Bought a 2019 Corvette Grand Sport, with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION, and it's so much fun! Buy one. Life is a limited time offer.

@alex_p90

4 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a slightly used 15 7 speed. I used the same rationale to justify the purchase!

@oneslackr

4 жыл бұрын

C7 Grand Sports are great cars. Congrats to both of you. I bought an '18 Z06/Z07 a bit over a year ago (July '18) with the 7-spd manual. Great car too though with the supercharger it's fuel hungry. If you get on it at all the gas gauge goes down as quick as your speed goes up. Lol. The 650hp/650 lb.-ft. is pretty much overkill for the street but it's still a blast. You can't go wrong with a C7 Vette. They're the last of their kind (front engine with an available manual). The C8 is going to be great but I'm going to hang onto my Z06.

@JerkVegas86

4 жыл бұрын

I like that last part

@pontiacGXPfan

4 жыл бұрын

I want to learn how to drive a stick shift again but the Vette might not be the right choice given how much power it has and how easy it is to get in trouble

@genericdenizen1

4 жыл бұрын

pontiacGXPfan Interesting you should say that. I’ve taught my son to drive a manual transmission on my Corvette. With so much torque, the Corvette doesn’t stall. It’s a surprisingly good car on which to learn to drive.

That is one beautiful car looks amazing in red. Definitely the best corvette money can buy.

I bought a blue Grand Sport one month ago, and it's my first Corvette. I'm 68 years old, always wanted one, and I sure love mine. I went with the automatic because I do a lot of city driving and couldn't stand the thought of shifting the gears. I definitely would recommend this car.

@genericdenizen1

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@husky2423

2 жыл бұрын

Are you still driving your corvette?

@MrDcross101

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy driving it everyday!

@husky2423

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDcross101 thanks for the response. Be well and enjoy your vette. I just got Myself a 14 corvette, in my thirties.

@MrDcross101

2 жыл бұрын

I know you'll enjoy it. Be safe.

Am I the only one that feels the format of this style of video is very early 2000s. Its a blast from the past. I miss it.

man he got so old, used to watch his show as a kid lol. good to see he's still hosting!

John Davis is awesome! One of my favorite car reviewers... been watching motorweek since I was a kid, great show. It’s on velocity now...

This car actually has usable street and track power. I'd take this over a Z06 any day... Same way I find my N/A Porsche more fun and usable than the turbo in everyday use.

@thefuzzypickle8277

6 жыл бұрын

Dayga lol I know right?

@nr92cp6

6 жыл бұрын

Actually pretty much all auto journalists are saying the same thing. The Z06 has more power than the chassis can handle and is more prone to snap oversteer than fast laps, whereas the Grand Sport is the perfect blend of power, handling, balance, and braking. But way to overreact over someone's opinion anyway lol.

@fxuz7906

6 жыл бұрын

Derek Ferrell exactly

@hugochavez4382

6 жыл бұрын

vdubjetta02 agree except for the latest twin turbo. My friend has C4S and we have switched cars and I have to say his car has no turbo lag at all. Pretty impressive although I guarantee yours sounds waaaay better lol

@nr92cp6

3 жыл бұрын

@Jerry Olson That's great to hear. Unfortunately I've never had the chance to drive a C7Z on track so I've never experienced it first hand, but glad to hear your car is well-balanced!

damn... that's amazing looking

pound 4 pound... it still holds it's weight vs the Italians and germans. and this statement really can't be disputed.

@Daehawk

7 жыл бұрын

Better at a third or less the price.

@bmack1447

7 жыл бұрын

Human Footprint beer companies make more money? Yes because it's more affordable. But the people who drink it. Are more likely to die of some form of cancer, depression or drunk driving. Metaphorically speaking...

@hugochavez4382

6 жыл бұрын

Very true, in fact I get a lot of respect from owners of supercars when I pull up in my Grand Sport!

