2016 Chevy Corvette Z06 - Review and Road Test

The 7th-generation C7 Chevy Corvette is a car that even purist sports-car lovers can openly lust for, and the 650-horsepower Z06 variant further expands that appeal. Join KBB’s Micah Muzio as he tests the Corvette Z06 on the road and track.
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[@bighead520]

This channel is severely underrated. One of the best review channels on KZbin

[@MicahMuzio]

Brandon George Thanks for the kind words! If you dig the channel we very much appreciate likes, favorites and shares.

[@maxtheboard1]

+Micah Muzio you are my favorite right next to brian can i touch your face

[@MicahMuzio]

Doubtful, Max TheBoard. But thanks for watching.

[@maxtheboard1]

+Micah Muzio lol ok

[@danielskrivan6921]

I also like this channel (although most of the cars aren't ones I can afford...like this). Micah is my favorite reviewer on this channel.

[@ashram7936]

it moves quicker than justin bieber's nighbours ,, LAWL

[@thesagarmahapatra]

Was looking for this comment xD

[@medavlogger4433]

ooooohhhh lol

[@Muilisxx]

i lawl'd too

[@Muilisxx]

u play wow?

[@hadarwarner9679]

lol

[@BigBoss-cx7yx]

Im a Chevy guy but that overheating issue is concerning.

[@theswaff699]

just dont push it hard all the time

[@gmansplit]

It isn't too bad. If you do some basic mods, it won't ever happen.

[@mukkasaurus]

I'm pretty sure that only happens during hard track use. Most of us will never have a problem.

[@marklewin8]

@@gmansplit Mods like what? Just purchased a 2019 Z06 8 spd auto.

[@gmansplit]

@@marklewin8 It's not an issue on the 2019's so there's no need to worry. But the mods would be upgrading the radiators and the supercharger cap.

[@christianoswald800]

It moves quicker than Justin Bieber's neighbors...hahaha that killed me.

[@peterprimes497]

fabulous review. good driving clips good laughs. Give this guy a raise

[@freewayninja4065]

Another awesome review by KBB. I think the last gen of this corvette had heating issues. Sad to see it repeat itself here.

[@TwoHawksHunting]

Note To self; do not disengage the stability control on the C7 Corvette if you know what's good for you. Those electronic controls are there to keep the driver safe and the C7 in one piece.

[@solomonstello]

Thanks.

[@haroldogtr]

How does these video have so low views and likes? Best car review channel on KZbin, and I have seen them all

[@ericheydenreich2846]

Thanks for a great review and it looked like he was having so much fun.

[@planedudea380]

These reviews are awesome! Well done Micah

[@justincarey2673]

I like these reviews so much I find myself watching reviews for cars I don't even want, but the reviews are interesting and funny :)

[@lappydog9020]

Awsome review. Just now saw it 7yr later. I love mine and it is fantastic on the track

[@emce3ime_linuxtechaddict936]

This is an excellent review. You got a new sub!

[@Gitohandro]

650 lbs/ft.... Simply AMAZING, very few cars have more than that... Only hyper cars

[@vinsabr9901]

very good host!!just subscribed as he's not boring..

[@ericsedique2443]

0:25 "Moved quicker than Justin Bieber's neighbors" lol funniest part

[@tscooter22]

I'm trying to remember a Z06 road test where there wasn't a significant problem. That's got to be embarrassing for GM. Still, I'd love to have one!!

[@solomonstello]

I'll take you for a ride when I get one. 😎

[@G8GTJav]

Micah, you're too funny. Loved the Michael McDonald. Good review. Do the Hellcat Challenger next.

[@MrNicholg]

Randy Pobst had the same suspension issues with it there months ago, and the heat and throttle mapping issues are infamous already too. That's commentary on Chevy...you guys are my favorite reviewers no matter when you get the car.

[@billiondollardan]

This dude is great. I love the review, the presenter, and the vehicle (which I just bought)

[@TWHISPERER]

Micah, i always like your reviews man.

[@snbifb8293]

Love KBB's reviews 👍🏽

[@Tamereno]

great review as always!

[@JDelta87]

Video length is 9:11. I see what you did there...

[@FnVir]

no its 9:12

[@Freshprinceofarmidale]

+truu story nup, its 9:11

[@samfickel7272]

+Darkhorse87 What's the importance of 9:11? Besides 9/11/01

[@jimish15]

+Sam Fickel the porsche 911, a rival to the corvette

[@samfickel7272]

+Jim Patel ohhhhhhh OK. I thought it might be a reference to the Porsche but I didn't know there was a rivalry

[@drewway9599]

More horses than an ikea lunch buffet lmao

[@lavishlifestyles8529]

Huh?

