2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - One Take

[@Jack9788]

This guy has two nice whips in the garage and one on his chin

[@bigtrenian]

lmao

[@Zach4046792]

best comment i've seen in my entire life

[@AllAmericanKel]

Swear to god the funniest comment I've read all year

[@BingBangBrine]

Hahahahahaha

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Damn, just murdered that dude hhahaha

[@ssaini5028]

This car is rare af, never ever seen one on the road

[@_chipchip]

Love it when people who buy these cars drive them properly. Dudes a legend, love that corolla too.

[@TheBigChief001]

This guy looks like he should be a playable character in Mortal Kombat.

[@mustangfanboy5783]

No lie. I think I've used this nigga in Mortal Kom Dude was fye.

[@Agui86]

Lmao tru tru.

[@YoureAdopted1]

Jay Leno wants his thumbnail back

[@BingBangBrine]

lol

[@dakotasimpson8952]

lmao

[@josiahthibodeaux]

With so many great cars out here I honestly don’t know why anyone would shackle themselves to a particular brand. This is an Amazing machine!

[@DelTalkoh]

best looking Camaro produced IMO.

[@realtywithseankemp9704]

I love how all these kids think about numbers and stats..Get in the car, drive it..Numbers don't matter when you get in the car and have a blast.

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

That is some insane corner speed! Big tires and a nice aero kit really pay off.

[@DevPack]

Man Ford, GM, and Dodge killing it with super track cars these days. Gt350R, upcoming Zl1, and the ACR. Awesome!

[@khunopie9159]

Matt, you need to get one of those braided chin dealies

[@colindavis2031]

it looks like you just took Jay Leno's picture of the z28...

[@TheLowCodist]

This dude listens to Dream Theater, for sure. What a bad ass car.

[@adamrozman]

LOL

[@Rambler_13]

Lol, the rope on his chin is screaming “pull me under!”

[@realtalk4689]

I really like the way that car sounds and performs.

[@Minalover100]

Thanks for 17 minutes. Lovin' it...

[@Cogito1978]

What a cool dude and I totally see his point on buying this car. I think you guys should do some "track one takes" together cause you are of like minds and skill.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

My uncle looks just like this guy, now I must reconsider getting one of these again what a car!

[@Armen567]

Sat in a 2015 1LE. Loved the look and bang for the buck factor. Deal breaker was the headroom. No way to get a helmet on for track days.

[@cameronferrante4717]

one day i will have one. such a beautiful car omg

[@renerios1056]

My dream car. I love the z28 and the zl1.

[@I_dont_read_responses]

If I had a beard like that I would just stroke it while Matt drove. No point in wasting time.

[@AMeN3k]

Lmao!

[@markstoys11]

Damn!!! I wish I had thought of that.

[@pretzil16]

Mark looks like the bassist in System of A Down

[@TransAmsandDashcams]

Not sure which is more twisted, Mark's beard or his seatbelt.

[@livalittle100]

You have just made my day.

[@MikeBeazy]

take this W

[@jordanridgeway4601]

It's going to be a good day, been waiting on this one for awhile!

[@gmaxsc]

Same i was stoked to see this one take finally!

[@manher4335]

Man, those twisties are beautiful. To take this car or any car with similar abilities out there would be so much fun. Admittedly, would end up a new hobby of mine lol.

[@georgemerusi299]

I have a 2015 Z/28 and just did a track day at LRP. The CCB are no joke! 3 sessions of ~15 laps per session and seeing 130-135 MPH to 65 MPH at the end of the straight with no fade at all. Consistent neck straining stops on lap 1 til lap 50 at the end of the day.

[@shobin05]

His beard...that's all I'm sayin..

[@skunkhollow1]

He needs to fucking chop that shit off, it looks like an old coyote turd thats gone white

[@kingofcircs]

LMFAO

[@ChaosphereIX]

Amazing car, and that 7.0L is a real beast. Looks better than the new gen: Damn GM really swung and missed with the current design language. Not even a muscle car guy, but this car is all kinds of boss.

