One thing nobody can take away from American cars, they can build a kick ass V8.

The C6 ZR1 is still the greatest production Corvette of all time. Ever. Everything about it is absolutely astounding.

Did anyone notice how quiet the ZR1 was when they were cruising? That's just freaking awesome!!! And then they fly on the autobanh at 200mph???!!!! That's one hell of a car!!!!

I fucking love the ZR1, one of the best cars i've ever driven.

Top end of that Ls9 🇺🇸 is insane 🔥

And you know what the fun is ? Upgrading an american pushord v8 to hp numbers like 800 to 900 hp isn't even that expensive compared to exotics. And you will blow by any Ferrari, lambo or gtr. Torque...

@barthoedemaker

9 жыл бұрын

For 26K you can get a 950 hp blown Chevy crate engine... over 1000hp for 39k..

@barthoedemaker

9 жыл бұрын

***** not true. it depends on how much money you spend on a crate engine. The better ones come complete, turn key.

@RB747domme

5 жыл бұрын

R L *_ALL_* the speed records?

@mike67006700

5 жыл бұрын

​@@cyberfoxx2000 you mustn't forget track records to because when a company like ford motor who dominated Lemans when they raced in the 60s did it again 50 years after one Lemans again with the new Ford GT. And don't forget Corvettes dominated until they were forced to lower the horsepower because other manufacturers Could not compete with them.

@eipi5173

2 жыл бұрын

@@FEGTTTSDH Ford GT LOL

One of the greatest cars ever made. Corvette for life!

I prefer the ZR1 over the 458 but both are amazing cars.

@Painless8112

10 жыл бұрын

They are both wonderful cars. The 458 is a very nice looking car compared to the zr1, but, the sound of the engine in the zr1 sounds so much better ( in my opinion).

@LeviathanVZ

10 жыл бұрын

***** In my opinion, The Corvette looks and sounds better, I'd much rather own the ZR1. Corvette's have always been my favorite car.

@Painless8112

10 жыл бұрын

I like the new corvette style over the old. The zo6 that comes out probably next year is going to be amazing and only estimated at 83k. On its first run on the track it beat the zr1. Can't wait to see what they do when they make a c7 zr1...what 700 hp?

@LeviathanVZ

10 жыл бұрын

***** Rumo has it, the C7 ZR1 (if it is created) will be twin turbo, im not excited about that.

@aryanpatel2576

10 жыл бұрын

are crazy the 458 sounds so much better and looks ten times better and has pedigree 1000 times better

ZR1 is a beast !!!

BEST MOTOR TREND EPISODE. I love the idea of driving an all american corvette in Europe. and... Angus and Justin, they made they made this video soo fun to watch as well!

I love the rear end of that generation

Now that the 8th gen is launched, looking back this one is classy

Nice to see an American and Italian supercars getting along hell I bet there best buds lol

Great video but the US Highway system was not designed after the autobahn. The very first four lane highway system in the world was designed by some civilian engineers that were trained by the military and they designed it in Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Hitler heard about it and sent over engineers to study it and then they went back to Germany and designed the autobahn.

ZR1 is a car that is already talked about, in years to come it will be known as a legend!!!

one hell of a video..cannot stop looking at that gorgeous scenery...love this.

I love the ''ROAR!!!'' of the engine

6:04 that Super Sonic Plane Like Noise is amazing, put a procharger, better intake maybe lighter exhaust for less than 20k it's still under 100k get it up to 800+whp and it'll beat and super expensive super car

Truly EPIC ride thanks for taking us with you! I will have to include a run on the Autobahn to the bucket list!

"You don't bring a knife to a gunfight. No, you don't. You bring a ZR1." Hooo-raah!

Man those cars could trade blows all day long.

Yes, the Corvette's body is in fact plastic. The fiberglass and carbon fiber are types of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic, or FRP. I have a degree in the design, manufacturing, and repair of FRPs.