[@angelcano8868]

John Dough That was a clever joke actually

[@lavishlifestyles8529]

Angel Cano Never said it wasn't but I worked at Ikea and don't get it

[@gabey1669]

John Dough mobile.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/world/europe/ikea-recalls-its-meatballs-horse-meat-is-detected.html

[@5637718]

KEEP DOING REVIEWS.....I WANT MORE

[@nismokid2533]

Wanted to get a nice weekend car, this was an option. I'm in hold to see if the overheating issues get addressed.

[@firstdriven5476]

The ONLY car I will be getting. It's just amazing

[@mmante78]

Dude I really like your video's. Keep it up bro.

[@coureurdebois]

such a beast. badass supercar.

[@DevCom666]

This is, arguably, the greatest Vette ever made. 7-spd manual?? YES PLEASE!!!!! The new generation of Vettes are simply not Corvettes.

[@arman10011]

Awesome review!

[@TWHISPERER]

Love it. Well, except for the over heating issues but is that only if i'm tracking the car and I'm driving an automatic?

[@eamgaming1933]

it didn't actually over heat. the corvette z06 has a thing in it and if the car is being used in a racing way it shuts down and says it over heated. its to protect the engine from damage.

[@JXFFLPZ]

EAMGaming so do you own a 2016 zo6?

[@allthecommonsense]

“Used in a racing way” lol

[@bobclapper2672]

Great Review , I sure want one

[@justblast4111]

I prefer to rev match myself. That’s like the funnest part of the driving experience

[@urafudgehead]

Love your channel. I've been noticing the refinement of your videos from the previous rigid delivery to the present. Keep making great content! Now that Carlos Lago is out of Motortrend and working for the pitiful Edmunds, I really don't think you have any viable competition as far as reviews are concerned. If you ever leave make us a goodbye video first and tell us where you're going, haha.

[@danielo2177]

Paddle shifters are actually quite fun to use

[@hxllxman]

Very good review and easy to understand. How about that overheating issue? No good for hot country with average of 35-40 Celsius?

[@hkmsawwa]

Love this car!

[@sayekorinsociety6809]

"it moves faster than Justin Beiber's neighbors" shots fired!!

[@maxpowers3732]

You mentioned wanting to take the car to the track. I have a sports car that's demanding to be driven on the track too, but when I went to the beginner group they put me on the track with a lot of other cars and I was driving a few feet from them, which made me scared to death I'd spin out or do some kind of damage since I had no clue what I was doing despite having an instructor that couldn't care less about my driving. Do most tracks let you drive on the track when it's not packed with other cars?

[@yootoob4516]

Micah Muzio looks really good in this Corvette. Someone should give him one! I wonder if a baby seat would fit in back?

[@SureshKumar-ju4hu]

I am badly in love with this car

[@Smooth00E]

Would it be okay for me as a safe truck driver like myself going the max 75mph. Is it Worth buying if I am not a speed driver? I really like the look. I would use for just to get out of the house on the weekend

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Yes

[@KyleBennett]

Wonky handling that zapped our on-track confidence and the fact that it overheated while not even being lapped hard sounds like a huge victory for the common man...and woman.

[@KLINGY94]

Awesome review Micah!

[@MicahMuzio]

Matthew Klingsberg Thanks!

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

+Micah Muzio Yeap, great review, nicely done!

[@kerviper3742]

***** You make a quick comment on the engine overheating. Was the car set up for the track as per the manual? I personally have one without any issues/ also spent 2 days at Spring Mountain in 100+ temps with out any issue pushing the car through 25 minute minimum session's, no issues

[@MicahMuzio]

Kiel R We drove the vehicle as it was delivered, having announced our intentions to drive it on track beforehand. In examining the issue the Z06's Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter, has mentioned heat issues related to the automatic transmission and the license plate position. But in our case neither of those factors applied. I know how hot it can get at Spring Mountain (love that track). Can you elaborate on any special prep you perform to get your Z06 track-ready?

[@kerviper3742]

***** There is not much the manual wants you to put DOT4 in the brakes, track alignment, and change the oil from the 5w-30 to 15W-50 for track use. If you have steel brakes your also suppose to install vent plates for brake cooling. I believe the autos to be more able to over heat by design since they still are fluid converters. When I was there we had 7 in our group some autos some M7, no one over heated except for one auto who ran 2 sessions back to back. Like I said before most sessions where 25-30 min, 5 in 3 hrs. Full A/C running with A/C seats. All cars stock with track prep per manual. What sessions lengths/brakes did you give the car during filming? How do you find out "special' set ups or not when you do reviews from the guys who give you the cars? I would think this would help make your review even more credible when you know ever detail about how the car should be when and can say "hey overheated on me and was set like the manual says". Just a thought for future reviews. I did enjoy the review, I feel you captured the car very well. PS I'm not an old guy with a Vette that doesn't use it properly

[@jershinator13]

My job offers me a $7k discount on a well equipped corvette LT2 Z-51 (not Z06). I'm kinda torn between wanting that at around $60k vs a GT350R at about $63K + whatever price gouging

[@johnvu2723]

I want this car..this exact model right here.

