I like the c7 styling better than c8 thoughts?

@mantasm9744

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Cause C7 is a better looking car (y)

@blairbrown4812

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@corvettejimmy3323

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I love all corvettes but a c7 has a more flowing design, even with the vents

@raymonds7492

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has forgotten how upset people were over the rear of the c7 at first.

@alexlister1347

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The everything about the C7 looks better than the C8. People buy a Corvette for it to be a Corvette, not a camaro; so why the hell did GM put Camaro lights on the rear of the C8?

I own one of these. Best car I've ever owned. Had it 4 years and every year I change the oil. That's it. As far as visibility- use your mirrors. If you put it in touring mode its really comfortable to drive. It's completely Jekyl and Hyde. One minute it's comfortable and quiet- the next... Ohh that sound!!

@jonhug3231

3 жыл бұрын

Use the mirrors ! Exactly.. Afteral, that’s their sole function. Comparing the $80k bulletproof Z06 to a half M Aston DBS and 1/4 M Ferrari F12 and say the Vette isn’t quite up to par as those two. PSSHH! It 1/6th the price and way more durable. Give me the Z06 al day over those Euro pansies. Save the 911, that’s a drivers car too

@lorddoobsworth144

Жыл бұрын

Bit late I know, but the use your mirrors comment makes me think you have never drove in the UK before? 🤔 Our junctions are at many different angles, not all just 90 degrees on big, wide, grid-like roads, driving a car with that big of a blind spot, and lack of side visibility is a problem for sure on narrow UK roads.

@theverdictisstillout

Жыл бұрын

@@lorddoobsworth144 likely.

@Jjm2024-u3t

6 сағат бұрын

In the uk?! That’s literally the dream😅

I'm a Brit and a HUGE American car enthusiast. Yes our roads are not wide enough for these cars, nor are they practical and don't really have the weather. But they are incredible cars. Camaro, Mustang , challenger they're unique which makes it even better in the UK!!!

@grahamsmith2022

4 жыл бұрын

I've got a C6 ZO6 in the U.K.,it's no wider than a Porsche,Ferrari etc,I've had a couple of Firebirds,the great thing about the 'pony' cars is they arn't particularly big or no bigger than a Jaguar and are fine on U.K. roads,it's just they're left hand drive which is no big deal.

Having seen this car in the "flesh" on the day of filming, it is an amazing thing to behold. From every angle it just looks aggressive, beautiful, sharp, purposeful, in yer face, exciting........ it truly is something that you keep on looking at from one angle, then another, and then another. There is no getting away from the size of it though. It's all in proportion which I think masks the size to a point. This Z06 has the ability to make pretty much any car look boring, and small when side by side with it !!

@raymonds7492

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it the same size as a 911?

@crazydrummer181

4 ай бұрын

My uncle took me for a ride in a Z06 when I was a kid in the mid 2000’s. That was the first time I’ve ever experienced g forces like that in a car. I’ve always wanted to experience that again.

I have one, a 7 speed manual and it is the best purchase I have ever made, it will change your life & never rust.

@mantasm9744

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. With the Z07 package. Agree on every single word you said (y) Even on my worst day it makes me smile

people picking on the corvette for the handling has never tried one, or simply, can't drive at all. in my life i had alot of sports/ supercars (f430, gtr r35, r8 first gen v8 and r8 second gen v10 plus) currently in my garage with my C7 there is a 488 gtb and a McLaren 570s and the C7 (manual) it's always the more fun to drive one

@kabuterrimondw5919

4 жыл бұрын

Yes but nobody cares what you’ve owned

@LIKWID

4 жыл бұрын

@@kabuterrimondw5919 That's where your wrong, given the collection of cars that this person has owned it gives you an idea of what kind of experience he has, with all types of engines, drivetrains and performance so to say the C7 is a fun car considering what he does own says A LOT. Certainly a lot more than your idiotic little comment. Have a nice day :)

@snvffxxx

4 жыл бұрын

@@kabuterrimondw5919 i was just trying to explain to people like you that will never ever own any supercar what it feels like. i was not flexing, just being informative over my experiences. just remember that "hating" will never buy you any supercar.

