2020 Corvette C8 Z51 Track Test! - One Take

This video was shot for the Road & Track Performance Car of the Year 2019 group test at Thunderhill Raceway West. Subscribe to R&T and keep print journalism alive! www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...
The 2020 C8 Corvette is here! Mid-engined, dual-clutched, fighter-plane-meets-Camaro styled, and far cheaper than Porsche 911's and the Acura NSX. With a 495 HP naturally-aspirated LT2 V8, double-wishbone suspension with mag ride, and the sport exhaust, this 3LT/Z51 car is the top of the initial C8 food chain, and makes us incredibly excited for future iterations, though less so for the base model.
GM provided the vehicle, a LOT of tires, and mobile support at the track for this test.

[@TheSmokingTire]

*correction* I accidentally said 369 instead of 469 for torque. My apologies, I was a bit rushed and didn’t catch myself.

[@EricJh21690]

They're called #onetake for a reason 😬😂

[@philspaghet]

Nice

[@saucyg6371]

Nice

[@ReconVette19D]

Made me think my C6 was comparable in torque lol. Maybe with a btr4 cam! Still alot lighter though, man corvettes are fun

[@LeglessWonder]

Was wondering why it was so much lower than hp. Thanks.

[@keith8880]

Matt : "For GM's first mid engine effort" Fiero : "Am I a joke to you"

[@DrewLSsix]

Yes...

[@sylvainhudon5197]

Well Keith, you got to admit that the Fiero was, at least as first, kinda of a joke, things got a little more serious with the V6 but still... That said Matt should've knows or remembered the Fiero, he didn't say ''Chevy'' (or Corvette) 1st mid engine effort, he could've backtracked stating that Fiero was a Pontiac... No he said ''GM'' so yeah he show'd us either no matter how a car guy he is, he seems to have incomplete car culture, or he just not prepare himself enough before doing a video with basic info, witch is just as bad when someone asks us to take what he says seriously, and he gives wrong info. After that, credibility falls a little... I know it kinda sounds like I'm trolling him, but I enjoyed Matt's ''one take'' for so many years, and was happy for him when he started collaborating with Road & Track. So c'mon, Matt no more mistakes that even we (the second you said ''GM"s 1st mid engine effort'' I caught it, and found Keith8880 that caught it to) car guys with a life and job not revolving around the car industry caught...

[@biggboysouth]

Wait wasn't the Corvair mid engine?

[@Grimm-Gaming]

@@biggboysouth Rear Engine Air Cooled I Think. Since No Grill

[@gcrav]

@@Grimm-Gaming Yep. Chevy's most underrated car, with the bones of a top sports sedan. What if.....

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congrats on being one of the first journalists to test the C8 👍 Thanks for not over-glorifying it, your reflection segment was really great. Thank you for the review sir.

[@mjolnir9030]

Exhaust Sports Auto Totally agree. The issue with the cheap materials in the interior are expected given the price point. A base 911 is in the $97k range where the C8 is in the $60k range. With a $37k price difference, I would expect better materials and finish in the 911. What Corvette has always offered was big value towards the performance which I think they have achieved with the C8. I would expect better power plants (e.g., dual overhead cam) as GM begins to begin the evolution of the C8 power plants. I will still have to drive it to experience the car first hand. I am a long time Corvette guy but also have a 911 (991.2 GTS) so I sit on both sides of the fence!

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@@mjolnir9030 The ohv setup is great for the lower centre of gravity, no heavy cams etc on top of the engine.

[@4035andrew]

100% great unbiased review Matt.

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

To be honest he is spoiled with hyper cars. So, his opinion is kinda skewed.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey good points sir, yea I sat in a C8, it too was a preproduction like what Matt drove here so GM likes to remind is it’s not “best quality.” Regardless I did notice some of the cheaper parts that Matt mentioned that weren’t “A spots” and some misalignment/panel gaps on the exterior. Not the end of the world but sort of what I expected due to the price you mentioned and the 911 is rock solid almost Lexus like but again that’s the price gap. I too also like Corvettes May put a deposit down for like the spyder or something, if I do a review on it, I really wanna say what’s on my mind and be as detailed as possible. But I appreciate what they’re doing for sure

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

The Z06 and ZR1 versions of this should be monsters when released...

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Rich Farfugnuven agreed,..and the wide body Grand Sport track monster. I'm confused still though about the Dyno videos released with the 640 WHEEL HORSE POWER Dyno runs by R&T ??? Had ANYONE FROM GM commented on what's going on??? 640WHP near 800isj crank?

