the C5 was way ahead of its time for its power to weight ratio, and affordability.

That tach story and the key story is the stuff I love. Who knew?

@jackbishop7693

8 жыл бұрын

+Ronald Boutan I agree. Those bits of trivia add character to the car

@OBAMAisTRASHlikeU

8 жыл бұрын

It's also amazing to think that my 03z in my driveway that is my dream car and perfect in every detail is because of that guys decisions, pretty cool

@OBAMAisTRASHlikeU

8 жыл бұрын

After my Column lock bypass of course lol

@jackbishop7693

8 жыл бұрын

Ahaha was about to say!

2001 was the first and only year with 385hp. In 2002-04 it had engine revisions to get it to 405 hp

Picked up a Yellow 2001 Z06 with 15k miles the other day. It's flawless inside and out.

@ShelbyBikeBoy

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. Check the oil OFTEN! Was a problem on the 2001 Z’s. 👍🏻

I absolutely love my 2001 Z06. Almost weekly, I have to remember that it's 1995 technology and yet it is just a remarkable car to drive. It has perfect balance and is so predictable. Nice work Tadge.

i was one of the product specialist in the uk in 1997 that did the advertising and promotions for the brand and i gotta say the best time of my life.

@pacadet

6 жыл бұрын

michael How was the C5 received in the UK? Did people there like it compared to it's contemporaries from Porsche, etc?

the c5 is actually higher up on the corvette scale for me than others. i like this one

Those iconic circular back lights are irreplaceable.

@rickhunter6513

4 жыл бұрын

And the pop up headlights

While this car had its factory issues, Locking steering wheel, Chevelle interior, ring flutter using lots of oil at track days, leaky battery, failed blinkers(ez repair) it is still a monster after the 15 years I've owned it. It still hangs pretty good with the Porsche turbos. the newer 500 HP Corvettes are out of my league, but having driven them(my hpde students' cars), I am still (fortunately)pretty happy with the bang for the buck car that it is. 15 year highly biased owner review.

@OBAMAisTRASHlikeU

9 жыл бұрын

Hey bob, may i ask if your c5 is a daily and how many miles you have, i have an 03z that is my daily but have only had it for 2 months, im nervous and feel like i should be expecting some big issues, thanks man

@z06king

9 жыл бұрын

OBAMAisTRASHlikeU daily driver when I first got it. then put the T1 suspension on it, and got a POS to commute. I calculated total track miles the other day, maybe about 10K of the 38K that are on it now. are track miles. Goes like stink, EZ to work on.

@mikebridges20

8 жыл бұрын

+OBAMAisTRASHlikeU I've got 275K on my '00 Nassau Blue FRC. Had to change the clutch out back in '11 because some of the pivots on the pressure plate spring release levers wore through. Autocrossed and tracked it for 8 years, so I've replaced the wheel bearings twice on all 4 corners, plus brake pads and rotors. Engine, tranny, diff, axles, all are original.

Just bought one to, same as my dad's and it's an amazing sense of pride and power while behind the wheel. It does feel different with the key in the dash.....I like it

My favorite body style, love the pop up headlights and bottom feeder grill!

Thanks for showing a preview of the C6 base model frame, and telling us about the C5 Z06 frame!

My favorite Vette

@mrackelito1

9 жыл бұрын

YazeedSaber The best value car out there

@foxedupgarage

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! I’m buying one in 3 years!

The fact that this guy made the car... makes me feel a lot better about the car. Smart guy.

I miss my zo6. Someone stole and totalled it. I checked the odometer just to see how far he drove it. He drove it 10 miles and lost control of it.

