I love them both, however I would go for the Z-06. I love that sound.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your vote

@MercOne

6 ай бұрын

I agree completely.

@deweyford7869

6 ай бұрын

I would have loved to have driven an E-Ray but I bought a Z06 and I absolutely love it the sound of this car, the feel of this car is amazing.

@Grumpyskater

4 ай бұрын

Only reason I want the Eray is for the AWD. That launch is nice but then the Z06 is just… ugh…. 😂 it’s my dream car. When the time comes I definitely have to drive both to know. Either way I don’t think I can go wrong with either imo

@DeenaMilkers

Ай бұрын

oh yeah. tons of cars feel like rocket ships thanks to electric motors, not many have that flat plane v8 sound and a nearly 5 digit redline

Great video Joe! We just picked up our 2024 Accelerate Yellow Z06 HTC from the National Corvette Museum two weeks ago. Just hit the 500 break in miles today! LT6 is the sound of FREEDOM!

I think I've got to go with this Z-06 over the E-Ray. I like the way the Z-06's engine revs and you make this car look like unbeatable driving fun.

Raiti setting a new record for “On Throttles”. Gotta love it.

@mrr8682

4 ай бұрын

he truly let's us know what WE want to know!!! more exciting that Sofyon and his husband..

Thanks for the review. I went to St. Pete today and bought this exact car you test drove. The z06 just feels more special knowing you test drove it!

I’m a ford guy and I have to say this car looks awesome! Especially with a drop top!

That classic focused serious face during on throttle. Something that cars can do to us!

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You are so very right!

I saw my boss pull up in a brand new Corvette. I said "wow that's a really nice car, boss!" He told me "thanks, and just remember you keep working hard every day and I'll be able to buy a second one!"

@jimmybootz1277

5 ай бұрын

Boss is quite the funny sociopath isn't he?😐..........😂😂😂

At 16:25 when u drive off and then come back …looks and sounds AMAZING. Love it !!!

I would have loved to have driven an E-Ray but I bought a Z06 and I absolutely love it the sound of this car, the feel of this car is amazing.

Im heading to my dealer tomorrow to see my orange 2024 3lz. I'm absolutely hyped! It's such great timing on the video release.

Out of my budget but I like this Corvette, thanks for sharing this awesome Corvette

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome

@C.C._TJ_Jason

5 ай бұрын

Out of my budget too, which is why I like following Pratt Miller’s Corvette Z06 racing team. Just saw them in Daytona and it was awesome. Their yellow livery is perfect for that Z06 body. And they’re super competitive too.

A new ZO6 came into the parking lot I was parked in, and he was revving it up, and that is an impressive sounding V8 with the flat plane crank. And yes, the ZO6 is better looking and more menacing than the standard C8nwhich I don't care for.

@TheJuice401

6 ай бұрын

was it red lol

Love this C8 Z06, sold my Porsche 911 to buy one.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That is huge!

@ricodog3652

2 ай бұрын

You will regret that big time. Vette is faster but it ends there. I’ve had both.

@user-rn1xk7ip9x

2 ай бұрын

@@ricodog3652 I would like to know what you mean brother. I really like both so I would like to hear your take.

@ricodog3652

2 ай бұрын

@@user-rn1xk7ip9x you want break neck straight line acceleration the vette is your car. But it felt cumbersome in corners. It also rattled and creaked. The interior fit and finish wasn’t the best. I just prefer the driving experience of the 911. It’s more complete. I could use the Porsche as a daily driver and not feel like I got beat up after a long commute. At these prices you should get what you like. Both cool cars.

@intricategod

2 ай бұрын

​@@user-rn1xk7ip9xsomeone just talking lol. Faster car and imo looks better. I absolutely love my Z06! Oh, maintenence cost is cheaper.

Wow... You just can't beat that sound! It's epic! I'd much prefer the E-Ray practicality... But, I'd still go for the Z-06. The center exhaust and the sound. Some American manufacturing whoopass we've been hoping for forever.

Nothing wrong with an extra 3 inches! 😁

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You better believe it

@german80

6 ай бұрын

Giggity

@TooManyChoices1

4 ай бұрын

Das gay 😅

LOL “ You’re not drinking ANYTHING in my Z06”.