@snvffxxx

4 жыл бұрын

@@LIKWID zero video and anime profile picture, are we even losing time to explain stuff to this? glad you got what i was trying to explain. those haters Jesus Christ...

@holmieg3435

4 жыл бұрын

snvff xxx the z06 is a ferrari killer, it’s insane. Your collection is really cool from your videos. You should add a viper to your garage

That exhaust note 👍

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds mad doesn't it?

I'm really happy this channel took off the way it did and is already at a 100k in subs

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@bluehead_info

4 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars great job Jay, especially recent releases. I love your in depth knowledge. These comparisons to closest competitors are spot on.

Good God, this car sounds fantastic.

It's a bat shit crazy car. It's certifiable to have one in the UK. I want one so bad lol. I love it's looks, besotted by the engine and sound. There is something to be said about having a std car that isn't held back in any way due to restrictions. Just seeing it on those roads make look as scary as hell, not just in looks, but the fact it just barely fits on them!

@tarmac1697

4 жыл бұрын

invisiblekid99 it’s not a big car really.

@invisiblekid99

4 жыл бұрын

@@tarmac1697 Must be the colour and or design, looks very wide, but I'd would have one in a heartbeat. That mid engined thing is not a corvette.

@tarmac1697

4 жыл бұрын

invisiblekid99 Less than 15 feet long and 6 feet 1 inch wide.

@invisiblekid99

4 жыл бұрын

@@tarmac1697 Blimey. My Stinger is longer and as wide! Wish it made the same noise.

@samsam18200

3 жыл бұрын

@@invisiblekid99 it's the best corvette ever made with only one downside. believe me i was a hater until i rode in it. its just a different step taken. only downside is no manual... 😢🇺🇲

the tires need to be warm enough and to get these monsters warm on cold english streets is a bit tricky. i guess that is why you had grip later at the video.

@mantasm9744

3 жыл бұрын

And please... If you have this car, put Michelin PS Cup 2's on it. It makes whole a lot of difference

Why can't a European brand come up with an affordable sports car that offers this kind of performance without having to visit a service center every 5 miles?

@artificialdopamine6542

4 жыл бұрын

All them European "super cars" should come with free tow truck 🤣

The paddles on the MT car enable/disable the rev-matching.

@malp6280

4 жыл бұрын

a good driver can do this without gimmick's or oversized buttons originaly for gear change aka "being stoopid & lazy to save money"

@CharlesFlahertyB

4 жыл бұрын

@@malp6280 Stupid comment. If you don't like the rev matching, turn it off. Look, the Corvette is for people who value performance over soft touch door panels. If soft touch door panels are your thing, get a Porsche or BMW. Just be quick with the point by at the track day.

@malp6280

4 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesFlahertyB which porsche has soft close doors, or even bmw for that matter. A porsche is a sport car - supercar with a 3-4l engine & they still out perform every corvette Bmw are not even supercars there everything from saloon cars, coupes, convertibles etc to high performance saloons/coupes & for their purpose they out do corvettes.. Going back to your original comment bases on track cars, well whats the point of buying a new car only to be 'ok' during noce weather occasions only to find it could easily overheat which many have suffered with & that's not only this model.. You simply can't handle the fact other manufacturers pay attention to their product, as a result they make good cars.. & have a purpose behind them.. Remind me how many european, or Japanese model cars require 6-7l engines & produce 3-4-500bhp, we have 3-4l 3engines & produce alot more power then any American produced engine & with that we also ensure good handling, build quality aswell, including using good materials... not forgetting these cars/models are also usable no matter what weather conditions are..