Been a ford guy my whole life, bought a 1998 c5 coupe,Z06 clone,ls 1,ls 6 heads and intake,lingenfelter racing cam,carbon fiber hood,all the small mods,borla stinger exaust,x-pipes,lowered big sway bars,air foil,with 18/19 oz rims and much more mods including zo6 trim and total black out. I LOVE THIS CAR ! Best handling,looking car I have ever owned.....................over 500 hp and 435 tfp that just destroys other cars on the street...................less than 20 grand invested for a true super-car ! Bye-Bye blue oval,I wear a bowtie now ! I have driven both,and I would not trade it for a c6 or c7, in my opinion,it is the apex of the corvette model,four round tail lites,pop up headlights, classic vette body lines and everything you need,nothing you don't. Only down side is that it EATS the pirrelli 305/30/19's in back, but worth every penny.......................Santa is thinking about giving himself a twin turbo for x-mas..............................Somewhere a hellcat is weeping ! LOL

@MF-Rell

5 жыл бұрын

Weird

@MC-uj4co

5 жыл бұрын

niki phillips enjoy

@ryanphaup5932

5 жыл бұрын

If you want a tire that performs AMAZING and lasts a good while, try Continental Extreme Contact Sport. They ride great, hook up very well, not too noisy, and they're not going to cost you a pretty penny. On my c4, they've lost almost no tread after 10k miles.

@SamuraiX6288

4 жыл бұрын

How about a procharger vs turbo

To me C5 is and will remain the most beautiful Corvette (Love early C2 and C3 too). Sleek, smooth lines and looks epic. Cannot say the same about C6. C7 has great interior but at some angles it looks weird. Can not blame driving experience though.

@kayvonmansouri

Жыл бұрын

agree 100%

God damn these video’s are still fun 5 years on. Time flies. C8 is here, vibe is no one is looking back. I started with C5s worked my way to C7. Have a 96 c4 thats becoming less of a turd the older it gets. Man I love cars

C5Z is on my list, C6Z on my bucket list.

enjoying this little series, thankyou

yes I have a 2001 convertible I have had for 4 years known the best,I drive it every day

I have this exact car in black, it's over 20yrs old now, 160km on the clock and the cars still pulls amazingly strong, handles awesome, brakes awesome. Yes there's some squeaks and rattles, some water leaks that needed to be addressed but the car has only needed coil packs and knock sensors in a hundred thousand miles, what other high performance sports car can say that!!! This c5 design is timeless, I get compliments everywhere I go, and the best part?.... as just an average blue collar diesel mechanic, I easily afforded this car and it's cost per performance dollar ratio is unmatched. Nothing better than girls thinking I'm a rich guy when I pull up to the gas station in this beauty haha! And another plus, I don't have to stop at many gas stations along the way, 21mpg city and 30mpg highway, and I don't baby this car by any means!!😊 If your looking for a great car to satisfy your gearhead nature, you can't go wrong with a C5 Z06!

My 2004 Machine Silver Z06 is my dream car! Love Corvettes!!

2003 c5 z06 yellow 95k miles 3rd owner I love this car it is new car for me!

love the C5 Z06

the c5 was a grand step in the wright path..long live all corvettes

I did not know about the key in the dash being such a leap forward in the design of this car. Nice tidbit of trivia.

NICE Secrets of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

That white C5 z06 is gorgeous. Never see that color

Oops! The chassis cross section shown is a C6 not a C5. ;)

@OBAMAisTRASHlikeU

9 жыл бұрын

You know..... im so shocked to see this comment has been posted for 5 months and there is not a comment debating you or telling you that you are wrong lol, maybe i just expect that from youtube commentors lol. nice catch i did not realize until i read this and went back

@phattyhales

9 жыл бұрын

OBAMAisTRASHlikeU Its probably because I didn't comment the day it was posted. But it is obvious lol

@MrMisanthrope1RBjr

9 жыл бұрын

they show that cross section graphic very fast, you don't have time to look at it and see anything of detail,

@phattyhales

9 жыл бұрын

MrMisanthrope1 Even so, its still wrong lol

Interesting stuff. Lovin' the behind-the-scenes insights. :-)

I'm surprised that some people find these two boring. Is that the Top Gear effect which is all style over substance and not really about the cars?

I own a 02 Zo6 with 3500 miles. It’s an amazing car.

nice insights..!! wish i cud see a c6 z06 one as well.

I own a C6 but Love the C5

This makes me wanna sell my m3 and buy this..

@recheveste31

5 жыл бұрын

C5 z06 or a C6 Base or even better- C6 Z06 ;)

@Yo_its_pip

5 жыл бұрын

coming from an e36 m3, NO regrets...