@brianwilkins5673

3 жыл бұрын

Bought a “pre-owned” Z06 and pound for pound I can eat Ferrari’s & Lambo’s for lunch and still have room for some overpriced Lexus for desert

@brianwilkins5673

3 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Sully Goes fast, stops short, handles like it’s on rails. It’s not as “finely appointed” as a Ferrari but I can buy 6 of them for the price of that Italia.

$60,000 to me beats a $350,000 Ferrari. I am in love with that Grand Sport. And I ma Ford guy in a Mustang. Corvette has been my dream car since I was 6 years old in the 70s. And OMG please take time to train someone to do the drag times. That tire spinning is KILLING me. I cant stand it. Every time you test a car you spin the tires. ARGH.

@jeffk464

7 жыл бұрын

this is meant to be driven, a Ferrari is meant to sit in a garage as a collectible.

@joemomma7161

7 жыл бұрын

Daehawk what track does it beat a $350,000 Ferrari on? Chevy killing it!!

@ranieriwm

7 жыл бұрын

Joe Momma you L

@joemauma5035

5 жыл бұрын

like your name

I want one.

@ozzstars_cars

6 жыл бұрын

So I bought one.

@goldenmanuever1176

6 жыл бұрын

I got a Grand Sport.............................ball cap.

@ozzstars_cars

6 жыл бұрын

+Golden Manuever lol. One step at a time.

@ozzstars_cars

6 жыл бұрын

+ golden manuever lol Gotta start somewhere, that's how I did it.

@MrVara411

6 жыл бұрын

How do you like it? I drove my friend's GS Collector Edition not long ago. Sadly wasn't long enough of a drive as I would have liked. It was pretty awesome for the short time I drove it.

Looks to be a ticket magnet in red! I don't know how anyone would be able to behave in this.

@Autos389

7 жыл бұрын

We don't :-)

The base Corvette is more than enough performance for 99% of drivers out there, and much easier to live with as a daily driver, or just occasional street duty, for everybody. Still, the Z06, Grand Sport, and now the new ZR1 are pretty irresistable.

I can't wait to finally buy this car!!

Commentator is so oldschool. I love it

3.9 seconds? Did you guys do the run on ice?

OK, Red Vette are HOT!

i can't believe this just beat the 911 in Motor Trends test. N/A V8, RWD, Z06 wide body, and more aggressive tires. well done to GM, now just fix your shit with the Z06.

@bigden2755

7 жыл бұрын

WE STILL DON'T CARE ... find a girl and GO AWAY.....

@coureurdebois

7 жыл бұрын

stop it chubber, stop stalking me, stop following me on every post, video, and comment i make. i said im not going to fuck you. stop with the accounts.

@dlg5485

7 жыл бұрын

As much as I love this new GS, I'd still take the 420hp Carrera S manual over this any day. I know it starts at $103,000 but that's why I'd buy a used one and let someone else take the depreciation hit. The 911 is a much nicer car to live with on a daily basis.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

What is that opinion based on, exactly? The Grand Sport's magnetic adaptive suspension gives it a better ride over any kind of surface, its NA V8 gives it more torque and better throttle response, and it actually has more cargo space than the 911 does. And it can get 30 MPG on the highway, too. People like to make assumptions about the Corvette, like it's not easy to live with on a daily basis, but nobody has ever been able to back that up with actual fact-based reasoning.

@Ravaniscool

7 жыл бұрын

It's very easy to live with! Maneuverability, comfort and ride are outstanding, not to mention acceleration.

What does he drive now? He mentioned he had a corvette from the 70s in one of his older videos? Well probably just had a garage full of cars lol... But whats his favorite now?

This car is very unique .

that's hot I would even owe one of those

EXCELLENT.

only American car that can challenge the expensive exotics

@goldenmanuever1176

5 жыл бұрын

you dont think this car is expensive? you must be wealthy.

@ChuddleBuggy

4 жыл бұрын

must have forgot about the Ford GT.

The GS is so dope!!

