The Corvette That Shocked The World | Explained
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In this video, we take a deep dive into the engines in the iconic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 have evolved over the years. From the early days of the 350 LT-1 to the supercharged 6.2 liter LT5 of today, we breakdown the development of these powerful engines and the impressive performance improvements that have come with each iteration. We'll also discuss some of the key features and technologies that have helped make the Corvette ZR1 a true powerhouse on the road.
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Thanks for letting me represent the C4 ZR1! 👍
@jokodrew1429
Жыл бұрын
I have always loved the C4 Zr1, the LT5 engine is so cool
@sidefx996
Жыл бұрын
You mean ZR-1 😜
@timothythomas1737
Жыл бұрын
They are still bad to the bone.
@malikross6152
Жыл бұрын
You should do one of these on the 300zx Twin Turbo. Was an unbelievable car in its time.
@ananyobrataroy6755
Жыл бұрын
Rightly said yo
Bro, the content of this channel makes me feel so proud to be a car enthusiast
@Allenfreedom1776
Жыл бұрын
It's like Donut Media when they made educational videos. Now they just spend money and review it.
@surrealinabox5220
Жыл бұрын
@@Allenfreedom1776 man, the good ol days. I was sad when he passed away though- Edit: He did NOT pass, he left Donut to do something else.
@rafaelfavela77
Жыл бұрын
@@Allenfreedom1776 they do pretty top notch reviews of parts and all types of things honestly
@ace6541
Жыл бұрын
@@Gratitude6ixty9ine even if that’s what he be doing then he does a damn good job doing it
@goshbaby8531
Жыл бұрын
Ikrr
Had no idea the C6 ZR-1 sold that badly... what a shame. A dream car for me only beaten by a ACR Viper.
@nodo7575
9 ай бұрын
Good taste
@kirkyturki1546
9 ай бұрын
Not in a straight line. Whereas on the track you'd have to be a good driver and hope the Viper slips a little.
@solocamo3654
9 ай бұрын
@@kirkyturki1546 Meant that as the viper beating out the C6-ZR1 as a dream car.
@kirkyturki1546
9 ай бұрын
@@solocamo3654 Ahhh gotcha. I would say shame on you since the Viper's the rival of the Vette, but both fans tend to agree that both cars are worthy opponents, and I'd be lying if I said I could care less for the Viper.
@Sbinnala
7 ай бұрын
They didn’t “sell badly.” It was a limited production car…
My favorite models have always been the ZR1s because of how overkill they are. In my mind, the zr1 represents what Europeans think of when they think of American excess, extra everything. More power, more downforce, more hood, more air, and more than you need. They're beautiful
@Corvolet5
Жыл бұрын
AND still cheaper
@cassiespencer6134
4 ай бұрын
I like how you think. See my post above. Its gut wrenching torque melts some people into puddles. >:} However, even better is its handling on a track or good roads. Think: 200 MPH go kart =:0 and you'll get the picture.
Happy new year, been working on this video for weeks so enjoy!
@The_Stronzo
Жыл бұрын
This is brilliant mate, proper OG content. Exceptional as always!
@cookiespamintel4607
Жыл бұрын
Brother could you please give me names of the musics you use in your videos its the type of music I use to study it would really help thank you
@337speed
Жыл бұрын
@@cookiespamintel4607 Solara by White Bat Audio kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6SptrCKk87Kp7w.html
@cookiespamintel4607
Жыл бұрын
@@337speed thank you some much
@PapiAndrey
Жыл бұрын
Extraordinary content! What do you think of having a poll of what you should do next? Or do you already have some ideas lined up?
From an European who will probably never see a C4 ZR1 in person - it's a stunning car with iconic looks!
@funchfries
Жыл бұрын
They came in some crazy colors. There was one locally that was a light purple. Actually wasn't a bad looking car
@vomErsten
Жыл бұрын
If I can figure out how to move to Sweden, you might catch me in mine!