[@frenchieblack1]

Speaking objectively, the new gen is ugly and their sales pale in comparison to the new Mustang that it out performs.

[@ChaosphereIX]

frenchie2017 looks do matter...if the platform is good, it has to look good too to be a success...a platform itself is not enough [unless the ugly look is intriguing or challenging Il Monstro style]

[@ChaosphereIX]

crazybrains777 name a good looking current gen Chevy....yeah there isn't one. Corvette doesn't count.

[@frenchieblack1]

we can all agree what looks good and what doesn't, why cant GM

[@ChaosphereIX]

frenchie2017 nepotism?

[@slaWterCH]

This is a brute force style car for sure.

[@rubberwoody]

that'd be the ZL-1

[@shodancat1000]

The engine is really the only brute force thing about it. The rest of it is state of the art chassis, suspension, brakes and wheel engineering... which is exactly why I love this car so much, and why I think it's the best car GM has made in quite a few decades. I agree with the owner of this one, that this is one of the VERY few cars out there that I would feel 100% satisfied with and would not want to modify a single thing about it. Everything from the wheels, stance, exhaust to the power level is just so perfectly balanced. All that and it looks sharp to boot.

[@dougb3740]

Does anyone know if Z/28 owners have to worry about the valve issues that the ZO6 owners are having? Or did GM fix it on the Z/28?

[@Pigeonbutter8790]

That beard tho! He looks as wise as Dumbledore. Great one take!

[@Carstuff111]

I drove a Z/28, and my one and only complaint has to do with the steering. It was too numb for a car with that much potential, but OMG, if that was my only complaint, that says a lot! I didn't mind the bouncy ride, I have been in much worse.

[@markstoys11]

Did you drive it in PTM 5? The steering has much more feel in that mode. I don't think it rides that bad either--although my Corolla is a little smoother.

[@Carstuff111]

I did not get a chance to play with any of the settings. That said, I am old school, I drive a car with no power steering, so a lot of modern cars feel too light for my taste. That said, out of the modern cars I have driven, this is THE car I would own. It felt as light as my 1992 Honda Civic DX, yet felt like I could move mountains with the torque, and just... yeah, I want one, baaad. I know there are faster cars, better equipped, so on and so forth, but this car speaks to me. I would have to do a few mods if I ever did own one though: Dark green metallic paint, and HID headlights. Make it my own RS packaged Z/28.

[@BingBangBrine]

did you get it@@Carstuff111

[@hummer149]

Nice All Blacks jacket!!

[@sp4nrs]

From the NZ trip :)

[@wobblysauce]

Also likes Rugby.

[@NorthernUnion13]

He likes rugby, just lost all respect for Matt.

[@rubberwoody]

the best sounding car in Forza 6

[@shaft9000]

The best cross-plane crank engine sound, indeed. SLR Moss edition in forza4 as well. I'm partial to the LFA going from 5th to 6th flat out... but the bee's knees is the lancia 036 on cams tuned to >300hp (all from just a FI i4 in there. sacrilege!)

[@rubberwoody]

shaft9000 if we are going with all forzas the E63 AMG from forza 3 is pretty ridiculous

[@DerickZ28]

In FM4, I LOVED the way the 2000 Cobra sounded.

[@rubberwoody]

stonecoldtrk the 1995 cobra R sounded like a demon but only from the rear

[@gonzalesg0221]

C&D's Lighting Lap at VIR the Z/28 has a 2:50.9 lap time vs the GT350R running a 2:51.8

[@pjwashington5818]

let em know!

[@davidgonzalez4665]

the GT350R was faster by about a second at willow springs when driven by MT, whats your point? Different cars suit different tracks, and both are fantastic cars. Why can we just leave it at that?

