2006 Chevrolet Corvette C6 - POV test drive

Kevin's C6 Corvette is the quintessential 21st century American sports car. Equipped with a 6.0L V8, rear wheel drive, and 6 speed manual, the car requires a set of 364 cubic inch balls to drive at the limit. Despite being the base model C6, it still boasts nearly 40% more ponies than the the next most powerful car I've reviewed thus far. Will the Vette prove to be too much for my usual canyon route? Watch the full video to find out.
Quicker driving begins at 8:40.
I'm always on the lookout for more cars to review, so please reach out if you have something fun!

[@danielallocca7770]

“I figure Chevrolet engineers know better than I do” - exactly bro. I’m not a hater on the tuner world, but I am baffled by the number of weekend warrior idiots who ruin their cars thinking they know better than the genius engineers who created the car to begin with....

[@angelobovara317]

The most uneventful and boring 2 guys you will ever find. They can make a corvette look boring and uneventful. They belong in a Volt.

[@SkylaneMusic]

That other guy is so uncomfortable

[@CPAJayhawk]

Nice car, I'm a big fan of no optioned sports cars

[@Zygrene]

Same, simple and light weight sports cars are my favorite

[@03Memito]

I found one near me with 40k miles!!! Base no upgrades in red for only 25k!! I’m jumping on it this weekend!

[@alexamorin5534]

Dont do it!!!!

[@alanperez4921]

@@alexamorin5534?

[@christopherwalker6056]

Man, could you slow down a little? You're going way too fast.

[@mcm95403]

I replaced the pads and rotors on my Z51 with Power Stop parts - no noise at all, no dust at all and they stop VERY well.

[@nighthawkviper6791]

I'm contemplating buy one near me at $19K witj 28,000 miles in mint condition. The guy didn't sound very excited about his car LOL The one Im looking at is black with 3LT and Steering Wheel Thumb Paddle Shifters

[@simplybuilt_1708]

Chris Nighthawk that’s a very good price from those miles ! I found a few under 20k but all over 50k miles.

[@mcm95403]

First time I've ever heard someone say they wished a Corvette weighed more :P

[@1533ramsay]

My C4 had a clinch button on the seat belt strap to hold the drive in the seat. GM must of done away with that feature.

[@youngestson6537]

Awesome c6 driving review.

[@gonzosworld9003]

Nice road, nice drive. Thx for sharing

[@user-pv4qq6ud9j]

How reliable are these C6 vettes? I'm considering one

[@c6drives180]

Texas The Lone Star State Toyota camery levels of reliable

[@mcm95403]

Very! I have a 2007 Z51 and it's pretty much bullet proof.

[@irishuwould5185]

As reliable as a Lexus, can’t beat that

[@stevebarker4681]

@@mcm95403 yeah my o7 z51 package has been taking care of and runs and looks almost new.

[@blkslvrPS3]

Awesome video. How did u record with a go pro on your head? Like how did u mount it? Super cool.

[@Zygrene]

With a GoPro head strap mount

[@Puma.predator]

@@Zygrene I thought you used Gorilla Glue

[@flarehi6886]

Nice car. to be honest i driven an automatic transmission. Corvette, i made the car drive at 60km/hr. It was actually pretty fast. The car is a v6 engine.

[@InvincibleMegaBeast]

omg i had to laugh when he said "v6 engine". LOL

[@iliovecaRS]

Its crazy how i ended up on your video looking for vetts, remember u from that smoking tire video earlier today

[@Zygrene]

Awesome, I was hoping my channel would attract the same audience as smoking tire

[@lorenstevens8693]

nothing tends to dissuade a guy with a ten-cent head, when determined to do something stupid, with stubborn determination........think lemmings in search of a taller cliff.

[@tharockefeller]

It’s more than 50% more horsepower that’s double which would be 100% +

[@mcm95403]

320 fl/lbs is available from 2000 and up.

[@ericchacone3876]

The c6 base don’t have enough grip on the front tires

[@NicolasCageisGod]

Great video mate. Subbed

[@Zygrene]

+Nicolas Cage is God Thanks Mr. Cage

[@101Grunt]

LBM :). I have the same set of tires, love them.

