the "more expensive" exotics and in the upper echelons of performance for several generations now. See: C4 ZR1, C5 Z06, C6 Z06, C6 ZR1, etc. etc. Go check out the lap times of these cars compared to Ferraris of the same era. eg. The C5 Z06 Corvette had one of the fastest Nürburgring times and lap times of any production car at the time. "When the C5 Corvette Z06 clocked its 7:56 time, it was a pretty big deal. GM claimed it was the first production car to break past the eight-minute mark."

  • @Emanon1216
    @Emanon1216 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review! One BIG thing you failed to mention though is you get ALL that performance at almost half the price of the GT3! Come on now! Cheers!

  • @hertzair1186

    @hertzair1186

    Жыл бұрын

    The GT3 is built by Germans, that’s why.

  • @AB-80X

    @AB-80X

    8 ай бұрын

    So what is the price of a nicely specced Z06 and a GT3? Half price? In what world?

  • @Emanon1216

    @Emanon1216

    8 ай бұрын

    @@AB-80X almost half the price ZO6 with ZO7 pkg $149k; GT3 with similar options $224k 🤷‍♂️

  • @AB-80X

    @AB-80X

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Emanon1216 Rubbish. A GT3 specked similar is about 190k at most. Most are in the 180-185k range including PCCB’s. And very few spec a Z07 to less than 160-165k. Think before you post

  • @Emanon1216

    @Emanon1216

    8 ай бұрын

    @@AB-80X sorry man…just passing along what’s on the Porsche website 🤷‍♂️all I’m saying is both cars are great…a GT3 is an aspirational car for me…if I have the money I would love to have one but a C8 ZO6 is more realistic in my world. Cheers man!

  • @allwheeldrive
    @allwheeldrive Жыл бұрын

    Mega points missed by this tiringly hand-waving "review": Not taking into account either car's market value at the moment, the Z06 is less than 2/3rds the cost of the GT3 ($105 vs $170), and that's not including how much more quickly the options add up on the GT3. And while they both have space for stuff, there are two actual trunks in the Z06, the ride is better and - even with all that tech and engineering - it can be serviced at about any of the 2900 Chevy dealers in the US. And, regarding that undeniable masterpiece the 458 is, you'll need as much as $280K for one, not to mention a whack of cash in your account for those jaw-dropping regular maintenance items. And that engine was also devised those several years ago under regulations that are quite different than they are today, which makes the GT3's and Z06's engines that much more incredible (and they will both NO DOUBT last longer!). They are all stupendous, but two of them would not only require much more from their owners, but they would easily not be able to drive them nearly as often. And next time, get someone else to assess cars of this type.

  • @philsalley3278
    @philsalley3278 Жыл бұрын

    Jeremy prefers the more hard core GT3, says the Z06 was 10 mph faster in the straights but never says which car was faster. I'm guessing it was the Z06 and in Z07 form will even faster yet than the GT3.

  • @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the Z06 was faster too. There is a great head to head of the 2008ish ZR1 against a 911TT and a Ferrari something called "Monsters Brawl" and the Vette destroyed the others, even if the British race driver wouldn't admit it, was way faster around the track. Think the same was true here too.

  • @Jayturbo_ENTJ
    @Jayturbo_ENTJ Жыл бұрын

    Ordered the Z06 and waiting for it...

  • @camonly849
    @camonly849 Жыл бұрын

    Oh another thing that kills me is when he said the 458 is just as quick as the vette.....sorry it's not....but oh well.

  • @markw9512

    @markw9512

    Жыл бұрын

    CarWow posted a 458 Spaziale vs a base C8 convertible and it barely beat the C8 to the 1/4 mile.

  • @motorhead69ification
    @motorhead69ification Жыл бұрын

    Price also has to be taken into account.

  • @cecilotto504
    @cecilotto504 Жыл бұрын

    I,d still take the Z06 over both of the pther cars

  • @toxinfrost8747
    @toxinfrost8747 Жыл бұрын

    Wait till the zr1….

  • @Pistolita221

    @Pistolita221

    Жыл бұрын

    The Zora will have a comparable powertrain to the holy trinity.

  • @windsorbailey1839
    @windsorbailey1839 Жыл бұрын

    The C8 Z06 is a glorious car, but let’s not forget it was the C6 Z06 that first took the fight straight to Porsche’s 911 GT3. The C7 had a wobble in this respect, but I see this as a continuation of a stellar Corvette Z06 lineage. I’m biased owning a C6 Z06, but with a (modified) 650hp naturally aspirated engine, manual transmission and approx. 1350kg kerb weight, I utterly adore it…

  • @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    @Bridging_the_Political_Divide

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember when the C6 Z06 came out and it was indeed the day Corvette joined the big boys. It was "the next step" Corvette needed to take to be mentioned with the best. Agreed.