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
@@funchfriesThe C4 is a beautiful car if you ever get to see a clean one. They look much better than the photos. I own a 95 LT1. The car turns heads in public much like a modern supercar.
Just found your channel and wow dude. This is great!
@337speed
9 ай бұрын
Bro I’ve been watching your channel forever! Ever since the early Twin Turbo WS6 videos, big reason I bought one back in 2017🙏🏽 it’s an honor
@gsmith207
8 ай бұрын
me too! awesome!
@JonnyJetson754
7 ай бұрын
💯
@MadtuckyGarage
6 ай бұрын
Well as a LSC sub .... If it is LSC approved then its good enough for me! lol
@PncK64
5 ай бұрын
one of the best on YT in my opinion
The legend returns. These feel like short very high quality documentaries. Love your videos.
@opossumgrylls3275
Ай бұрын
Too short. By the time I am invested, the video is over... and I really don't even care about this stuff.
The LT-5 while designed by Chevrolet and Lotus was built by MerCruiser in Stillwater OK. Great Content !
The C7 ZR1 is just sick!!! As are the others but they got the looks perfect on the C7 ZR1.
@innerlightfilms
Жыл бұрын
Too many scoops, inlets, and aero thingy's for my taste. I like the C4 a lot more. Its got uninterrupted curves like a sexy woman ;-)
@destruxandexploze2552
Жыл бұрын
@@innerlightfilms And if someone doesn’t realize it’s a ZR-1 (which it looks similar to 1991+ C4s but has a few key differences) you also got yourself a sleeper! (Although some people just think all Corvettes and Mustangs and Muscle cars are fast)
@innerlightfilms
Жыл бұрын
@@destruxandexploze2552 very true. I used to be one of them. Was shocked to find out how slow some of the models were.
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
@@innerlightfilmsThe C4 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, if you ever get to see a clean one in person. The side profile on the LT1/4 models is gorgeous.
@innerlightfilms
11 ай бұрын
@@itsjamilagain I agree! I own a 93 ZR-1 with 21k miles.
I'm still amazed at how transformed this channel keep up the good work
@yukonjack.
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Colion Noir doing this narration??
@jermainrmartinez4689
Жыл бұрын
@@yukonjack. I agree!!!
It not only set the FIA 24 hour endurance record, but also set the 5K km and 5K mile records as well. They were only beat years later by a one off, purpose built, prototype race car, and I believe the records still stand to this day for a production car.
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
The C4 in general broke a TON of records and it's a shame it's one of the lesser respected Vettes. Edit: For now.
The original design of the LT5 provided was supposed to surpass 500hp but GM shot it down as they wanted to keep the bore size and spacing of the 5.7.
@toxicmasculinity7870
Жыл бұрын
Meaning if GM produced the engine as originally designed, would that have meant we could’ve have looked at a potential 6 liter big block in an earlier version?
@johnpopoff7950
29 күн бұрын
They could have made it into a 6 or 6.6 litre and kept the same bore spacing. That would have gotten closer to 450 to 500 horsepower.
Loving this! I’m currently looking for a C6 Z06 Carbon Edition because I love that LS7 but that LS9 is no joke.
@305Nick
Жыл бұрын
you better make sure you find an extended warranty because that LS7 valve drop is no conspiracy
@corvetteZ3r
7 ай бұрын
@@305Nickbig fax
@mass9213
3 ай бұрын
@@305Nickcan this be avoided beforehand?
@305Nick
3 ай бұрын
@@mass9213 get the heads redone. Theres a lot of articles on how to "bulletproof" the ls7
I didn't realise that the C8 wasn't the first GM to have a DOHC V8! Very informative stuff! Have learnt something today!