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it c6 my favorite Dream car for real true

[@antonycarreon992]

Be quiet

[@Krasinski1]

Chevrolet engineers know better then i do? looooool, no. You can get a lot more power out of these cars by simple upgrades, not to mention, even a Chevrolet made new tune, Or go aftermarket. Any car you can get more power generally by changing parts from stock, unless its a exotic car where their engineering truly is pristine

[@letdesekidsknoha2065]

that was beyond stupid...... NO manufacturer builds their engines to the limit of their potential.... not to mention to be able to sell them they have to meet emission regulations and shit... the fact that you get that much power from the factory,for so cheap, and produced in such volume..is why theyre great.

[@twosixmajor]

I got the same car! Just red.

[@abualzuaree]

How much was that C6 worth? I'm trying to get one just like that

[@Zygrene]

+Rich Homie Tom Under 25k I believe for a low mileage, base model C6 with LS2. 20k if you can find a good deal.

[@abualzuaree]

Zygrene I'm definitely getting one, only problem is insurance

[@abualzuaree]

Zygrene​ im still 22 and I already have a 2015 Toyota corolla which I'm paying $140 a month for full coverage with Triple A ($500 deductible) ... If I get a vette, my insurance will be over $200 lol

[@Zygrene]

+Rich Homie Tom Sounds about right. Sports cars aren't cheap to insure lol.

[@abualzuaree]

Zygrene should I wait 3 years till I'm 25 to get a vette?

[@factdesignbr]

What road is that? Its beautiful

[@bushtailrazorback9797]

corvettes are awesome performers, and a great chassis to boot. my beg worth them is the lack of innovation on the engine. everyone is pushing the industry forward other than chevy. we'll make the engine, we've been using since the 60's out of aluminum and add efi (or di in the c7) and call it good. it's angle is that of a cheap, fast, reliable track car, that you have to do little to prep for the track, lol. it's hard not to sound like a troll on KZbin, so i hope i managed not to, lol

[@Zygrene]

+Bushtail Razorback I agree the GM small block V8's aren't the most innovative engines on the market, but it carries forward the ethos of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", which I think is partly why they're so darn reliable. The latest LT1 in the C7 makes about 450+ hp/torque yet can return over 35mpg on the freeway. Hard to argue with that. Americans will always want their big V8's. Even using aluminum and adding DI are good steps forward, IMO, even if all the other manufacturers did this years ago.

[@linksdeath123]

+Zygrene also the new LT1 is Vtec or variable timing so there is you innovation.

[@nighthawkviper6791]

WarmSoftKitty I can't speak for the LT4 but the LS2 Vette I have gets 30 every once in awhile on the highway and consistently 22 in the city, unless I stomp on it then it it drops to 17

[@ATRIBECALLEDJUDAH001]

I have a chance to get this exact vette(06) or a 2002 Z06. Both under 20k miles. I'm new to vette's which is the better value? $ mid 20's asking price.

[@Zygrene]

+consciouslyfree If you're looking to track the car, C5Z is more capable. You can find a nice one for a bit under 20k if you're patient. Base C6 is more of a fast cruiser.

[@ATRIBECALLEDJUDAH001]

Thanks.

[@Zygrene]

***** Great info

[@user-ql2ml3io3m]

2007 frod Mustang v6

[@yopacific]

Wanted Z51 and red. Got blue and base model. Ok.....

[@zanbands1040]

Guac / wop was here too goo

[@BloodOnMars]

Who the fuck designed that road?

[@littlejojo2328]

Now theres 2 ads smfh

[@Cujucuyo]

Get AdBlock.

[@thenotjam1]

im a bit carious but any idea how much this was? Lol cause they're usually all different

[@Zygrene]

You can find a base C6 with low miles for about 22-24k nowadays

[@simplybuilt_1708]

kcotte59 well I’ve seen a few for under 20k with around 50k miles

[@zachchicano1329]

nice review : u get can get a good 06 for 24-28 grand low mileage one good bang for ur buck

[@Zygrene]

+Zach Chicano Thanks! I agree that mid 20's for a low mileage C6 is a good deal on a very fast and comfy GT car.

[@stunna_CODM]

It would be a perfect car if only it has a better interior

[@MrBizike]

Dude your going to kill someone.

[@recheveste31]

Seems like a plain guy. #Manchild

[@DovrDovr-rh7pd]

Lol fr

[@Terry1212]

You drove the car slow the entire video

[@wallycleaver1320]

Nice to get the view of a gay guy

[@MateosFiestaST]

First

[@1533ramsay]

My C4 had a clinch button on the seat belt strap to hold the drive in the seat. GM must of done away with that feature.