@kacperwaskiewicz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yo_its_pip same predicament, and this is the comment I needed to see

@Yo_its_pip

3 жыл бұрын

@@kacperwaskiewiczglad to hear it man! Feel free to PM if you have any questions

@dr.lyleevans6915

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yo_its_pip Came from a Porsche and owned multiple BMW’s (no M though), AMGs, etc. Corvette was seriously my favorite.

For me the c6 is where it’s at. But I will always respect the c5.

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing! Thumbs up!~John

The 2002 ones are a steal.....0-60 in 3.8 and the 1/4 in 12.42!! Can be bought for $15,000!!!

@rodneyloepker6165

6 жыл бұрын

captjag100 damn 15 grand I'll have to research that I have a C6 Z pets cam 550 at the wheels love it it is about to go to 580 at the tires doing a MSD intake bigger throttle body and a tune should put me at 580 at the tires oh and not to forget I'm doing E85

@alex_p90

3 жыл бұрын

Lol not 3.8 but they are quick

Funny thing they didnt mention is that car they are driving is only 1 of 352 speedway white c5 z06 made only in 01

I want a 02-04 I'll have one by spring can't wait.

my favorite

Can't wait to get mine in the next two years. Hoping to procharge w/ supporting mods once it's mine.

@curt5253

4 жыл бұрын

nice

@SamuraiX6288

4 жыл бұрын

It’s 2 years later, did you get it?

@josels1292

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamuraiX6288 I guess not. Well his lost.

EXCELLENT.

I love my C5 ZO6! I Take real good care of her!!! Only got 20,000 miles on her!

@carguy76ia2

5 жыл бұрын

steven murcia You need to drive that thing more. That's what they're built for. (Somewhere over 110,000 now).

@rickhunter6513

5 жыл бұрын

steven murcia what color?😍

Sweet. Car nerds :)

And the key in the dash has caused a lot of heartburn for many owners because of the steering lock failing in the steering column and rendering the car undrivable.

I own a c5 z06. It only has 36000 miles. I love that car.

@awesomefish100

8 жыл бұрын

36k? Wow! That's awesome, I imagine you baby that car! My buddy has one of these, and it's crazy how it's a 13 year old car now and can still keep up with his dad's 2015 camaro zl1!

@reptilianresearchredux5887

8 жыл бұрын

Sweet man, take good care of it!

^ yes

so how did the z06 go from stripped out racer to top of the line, $100,000 GT? (and C6 ZR1 equivalent)

What is name of the place you drove the Corvettes?

I want one badly

Hah! looking at this slowly this time, I caught the technological breakthrough and money spent to put the key in the dash because of column locking. Then, mine and 1,000's of others had to have the column lock bypassed, $149.00 or so gadget, or removed completely. I gotta say tho that GM did pay for my tow charge to have column lock removed, when it locked up . Wouldnt' pay for my ring job tho, cuz I was 2nd owner. So, I just keep adding oil when tracking. BTW, if you buy one and track it, do get R compund tires after you get some track experience. This fantastic car outdrives the 200 treadwear performance tires that are in my price range, ie, not Michelin Pilot XX's!

LOL "We really have no plans to build an engine that revs over 6500" ......and then came the LS7

@cs5250

6 жыл бұрын

Hijo they had no plans for the c5 is what he means

@1flynlow

5 жыл бұрын

LS7 in a C5 is a perfect combo.

@calincampbell5637

3 жыл бұрын

But the funny thing is they already did with the lt5

Great job guys. It is very fun and interesting for me listening to the stories about these cars and what went on behind the scenes. A nice change in pace compared with many other car videos on KZread. The whole obsession with pleasing an audience that just want cars going side ways/clowns slipping in banana peels can get a little repetitive. Make no mistake - I like that kinda video too but they usually don't leave you with any lasting memories or information you didn't already possess.

just pointing out that the body-less chassis that you showed was a C6 not a c5z06 (the wheels)

Notice how he doesn't complain much about a car he helped design.

@coureurdebois

10 жыл бұрын

he did about the C4, which he helped design. lol. and it should be noted that the C5 was considered one of the best corvettes, even over here in europe, for THE TIME it was made, it was not uncommon for people to choose a Z06 over a F360. but that was during its time.