A secondary cat delete, ported throttle body, and a tune already puts my GS at 500hp. The tune made a huge difference alone. These cars are really dialed down from the factory. Hell, Power Enrichment doesn't kick in til 5000rpm and 77% throttle from factory. Now imagine PE kicking in at 2000rpm, 0% throttle, increased pedal sensitivity, and torque settings maxed out after a tune is done. Pretty much have full power on tap. My car is no longer 'street friendly'. Probably why GM had a mild tune on the car. The only thing keeping me somewhat disciplined is the cost of rear tires and fuel. 😆

@azimy9388

6 ай бұрын

Really?? Those numbers seem way too high? Are you sure thats ported manifold, x pipe and tune only???

@user-xw4hn7lb3x

6 ай бұрын

@@azimy9388 ported throttle body* Not WHP, and yes, my fuel trims are within 1% so my VVE is within 1% of AFR, which for the GM LT1 direct injection fuel, is 14.1. I set my PE fuel table to 23% or 1.23, which puts my PE/WoT at 11.46 AFR. Direct injection is a different animal when it comes to tuning for fuel. My engine torque peaks at 495 when I log in HP tuners. I know i am at least 500 hp, since a buddy of mine owns a stock dodge Viper 3rd gen which is also 500 hp, and we are side by side when racing. I actually pull away a little bit from him from a stop up to about 100mph. I haven't even adjusted my timing. Car is fast enough for me. And I have zero engine knock, and want it to stay that way. I'll plan on adding the Blue Attack air filter next, which has been proven for another 10 hp on these cars. And best part, I get 30mpg when cruising in V8 mode. AFM is disabled.

My next car! Coming soon!

The feeling of total life enhancement is thru my GS Collector Edition #416.

Something I think people forget is the Z06 isn't the zr1. Yes it is the the fastest factory corvette right now but the zr1 is still to come. Did people expect the c6 z06 to mop everything on the road?

@jeffk464

7 жыл бұрын

this engine doesn't need a super charger

I own this exact car. It's serial #005.

Yes. 👍

sweet

So, how do I get to this shining country of Grand Sportistan? I want to visit that place lol.

@bobhope4288

7 жыл бұрын

There is only one way to enter Grand Sportistan, sideways and smoking.

@millicentsquirrelhole582

6 жыл бұрын

Sergey, important to have blonde girlfriend named Natasha, and yell holy BLYAT when driving Americanski rocket....Da, comrade?

COOL Track Test: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - Something New, or Just a Revival of Something Old?

track mode is twitchy, sport mode cleans it up on track but loses the traction mode so GM dropped the ball on the race mode with proper traction only mode

I want one

Whoever produce this video really mess up with the color! Looks more orange than red half the time.

@craigthescott5074

7 ай бұрын

That’s the Corvette red it’s more of a tomato red color not a cherry red.

Is there room for turbos and or superchargers under the hood?

@deangrant6339

7 жыл бұрын

I Procharged my Stingray, 520 RWHP @ 95 deg ambient temp. Front mounts (it's a belt driven turbo) so you can keep the hood stock/low. I am torn because my next might be a Z06 if only for the tougher bottom end of the LT4, lower compression and all. So If mine is safely 600 at the crank, the LT4 can safely handle 800 at the crank. I prefer the centrifugal type supercharger because it has a nice linear boost curve, where roots boosts low end torque more, thus more for the 1/4 mile. Generally less snap oversteer.

@joemomma7161

7 жыл бұрын

Dean Grant are you able to track it without overhearing issues? I want this car for the track but I would be tempted to supercharge it for more power.

That is one old, unprepped looking track. Somebody bring a weedeater!

@JerkVegas86

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

Why is the fuel consumption more on the grand sport than the regular stingray? Its same engine and hp.

@ragingbull94mtx

5 жыл бұрын

Grippier tires mean more rolling resistance. More rolling resistance means more fuel consumption.

@jeffpacetti5800

Жыл бұрын

Heavier wheels and tires and larger brakes are all rotating mass increases, which also contribute to worse fuel economy.