@Redbikemaster

10 жыл бұрын

***** It's not supposed to be a structural part of the vehicle. The Corvette is not a unibody, like most passenger cars. It is a spaceframe, meaning the body is merely there to cover the car's guts. My car is the same way, a Saturn SL2.

@Redbikemaster

10 жыл бұрын

***** Yes, they do, which is sad, you're right. It merely is misinformation. I'd rather be in a crash in a Corvette at 70 MPH than an average car, because the Corvette is designed to be safe at much higher impact speeds. That's why true race cars are the safest cars out there. They're designed for massive crashes. So, at normal speeds, a crash is a mere fender bender. Not to mention fire extinguishers, rollcages, 5-, 6-, and 7-point harnesses, etc.

I just love the clips where you hear the 458 and ZR1 pass by. Such great exhaust notes from them both.

I feel like having this car in europe just makes you such a badass

5:03-5:05 Hawt damn that sounds amazing! Phew

The 458 is magnificent but it appears to me the Americans can build an equal car for half the resources (money). The ZR1 is every bit the equal, perhaps a better than the 458. I would take either if I could drive those European roads.

One of my favorite videos of all time!

One of the best programs and the best epic drive Augus is a total bad ass

no burning tires on those curves ?? shame on you! no way i could resist

Excellent video! If the ZR1 is that good, then how magnificent will the upcoming Z06 be? I think we can expect even better overall performance from the Z06, especially since Chevy claims the new car broke the track record set by the ZR1. And, get it folks, this is Z06 vs ZR1 that we are talking about here! We're not even talking ZR1 vs ZR1! And the ZR1 is still a great looking car, even though I prefer the overall styling of the C7. But the old car's rear styling looks better to me. Keep up the good works, Chevy!

@Mournful3ch0

9 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for a 700+ whp C7 ZR1 :)!

@tmat04

9 жыл бұрын

Mournful3ch0 I would expect Hp for the new ZR1 (if at all it is in the makings) to be well over 700 since the new Z06 has just 50 hp shy of that amount.

@Mournful3ch0

9 жыл бұрын

I'm just hoping for GM to break the 700hp street production barrier with the Corvette. The team has the chance with the C7 launch now, if they don't get around to it the Camaro guys might grab 700 first (which wouldn't be a bad thing, but apparently the two teams are independent with a rivalry)!

@CMF6301

6 жыл бұрын

3 years later//what do you think??

Autobahn is just the dream for any car enthusiast!

the Corvette is calm and collected in town, but really gets on the pipe when opened up! Great Vid!

ah remember way way way back when 638hp was alot. how times have changed

The 458 sounds like a high-tuned 4-cylinder... Not bad, but so artificial compared to the Corvette V8...

@RickyJnum1FAN

9 жыл бұрын

No actually it sounds like an Italian small v8 if you pay attention and listen to all Ferrari v8s of the past they are all high pitched so it's incorrect to say it sounds artificial to the corvette because it's a real sound just a diff size v8

@nicklove2011

9 жыл бұрын

RickyJnum1FAN The 458 DOES sound artificial. Listen to the 360 and 355 for comparison.

@RickyJnum1FAN

9 жыл бұрын

gtiman I know ive actually extensively experienced a 355 and a 458 (both spiders, owned by my uncle) and they are barely different sounds because both are rear mounted engines to where you're sitting and give the same sensation, but you cant say artificial because then that would mean that there is such thing as a artificial sound, which the closest thing I can think of would be what they have in BMWs, the 12C and other cars where they pump induction noise through the cars speakers, thats what you call artificial sounds even though its a real sound being projected. So you cannot say 458 has a artificial sound, it just is a different sounding V8 than the ZR1s, both sound good but artificial just isnt the right way to describe it.