@ShockwavesFTW

10 жыл бұрын

justin bouche He only helped design the C4 during the very late stages, which still gives him enough to complain about. Regardless of who thinks which Corvette is best, choosing to complain about every generation of Corvette besides the one you designed seems a bit petty. I'm curious as to see what he has to say about the C6. If it's in the same vein as this video, my case is closed.

@Rangerfull3

10 жыл бұрын

To be fair it's honestly hard to complain about something you've created. You can try to be unbiased and judge it fairly but you're always going to be subconsciously biased towards it...when I remember something I've created I can only really focus on/remember the improvements and my favorite parts about it, but I try to be as unbiased as I can

@matsuri626

10 жыл бұрын

Well, the fact is that the C5 was actually a very good design for its time, compared with the C4 in its own time. I remember when the C4 was new that the magazine reviews already mentioned some of the flaws that are noted in the C4 video. And the C4-Z06 really was a world beater.

@corvetteZ3r

9 жыл бұрын

C4 zr1*

4th = 6500rpm 140mph what a feeling in a 2001 factory chevy

i recently bought a quicksilver 03 zo6, with the solid black interior, and only 28k miles. Its such a sweet car. Still turns heads and hauls tail. I get questions about cost all the time because im only 21 but there not that expensive and they are really becoming a good performance bargin.

@reptilianresearchredux5887

8 жыл бұрын

What makes it a quicksilver? Whats different about it?

@NewDaySon37

8 жыл бұрын

That was the factory color name. Quicksilver metallic

@reptilianresearchredux5887

8 жыл бұрын

mitch timmons Oh ok I've seen a few of those, gorgeous cars. Any exhaust mods?

@NewDaySon37

8 жыл бұрын

+reptilianresearch nah man the whole car is stock even the skip shift feature

@reptilianresearchredux5887

8 жыл бұрын

mitch timmons Yours really shouldn't need much, I guess you could add some titanium headers but I'm pretty sure it comes with titanium pipes already. I have a 2001 coupe with magnaflow exhaust, I bought the car with it but I'm sure it needed it.

Why would you feature the 2001 with 385hp and not the 2002-2004 with 405hp? Not even a mention.

Interesting to see. I have a 02 Z06 currently, awesome ride for the price you can get a good one for currently IMO (20-25k). Wouldn't mind an upgrade to a C6Z though...

@Breze84

10 жыл бұрын

Forged LS7 swap is the way I went with my C5Z ;).

@romper4444

11 ай бұрын

​@Breze84 can you elaborate on the performance difference increase with the ls7 over the ls6? I've thought about doing this, I'm in love with that motor, the pinnacle of small black N/A pushrod power

I Love my 2000 Z51

@mikebridges20

8 жыл бұрын

+Supes Me Right there with 'ya. Got 275K miles on my '00 Nassau Blue FRC!

@SupesMe

8 жыл бұрын

Mike Bridges WOW! Mine's pristine and I maintain it, I hope I get those kinds of miles out of mine! (I'm at about 105,000)

3:57 thank god he got the tac to only go to 7k.

I love my vette...

GM had so many complaints because the engine rings would not seal.1000 miles add at least 1/2-1qt,2001 Model only.

I'd enjoy hearing what that guy has to say for hours on end.

im looking to get a 2002 z06 with 3,000 miles on it, im coming from a 1993 viper, so pretty big shoes to fill.

these are rare color! I wanted a white one or red one.

@NicolasCageisGod

9 жыл бұрын

You have to have one in torch red

Where is the rest?????

I've only ever seen One White C5 Z06 on the road...very rare. Any idea how many exactly were made? Great car.