[@Spooms1961]

Thanks for this quick review. I wonder about servicing and longer term livability, what are they like? Didn't the electronics tell you any fault codes? You can download a diagnostic tool to your damn iPhone nowadays that links to a Bluetooth dongle that attaches to a cars service port that will diagnose fault codes!! Love that. Also the reviewer is rather nice on the eye. Thanks! 😉

[@Weslu505]

how did you even get your hands on it? its not even on sale yet

[@lt4rocious400]

Ive found out while driving my 16 z06...you just need the right music playing in order to keep out of the throttle...

[@rurutherussian]

Black on Red has, and always will be a sexy color way.

[@242HP]

A brand new 80K car and it's already overheating and having problems with the suspension. Yeah, that sounds like a Chevy alright.

[@242HP]

+Carvail First off, you have no idea what I can afford. I've already owned a Chevy and it was the biggest piece of crap out of all the cars I've owned since 1978. One problem after another, from the time the car was only 1 yr old. Everything except the brake fluid leaked on that car. Why would I want to spend $80K on a Corvette when Chevy still can't get it right even at that price point? I'll take an import any day over the crap coming out of Detroit.

[@Zchalabi1]

+242HP i owned a 2ss camaro 2013 and sold it few months ago. zero issues. only oil change.... and i drove alot and NYC which is super shitty

[@fredeb67]

+242HP Porsche=engine fire Ferrari=engine fire.

[@homerthompson2740]

+Zaid Alchalabi I have a 14 Camaro SS 1LE, 20k miles after 2 years. Nothing about it has gone wrong, absolutely nothing.

[@WhiteLion2013]

+242HP Maybe you didn't take the appropriate care of your cars dude : Of course i don't know you and of course i mean no offence ok ?? What you are saying i've heard it for other cars too and super cars of course : But let me tell you one thing and never forget it ok ?? By 95% when cars have problems it's because of the their owners who doesn't take well care of them in general and when the cars start breaking down they blame it always on their cars but it's not very true !!

[@mlgexpert420scoper9]

"it moves quicker than Justin Bieber's neighbors" lol

[@2Darkaiser]

thumbs up for honest review most videos feed u with lies...

[@WNFpker]

getting it this summer :)

[@Gohot229]

With enough horsepower, you could make a clay brick fly........... I LIKE this guy, interesting review..

[@aryaahmadi4029]

"Except I'm only in my 30s" I dunno if he's referring to the many elderly Corvette (owning a C6 or above) drivers in their midlife crisis Or the young-College-boy corvette drivers with their $5000 C5's lol

[@juanox10]

I'm 24 and I have a 2015 stingray. As a young Hispanic I get a lot of nasty looks, especially from older dudes haha! Not my fault they didn't work hard!

[@juanox10]

***** I don't know how that's physically possible. I drive mine on the road! Haha

[@juanox10]

***** lies but ok! Lol

[@johnnyfive2128]

The current generation under 40 is saturated in taxes, social security, and over priced houses thanks only to the baby boomers that are all currently driving this car. It is a sweet car, but my rent is only 3x what this car payment would be, and I'm in a studio.

[@InspirationDose]

Ruano09 I’m 25 and own a new 2018 Corvette Z06 this car is not old mans car

[@MrFenceBuilder]

so when will Chevy start installation of the red button from Men in Black

[@UvidCo]

Prices are coming down. Soon baby soon. Still in the high 60s and mid 70s here in Canada.

[@kipsangy2885]

I'm waiting in Canada as well 2020 is the year!!!!

[@vernonprice5986]

"Let's put in track mode". Yes, you're on a track. It should have been in track mode from the time you turned the car on. You also didn't mention the 5 different PTM modes that you get in track mode. You can completely adjust the amount of "management" you get, making it possible to drive as hard as you want while not being able to spin it, if that's what you want.

[@karthikms]

ANY ROMAN SOLDIERS HERE? lol

[@kenstergonzalez95]

Me lol

[@melng3425]

HAHAHA ME

[@jamesisawesome6578]

Me me me me me me me me me me me

[@craighamilton4189]

Lol. Yea

[@Evvrgreen]

we finished the internet

[@MikeEM1]

Why is he surprised about the overheating? The yellow 15 z06 had heating issues as well with Motor Trend.