I picked the Z06 for me it was the LT6 the symphony from engine bay is awe inspiring! Keep up the good work luv the reviews

Joe, you bring up a valid zonk with that putrid lime/yellow break caliper option. With that beautiful red exterior color, I'd prefer matching red brake calipers. I'd also prefer the AWD ERay Stingray, not that I don't love this Z06, because I do. The wheels are great as are the Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Joe, I'm sure you are all aware of the Mecum auction taking place in Kissimmee for the past 10 days. It would be well worth your time to take in all of the absolutely magnificent automobile art that they are offering, not the least of which includes many dozens of Corvettes from 1953 - 2023. Amazing.

Magnificent! As Joe says “On Throttle!”

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You better believe it!

Hi Raiti - Thank you for the amazing content!!!

Awesome video as always love the vet videos !!! passion shows in your face. Keep up the good work.

At the risk of repeating myself, you have the best job ever.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you

@Cgee3

6 ай бұрын

He puts in the work. Most people don’t have the hustle that he and Lori possess.

What a beautiful car, could see myself driving it in the future.

Gotta have the Z06, just an amazing engine. Thanks for the great recap Team Raiti!

Thank you for your review it was fantastic, thanks!

Wow! The exhaust sounds great.

Great informative video as always

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

That means so much

This was a great overview! Thanks so much.😅

Bruh, it sounds like you’ve added the sound effects in - it literally sounds that good. 😂 🤯

I dig the sound! It sounds like the Mach 5! Go, Speed Racer!

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

That is a good way to go!

Overhead cam engines like this and Mustang V8 don't have a lot of low rpm pull, but sure do as you get up the rpm range all the way to high rpm. My Boxster Flat 6 really liked to pull hard in upper rpm range unlike a Fox body 5.0 that ran out of breath above 4,500 rpm.

Love my C7 Z06, but that sounds awesome!. Thanks Joe!

Another great experience Joe! You are never not funny and fun to ride with. Be safe out there!

Joe, love the engine screaming . oh my god .kinda Masterpiece.

Love it! Joe when is your next live Q&A? Great Sport Car I hope this douse not get discontinued!

I want both 🙈 hopefully I’ll do well enough to be able to try both for an extended period of time and choose which I want to keep. Hope you’re doing well dude 👍

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying that! I’m doing good and I hope you are.

My Z06 is getting built THIS week. Torch Red, 3 LZ two tone red/black interior w/ stealth package. Graphite spider wheels. Can't wait!

Intoxicating sound!

Z06 in my opinion needs the big wing on the back, but as usual great review Joe keep it strong :D

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You can always add one

@rgawt1870

6 ай бұрын

I don't like how it looks with the big wing either. I'm hoping to own one in the near future

Hey Joe, this was a great in depth review of the z06. But I’m choosing to wait 2 years for an Eray! Especially up north. We need that AWD!

COACH JOEY ~ I dig it, I'm slobbering over here, drool everywhere haha. thanks buddy - tony

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

Trust me I had some drool going on as well

Another great experience Joe!

Raiti's Rides will always be my favorite auto channel, and also other auto channels as well. 🏎️🚗🚙🛻

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

That means so much to me! Thank you!

Agree totally with your statement on the brake caliper color.....

Joe, your face at 26:54 just screamed “I’m absolutely loving this car, but I need to be somewhat serious because of its speed!” 😂

Amazing review Joe.

173k for this car has kinda ruined it for the traditional historical vette buyer IMO. Awesome car that sounds even better than it looks. Great review.

@captainamerica9353

Ай бұрын

$173K ?? I thought I heard Joe wrong. I'd have to sell my house to own one.

Beautiful beast that color is heavenly sweet

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that I can share it with you

@illiyakuryakin3092

6 ай бұрын

Love the yellow calipers! Red calipers are so passé.

Great review Joe . Z06 all DAY

I'd go with the Z06 anyday. That sound! If the Eray was capable of doing 50 miles on its battery, then I would probably have chosen it.

Definitely helpful. You have convinced me to get the Eray. I believe it's worth the extra 30k. with all the tech n stealth mode. Ty

The sound of that flat-plane V8, wins. Oh to win the lottery

I loved the eargasm comment, LOL. That is one sexy looking and sounding car for sure. Two things I just can't get over. 19 MPG highway and no manual transmission on a Z06. It's gotta be a manual for a corvette, but that's just me.

@jimmybootz1277

5 ай бұрын

I've always heard how good the automatic system is in most all of the vettes

@captainamerica9353

Ай бұрын

@@jimmybootz1277 - I think you mean automatic transmission, but some of us like manuals in sports cars.

@jimmybootz1277

Ай бұрын

@@captainamerica9353 YEP!!!! 👍🏾

I hope the price for these will eventually drop, the mark up for me can't be justified when I can get a Euro super car for almost the same price.