[@gonzalesg0221]

It was Chuckwalla MT tested them at, don't know why. My point is just to inform, no one seems to know that the Z/28 has logged faster times on certain tracks, they are both awesome cars especially at their MSRP

[@pjwashington5818]

I'm glad you said that. A lot of people don't know

[@VaunShiz]

+gabe120 how do you know if motortrend did the lap that the 350 wouldn't be fast? Have you seen the videos of the laps? Lol what a joke to use those in a conversation

[@hertzer2000]

Matt, never stop making these videos! Is there any chance of you posting footage of you getting tickets?! lol Be safe.

[@MrMister1227]

Why did they use Jay Leno's Z28 thumbnail picture?

[@alohaohana9247]

maybe they got lazy.

[@jordanridgeway4601]

Matt, we need you on the Joe Rogan Experience again; it's been too long! And bring Chris too!

[@bigpotpoker1]

uhh no. matt is a smug prick.

[@jordanridgeway4601]

bigpotpoker1 Well, I guess that will have to be an episode you skip, problem solved

[@theways1234]

+bigpotpoker1 says the one watching his videos

[@bigpotpoker1]

Jordan Ridgeway You always get that mad when someone doesn't agree with you?

[@jordanridgeway4601]

No, usually it's much worse, and I just kick and scream until I get what I want

[@marioneilly4960]

My favorite Camaro.

[@BXRchampion1993]

Gt350 fan all day. But this car is my guilty pleasure.

[@a.burrell2559]

Hey Matt. Question, I've noticed that you have driven both the Z/28 and the ZL1. I own a ZL1 but everybody praises the LS7. Which would you prefer the LS7 or the LSA like in the ZL1? Also would you compare the ZL1 to the Z/28 is the ZL1 close to the Z/28 as far as trackability (made up that word)?

[@TheSmokingTire]

The ZL1 is the better road car for sure. It's not as stiff or darty as the Z28, and makes more torque down low. On a track, you want the Z28; the ZL1 doesn't have the tire or brake to keep up with that thing.

[@DStabs720]

What is the problem with driving in it MT? I know there is snow for a couple of months, but people act like there are no roads up here! We don't ride horses to work I promise haha.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I mean you can't use the car year round.

[@DStabs720]

I know just giving you some shit. Just slap some snow tires on that puppy haha.

[@bottomlayer]

This x1000

[@AimForTheBushes908]

lol, I hear MT has some great driving roads. Always wondered what it would be like living up there. In FL btw.

[@dougb3740]

I bought my 2015 Z/28 used for $46000. With only 700 miles on it.

[@wolfman2926]

Doug Blanco how do you like it? I’m thinking of getting one🏁😎

[@dougb3740]

It’s Awesome!! I love the seating position. The Recaro seats are wicked comfortable.I wanted a black one but ended up with a red one. Which still looks really good!!

[@wolfman2926]

Doug Blanco that’s awesome bro🏁

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

Do track it at all??

[@simplistek]

definitely proper. hey Matt, we definitely should get a trackday going with all the TST one takers.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

Matt, best tire for the money??? Give me your top 3 choices.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

did a few pulls with one of these . from 0-60 this thing would pull and sound amazing . freeway speeds was easy lunch tho

[@jesterokjones4954]

What a beautiful setup Chevy made with this car! They should've made it with a Yenko badge to stay true to original badging. I would've loved to have seen them make a SUPER LIGHT version of this gen Camaro with a smaller displacement small block V8 and called it the Z/28. Would've loved to see them de-stroke the 5.3 to 5.0 litera for a true 302. Ford is squeezing 480 out of their 302 cubic inch engine, Chevy could do it too, but unfortunately the market just isn't there. A limited run would've been cool though!

[@Sicksan14]

That dude has a serious goatee.

[@ThisGuyDrives]

I met a guy a few blocks from my house a couple months ago that has one. I have a 14 1LE and it is amazing. At least it was until I took a ride in his Z/28. Car is an absolute monster! Anyone that says otherwise is without a doubt a douchebag.

[@mikehogan5087]

is it faster than the 5th gen zl1??