@craigthescott5074

7 ай бұрын

Also more aerodynamics for downforce can cause a drag and effect milage.

DID YOU WARM UP THE TIRES PRIOR TO DRAG DUHHHH

Forget about the cheap plastics and the twerking rear end wrestling nobly for grip, the Corvette and the C7 Grand Sport in particular IS THE DEFINITIVE American Grand Touring car.

Corvette should beef up the power to at least 500, but still a great car.

@trn450

6 жыл бұрын

In addition to the small boost in HP, it's lighter than the stingray with a wider frame, wheelbase, and wheels. That means more speed and more power to the ground. It's a pretty good deal for not much more in price.

@rubyred93chev

6 жыл бұрын

shannon sibley your choices: 460 horsepower / 650 horsepower/ 755 horsepower!!

@georgeth100

Жыл бұрын

@@rubyred93chev Fun fact the 755 number was worst case scenario numbers. The ZR1 actually can make upwards of 850 I believe...

@craigthescott5074

7 ай бұрын

You could prob do some minor mods and a tune an get close to 500HP

Chevy should have provided at least additional 35+ H.P. for such a steep price premium.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

Is that a joke? Name one other car that performs as well as the Grand Sport Does for less than $65k. And yes, "performs" includes handling, grip, track times, etc. You know, since that's what the Corvette is actually made to do.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

+B Mack - "On the Street the Hellcat Charger will burn it $65k. On both Track & Road the Camaro ZL1 will torch it $65k." Holy shit you're stupid. No, netter one of those cars will beat a Grand Sport around a track. Also you seem to specifically have missed where I said "handling, grip, track times". Hellcat has NONE of those things over ANY Corvette. And the ZL1 is both heavier and doesn't handle anywhere near as well as the Grand Sport. VIR: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - 2:47.1 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat - 3:03.5 Fucking LOL. That's a SIXTEEN SECOND DIFFERENCE PER LAP. That kind of gap means the Grand Sport will LAP - LAP - a hellcat in about 11-12 laps. And that is with a ~250 HP DEFICIT to the hellcat. That's how fucking terrible the hellcat is. The ZL1 will do much better against the Grand Sport, but in a direct comparison will not be able to beat one around a track.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

+B Mack - "Y'all are so quick to call a person dumb with prophetic comparison." LOL. What "prophetic comparison" do you think I made? I gave you actual, recorded, verified lap times. Are you too stupid to understand what those are? " I said the Hellcat Charger would outperform it on the #STREET lol." What's the difference between the street and the track, exactly? Because other than the lack of speed limits on the track, they're both paved surfaces with both straight parts and turns. And turns is really what gets the hellcat, isn't it? Yeah it is. Are you going to tell me there are no turns "on the street"? Because you're some kind of fucking idiot? "Here your crazy ass posting track times. " Because, once again, here is what I originally said: "Name one other car that performs as well as the Grand Sport Does for less than $65k. And yes, "performs" includes handling, grip, track times, etc." What part of handling, grip and track times did you not understand the first three times I said it? Do you have a reading disability? "Second the ZL1 is currently only a second shy of the Z06 itself." In what context? Post links. But it's definitely not as fast as the Z06 in a straight line, because it's heavier and less aerodynamic. The laws of physics are not up for debate, son. And then it doesn't handle as well as the Z06 either, it's quite a bit slower than the Z06 around any track. That being said, the ZL1 is still very fast. But the Z06 is supercar-fast. "Last thing, it won't be a stunt car driver driving like in this video." "stunt car driver" You have absolutely no idea what's happening in this video or any other video, do you? And you also seem to be confusing a stunt driver with a professional racing driver. "So they wouldn't see the numbers that these cars put up on tracks anyway. " Which is why comparisons like this one use pro drivers, so that the results are consistent across the board. Of course someone with lesser ability will not be able to drive the car to its full potential. That is true of any car, not just this one. Do you just not understand how benchmarking works or why you do it? You seem really fucking stupid. Make better arguments.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