Luv it! Many thanks ❤❤️

For me the E-Ray. For a guy approaching the big five-0h, the E-Ray is the GT car, and you can make fun of practically everyone at a stop sign😎A new muffler upgrade will fix the sound.

I've seen an aftermarket company that has a product for C8 HTC's to stop wind buffeting. It attaches to the top of the windshield inside.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

That’s great to know

Great video Joe, the Z06 is awesome. Just a bit leery of the motor not lasting due to being a 5.5.L Flat-Plane Crank engine. I have 4 friends that blew their Ford GT-350 engines and the vet is even bigger from 5.2L to 5.5L. Hey Joe, why is the price so high? Is that an ADM price? You can build the Z06 HTC ZL3 options with carbon brakes, without the Z07 package, for $140 on the website. Thanks again Joe! You cannot beat the sound of the engine!!!! Cheers Brother‼️👍👊🇺🇸

@NightTrainRides

4 ай бұрын

The Lt6 is built from the ground up to be a fpc engine. Ford just took an existing engine and added the fpc.

Eargasm, I wonder if VA will allow that license plate? My February 2024 build 3LZ Riptide Blue will get the Eventuri intake system to increase mid-range torque deficiency and the CC brakes. Three year wait for this machine, but the C8 has made the wait worthwhile. Nice video, thanks

Thank you for helping me decide what to purchase. ❤

Yeah, the AWD experience is pretty cool. But that center exhaust and that custom door design is pretty cool too. I'm not sure about the weird sideview mirror part. But it might be a tie, that center exhaust part would have me sold on this one though.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸

Apostle Joe Raiti, I love this C8 Corvette Z06 I think this is the Apostle to the Super Cars. I'm digging the Neon yellow Calipers I love how it looks.

@LuisUrbieta

6 ай бұрын

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee Yes

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You are the best Luis

@LuisUrbieta

6 ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides Heck yeah viva the Z06 Corvette!

@LuisUrbieta

6 ай бұрын

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee You know what y'all? This is a dandy of a car!

@LuisUrbieta

6 ай бұрын

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee Yup it is!!!!!

It looks beautiful the problem is if I’m going to pay close to $200K I rather purchase Italian or German super car vs ZO6

@XxXxXBig

5 ай бұрын

Buy used. These will depreciate big as the market continues to adjust back down. Also more versions. More downward pressure on prices

I'll bet our (Dallas, Texas) homeboy Car Pro Jerry Reynolds would love to get behind the wheel of this, if he hasn't already.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You are so right about that

I need to hear a ZO6 in person. Multiple videos praise its sound but base V-8 rumble pulls at my heart strings…for now.😁 Having said that,I like the AWD/easier to consistently launch than a ZO6 especially in any kind of weather. I also like that with an E-Ray I have the option to bolt on a Lingenfelter supercharger if I choose to. Even though I reside in So Cal with it’s year round sunshine,I like having a grand tourer that can shrug off most changes in weather while exploring the US…which is my retirement plan!😁👍

awesome car, joe,,,,can't imagine,,,great video too

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Harry for letting me bring it to you

Great video and would love to own one of these someday soon!

Between the Z06 and the E-Ray, I’d definitely pick the former without a doubt. Specifically a 3LZ coupe with the Z07 package. Btw, that’s a nicely spec’d Z06 Convertible you got there!

Sooner or later I will see myself on one of your videos driving right at ya

C8 styling finally works with the Z06 has a 90s supercar vibe 👌

Hey Joe, does the lack of low end torque feel like the gt350 or is it different?

Are there any projections about when/if there will be an E-ray with the LT6 drivetrain? Will that be the ZR1?

I have 128 miles on my 2 day old Torch Red 3LZ HTC. It's incredible.

The flat plane is nice, but no comparison for me. AWD and low end torque is where it's at. They both sound great. AWD helps immensely in many situations, including the track. I even like the e-ray looks better. Solid color works better for this body IMO. And amazingly, it even costs significantly less! I can drive the e-ray on a joy ride getaway for days, and not worry about getting stuck in bad weather in the mountains. No brainer choice. The only negative is the reduced reliability because of the complexity. But the major e-components (motor and battery) should be very reliable. Sure you'll probably want to replace the battery in 10 years or so to stay at good performance levels (I think it has an 8 yr warranty), but by then there will be a much better battery to replace it with.

Perfect spec, I love the yellow calipers

My wife went for the ZO6 (2024) and I saw her smile the entire it took to get back from Bowling Green KY. Happy Birthday, baby!