  • @keonwells934

    @keonwells934

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the gm got everything right with the c6 zo6. The looks, the performance and the attitude.

  • @timboatright5589
    @timboatright5589 Жыл бұрын

    He did not even dare to mention the price of all 3 cars!

  • @ericquinn8578
    @ericquinn8578 Жыл бұрын

    That 911 interior is beautiful. So clean, purposeful and elegant. That’s one of the best looking steering wheels I’ve ever seen. That shifter is lovely too, the vents, the switches, every little detail is perfect; no unnecessary or frivolous shapes anywhere. The designers weren’t getting caught up with “styling” or trying too hard.. just form following function in the best way. Thank you, Porsche, for having your priorities straight and showing the industry how it’s done. A beacon of sound design philosophy in an often cringe world.

  • @downdemon2378

    @downdemon2378

    Жыл бұрын

    ...and $100k more.

  • @qirx5904

    @qirx5904

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@downdemon2378 Yeah, i mean when you buying a porsche you know its gone be reliable and and not be built bad like the corvette...

  • @jordanplays-transitandgame1690

    @jordanplays-transitandgame1690

    10 ай бұрын

    Goofy ahh Porshit fan Corvette all day 💪🏻🇺🇲

  • @achristian7015

    @achristian7015

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@downdemon2378So, or are you short on cash. And that stupid square steering wheel probably meant for square heads.

  • @achristian7015

    @achristian7015

    5 ай бұрын

    And isn't in incredible that a GT3 RS with 152 less HP and less torque than the C8 Z06 is just as fast on the track. There is real engineering and GM engineering.

  • @FunkingPrink
    @FunkingPrink Жыл бұрын

    It's strange seeing him complain about the height of the driving position in the Corvette as he doesn't look to be any higher than the other two, guess it just feels higher somehow... Also, probably an unpopular opinion but I don't find the 458 to be particularly good-looking at all, although I'm not a fan of the looks of a lot of Ferraris that many seem to like the looks of.

  • @jorgeluiscapiello414
    @jorgeluiscapiello414 Жыл бұрын

    The sound of the that Corvette is intoxicating!!!

  • @danrook5757

    @danrook5757

    Жыл бұрын

    Obviously you’ve never a line of nose candy from a girls arse

  • @horhe3283
    @horhe3283 Жыл бұрын

    14:23 bro is literally SPITTIN the facts 💀

  • @096_aniketpramanik5
    @096_aniketpramanik511 ай бұрын

    Dude's every line was like " ameeican vs(

  • @johnsalley1081
    @johnsalley1081 Жыл бұрын

    Now the one thing that wasn't mentioned: in America, the Corvette is FAR less expensive. Factor that into the equation.

  • @peterADL
    @peterADL Жыл бұрын

    Taking Z06 alongside 458 and 992 GT3 was fantastic idea. Nice video to watch.

  • @danrook5757

    @danrook5757

    Жыл бұрын

    U gotta track it with a clock, otherwise it’s just a video

  • @amarjit_singh_

    @amarjit_singh_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danrook5757 Most likely they didn't track it because this wasn't exactly an apples to apples comparison, variant wise. Z06 is a convertible and not the coupé, it's just a guess from my side.

  • @Stenbox
    @Stenbox Жыл бұрын

    GT3 costs like double of the Z06, and 458 is about double of GT3 still...in that sense Corvette has created a stunning car even more so. Also love the blue color on this one.

  • @sledder0772

    @sledder0772

    Жыл бұрын

    A 458 is not double a gt3.....

  • @aaravprasad8593

    @aaravprasad8593

    Жыл бұрын

    a gt3 isn’t double a zo6, and a 458 isn’t double a gt3 ??

  • @beacker05

    @beacker05

    Жыл бұрын

    Due to mark up, most will purchase a Z06 for 200k, an averagely optioned 992 gt3 is 225k (used because who can find a new one on the lot) and a 458 Italia is about 200k.

  • @daiviontaylor

    @daiviontaylor

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol theses Zo6s are going for $200k with ease

  • @sultanoftippoo3857

    @sultanoftippoo3857

    Жыл бұрын

    @@beacker05 would be interesting to see in 10 years the residuals on all three. Think there will be one clear winner.