[@frenchieblack1]

Finally, I love this car... Also, both the gt350r and the Z28 put down the same amount of power on the dyno in spite of the "Voodoo engine"

[@Armen567]

The Z28's motor is a 7.0L. That Ford's much smaller n/a 5.2L motor puts out similar numbers is pretty amazing actually. I too love both cars.

[@frenchieblack1]

Right, no the flat plain crank is impressive but GM does well at sparing us all the superlatives to make strong uncomplicated engines. And the fact that it's ten years old makes it the underdog.

[@Armen567]

Agree. I love the GT350R and the engine tech is impressive, but I don't know how many car guys care about that as long as the power is there.

[@frenchieblack1]

Both great cars, granted the GT350R still turns a faster lap.

[@frenchieblack1]

***** Nice! Yea I don't pay car & driver enough attention anymore

[@josiahthibodeaux]

You have to do a heads & cam mod for this thing. Some guy in my neighborhood’s got one of these with those mods “MAN!” There’s literally nothing I’d rather listen to.

[@Sumdumdad]

I'm glad they fixed the front end :)

[@v_alexiadis]

Absolute beast! Love it!

[@johnd5805]

Thank you Matt for the video.

[@3rdGenGuy]

RIP LS7, you will be missed

[@anhiirr]

im sure there will still be various aftermarket options both all aluminum or iron block aluminum head etc

[@3rdGenGuy]

andola jackson GM has been selling LSX 427s for a while.now. We just won't see one in a production car anymore

[@RealziesCuts]

Thank God for this vehicle & enjoy your blessing, Team Jesus Winning with Z28 energy 💫🏆🛋🦍🥇✊🏆 I need an LS7 in my life

[@73encasedmetal]

such an awesome car. I rue the day that Mark Stielow isn't involved in developing the camaro for GM.

[@SWFabrication.]

I love the Z/28, like they had mentioned, stock for stock all you need in one small package. But, would be even more of a beast with a little work.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

The Mustang equivalent might be the better total package, but I think the Z/28 looks cooler. I wouldn't say no to a rip in either weapon, however.

[@OmarDaily]

It's crazy how they took the not so sporty Zeta platform and built a Z/28 out of that.

[@VaunShiz]

Lol you are tripping the z28 looks like a v6 camaro with a lip and fender flairs lolol

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Clous von I'll be sure to ask you what my opinion should be next time.

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

Clous von I don't personally like camaros, but thats how the sportier trim works on almost every car model sold today

[@ak_sprite]

Clous von that’s every car

[@Keyvan100]

hey Matt. big fan of the show. how does this compare to the 2017 Camaro SS 1le? Haven't seen that comparison anywhere.

[@ducfandan1117]

The Chris Harris anecdote is funny. He also had pretty high praise for the Z/28, even compared it to an epic benchmark manual handling car: a 911 GT3 RS (997). I think that comparison alone was flattering to the Z/28. Pretty rarified air. Since Ford raised the bar with the GT350R, can't wait to see what GM responds with using a sixth-gen chassis. Some exciting cars, and attainable to those of us in the middle class as well!

[@markstoys11]

Harris's comments were what convinced me to actually buy a Z/28. I doubt I'll ever be able to afford a GT3.

[@DzastinasLTL]

This is one of couple American cars I'd consider buying if I won the lottery or something :D

[@rubberwoody]

it's not even that expensive

[@DzastinasLTL]

It is when you get the minimum salary a month (~420 dollars with current eur/usd rate).

[@TheBikemaster94]

there's still good options for regular working people, hemi 300,magnum, and lt1 Camaro going for 4k . Prob high mileage so great if you want to turn those into track carz

[@Knezicdex]

Matt any chance you go back to 30 fps videos? Please?I can't playback 60fps hd, it stutters heavily...

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

The seat belt is going to bug the shit out of me for this whole video...

[@bloo.]

Damn you, now that's all I'm gonna pay attention to.

[@rcunknown5303]

"glass shattering" damn you now that's all I can see lol

[@vtr0104]

I was watching it and thinking "Moog from MCM would really like this guy..."