Wow, that's a very nice car, I really really wish i have this car, red is one of my favorite color.

Hey Joe say the rear spoiler compare on that Zo6 and measurement on the Acura NSX for the rear would probably fit and look better??

I'll go with the C8 E-Ray.

Kudos to GM for creating a super car ZO6 for a non super car price unlike Ferrari and other exotics.

@nishali3343

6 ай бұрын

Rumour is GM will introduce the ZR1 (Z06 + 2 Twin Turbo) for 2025

@ZeerXX

6 ай бұрын

They are going for over 200k CAD here in Canada.... mark ups everywhere.

@michaelsheedy

6 ай бұрын

At the Kissimmee Mecum Auto auctions last week, the high bid was $170,000 on a brand new red C8 ZO6. Can't remember if reserve was or whether there was no reserve. But bidding stopped at $170,000.

@G82Watts

5 ай бұрын

U act like engine and performance is the only thing that makes a ferrari or porsche expensive. They are luxury sports cars. Unlike a Chevy corvette or dodge hellcat. The fit and finish and materials used are way higher grade

@michaelsheedy

5 ай бұрын

@@G82Watts A Ford GT is hand built with carbon fiber tub in very limited quantities unlike a mass produced Corvette. Ferrari doesn't make many vehicles in its small factory either. Ditto for McLaren and other super car companies. Those who have big bucks can buy the hand built carbon fiber super cars that often cost a million or more. However, a Z06 costs 80% less and is just as fast.

I’d love a split window C2 Vette and a C8. Let’s go on throttle, Joe!

You're right, the C8 Z06 is truly a supercar. It's also my preference over anything with "E" in the name. They did copy many of the Ferrari elements in it's design, especially the new LT6 engine. What's not to like! 😎👍🏁

Steam Rollers... bout right, lol. It's crazy because the E-Ray I believe will be more affordable, you get a portion of the Z06 but I really love the center exhaust, sound from that flat plane of the Z06 so its a give or take comparison....GM was smart wise on doing this IMO. It would be a hard choice if the price of Z06 comes down, if not then I would chose the E-Ray.

Both are remarkable!

I wouldn't buy one for me but for the right price this is a great car.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

I think that is a good way to go Omar

Because it will be a daily driver and I will not track the car, I'm going with the E-Ray HTC. I have a C8 Stingray right now, love it, but I will upgrade.

What I find odd is that after I start my z06, the redline max is much lower than the 8600 rpm, which I understand for it needs to warm up. But on the ERay you can start it and immediately drive off in stealth mode until the engine kicks in. So apparently the ERay gas motor doesn't need to warm up?

Great review what a car my favourite American car. Greetings from 🇬🇧

Nothing compares to the look on Joe’s face than when he smashed through that same street in the Cayman GT4 RS

I like the yellow calipers. Hope to see yellow stitching on inside

Joe I know you drive a ZL1 for your personal car and I have one too. Thank you for pointing out the low end torque is much more aggressive in the eray which I have on order. I really love the high revs in the Z06 But coming from the ZL1 that has 650 torque I think to your point the ZO6 might be a let down given the I love the thrust I get currently with my ZL1. I can’t wait for the eray!!!!

@pauldoyle206

6 ай бұрын

I have a c6z and c8z in na form you need to drive them like u stole them and run them up in the rpm range. It's just a different driving style that takes a while to understand.

@doughooks7411

4 ай бұрын

@@pauldoyle206Same. I have both C6 and C8 Z06s and I agree. If you are in the right gear for a higher rpm on a roll race they are both hard to beat.

I know Raiti is probably excited for the 2025 Corvette Zr1 and Zora.

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

You can take that to the bank for sure!

I love those calipers perfect color for that car

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

I am so glad that you approve!

Hey joe!! Can you do a comparison video between the stingray, zo6 and e-ray. It would be super cool!!

@RaitisRides

6 ай бұрын

I will try to get that together for you.

Z06........beautiful car. "see the USA in your Chevrolet", everybody sing.......thanks Joe. PS: I agree, I would have chosen black or red calipers.

Hey Joe what’s your pick of drive between gt500 and the z06?

Joe can we get a garage tour?

Very Impressive, 8.4MPG with a 120 Mile range on 80% fuel tank. Someone was definitely having fun in their new C8 Z06...

@RaitisRides

5 ай бұрын

You know it!

He basically sold me the E-Ray when he said melts your eye sockets.. Yes, that's what I need 😳