  • @danzal8733
    @danzal8733 Жыл бұрын

    You forgot "a little" detail: you can buy TWO Z06 and a Camaro for the price of one GT3

  • @Beer_Dad1975
    @Beer_Dad1975 Жыл бұрын

    No mention of pricing at all? The Porsche starts at over $170,000, and will likely set you back over $200,000 by the time you've optioned it. The Z06 is some $70,000 cheaper, not taking into account dealer markups. Also the Z06 is attainable for the regular bloke, as long as you have the means and you don't mind waiting for one, whereas you can't get a GT3 unless you are offered one by Porsche. Is the Porsche actually $70,000 better? No, it's not - you are paying that because it is ultra exclusive. On the other hand, the GT3 is probably a better investment long term, if that's what you are after in a sports car.

  • @TheRtpbuc

    @TheRtpbuc

    9 ай бұрын

    This Corvette configuration is two steps down from the Porsche. It's not an equivalent model comparison and it certainly seems deliberate. That tells us many interesting things....

  • @jojog8304
    @jojog8304 Жыл бұрын

    Notice how y’all mentioned several times it is a *good* car. Just admit it TG, it’s a *GREAT* car. We already know the 458 is hands down a legend. And as racer image the gt3 is, there’s no way you are dailying a gt3 (too stiff). The Vette is more for those desert runs and likely gets the faster lap time: it does both. And that not with the z07 package.

  • @raingriffith3040

    @raingriffith3040

    Жыл бұрын

    No shot you think the z06 with a low wing and under channeling is faster then a gt3 with millions put into just the spliter on the track... the zo6 with the zo7 package has less down force then the 911 turbo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @raingriffith3040

    @raingriffith3040

    Жыл бұрын

    Come on use common sense. A highway sure, a track with 2 turns sure, road america absolutely not. The nurburgring fuck no. The z06 will not get sub 7

  • @terryduncan31
    @terryduncan31 Жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for the price comparison.

  • @casmithc2
    @casmithc2 Жыл бұрын

    Should have had the Z07 package for the tack test. Not sure this is a fair comparison.

  • @billymays7210

    @billymays7210

    Жыл бұрын

    The GT3 is a manual, and not the RS version, so... ya.

  • @einautofan6685
    @einautofan6685 Жыл бұрын

    Corvette C8 Z06! What a great car!😍😎👌

  • @John_Hoover
    @John_Hoover Жыл бұрын

    Convenient that the 458 gets to “bow out gracefully”…

  • @jesse_iwuji

    @jesse_iwuji

    Жыл бұрын

    lol I know right

  • @winkstorm

    @winkstorm

    Ай бұрын

    In other words, it will lose so spare the embarrassment.

  • @jonathanross2304
    @jonathanross2304 Жыл бұрын

    I drove a 458 on track in Las Vegas over a decade ago. It happened to be one of the rainiest days of the year so before jumping in the Ferrari, I lapped an all wheel drive Audi R8 v10 and a Nissan GT-R. The real wheel drive 458 absolutely ripped. It felt faster (it was by just over a second) and more confident (it was, by over a mile). If I ever buy a Ferrari it may very well be a 458

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 Жыл бұрын

    I don't care what anyone says, for an all-around daily driver PLUS hotrod/racer/track car, I will take a naturally aspirated V8 over forced induction any day of the week. First off, ya don't have the over-heating problems when racing, like ya do with forced induction engines. Secondly, because of that, a NA engine gives you much more consistent performance, it doesn't "fade away" over the course of a racing event. Lastly: A well built naturally aspirated V8 with it's pure, unadulterated exhaust note, sounds FAR better than the whine of a super charger and/or the hiss & spit of a turbo. It also takes far more knowledge, skill, and talent to build a powerful naturally aspirated engine, because you can slap a turbo on just about anything & make it go faster. I say the engineers at Chevy definitely knew what the hell they were doing when they chose to go with a naturally aspirated engine for the new Z06.

  • @UPRISING144K
    @UPRISING144K Жыл бұрын

    All that track time and he never shared the lap times? I would have liked to see all 3 cars lap times

  • @74SD455TA

    @74SD455TA

    Жыл бұрын

    With that I would have included the 458 Italia Speciale

  • @JBsC6

    @JBsC6

    Жыл бұрын

    Buy the magazine to find the lap times?