@malp6280

4 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesFlahertyB pps also remind me how many worlswide races have corvette won in recent years... Have they won many races in sucession??? Or are you basis your information on usa only race series where its usually only usa teams & cars being used as a whole....

@CharlesFlahertyB

4 жыл бұрын

@@malp6280 Stupid, since 2000 they've won the GT Class at Le Mans 8 times. They won the GTLM Class at the IMSA race at Sebring two days ago.

IMO, the C7 Z51 is probably the sweet spot in terms of driving. It's not too wide. It's less snappy in the handling department, and you get to enjoy flooring it for slightly longer time before it becomes illegal. It's also the lightest version, so it has the most sports car experience of its variants. The grand sport, z06 and ZR1 come with ridiculous wide bodies with even wider front tires (285 in the front) and in semislick tires that don't like the cold. Unless you're gonna track your car, the base model is the best.

@michaellorenson2997

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. And many, many (see what I did there?) people choose the wrong package for their use case. The Z06 is a track car, really. Incidentally, hard track use is where the cooling issue became a problem, not normal driving. Maybe in Houston, Texas' rush-hour traffic, or something like that, but I doubt it. There have been aggressive performance packages available in every generation since the C4. All have been too stiff, harsh, and hyper-responsive to make good street cars. On track, though, they are magic.

I love this car and thinking of being a manual C6 or maybe C7. Think you are being a little unfair to it as an actual ownership prop. Sure its not a day to day driver on such small roads but use it like a Ferrari or similar now and again for high days and holidays and its awesome. Even better as a car to take on the continent touring. I expect good residuals and low running costs too compared to the European rivals.

Stunning car! I've never been a huge fan of American cars but the C7 seemed like the one that could have changed my mind!

The C7 corvette... 🥰🥰🥰

Driving a C3 and then jumping into a C7Z must be a very strange experience.

I own a 2017 ZO6, auto and it's an incredible car. As impressive as the new C8 is, I don't plan on getting one anytime soon! Nice review Jay.

I am glad you enjoy the Z06. I have had my ‘16 Z06 for over 4 years and it has been great. Giving a shout out from across the pond. 😎

Please please review a 2016 Cadillac CTS-V saloon (if you can). That would be a great video. They are criminally underrated.

Had a C7 stingray in the US too. Absolutely loved it

Jeez James, Now it Grips while it didn`t before...You were finally getting some HEAT in the tires.

Buddy's dad had a C4 ZR1 when I was in high school, he would let us take it out once in awhile but only in the detuned mode, but it was still glorious. There are 3 yellow C7 Z06s within a mile of my house, one in the house literally behind me. My one neighbor had horrible problems with his, it was always gone for service for very long periods, still love them though. Got a few C8s around here too, they are nice, very much a Vette in my opinion. lol

@trashbandit2449

4 жыл бұрын

Really? Usually corvettes are super reliable

@trashbandit2449

4 жыл бұрын

Actually I think I've never heard of a c7 having a problem (other than z06 cooling), but haven't really specifically looked for them

I'm glad to have stumbled across your KZread channel! Very refreshing points of view and very humorous/informative my friend!

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

the C7 was meant for tracks where it can stretch it's legs. if you buy it for a redlight to redlight acceleration joyride, you bought the wrong car. those short british roads don't have the space to unleash that beast. and, the C8 Vette is EXACTLY what Corvette HAD to make. their tuning potential on RWD cars had reached its peak. i can't wait for the Zora C8. that's the Vette i'm saving for!

If I and my C7 were somehow magically transported from California to the UK, I would surely end up wrapped around a fine old British oak tree in very short order! Very good video James. Very perceptive.