@Breze84

10 жыл бұрын

366 or something were produced

@5571350M8

9 жыл бұрын

352

@dustinwhitley9952

4 жыл бұрын

There's one for sale on Dallas Craigslist right now for $25k

Kinda makes me want to sell my 94 C4 and buy even just a base model C5

@tomackanum3492

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you should anyway

my friend has just bought an 01 zo6 and and it's a convertible !!! im pretty sure you had a choice of a few custom shops back then to order it like that, i would like to find out more though, and it doesn't have any z06 badging except maybe the pillar behind the seats (not sure on that one) and i think the floor mats? but i know for sure it pulls much harder than an average c5 so if anyone can help it would be appreciated

@camaroguy4390

9 жыл бұрын

There's no convertible c5 z06 it had to be a regular c5 and maybe the reason it pulls harder is because it probably has a tune to it since ls1 love tunes and they get a good amount of hp with a tune

@blakevette9579

9 жыл бұрын

It's not a Z06. Look at the heads if they're stock I bet they'll have a 241 LS1 casting not the 243 ls6 casting

@bigkarl24

9 жыл бұрын

No c5 z06 ever came convertible they are all frc(fixed roof coupe). Ls1 is 350hp 01 ls6 ls6 385hp 02-04 ls6 405hp 01 corvette with a tune will be as fast as a 01 z06

@CuursLight

9 жыл бұрын

Must be fake

@keithgrant7581

9 жыл бұрын

thebrassmonkey100 There was a company that did convertible, targa, and hard top convertible custom body work, but if I remember correctly they were tens of thousands of dollars to get the work done.

the only thing that i didn't really fancy on the c5 is that it didn't have the fastback look of the other corvettes

@randyh4500

10 жыл бұрын

that's what set the Z06 apart from the teardrop. I personally like the coupe over the teardrop.

@user-hw8xs1bs6s

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I hate the. Goofy bubble back windows

is the c5 vette base automatic worth the money cuz I can't find any z06's?

@benstakowitz3034

7 жыл бұрын

depends on what you want to do. if u wanna cruise and go fast auto is fine. Racing u need the manual. I bought a 99 frc and will upgrade some engine and suspension parts that would put on par with z06.

@mattdavis9331

7 жыл бұрын

Ben Stakowitz Oh nice. because I'm only going to cruise and go a little fast. no racing for me.

@nikiphillips8833

7 жыл бұрын

I will take the automatic over the manual any day, even at the track !

@daniellillis1123

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Davis I looked for 8 months and found a 2002 ZO6 with 86k miles. electron blue paint in very nice condition. it does have the typical issues. 16,200 is what I paid and Im in love with it. amazing vehicle to drive. it is also a 6 speed manual tranny. I wouldnt have it any other way.

@theyhatehimbecausehetoldth7576

7 жыл бұрын

well, most would say that the automatic is best for the serious racers or city driving. manuals have the automatic beat when it comes to showing off driver skill and control of the car, and are more fun to drive. pros (auto): you won't miss a gear easy to drive better for racing overall cons: not as cool as driving stick less fun pros (man): you are in control more fun overall takes skill to get good at cons: will lose to an auto (that is built) in most cases you can miss a gear and blow up your engine

I hate the problems that came from the key being on the dash! took my vette for the recall and the dealership messed up my steering. its notchy and makes sounds when i turn the wheel and of course they wont take responsibility.

if they only knew we rev these to 7300 on stock bottom ends lol

@highlanderc

8 жыл бұрын

+Adam opatchen That is why there is some more room after 7000rpms ;)

@wirelessadvocates1121

8 жыл бұрын

haha so true

@wotmlpgamingstephen9065

8 жыл бұрын

+Adam opatchen good to know lol

@AberdeenPass

6 жыл бұрын

How? I have ms4 with a 7000 redline

I am starting to think, this is what happens when you out grow the fbody. I've always loved my fbodies but they are heavier and on it goes. May have to sell one oldschool to get a C5Z.

@travish9378

8 жыл бұрын

+ztwntyn8 you won't regret it. Every one I've driven (stock to a built autocross car) have been some the best driving cars I've been behind the wheel of. I've driven F-bodies (I owned a supercharged '98 Z28 before my c5), m3's, Porsche's, Vipers, and a c6 Z06, and the C5 is still one of my all-time favorites.

@theyhatehimbecausehetoldth7576

7 жыл бұрын

CalypsoNotch408 lighter by how much?

I love the C6 Vette. Best value and the design is very nice and clean not boy racer.

@gmman010983

8 жыл бұрын

I ment C5 vette!