+B Mack - "A Empty Wagon Makes A lot Of Noise" You mean AN empty wagon. AN. Jesus christ, what are you, 5? Second, what does that have to do with anything we've been discussing at all? And what happened to you answering all the questions I asked you? And what happened to you answering my original question with an actual valid answer? yeah street do have curves and turns. And yes, in most cases they are actually tighter than on a track, I mean do you not understand what a 90º turn is? Not only that, your inability to process this information indicates a fundamental lack of understanding regarding handling, what it is, and how it works. Handling is not something that only exists on a track, you fucking half wit. Get your fucking shit together and come up with a much better response.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

+B Mack - That's it? That's your response to me pointing out that you don't know how to use 'A" and "AN"? That's an admission of stupidity, idiot. And so is your inability to respond to anything else I said. Like I said, get your shit together and come back with a better response. This isn't hard, it's very, very easy. But you still seem to be having a hard time with it. Maybe you need to go back to grade school and catch up.

12.3 is horrible modulate the throttle to put the power down don't overload the tires and suspension.

only 1 thing missing, a naturally aspirated ohv, updated 427CID LT V-8, version. this model deserves it's OWN ENGINE. Not, the standard engine the BASE MODEL HAS. C'mon,Chevy, you can do it.

for that price and it can still beat a Lexus lfa, Acura nsx, and even a 458 Italia

You would be nuts not to take the Z06 for just 6000$ more!

@mannyfox8089

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you track your car…

@craigthescott5074

7 ай бұрын

They are not $6000 more in reality. The C7 Z06 3LZ with low milage can still be seen selling for over $75K. GS don’t bring anywhere close to that used.

Damn,..........does anyone at the track ever use the weedwacker ?

W0W

I love the car but that white stripe looks tacky

@craigthescott5074

7 ай бұрын

The hood of the Z06 actually uses a sticker to give it the two tone. Bringing the stripe all the way over the car to the back doesn’t look right. Having a stripe on the hood looks good. My C7 Z06 is black and it had a grey sticker in the hood for the two tone. I removed the sticker and had my painter paint the stripe in Corvette red.

@rahxe80

7 ай бұрын

@craigthescott5074 7 years later, since I made that comment, it's grown on me 😅. I still wouldn't want a stripe, but I don't dislike it now .

cartel del coche de la droga

I was just watching old videos the late 80's early 90's LT5, LT4, and LT1 naturally aspirated engines and looking at this as a GM fan and owner of both 97Z28 and 99SS with SLP full package center exhaust I am not impressed these newer muscle cars they are barely any quicker and average the same MPG if not worse! WTF 20-25 years later and not impressed. I know weight matters but still.........................................................

@snakeskinner2

7 жыл бұрын

Dimitrios F barely any quicker??? the new z06 has a 2.9sec 0-60 and a 1/4 in the 10's! you 2 cars stock are literally probably 14+sec 1/4mile and 6sec 0-60. the new cars are a huge leap forward!

@michaelmontgomery2446

7 жыл бұрын

Dimitrios F They handle miles better than a Live rear axle F-Body, are way nicer to live with, are a couple seconds faster all around, and get way better mpg on the highway due to cylinder deactivation and vvt. I own a 02 Z06 and a 00 Z28. I feel a little pride knowing my Z06 can keep up with a new vette but it's not the better car.

looks like the announcer lost weight

tHAT COLOR IS NOT tORCH RED ITS ORANGE !!

paint it gray and it looks like the Batmobile

@UvidCo

4 жыл бұрын

Batmobiles are black.

@pontiacGXPfan

4 жыл бұрын

@@UvidCo yeah but with the really shitty black that GM has been using with the Corvette for years it might as well be gray

The host looks so different then the 1990’s and 80’s. He has lost weight in his face. So he waited till he was elderly to lose the weight . Had been chubby since the eighties

@JerkVegas86

4 жыл бұрын

He's OLD now. Lol

How many people wish he stop talking doing acceleration?