@defyyourlogic487

Жыл бұрын

California 🤢

@defyyourlogic487

Жыл бұрын

California 🤢

@lorddoobsworth144

10 ай бұрын

knows how to party@@defyyourlogic487

Hi jay nice review...fyi in Malaysia we have one c7 chevy corvette z06 which has been converted to a right hand drive version...agreed it is a beast but man..what a beautiful beast

Wonder if the castor was off? The car shouldn't have that much difficulty gripping. Did you have sport cup 2 tires on? They have a hard time heating up because the tire is so wide without enough lateral stresses on the tire. I have a camaro zl1 1le..so same engine. I switched to michelin pilot sport 4s tires...30kph and full throttle I have full traction with tc off when 20c outside and only warm them up a couple of blocks away from my house. The stock tires were goodyear supercar 3r tires and were a death trap at 15c and took forever to warm up.

@Dockhead

4 жыл бұрын

its the UK, so lucky if the outside temp itself is 14 degrees celsius, and then the road will still be damp or greasy from the night before's low dip in temps and possible spit of rain. not sure on how much that would affect but id imagine even the road temp itself where your from is double of what ours would be. 20c outside for us is maybe 14-21 days realistically out of the whole year in the bit of UK im from. although recently we've been hovering above 14c even with heavy clouds and small rain fall.

I owned a C7 Z06 for about a year. Drove it from Tacoma to Pahrump for the Corvette school. Got it to 161 mph on a road in the NV desert on the way. That seemed fast enough. I still play the PDR file whenever I need cheering up. I Spent a few hours at over 100 mph over the days of the trip. Came back through the twisty mountain roads of OR. It’s made for that. Nobody was thinking UK when they were designing the C7. Merica!!

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Merica indeed

@millenniumzeek

4 жыл бұрын

Spring mountain! Great track and lots of straights on the roads outside town. That's where Koenigsegg did their top speed record

The paddle shifters on the manual Corvettes turns on & off rev matching. Thanks for reviewing with a different view.

Thanks for calling it the Zee o six

@zReaaCTioNz

4 жыл бұрын

Zed zéro six in France

American car parts hard to get hold off. What ???. US Automotive mate in Bedford. Ive always got what ever i needed more or less next day.

@grahamsmith2022

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely,sometimes reasonable priced parts become expensive due to import duties,V.A.T. but availability definitely not an issue unless you're driving a '49 Tucker Torpedo or something!😉😊

Super car, super looks, super sound, what more could any driver want. Love this and thanks for sharing.

I have a C7 z06 z07 package manual, upgraded from the stingray. I live in the States. Absolutely love it. Funny he said 50 feels like 90, problem is 120 can feel like 90 too when you get on it. You get there so damn fast you don't even realize it until you look at the speedometer

Nice review. I own a 2017 Z06 in torch red with a manual. Such a great car.

riding a powerful thoroughbred after learning one's riding on a tractable suffolk punch can be disconcerting. time and practice will sort things out, however. a more enjoyable experience may well be had on the new right hand drive version of the mid-engined c8. :)

The ZO6 is phenomenal, but it is too much car for public roads. The manual C7 Grand Sport is the way to go. Sadly the last manual Vette.

@boots_n_coots

4 жыл бұрын

Song Ho: I have a manual C7 GS. Number plate: LAST C7. Cheers!

Y'all know this is a world- class sports car in supercar territory. Full stop. And to boot, it's basically half the price of anything which can keep up with it. It doesn't have "too much" power for its chassis; it simply has hordes of luxurious extra power and torque beyond what any front engine- rear drive platform is expected to handle.

Thank you for your appreciation and review! It is a fine machine if I say so myself. The visibility is a bit of challenge but I turn my head and use the mirrors and drive sensibly and with awareness. It’s truly an engaging sports car.

Great video. Can you please make a video about electrical issues of your Lotus?

Jay, you're a good man for giving the Chevy's their due. Unlike Clarkson making jokes about fat Americans, (rather ironic, considering his girth). I'm hardly the flag-waver, as I drve a "89 Si. Fortunately the big 3 have been forced to up their game, as the quality in the past was a embarrassment. I've spoken to many enthusiasts over here who love your channel, as do I.... P.s. I'd chose the Lotus as well, but I'm '6ft5.🏁liked/subbed.