@quarrena280c7
7 ай бұрын
Nope ls9 was pushrod ......all ls engine are push rod
@corvetteZ3r
7 ай бұрын
Really? Must live under a rock lol
@corvetteZ3r
7 ай бұрын
@@quarrena280c7C4 ZR1
@LockieNZ
7 ай бұрын
@@corvetteZ3r Japanese rocks, not American ones 😅
@asmodai2025
7 ай бұрын
@@quarrena280c7 You conveniently forgot that the C4 Corvette ZR-1 had a D.O.H.C. V8, which was co-developed with Lotus and Mercury Marine.
LT-5 can make big power N/A. I've seen strokers do 6xxwhp. It was way ahead of it's time.
@fryloc359
Жыл бұрын
Lotus was also working on a second version LT5 with even more power. There's a video on it somewhere on youtube. If it had gone into production it would have been just insane for a street car in the 90s.
@vomErsten
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't even need new cams or a change in displacement; simply port-matching and polishing the intakes and heads, installing a freer- flowing exhaust, and swapping the flywheel for a lighter one will take you from 375 stock to around 500 HP, which is already more than the chassis knows what to do with for anything other than drag-racing.
@cali2468
Жыл бұрын
@@vomErsten Who said it needs it? I said I've PERSONALLY seen LT-5's make in excess of 600whp. You're not making that kind of paper on the stock displacement. These are mainly 415ci. And plenty LT-5's tore up the drag strip strip over the years, where have you been. lol
(Just a suggestion) can you do something about the bikes like [why Hayabusas destroys everything] [why ninja H2 and H2R is too powerful ] or something in that sense would Love it🍻😁
@337speed
Жыл бұрын
@Gregory Bostrom I’ll have one this month, it’ll definitely be worth it
@goshbaby8531
Жыл бұрын
@@337speed cant wait mann
@brianknott9329
7 ай бұрын
You must not have messed with any newer ZX14Rs….. since like 2012.
LS7 and LS9 were two of the best sounding V8s on top of everything else.
@ghostkiller427
Жыл бұрын
LS9 is just….theirs no way of describing it at all.
@godslayer1415
Жыл бұрын
LS are the new white trash heroes - along side the retardo Hemi (if you have a semi (hard drick) then you need a hemi. I will put the engine in my Lexus LF-A against any other engine for sound and that includes the Italian trash cars.
@Overstand_Thinking
2 ай бұрын
@@ghostkiller427 what year is the LS9 in n how many horses?
@gtasanandreascluckinbell
29 күн бұрын
@@Overstand_Thinking 640 hp and year 2009
Explained 20: return of the king
The Fuckin’ Alex clips killed me 🤣
My dad has been in the auto industry for over 20 years. Before he left GM the last project he worked on was actually the c8. He’s told me that the c8 zr1 will be supercharged, hybrid, and awd. (Electric motors on the front axle) they are supposed to be shooting for 1000 hp.
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
I believe that will be the Zora, as the ZR1 has already been confirmed to be twin-turbo'd. But that's interesting nonetheless.
@khabrahasunny1947
7 ай бұрын
I hope it is supercharged I will buy it instead of the 5.5L twin turbo the supercharger will go crazy
@biggiesmalls7939
3 ай бұрын
Well for someone who worked on the c8 development team, he sure was wrong about the c8 zr1 lmao
It’s been amazing to have worked in engine design engineering and engine manufacturing for the past 40 year, what a ride, no pun intended!
the C6 ZR1 will forever be my favorite Corvette no matter what
@davidholder8551
7 ай бұрын
Facts I think they perfected the design of the C4 and C5 when they made the C6, and then tried to be a little too unique with the C7. It's really weird now that the new Corvette doesn't look like a Corvette. Tbh it's like the Corvette has become transgender, it got rid of its stick and replaced it with some flappy paddles.
@zibingotaeam3716
3 ай бұрын
no V8 will ever surpass the C6 ZR1 in sound. No other engine ever sounded so much like a force of nature. I don't particularly like V8s, but the LS9 is special.