@blairbrown4812

4 жыл бұрын

To date,none.

@blackericdenice

4 жыл бұрын

@@blairbrown4812 If you say so

Do anyone else think this looks like a Ferrari

@joemomma7161

7 жыл бұрын

K. B. No

@DigitalSubset

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not. It looks like a corvette.

@bmack1447

7 жыл бұрын

FullBattleRattle 249 Corvette has been copying Ferrari since the '80s. I said this in another video & they deleted it! lol I guest the truth hurts...

@DigitalSubset

7 жыл бұрын

the corvette in the 80s is literally the most unique body style to the corvette. It's the years that inspired the c5 and c6. There is literally no other car like it so to say it has been "copying" Ferrari is stupid. Try this...it's been beating Ferrari

@bmack1447

7 жыл бұрын

FullBattleRattle 249 So the removal Hard top & Circle lights & Pop up lights didn't have any influence? Or the fact that Corvette went from a bulky body frame to more stream line? And the matter of fact attempting to build a mid engine.

Those grand sport hash marks (stickers) are a fucking joke

Funny the 2018 mustang gt with the performance pack is mopping this thing in the 1/4 for about 20 grand less both with a faster time and higher trap speed

@trn450

6 жыл бұрын

No, your comments are way off the mark. "Mopping" is an exaggeration at best, and more realistically just wrong. The GT hits 0-60 in just under 4. The GS hits it in 3.6. The GT hits a quarter mile in about 11.83. The GS hits the quarter mile in about 11.9. And, then to wrap it all up, the GS absolutely smokes the GT on the track and is a lineup where only the Z06 and other cars in the $190k plus range are actually beating it's track times. If you buy a corvette because you want a car that drives straight you're getting the wrong car.

@dougsmith7908

5 жыл бұрын

Read the other comments do your research. Most reviews have the the GS Vette hitting 60 in 3.6 and quarter in 11.9 no stock Mustang GT can beat that , maybe tie it but not really beat it

I wait for the day when John finally exits and we are not submitted to his 1980s used car salesmen pitch, any further

@SteveHolsten

7 жыл бұрын

Bullshit! He does a great job.

@mak450

7 жыл бұрын

...but...that's why I watch

@PrinceDavid

7 жыл бұрын

Get outta here we love him as he is.

@76carmel

7 жыл бұрын

John is the ultimate optimist when it comes to the auto industry. That's why Motorweek is still going strong for over 35 years.

@MyDyerMaker

6 жыл бұрын

CD, better keep your limp wrists in braces.

Ugly steering wheel

@blairbrown4812

4 жыл бұрын

If you hated that steering wheel, you are going to despise the current C8 design.

NO, let's NOT call it Grand Sportistan.... EVER... tyvm.

Sad that this is the only decent car GM makes....Government motors.. They still owe several billion to us the tax payers..

@grabir01

7 жыл бұрын

***** It paid back only part. They still owe billions

@DigitalSubset

7 жыл бұрын

Stop talking. "Government Motors" just stop.

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

GM paid back everything years ago. GM owes exactly zero to the government, and GM bought back the government's shares of GM as well. Don't be stupid about this, take 5 fucking seconds to google it. Second, this is far from the only good car GM makes. In addition to the Stingray, the Grand Sport and the Z06, there's also the Camaros, the 1LE, both SS and V6 varieties, the ZL1 and the upcoming Z/28, there's also the Chevy SS, and the Cadillac CTS-V and ATS-V. Every single one of those cars is better than anything in their respective classes.

@grabir01

7 жыл бұрын

Vernon Price Not True...

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

grabir01 Absolutely true.

Scat Pack is faster and cheaper...

@JerkVegas86

4 жыл бұрын

Apples To Oranges

@ThomasShelby-qb4ic

4 жыл бұрын

@@JerkVegas86 these are cars not fruit. But i do love apples and oranges

i like the mustang gt350 better.

an old wearing a coat, n talks abt cars of this kind,nothing is in its place,, lame boring review...