It would be like playing through a Marshall stack at volume 1, 2 at best. Confucius say ‘this car is pants’

I've been waiting forever for a review of the C7. At last.

@SieTeppischfresser

4 жыл бұрын

There are thousands of reviews on the C7.

@markchip1

4 жыл бұрын

@@SieTeppischfresser - but this one is from a British perspective... AND being driven on UK roads. So it's unlike almost any other test given that it's telling us, in the UK, what it might be like to own one and use here!

@UncleWaja_439

4 жыл бұрын

@@markchip1 precisely my point mate. I wanted to know what it was like to own a C7 from a British perspective since I do plan to own one in the UK someday

I love your cinematic views and the sounds that car makes are fantastic

I have this car and love it (2015 Z06/07). It puts the power down a lot better with all-season tires. Trying to get a nice C4 ZR1 next ☺️

@deadlybladesmith3093

Жыл бұрын

I have a 96 LT1 so I can tell you the ZR-1 would be even crazier! The ZR-1 blocks have a higher redline than the LT1 and the later models made 405hp!

The Grand Sport is always kind of the sweet spot for Corvettes. All the go fast bits without too much horsepower. I have a C6 Grand Sport and enjoy it on the track, but it's still too much for the street even just on handling. It's hard to have fun near the speed limit when the car's handling limits are so stupidly high. I started watching your channel because I happened across it when looking for reviews on the Evora. How would you say the Evora compares with a Corvette in terms of being fun on the street?

I rented one for a week from Gotham Dream Cars of New Jersey in 2017. Sadly I had to cancel the trip and only got 50% back. Would have loved it I expect. It wasn't a manual though.

Tyres warmed up then.

As a Z06 and a Viper owner, I can tell you those cool damp roads are not made for that car with those tires... in fact, it will feel like you're driving on an ice skating rink! Warm dry tires and it will feel like a hero car, but cool damp roads and you're lucky to stay with a damn Camry!

@ssoffshore5111

4 жыл бұрын

BTW, it always freaks me out see you drive on the WRONG side of the road over there, lol!

Nice video Nice Vette...But where did you get the Awesome Jacket? 😎😉

Props to you for saying "Zee" and not "Zed"👍. 'Murica!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Is the C7 ZR-1 on the table? That’s even more powerful than this Z06 (and maybe try it with a manual, too).

@rv9990

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding a manual C7 ZR1 in the UK.

@grahamsmith2022

4 жыл бұрын

@@rv9990 there's definitely one here at least.

@trashbandit2449

4 жыл бұрын

Shmee reviewed one in the UK I think

@rv9990

4 жыл бұрын

@@trashbandit2449 nah he didn't. He did review a tuned one in the AED tho.

@grahamsmith2022

4 жыл бұрын

@BEASTMODE 2020 it's the aero "winglets" on the front splitter that don't comply with European pedestrian collision regulations which is why I was amazed to see one in the U. K., all I can think is that he personally imported it but how he got motor insurance on it, I have no idea.

I test drove one in the uk 2years ago and came very close to buying. It wasn’t the car but a lack of access to parts and servicing and support that was the issue. I was also concerned that if I bought one I wouldn’t be able to sell it on if I needed to as these are so niche that the pool of potential buyers is very small. Still want one tho.

@DigitalSubset

3 жыл бұрын

You must be in Europe. It’s so crazy you guys have to plan out owning a corvette over there.

@angrydwarf6563

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. UK. We have one main dealer and very little support. Love the corvette cars tho.

@lorenrich2525

2 жыл бұрын

Corvettes are known to be pretty damn reliable here in the states

@angrydwarf6563

2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenrich2525 I’m sure they are, however if you saw the garage of the one and only corvette official dealer in the UK you probably would reconsider one over here (as I did) as there ain’t much support if it goes awry.