[@southbound_rc]

Anti Hero thanks for making me notice #annoying

[@0to60videos]

I'd rather have this over a 6th gen!

[@TonyisToking]

Wait for the 6th gen Z/28

[@fukjabi]

shut yo dumbass up

[@johnd5805]

The ZL1 is a beast as well. With the lighter and better chassis. Hold on.

[@Dylan-xj8tb]

+sleepybird09 lol what? a 6th gen 2ss starts at 40k...the 5th gen 2ss started at 38....the 5th gen z28 started at 75k

[@TonyisToking]

***** Right... and do you know why they dropped so significantly? The new platform. Everyone and their grandmother knows the Z/28 was the best they could do with that last gen platform. This new platform has a much higher ceiling of potential and when they drop the LS7 in it it's going to decimate the last gen Z/28 and make it look like a joke.

[@angelo1000r]

Great Vid!!! 2015 Black Z28 is my next whip!

[@iantownsend5480]

Sounds fantastic mind all LS motors do

[@DreamWorkDrive]

My favorite car right now.

[@Carstuff111]

Oh, and one other thing.... TORQUE!!!!!! EVERY WHERE!!!!

[@ckole11]

What about the C6 Z06/Z07 ? I don't hear anyone mention that when talking about Chevy. It's a lighter chassis with a lower center of gravity with the LS7 carbon brakes and magnetic dampers and I'm sure they're cheaper. Are they hard to come by? Review one!

[@robertjdm]

This car is for all the people that say "American cars can't go around corners " ! Stick this I your pipe!

[@VaunShiz]

No you can thank almost not street legal tires that last 1 month lol

[@MrRaitzi]

Any car or boat will go around corner when you u put 305 tires in the front.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Only the dumb still say that. People are just salty these Camaro's do what the M4 does at 80k.

[@markstoys11]

HEY--they last TWELVE whole months!!!

[@DuBstep115]

Pitty that this car cost 140k in here and M4 costs 70K

[@zkljaja]

Having a feel Matt would be gr8 at Slav squatting with that adidas tracksuit and Pumas...hmmm

[@thasmydjay]

@thesmoking tire would you rather get a z28 or zl1?

[@XxViciousxX]

Such a sweet car.

[@jacobreed47]

I want this car so bad!!!

[@cls63amgwagon34]

Wait the GT350R has 305 fronts???????

[@TheSmokingTire]

Yes, 305 fronts and 315 rears

[@cls63amgwagon34]

+TheSmokingTire that's insane! I thought the Z28 still had just the widest tires, didn't realize the 350 got even close let some wider

[@Len1977gt]

dude, what are you smoking? The GT350R is a monster. of course its gonna have the widest tires

[@antdx316]

BMW equips the 2016 X6 M 285/40-20 Front 325/35-20 Rear with a 285/40R20 front tire and a 325/35R20 rear tire. X6M has the widest..

[@tank2g2]

X6M isn't even a car not sure how you think that is related to these two sports cars

[@theexplodedguys264]

I gonna get this

[@massifaiva6778]

Great jacket mate

[@redmanhigh]

there is someone on KZbin that can drive that to the limit. BridgetoGantry

[@irvingm7961]

How much would one of these cost now?

[@jameshawk2470]

Two things on this car that are worth the money are those beautiful seats and that unmistakable big block. Everything else needs to be recycled. TRUTH

[@anhiirr]

what a steal one of the better made american performance cars in the last few years for 50k show me an other 500hp 500tq option out the door with this much grip and break potential

[@1bojanbojan]

Sounds and looks great!

[@peterthomson7530]

whens the abarth 500 going up on video

[@Themayseffect]

I still think the biggest question with the z28 is why would you honestly get it over the c6 z06 for track performance? Outside of the fact the z28 looks better. The Z06 is lighter, lower, faster, cheaper. And questionably has equal amount of interior room. Can't the c6 z06 still beat the GT350? Driver mod excluded...

[@AimForTheBushes908]

I'd personally get a ZR1.