I own an electron Blue 2002 c5 with alil bit of mod. #BADMFcar

So which model of the C5 has 385 hp and which one has 405 hp? I’m still trying to figure that out.

@carguy76ia2

5 жыл бұрын

DarudeOwnageZ 2001 Z06 was 385. 2002-2004 Z06 were 405.

That’s corvette cojones 👌🤘

why. why did they have to only use speedway white for 2001?

Grandma's 02 malibu has key in the dash

@CuursLight

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah but the c5 came out in 97 with key in dash it wasn't a z06 feature

@HotFarmingTucson

9 жыл бұрын

Old Mercedes had keys in the dash with column locking going back to at least the mid 1970's. I have a 1979 300D with key in dash and a locking column. Definitely nothing special like he seems to suggest, except maybe in a GM.

@ztwntyn8

5 жыл бұрын

65 gto and many others had key in dash but not locking column

Anyone notice the two corvettes at 2:57

@cawagoshy

8 жыл бұрын

corvettes!! corvettes every where

The unicorn that is a white 2001 Z06

Glad they spent plenty of time and money debating where the key should go instead of making a nice interior lol

@4:28 So basically you were terrible to work with on a team?

Ok

what? the my 67 427 435 had a key in the dash that isn't something new or "exotic"

@Z06Doug

8 жыл бұрын

Glad somebody spoke up about the key. They cause trouble and not a high priority on my list of upgrades. I love my FRC and Corvettes, but some of the engineering and logic irritates me. I may be the only one here to prefer driving a 90 -96 C4, ZR-1 or LT-4. I prefer the rotating headlights, the ZF 6 speeds and shorter front bumpers. And for some reason, I still feel like they screwed up the C 5 rear bumper appearance.

Haha wow Key in the Dash

They wanted 8 because they were aware of numerology

the stearing.wheel lock up is not good It cost me $8OO atBobby layman Chevy but this time im going to cutting it out I seen on the internet fix I have been stranded to menny TIMES it got to go okay

is it true that the z06 version has a 36 gallon fuel tank??

@MrMisanthrope1RBjr

8 жыл бұрын

+Wolfie Rides 20 gallon the 1963 z06 had the big gas tanks

Don didn’t say much the whole time and just when Tadge starts telling some interesting stories you cut the video off.

I gotta laugh about the comments of people saying it only has 20,000 miles ect ect yada yada yada.Are you gunna be on your deathbed bragging about that or saying damn I had alot of fun driving that car..

Car and driver, you guys need to step your game up when it comes to car videos! Similar to what motortrend does! Your videos and reviews are so boring

C5- last of the Vettes that actually look like a Vette. The C6 looks like a Viper and the C7 looks like some weird euro supercar wannabe.

Why does it have to have a dash that looks like they pulled it from a Silverado? Corvette interiors have always been the weak point of a decent car.

I was just wondering why the driver keeps shifting from 2nd to neutral and then immediately back to 2nd? Several times. And the same with 1st -> neutral -> 1st? Why an earth for? Maybe he is disorientated from the filming and has lost his concentration... Likewise, why hand all the time on gear stick? Need something to do with hands? No real pro does it like that, seriously. Gear shitf is for shifting gears, not resting place for tired hand...

@travish9378

8 жыл бұрын

+Havis Fin He's an engineer, not a test driver. He probably doesn't drive standards much anymore.

@GlycerinZ

8 жыл бұрын

+Havis Fin You DO know who exactly is driving that car, right?

@OBAMAisTRASHlikeU

8 жыл бұрын

I can only assume the first gear to second is because the skip shift, he wasn't going fast enough to have it slide into second gear but I cannot explain the other shifts.

@MrMisanthrope1RBjr

8 жыл бұрын

+Havis Fin theguys driving a car that hes not used to, hes watching traffic, hes careing on a filmed interview with a reporter, i give him a break on the shifting, having a passenger totally distracts me, is interveiwing a driver of a car like this safe to do? is this an irressponsiblely made video series , not just one but several videos. If he woulda crashed it would be great video tho.

@7viewerlogic670

8 жыл бұрын

There is something about 1 to 4 skip shift on these cars, someone who knows about it speak up.

My 90's Camry has "key in the dash" lol such an upscale feature