Compared with the F Type R, does the Z06 automatic “feel” more like a sports car? Or just a fancy muscle car? I have an Evora 400 and F Type and am thinking of replacing the F with a Z06 because the F feels vague and hard to control. Maybe the Evora just makes everything seem that way

Nice review. The C7 is a great car. I had the Stingray which I think is a little more manageable. It held the track a bit better than the Z06 at the Corvette driving school. (Free with a new purchase) The C7 in any guise wouldn't be ideal in the UK. Too much car for your little country lanes and left hand drive doesn't help. In the states? No problem.

Would be good to see more American muscle cars on UK roads

If I could get one with the steering wheel on the right, and that was actually affordable, I'd have to get one of these. A relatively light two seater RWD sports car with a supercharged 6 liter V8 and a manual gearbox, it's the dream they don't make cars like that in Europe any more.

@masterofpuppets2004

8 ай бұрын

it is actually a 7 liter...427 ci

...when I saw this vid for first time I was really clueless what to think about this machine....and now I saw TV documentary about last (3rd)gen of Viper...and it suddenly made me finding out what GM tried to achieve with this Vette.... to bring it with new version closer (and further)to specifics originally limited to Viper and still keep it what it use to be according to pure Vette fans at the same time....does it work? From Jay's presentations...I understand that special cars shouldn't be compromised to be more utilities together....

Great to see you going through these American classics. I would love to see you review a C4 ZR1. Growing up as a kid it was that C4 and the Countach that had the most iconic looks for me. The C4 ZR1 has an engine that GM collaborated with Lotus on, and has about 450bhp I believe...

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

You are right. A quad cam too, very rare for GM

@paulc889

4 жыл бұрын

375bhp then the facelift had 405bhp

I love your new intro!

I respect the car for what it is - and it is a good Sportscar, but I never felt the need to own one. - The only Corvette I lust for is the C4 from the A-Team in exactly that specification. - I even drove one for a week (C6 when it was the new model) and I was left cold somehow. Don`t know why.

Has to be one of the best sounding engines and looking cars ever, so is the C6 for that matter. I'd be all over them if they were RHD but I just don't think I could be arsed with LHD unless I was minted and it was my 5th car 😔

@MRFUCKOFF202

4 жыл бұрын

That paddle delay is really disappointing. Jag had it sorted 14 years ago... Just buy a manual!

I had 2017 C7 Z06 7spd manual for 3 years. Loved it, best car I've had (E60 M5, second gen CTS-V manual, current M8). However, I got rid of it because of service. Most Chevy dealers are just not capable of servicing this car, and the ones that are are never local. Brought it in for manufacturer recall work for steering assembly, and the dealership messed up the car to say the least. You will definitely need to find independent sports car shop to work on this car.

@trashbandit2449

4 жыл бұрын

Small city? I would assume if they're a little bit of a bigger dealership that sells corvettes that they could service them

@shih-hanchow8945

4 жыл бұрын

@@trashbandit2449 I bought it from Kerbeck...the largest Corvette dealer in the world. But they're about an hour away so I would get it serviced at out local dealership.

@YarMobile

8 ай бұрын

How would you compare the C7 Z06 and M8 in terms of driving?

@shih-hanchow8945

8 ай бұрын

@@YarMobile C7 Z06 definitely much more nimble and raw. M8 is not a sports car, it’s a heavy tourer, rather boring. I currently have AMG GTR-Pro. Best car I’ve had to date!

That Corvette sounds so good because it probably has headers and an xpipe. I would know because my supercharged 2014 Z51 has it ;)

How much did your Lotus cost? Servicing? Reliability?

What would you know about a zo6 when you drive on the wrong side of the road

Another excellent review!

Maybe the tyres started gripping later in the review because you'd scrubbed them in (new tyres). Also interested to know how it compares with the Mustang you reviewed a few months ago. Both modern American muscle, but I'm guessing quite different?