@blakestilltippin

9 жыл бұрын

Not artificial that knows is what happens when you combine the exotic whine with a v8 :P they want it to still sound high pitched and exotic at high rpms is my guess but the v8 still comes through with sound most of the time

@JustinSmith24

9 жыл бұрын

Well the 458 is tuned to sound that way soooo you can say its "artificial" lol

Great video! Enjoyed the scenery and 200mph in Germany autobahn

This was actually inspiring. Thanks for this video.

Well i don`t know a lot about Corvette but in my Country a ZR1 cost the same as a Lamborghini Aventador

@arvinadilaksono4904

10 жыл бұрын

***** That`s why in my country we buy the Aventador or the 458 Italia ( we like naturally aspirated engines better )

@GeneralLee131

9 жыл бұрын

Arvin Adilaksono Thats crazy. I think American cars would be better received overseas if they carried the cheap price tag that they do in the US.

@ssmoore69

9 жыл бұрын

GeneralLee131 Yea it would be nice if these countrys didnt tax the shit out of American cars and We dont return the favor.

@johanneswarn5488

9 жыл бұрын

Same here, American supercars are not really any cheaper than european ones. I barely see any american sports/supercars here

@arvinadilaksono4904

9 жыл бұрын

The reason why in my country american cars are more expensive than european cars is because first the tax here is the same as the pruce of the cars and second are the right hand drive conversion ( in my country it was illegal to drive Left hand drive cars no matter how much money you paid for the cars ) for another comparison a chevrolet camaro ss or a Ford Mustang GT 5.0 here cost as much as a BMW M6 with full option included ( the mustang i reffered to is not the new 2015 mustang )

you can go 200 in America too, we have states with no speed limits like Montana and we have more than just 2 lanes

@gummybear41283

10 жыл бұрын

***** thats ridiculous

@rundownaxe

10 жыл бұрын

***** I'm not from the USA but I heard that there is a road in death valley that doesn't have a speed limit. Is that trrue?

@Redbikemaster

10 жыл бұрын

rundownaxe There used to be a place in Texas where they would close the highway, then let you go as fast as possible for a mile, then tell you how fast you went. I don't know if they still do it.

@5571350M8

10 жыл бұрын

The best place to test your car is the Arizona Highway 93, from Hoover Dam to Kingman. It is restricted though.

@gummybear41283

10 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info, are there any cops out there?

This was a truly amazing video. I envy your experiences

what a video. truly enjoyed it. both cars are just stunningly awesome and also the hosts did a good job. 18 minutes well spent!

Then you should buy your ZR1 in the US cause your getting ripped off

@arvinadilaksono4904

10 жыл бұрын

Well i can`t and the price will be more or less the same as A Lamborghini Aventador because of import taxes worth 125 % of the car price plus the shipping fee ,is about 50 % of the car price and so on with other taxes

@Redbikemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Arvin Adilaksono That stinks man.

@johanneswarn5488

9 жыл бұрын

A pretty basic Vette in Sweden would set you back around the equivalent of 75-80.000$ and that's not even the fast version. The ZR1 would easily cost 120-130.000$ even without all the toys selected

@johanneswarn5488

9 жыл бұрын

I saw a new Challenger Hellcat for sale at some dealership costing the equivalent of about 80.000$ for example

Totally awesome video, you guys did a great job.

Great video mate. Thoroughly enjoyed the 200 mph ride. Corvette rules the road, bargain for the buck too. 👏👏👏

Motor Trend !!! I like to thank you for this Episode you have done! Please keep it up with exciting cars !!! Thanks !!!

Great video that was incredible.

Awesome video! More like this please!

I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for sharing.

Great video. Loved it. Great job guys. ZR1 is one epic production car.

I hope you guys know how lucky you are just lived EVERY car guys dream. Autobahn, Italy, 458, ZR1. AWESOME THANKS

awesome video, really appreciate it.

Great video. Thanks for posting.

I know the Ferrari is a huge name. But I do like the ZR1 for its mega power plant. Beautiful scenic! Very nice video clip.