Man im so happy i own a C6 Zr1 man. My dream car, so fun to drive
@MrCbr150mph
Жыл бұрын
Me too, didn't realize there were less than 5000 in 2009 👍
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
Jealous, man. I own a C4 LT1. Got to talk to a guy about his C6 in that light blue color. IMO the best color next to the orange. Car is nuts in person.
I own a 1991 ZR1 #1781. Had it for 10 years and it is everything people say it is. It's fantastic.
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
Nice car man! I own a 95 LT1 and was blown away when I first test drove it. The ZR-1 must be insane.
Can't wait to see the C8 ZR1 with its all new LT7 Twin Turbo.
Do like the classic pop-up-headlights from the c4 though
Yo this video is QUALITY! Great content, flow, visuals, audio. I could watch a hundred videos like this. KEEP THEM COMING!
Appreciate the Grand National nod 💙
I’ve always been curious how crazy the c6 zr1 would of been if they built it around the ls7 from z06 and why they didn’t do that. Still my favorite new model corvette and I’ll own one at some point in my life.
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
Had the chance to shoot the shit with an owner. The car is *insane.* The window to the motor on the hood is sick in person.
@orangeponygsxr9366
10 ай бұрын
The cylinder walls are to thin on the ls7 to take any boost, so they would of had to make a whole new ass engine anyway.
@corvetteZ3r
7 ай бұрын
Cylinder linerssssss
@darkened13
7 ай бұрын
@@corvetteZ3rwrong.
@corvetteZ3r
7 ай бұрын
@@darkened13 correct
It's kinda hard to miss when the caliber of the subject matter is this high. Still, not many could blast it so far out of the park. Very nice job.
This channel is the BOMB!!! It simplifies Automobile like hot knife cutting through butter!!!
Your content is superb. The history lesson with animation is awesome. Thank you
I worked on a lot of c4 ZR1s back in the day
The ZR-1 is special The C6 ZR1 is gorgeous
@itsjamilagain
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for spelling them correctly. Only the C4 had the hyphen.
Great to see you back man, happy new year I love your videos they have been a great teaching tool for me to learn about engines thanks much respect 🙏
I owned a 1988 Z51 and then a 1991 ZR-1. The ZR-1 was awesome, as shown in this video. I now own a 2016 Z06. It too is awesome. Love all my Corvettes. Thanks for the video!
I get it’s hard but man do I miss the damn near twice weekly videos Still keep this stuff up man I’ve been here since the first engine episode and I’ll prolly be here till your last video Keep it up man I love watching you Happy New Year Brotha
Thanks for this video ....my dad seen somthing years ago gm wanted 1000hp by 2008 he believed it whit everything .....he passed away in 16 but just hearing that the Corvette is heading to 1000hp made me think my dad wish he could see it man ..... rip gearhead
The C6 ZR1 was a wonder to behold. It took the Corvette to supercar level of performance ❤
This video feels like a documentary on my dream car that I'd normally find on large production channel like Top Gear. Very well done with this upload and thank you for reminder of why I love these cars!!!!
This is one of the top car enthusiast channels on YT. You do an awesome job. Well done!
as an owner of a 91 ZR1 and a 19 ZR1 I can attest to all that! love them. my 69 427 L-36 is closest I could come to the 70 ZR1 because those are unattainable. My next one is the C6 ZR 1 but the prices are starting to get crazy.
Fun fact: in the ‘70s, there was also the ZR-2 which was the same as the ZR-1, but with a 454 big block instead. It’s also extremely rare.
This man deserves a million more subs.
@shellracer3189
Жыл бұрын
Facts yo
Ever since the LS6 Gen 3 came out ive been wanting a ZR1. Keep getting better and everyone seems to have forgotten them. GOAT. Ive got the means, just need to find the 1.
Every video I've watched of yours is on another level of quality and informative. Can't wait for your next one. 💪
@k.tucker2011
Жыл бұрын
It's why I usually watch all his videos twice
I love this channel so much, man. Helps me learn more as a car enthusiast, and its fun to watch!
Ah, the joy of discovering this channel!