  • @kleinbottled79

    @kleinbottled79

    Жыл бұрын

    When they took away the Ferrari, I thought for sure it was because they were about to have an actual shootout. Sadly disappointed by the thunderous lack of lap times. GM built this car to take on the world and they deserve the glory if it is due, or alternatively, to be put in their place. What an anti-climax.

  • @JBsC6

    @JBsC6

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kleinbottled79 he said the z06 was 10 mph faster down the straight that’s why the laps weren’t timed. The z06 blew the gt3 away and that went against the theme of the story paid for by ….

  • @chicken-bone
    @chicken-bone Жыл бұрын

    You bashed too many minimal features. Sorry. I had to quit watching. 👍

  • @adamx3068
    @adamx3068 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful comparison!

  • @philippepommier4638
    @philippepommier4638 Жыл бұрын

    Last word,the price,the price,the price.

  • @craigthescott5074
    @craigthescott5074 Жыл бұрын

    Price for performance the C8 Z06 Corvette is king.

  • @obsidian....
    @obsidian.... Жыл бұрын

    The 458 didn't "Bow out gracefully", you're obviously afraid of what Ferrari would do to your ability to get cars from them in the future...

  • @jesse_iwuji

    @jesse_iwuji

    Жыл бұрын

    What

  • @damienmcmurray9786

    @damienmcmurray9786

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty much the real story

  • @damienmcmurray9786

    @damienmcmurray9786

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jesse_iwuji Ferrari doesn’t like it’s cars being tested or modded without their permission or assistance. They ban reviewers if they give bad reviews.

  • @Kevin-hp5fk

    @Kevin-hp5fk

    Жыл бұрын

    Or... and heres a wild thought... testing a car over a decade old against brand new vehicles would be completely and utterly irrelevant. And given it's age it's very likely a car that they talked a member of public into letting them use so they likely had restrictions on what they could do with it.

  • @Speednote10

    @Speednote10

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kevin-hp5fk You better stop that, the youtube comment section isn't meant for people who use logic and common sense.

  • @CarYenta-1
    @CarYenta-1 Жыл бұрын

    not the original engine noise from the in-cabin camera at 3:45

  • @uraniumcranium
    @uraniumcranium Жыл бұрын

    The Corvette also has copious amounts of storage space in its "frunk" and rear; you might have mentioned that.

  • @jkeithv65
    @jkeithv65 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting he doesn't say anything negative about the 458 steering wheel. It's basically hexagonal, not round. As much as he gripes about the C8s wheel, which also is basically hexagonal, NOT square (maybe these people need to go back to geometry class), though it does have a flatter top and bottom, but is still essentially the same shape.

  • @AB-80X

    @AB-80X

    8 ай бұрын

    Have you driven a 458? It is round and while being a tad on the thick side, it is very comfortable and well designed.

  • @Melmin
    @Melmin Жыл бұрын

    Solid video. I'm a pure blooded american but I still love that gt3 more than the z06 (amazing as it is). Glad to see you giving the vette a fair shake

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921

    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921

    Жыл бұрын

    Not me anymore. GM gives you far more car for the money. The 992 GT3RS reviews are in, and it isn't road worthy anymore and rides like a brutal race car on the street.

  • @eats4cheaps305

    @eats4cheaps305

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone says that until they actually ride inside the gt3. Most people say it's impossible as a road car because of how uncomfortable the suspension and seats are and they'd rather drive a Honda civic on the road.

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921

    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eats4cheaps305 Dont ever forget the ZL11LE Camaro that GM warned people about because it was nothing but brick stiff on the street. The people still bought it and complained. I simply dont want a real race car that has suspension stiff enough to bounce me around on the road.

  • @davidnicholson6680
    @davidnicholson6680 Жыл бұрын

    Two fairly major nits to pick. First this is a non-Z07 convertible Z06, undeniably the heaviest and least dynamically capable Z06 (relatively speaking of course). Meanwhile, you've selected the lightest and most hardcore GT3. So you've hobbled the Z06 and then complain about its weight and say you prefer the GT3 on track. Not exactly fair but maybe it's what was available... Secondly, the 458 was ridiculously expensive (and remains so today), and is relatively fragile, far more expensive to maintain and far less practical day to day (zero storage) compared to the Z06. The Z06 is appealing to a different market. None of that was mentioned (or mentioned extremely briefly in passing) and these are not minor points. Also, a base GT3 is far more expensive than a loaded Z06 (setting aside dealer markups, which exist on both cars).