That was EPIC! I quickly subscribed after watching this. Great roads, fantastic cars and good car guys who actually appreciate the cars for what they are. Bravo MotorTend! Why couldn't these guys be the commentors in my Forza game?

Awesome vehicles and great video - loved it!

This is so well filmed. The locations are beautiful.

Now that really was a treat to watch

That was a beautifull video. Doing this some day is my great dream. That corvette is gorgeous. Looks great in white!

SWEET! Thank you for this video! :)

You guys are awesome!

God I love that roaring V8 sound! And the supercharger whistling!

What a great video! Tnx

That was a brilliant episode! I want to see more of that match up!!! NOW!!! =D

This is when motor trend was good.

ZR1 Sounds awesome, spine tingling noise.

Just bought a zr1 today; this video rocks :)

@natebarry5553

9 жыл бұрын

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

That was Awesome thank guys

A really good video. Thanks guys. And as an Australian, I just can't wait to take a fast car along the NT's newly de-restricted highway again! Hmm. We can only dream.

Nice video.....It was great to watch.....

wonderful scenery, great cars. thanks you.

My thought's exactly! Good post!!

Great video guy's cheers.

I went from Nurnburg to Vicenza in a rental van and that was pretty fun. I couldnt even be able to fathom how cool it would be in a ZR1

These are my two favorite manufactred cars! incredible!

STUNNING!

great drive

man one of the best sounding v8s on earth.

Amazing segment

ZR1 has always been a fine car...very good to drive!

3:20 That's a nice Lincoln Tech Tip thank you.

I have been watching these videos for years. All the muscle calls for years claim to be able to hit 200 MPH. The C6 ZR1 is the only one that proves it!

Hehe nice, my bro's 23 and he got the 2012 centennial edition ZR1 with the performance package, you better believe he drive's it like it should be driven, just gotta hit the track now :)

THANK YOU

5:10 I love the sound of that exhaust when the Vette blows past the camera!

My favorite line ever: "Bad luck mate, I'm hungry" xD

What a Fun Drive in two wonderful cars - I can't afford either one but dream of them often and would park either one in my garage - If Only I Could! Great vid guys you did a wonderful job and I know you both will remember the day as one of your best.

love these guys

GREAT GREAT GREAT CLIP !!!

5:55 BALLS. Not that taking a Corvette to Germany was a slouch by any margin either! Loved the vid, gents!

I like how motor trend is justifying the corvette here. It's a really cool thing they did, supporting a car that receives so much criticism from the auto world. They essentially compared it to a ferrari 458, ferrari's best super car to date, and said that they aren't much different. I like this video. I like stelvia pass and I like both the corvette zr1 and the ferrari 458.

Great 👍 show well done

Cool video!

That must be like 5 people, because the car is made for driving. I have a 1969 (turned into a project a few years back) and me and my grandfather used to drive it every weekend when gas was affordable. Yes, we care for our cars, but the fun is to drive the car. Plus, you get attention outside of your home for your car. That is more rewarding than having it in perfect condition.

The ZR1 458 and MP412C rivalry was amazing

@hawaiianprestigecars8493

6 жыл бұрын

Wes Williams the nissan gtr dominated that era easily, now the admit it.

They are having a casual conversation as he is doing 140mph LOL.

Seeing the Corvette ZR1 and Ferrari 458 Italia drive side by side shows the sense of respect between the two.

love the zr1 :) love the 458 too. i've been lucky enough to ride along with a zr1 quite a bit, wish I could spend some time in the 458 to compare. either way you slice it they are both magnificent.

Aptly titled. Epic drives indeed. My bucket list has been expanded to include the Stelvio Pass.

No one could not get this luckyyyy.... Ferrari 458 and corvette ZR1.. hollyyyyyyyyyyyyy

That was great!!!

4:39 When your holding a shit back on the highway and it starts to come out and you got to get back to the hotel