C6 ZR1 will always be my favorite Vette it was so raw 🙌🏿
Man I’m so happy to see you back, was worried, video quality only got better with the hiatus, keep it up!
That looks like Alex Flores (YDBT) in his C6 ZR1, nice.
This was a KILLER VIDEO!.. nice job man. I’m all for this channel
As soon as I saw this video in my feed I clicked it faster than greased lightening😂 What I would love to see next is videos on powerhouse Diesel engines like the LB7 and 7.3 Powerstroke😩👌
this channel is so fire, i wish you had more videos. you definitely earned yourself a long time supporter.
I love your style of story telling mixed with articulate information explanation.
Been WAITING for another one of these to drop! Please keep ‘em coming!
I’ve never ridden a car, just my motorcycle. These videos are making me a car enthusiast 😂
Love the detail and delivery of each and every video here. Top notch.
That last line game me chills, Will alllways be king.
Awesome video man. Great intel, your killing it 💪🏽
Absolutely awesome content. Excellent voice, narration, information, and subject matter!
Love the use of GT7 man
Keep up the good work!! No one does it like you.
Thanks for putting out back to back videos, bro! You were missed🏎️
Man these videos and your in depth description and in detail analysis is nothing short of automotive journalism perfection 💯 Well done.....and beautifully executed!
I originally didn't think I would, but I love this channel. Not a video yet that I haven't been into. Even if it's covering a power train platform I don't care for. Great content!
Always have been into cars. But your videos made me understand how cars work! Your videos are the best !🤝🏽
your videos are so well made regarding both visuals and information that we can learn
keep making these vids, incredible quality
Cool to see these guys beating on those Vettes like they were designed for!
C6 ZR1 and C7 ZR1 of my garage are giving you their regards , soon the C8 ZR1 too
A redesigned VE commodore ute sitting there. Now it feels like Holden ( RIP) had a play in the latest Corvette, 2 Chevy brothers from 2 different parts of the world unite. Holden still sings to the Chevy hearts loud from the grave.
Great production quality and information. Reminds me of late 90’s early 2000’s history channel. Except some how better. Thanks for the hard work.
Didn’t expect a Grand National to sneak into the video, that’s my favorite car
I can feel the love in this video, man. The 1971 Corvette ZR2 had the 454 LS6 big block from the Chevelle SS and it was offered for only...one...year: 1971. It is among the rarest Corvettes ever made.
Top tier automotive content as usual, I always learn something new with your videos!
i rarely ever comment but you really know how to get true enthusiasts excited while created an incredible quality video. keep it up
Welcome back. Thank you for these videos.
Another banger!!! As always, great content.
The Jeremy Clarkson review of the Z06 was one his best! The American SATNAV was funny as hell!
Happy new year Jay been waiting for this for past 2 months 🍻😁
Quality content. Quality channel. Good job king
Production quality is incredible
One of the best blocks ever🤾♂️
Nice video. I wasn't aware of the work on the C8 ZR1.
So fortunate to own a c6 zr1. Love it!
Damn good video! Love the editing and info packed format
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LOVED THE ZR1 THEN , AND I LOVE IT NOW.
Supercharged! I know a few guys that designed it ;) That 2650 brings back great memories
have had most of them out there, and the ZR1 is the rawest beast of them all
Appreciate the breakdown. Well rounded
Great video dude. It was very enjoyable to watch.
It took me a few years an a whole lot of $ to get my hands on 1 of 3000 LT5 motors. Great video!
I was saying to my self when u gonna drop another video... boom u did it I love the content u put on ur channel ... this video is very informational because I was thinkin of putting that exact engine in my car im stuck between the zrl engine or the zl1 engine...
Thanks for being one of the few who give my favorite car the representation it deserves. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Beautiful upload!! Beautiful!! 👏🏾
C6 ZR1 is still the king in my eyes, and the best looking.
About time you made another video I love this content
Wow great video, awesome editing