@dagnut

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah and heat, big tyres require heat on any car, especially one wrestling with 650bhp through the rears

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

It's very possible

@WeirdBrick

4 жыл бұрын

The car is quite manageable! Street speed 717 drives it flat out with ease on fairly small roads aswell near his house!(he did when it also had a 1000hp) He did switch the tyres though... many cars with these tyres feel dangerous until they have temperature in them! If Jay drove 1000 miles in this car he’d soon tame the beast! The sound and throttle response is something else!

@dagnut

4 жыл бұрын

@@WeirdBrick US roads I assume?

The visibility is not bad. Just add some wide angle side mirror attachments for $15. I have a C7.

If you want the performance of this with a Right Hand Drive you really need to check out the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS. There is a rumour Chevy are going to sell the new C8 in right hand drive. We'll just have to see if it comes to the UK.

The c7 is a real mans car! Jeramy Clarkson drove the c6 zo6 and the audi r8 and said the Audi is a better car but if he had to choose it would be the vett! That says it all! And the c7 looks AMAZING! I love McLaren and lambo merc but the c7 is one of the best looking sports cars ever made! I don't care what anybody says it looks amazing! It sounds amazing and it goes like shit of a shovel! And the c7 zr1 is the car I'd take over almost everything at a 3rd of the price! Cars are ment to be driven not fancy interiors and fancy exteriors! And the yanks do it better than anyone when it comes to that! Cheap to service and bulletproof drivetrains! Euro stuff is overpriced and overrated! It's a fact!

A looker, but scary on small European roads with oncoming traffic. Perhaps it can show its strength as an Autobahn stormer.

@vincentput

4 жыл бұрын

* Yes, this is a hint to do a car review in Germany *

great review

I think it's interesting how cars are different depending on the environment. The c7 doesn't feel too large on American roads when you catch a slow Ford f350 winding through the hills. A 991 feels small and perfectly sized. With a 991 you can easlly explore the width In a lane while in the UK you need more a 993 to do that. Also as a camaro owner I am curious of your thoughts on the Camaro SS

Spot on...!

My Camaro SS has the same engine, minus the supercharger. Even here on US roads, there are so few occasions when I can put my foot flat to the floor; it’s that fast. I grew up throwing old cars down country lanes in England. I cannot imagine doing it in my Camaro, it’s just too big.

@TraveladvRajanSRai

2 жыл бұрын

Not any bigger then Aston or Bentley.

@ListingViews

2 жыл бұрын

@@TraveladvRajanSRai, no, but neither of those are suited to zipping down country lanes either.

I wonder how this car would be with straight pipe side exit exhausts?...

@paulc889

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Street Speed 717, he had 2 heavily modified Z06's ( 2 stingrays and 2 zr1's as well )

Wait for the C8........I did ;)

@ssoffshore5111

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to get one to replace my C6Z as my DD. I drove one and it's a great car, but I instantly knew I wouldn't be happy if I pulled the trigger on one when the C8Z is coming out with it's wider body and DOHC engine. Hopefully it lives up to my expectations, but I have a feeling I'll keep the C6Z as a spare DD for it's raw feel.

My turbo charged c5 has 800 plus to the wheels you need to run a Hoosier tire if you want to apply more than half throttle I can light them them up at 100 mph but not with the Hoosiers

Most Americans do not realize just HOW narrow European backroads are. You are a brave man to ring that thing on a wet road. I've driven every rendition since a 65 Stingray and though i love Corvettes it's a bowie knife on a scalpel job there. Cheers!

@yusufgta4341

Жыл бұрын

Corvettes are quite small and low in person. It's not bigger than Bentley, Mercedes Benz, or Audi car.

You need to educate yourself a little better...previous gen Corvettes C4 and on have been excellent handling cars even compared to Euro sports cars...especially the C5 Z06 and C6 Z06.