[@ThmsPtrsn]

Hey man if you have a link to that competition I would love to see it, honest. All the points you made were valid, maybe the fact the GT350 has a pseudo back seat? may make it better? idk

[@Themayseffect]

Thomas Peterson I'm talking about pure track performance. A back seat means nothing in this instance. The argument was never about the gt350. Just the fact Matt brought up the obvious argument between the z28 vs gt350. Okay, yes the gt350 is a step ahead, but could either cars stack up against the c6 z06? That is the true sports car bargain. The owner complained about weight yet the z06 weighs over 600ibs less! So that was my question. Is pure performance really a reason to buy a specific car? No. The z28 is a cooler car as is the gt350.

[@Themayseffect]

minameise The zr1 is a power house like the zl1. But it isn't as light and cost more than the z06. Just like the gt3 is considered the purest track oriented car compared to the gt2 or turbo s from Porsche.

[@ThmsPtrsn]

Yeah true, I still really want to see the Z06 and gt350 go at it.

[@PittiesAndMore]

Nice review. I have a question for you. Do you have an understanding with the CHP? The last time I tried to go up to ACH I was pulled over by the CHP not for a moving violation but for having a modified axle back exhaust on my 2017 WRX which was certified legal by a state referee afterwards.

[@markstoys11]

ACH is very heavily patrolled. There are many roads less traveled, and if you go at the right time you see very little law enforcement.

[@nakian5316]

Is the thumbnail from this video the same as Jay Leno's review of the Z/28? It looks identical.

[@SforSytosis]

such an amazing car

[@SforSytosis]

what?

[@vwgolfer1873]

Hey Matt i was just getting ready to ask you how the car felt inside smooth or bumpy and you answered it at 5:00 thanks

[@DuneDaddyO]

Matt always drives with such high rpms. I'd be yelling SHIFT if it was my car. These cars have so much torque, no need to be at 5K the entire time. Just a pet peeve of mine. I guess I'm more mechanically sympathetic and he's like meh, not my car.

[@exquisiteart6478]

I mean, it has a 7000 rpm limit so why not? 😂🤷🏽‍♂️

[@rcunknown5303]

the new camaro interior is so much better to look at. still a badass car though. if it's a track only car, interior is not really important but if you plan to drive it around town then it would bother me.

[@razerone49]

Them bouncin around was hilarious lol. I'd hate that as a daily. Been there done that with track tubs surpr soon setups driven daily as it gets old and tiring real quick.

[@kevinsdb1]

I was planning on buying a used Z/28 about a year ago but then I heard about the new 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 coming out which is supposed to kick the Z/28's ass on track. Well that and also you could daily a ZL1 but not the Z/28. I was told by multiple Z/28 owners the car is way to stiff to daily. So I'll be getting a ZL1 for sure.

[@MIMIOMAR]

I want to see a third Gen Camaro. IROC!!!!

[@LongRangeDesertGroupX]

I noticed the thumbnail for this video is the same one Jay Leno used in his video but zoomed in slightly lol.

[@svt101]

Matt did you get your 350R yet?

[@hoofixrman]

did gm fix the exhaust valve issue on the ls7 camaro z28 that plagued the c6z?

[@camaro_kyle6851]

the grip king

[@armouredthug5154]

this is my dream ride !! pitty it cost 40k AUD to switch to RHD

[@youjustgotowendbyme]

Keep it lhd?

[@sp4nrs]

Aussie rules are a bit funny on that aren't they?

[@armouredthug5154]

bloddy terrible mate ! if it's a heritage listed LHD is all good. but if its a new car, you have to.

[@ThmsPtrsn]

damn same reason why i want a XR6

[@armouredthug5154]

Tom u in the USA ?

[@protectandswerve]

Buddy has one....I've been considering buying one soon... A shame used car prices are where they're at right now though..

[@gasgod7404]

I am in the same boat, i have been looking between boss 302 and Z/28 leaning to Z/28 but cant touch them for a good deal because of the market right now