  • @billymays7210

    @billymays7210

    Жыл бұрын

    Allow me to do the same. You are correct about the Z07 coupe being the better comparison... But not to a MANUAL GT3! It is NOT even close to the most hardcore GT3. A GT3 RS with a PDK is. And there is going to be a bigger difference in an RS with PDK than a Z07... And the 458 was a bad comparison because it's too EXPENSIVE? Not the fact that it is 14 years older than the Z06?! lol

  • @mohammadkarimi5805
    @mohammadkarimi5805 Жыл бұрын

    We need Clarkson, I fall sleep listening to this

  • @john-vy1ml
    @john-vy1ml Жыл бұрын

    What's the price difference?

  • @craigthescott5074

    @craigthescott5074

    Жыл бұрын

    The C8 is much less than both of the other cars by $100K and more.

  • @Sean-gq6vj
    @Sean-gq6vj Жыл бұрын

    When will someone finally mention that Ferrari and others copied GMs use of magnetic shocks?

  • @DavidMiller-yc5ol
    @DavidMiller-yc5ol Жыл бұрын

    So you took the least sport oriented ZO6 available (convertible) with the least sport oriented available wheels, the least sport oriented available tires, the least sport oriented available brakes, the least sport oriented available seats, the least sport oriented available aero and try to present it as a fair fight. 🤔

  • @scotter
    @scotter Жыл бұрын

    What if the "stupidly shaped steering wheel" is really you stupidly missing the two primary reasons? (1) You see more of the instrumentation; and (2) Easier to get in and out from under.

  • @ss-zt7en

    @ss-zt7en

    7 ай бұрын

    Racecar ish

  • @Yotraj
    @Yotraj Жыл бұрын

    and... how many Ferraris can I buy for the price of that 1 single Corvette? Oh wait... it has to be the other way around, doesn't it?

  • @derekb5749
    @derekb5749 Жыл бұрын

    I don't understand the issue with the square wheel. You hold it a the same curved spot...F1 wheels are square.

  • @mr.wildcat405
    @mr.wildcat405 Жыл бұрын

    It's cool that GM went back to NA engines...for now.

  • @glamdring0007
    @glamdring0007 Жыл бұрын

    Never really been a Chevy fan but I have to say that ZO6 in that blue is a wonderful car to look at and the engine...oh my the engine.

  • @felixsantiago5606

    @felixsantiago5606

    9 ай бұрын

    Yep. That blue was and still used by porsche since the late 70's and yesss the engine, a ferrari engine. Chevrolet couldn't build his own and decided to reverse engineer a ferrari engine to learn how to build a bigger one for the corvette. No creativity or real heart on that car, everything is a copy of European engineering. I have no respect for that. It took ferrari 70 years of racing and research and development to reach this level of performance and technology so Chevrolet can steal it . Insane

  • @theelmagoo
    @theelmagoo Жыл бұрын

    I think the standard Z06 should be compared to a GT3 Touring, and the Z06 w/Z07 pack would be compared to a GT3 / GT3 RS. I'm guessing this is what you had on hand to test with :)

  • @GODWITHUS0712

    @GODWITHUS0712

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't insult the Porsche

  • @richcoleman469
    @richcoleman469 Жыл бұрын

    If the seat on the Vette was any lower you wouldn't be able to see over the steering wheel

  • @bgj2940
    @bgj2940 Жыл бұрын

    Well that's disappointing. Should have taken the 458 to the track. Also come-on! You brought the convertible instead of the Z07 SMH . Top gear is such a joke

  • @air-headedaviator1805

    @air-headedaviator1805

    Жыл бұрын

    Ferrari may make great cars, but they don’t trust having their product scrutinized. Their PR refuses to let cars be tracked, tested, measured, or otherwise. Chris Harris himself was blacklisted simply for accurately reviewing one

  • @mattblock6616

    @mattblock6616

    Жыл бұрын

    Top gear has been doing this for a while, especially with Clarkson and co. Anything to crap on American cars to make Europeans look good

  • @titfortat5727

    @titfortat5727

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@mattblock6616 it's what Americans as always do on European products.. Eye for an eye

  • @mattblock6616

    @mattblock6616

    Жыл бұрын

    @@titfortat5727 no they don't

  • @titfortat5727

    @titfortat5727

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mattblock6616 yes they do!! America first!

  • @erinfreize4717
    @erinfreize4717 Жыл бұрын

    The Z06 is still a supercar, but a coupe with the Zo7 package would be more crisp whereas the flavor you selected has more GT notes.

  • @downdemon2378

    @downdemon2378

    Жыл бұрын

    Spoken like a true oenophile.

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