[@desonrakey4301]

Overheating? Apparently this isn't an issue with the standard Stingray. Why the hell is the hardcore track model less durable on the track than the regular model? Oh, and fun review.

[@spinthezachcircle2350]

Awesome Corvette!

[@rustynails113]

Micah Muzio (is really a name? LOL) did an excellent job!!

[@djdjclock]

this guys a riot

[@Mr12chris]

Love it!

[@chevymuscle4life]

i wonder what causes they overheating issue? could be the supercharger isn't allowing the heat to disperse like it's suppose to.

[@nawzy202]

+chevymuscle4life It was ECU programs pulls timing when the car is pushed hard it was a safety thing that back fired. They have fixed it in the 2016 version no more overheating or timing pulled

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

+nawzy202 don't think they fixed it as the 2016 CTS-V has the overheating problem too.

[@nawzy202]

TNBposse haha man i really don't know why do manufactors release cars with simple problems as overheating. I mean they test them im sure they have experienced all the problems it could have why do they still release them in dont get it

[@count4123]

My dream car

[@grantjones2863]

would you rather have this or the 2015 viper?

[@solomonstello]

This. 😎

[@cereid85cr]

I love this car but the overheating issue is a problem. Get on it CHEVY!

[@bthvnyt]

Just goes to show you...you still get what you pay for. $80K just isn't enough to make it a super-car. It does need more work done on it. ..and then of course it would cost more. So...it is what it is as they say LOL

[@Samsgarden]

That badge inside with the power and torque specs, is incredibly crude

[@BeastiT-km9pn]

dream car 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@Xx__SHADOW__xXl]

Same here

[@vinelover]

This used to be my dream car but the 2020 c8 is 🔥🔥🔥

[@superluminal89]

Interesting. The car comes with both a manual gear shifting knob AND steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

[@moparlover1968rr]

In Tucson you'd be lucky to hit 110 at the end of the quarter

[@u1richh]

Time to get $95,000 so I can get one with some options.

[@jashaunajackson3650]

i sat in one before so cool!!!

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

it won't overheat it you get the zo7 because of the ceramic breaks

[@nateyzf]

I like how they completely downplayed the fact that it overheated. They devoted about 10 seconds of the video to that. What a joke.

[@mbahadig99]

is it reliable?

[@crisantorivera14]

What an awesome car😀

[@austinateek]

Nice car

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

A 2016 ZO6 or a Viper ACR???

[@Ls--fi9mg]

R.I.P. - 7.0 L 😌

[@CreativeMonsterx]

This car is god like.

[@kevinhernandez2934]

Someday i"ll have one

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Over-heating, suspension troubles...wait for the 2017 maybe?

[@theswaff699]

i guess they are fixing problems in the 2017 grand sport model

[@tompesinkowski7594]

@@theswaff699 in he h he

[@siriuzbiz]

I had one of these in torch red and loved every minute of it,no issues

[@marcsmith3881]

I have been a Corvette fan for almost 40 years, worked on them, driven over 20 years worth of them, but damnit, I am a little disappointed. The C7 Z06 is an animal at the drag strip and on the road course, but they do get hot. Since I have only seen one one up close, I noticed the radiator looks like a 1 or 2 row core which is insane. This would explain some of the problem. The ZR1 had the crap beat out of them in all types of temperatures, testing and the interior would overheat before the powertrain. I never heard of the ZR1 overheating. I just don't understand why they wouldn't use atleast a 3-4 core radiator to dissipate the tremendous heat especially with the A8 fluid going into the tank.

[@theyoungOG426]

Because that wasn't necessary they did that for a fucking reason

[@obd94]

Overheat in just 26'C it may blow up here summer temperature reaches 52'C

[@nicholasgordon2526]

I want one!

[@richardgarcia7933]

why did it overheat???

[@rustynails113]

Oh my God....you have me saying guff. LOL

[@insightclan685]

If you get a 8-speed automatic the 0-60 is 2.9 seconds, which is faster than the manual.

[@mrshowtime991]

Fuck a Demon, GM all day. I want this car.

[@davids1816]

The Ikea line made me stop and rewind for a replay... that IS A LOT of horses, lol.

[@ericiannone9616]

So will GM fix this overheating issue for 2016 owners?

[@ericiannone9616]

+Macedonian_Pride 83 cool thanks

[@abxian4429]

it's a good car but if you are looking to take it for drag races you'd be better off with a gtr or porsche turbo s

[@solomonstello]

Wanna fight about it?