@speedlife301

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly I don’t know where these euro fan boys get this bad handling thing with corvettes. They have been one of the best handling and braking cars since the c5 zo6. The c7 zo6 has a top 3 60-0 branding distance and in the right hands a zo6 zo7 and zr1 can handle with and or beat any car on track. Corvette racing dominates lemans with every car c5r-c6r and c7 r winning 3 or the four years they ravines each ending in championships. The c6 r made Ferrari quit the gt1 class because it dominated. People kill me with the handling thing lol. When I go To the track nothing on track perfomante, gt3 rs , amg gtr etc is out handling my car or out braking me in the apex but down the back straight I blow oasss them.

@EmperorXaozx

4 жыл бұрын

@@speedlife301 Heres how. They started by taking a mild mustang from the 60's and expouse that all muscle cars drive the exact same (underbraked, plow understeer, luxury car body roll, no traction), thus all American performance cars are glorified drag machines with no idea how to handle a corner in spite of America proving that wrong since the 60's.

I was surprised how good they look in the flesh

That front reg looks extremely illegal 😂

I would love to try that one. Had a C3 and then a C4 when I was big into yanks. Both were hopeless. Hot hatchback would pee all over them. Despite 5 plus leters of bald eagle.

@trashbandit2449

4 жыл бұрын

You picked the slowest corvette generations ever, ouch (other than the c1 was also slow). Other than the first 5 years of the c3 (chrome bumpers), they were very very slow (prius slow)

Corvettes have had good handling on par with euro cars since the 60's 69 Vette LT1 vs 69 911 was a pretty even competition

Looks good, especially compared to this new Hyundai Corvette C8...)))

The thing is from the previous engineers to the current one have been pushing for the mid-engine Vette.

If buying to drive it on the road as a daily would guess a lower spec right hand controverted car would make more sense

Since most people are going to mistake it for a Ferrari anyway - yes it works. IF my TVR Cerbera works then so does this. Ps My TVR Cerbera never worked, as in when it worked it worked, but when it didn't it was trailered...

SO nice.

I can't decide if I like watching cars on the channel that we don't get in the States more than watching cars from the States out of their element.

The Motortrend guys concluded that the GS was the right play for the C7, having the right balance.

@thomasburnette9202

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah he did it a bit of disservice saying it was a base model with Z06 looks. There's so much more to the GrandSport.

Love the outfit!

Jay, your looking very American with that coat😋

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Bought it at the Daytona 500!

Just seen a ZR1 for the 2nd time in 2 days. Guy is dailying it as it was at the supermarket this morning. Stumbled upon this review when looking in to it. Now ro the point: "Zee", James, really?!

The C6 ZO6 was much lighter than a 997 turbo or any other contemporary supercar in the mid 2000's,when the C7 came out it seemed G.M. had not worried so much about weight saving even though it's not heavy.If you think a C7 has bad visibility drive a 5th Gen onwards Camaro!

@michaellorenson2997

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Camaro is downright claustrophobic inside. So bad that a friend, who has owned over 100 cars (including a '69 Camaro or two) and is not squeamish, was set to buy one until he found that he could not stand to be inside the coupe. Maybe the convertible is OK with the top down, but you can't always go that way.

@grahamsmith2022

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaellorenson2997 exactly,that's why I bought a C6,a friend took me for a run in his 5th Gen,brilliant car in every way barring the visibility which has obviously taken 2nd place to styling,I would buy one but there are better options and in the U.K. driving on the left,the vision issue is exacerbated.

Please review Honda Jazz and all that jaaaazzz

If this were a manual transmission, you might'd want to own it (more fun and autorev matching) as opposed to the automatic.

What is your perspective of lc 500 against it?

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Lexus is a real proper GT car. Much easier to use in the UK thanks to RHD. Obviously a lot slower, but feels far more luxurious inside.

@MH-hs7ie

4 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars And what about the driving dynamics as you weren't quite satisfied with the c7?

@JayEmmOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

The LC500 has great handling and road manners. Very easy to control