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@MZ-bl6wg R&T admitted that they made a mistake. The HP is nowhere near that.

[@YaseenAli-zn9ej]

Best supercar for the price.

[@markhamrick9078]

Let's hope and pray!😎

[@jquest43]

@@richfarfugnuven6308 no they didn't,gm gave them a "ringer" to look better for the r&t test

[@vizio6017]

I think Matt has been spoiled too much from driving a lot of half million dollar exotic sports cars. The C8 corvette is a $60,000 dollar car. It's not supposed to have highest of quality interior materials like a Ferrari, it's supposed to have some cheap plastic here and there. That helps to keep the price point to a obtainable level for the target customer base. The Corvette is a mase production sports car. Matt said the Corvette has slight understeer. GM purposely gave the base corvette understeer to make it more manageable and safe to drive because the average buyer of a Corvette is not a professional race car driver and is not going to take it on the track, it will most likely be used as a daily driver vehicle. With a mid engine set up and no understeer one could easily loose control of the car and crash into a tree, that's a potential liability for GM. The Corvette is and has always been the American alternative to a Ferrari. It is the Ferrari that is obtainable to the average working man and there is nothing wrong with that. Just appreciate the fact that there is a Corvette, and enjoy it for what it is.

[@MichaelF1]

I think he was pretty reasonable. The 3LT is the top model, I cant have full leather, or something nicer than plastic? Considering how it drives, plastic concerns largely dissolve and he was fair to that. Transmissions are constantly improved, and the car will only get better over time. We're still talking about the great american parts for good prices, tunes for less, corvette. Praise GM for doing the rare steak without sauce

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I'm actually impressed by a lot of people acting as though Ferrari as the Holy Grail of automotive engineering

[@sbounty3]

This is true, but GM had to decide on the cuts because in order to survive they need to reach a younger driver so that more people will buy them, as compared to the previous Generations.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@sbounty3 what are they surviving for when they're digging the same hole that put them in that position in the first place? GMC still makes costume jewelry Chevys, Buick is damn near as obsolete as Chrysler and Cadillac has to share a showroom with all of them.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I loved the Vette for what it was, which is why I don't respect what it's trying to be

[@ShaiyanHossain]

you know a car is good when it makes Matt Farah giggle

[@archiebunker3654]

@Young Simba They paid him to giggle?

[@markjurczyk]

He has no idea how to drive

[@IamJay02]

@Young Simba lol Chevy will do anything to gain some positive PR

[@kufan121]

Chevy paid him lmao. You guys are idiots. Also saying matt doesn’t know how to drive is idiotic. Where are your driving videos? He has more experience behind more vehicles than you could ever imagine.

[@sikhovski]

The laugh was a paid actor

[@CN073]

No corner apexes were harmed in the making of this film...

[@dearbulls]

LOL

[@jimsbarg]

yes he was very careful to not hit the apexes

[@MichaelBrown-ys6tj]

My thoughts exactly - LOL

[@383SS350]

I was thinking the same thing. Watching his lines, and listening to him talk about understeer.

[@stuntmanxtra3825]

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE LEGENDARY MR. POBST DRIVE THE WHEELS OFF THIS VEHICLE.

[@JsGarage]

Same I like that guy.

[@cybermavrik]

FUCKING BRING IT RANDY !!! Hell to the yeah!!!

[@vishweshswaminadhan4337]

I want Tanner Foust to drive it😋

[@carlhuck7721]

I would drive the dog-ass out of that C 8. I had a 1967 427/435. I t didnt kill me. I was 18 at the time. lol 51 years ago. My 2011 would run away and hide from that 1967.

[@billgunn3664]

Carl Huck wwwwwwww6

[@EViLSiDE520]

Proper car review: Drive it like it’s stolen.

[@nycbball8]

And being chased by the cops😂

[@WillOG98]

It took me exactly 10 minutes and 19 seconds to realise his helmet is Homer Simpson...

[@pierrena3420]

MLG Pie it took me 10.19 seconds...

[@carsstuff9914]

I think the make of the helmet is also Simpson, which could be the reason of such livery.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Doh!

[@captainobvious9188]

I love his Trump-hair helmet he had. Whether pro or against Trump running and getting elected ruined the funny novelty of it.

[@Scottstunts]

MLG Pie it took your comment for me to realize...lol

[@nickcoker4293]

“It’s not fast in a straight line” 0-60 in 2.8 seconds...

[@Beck17E]

Its fast in lower speeds and slower 60 and up. Final drive ratio is very short early.

[@leshardley4248]

The fact that you're comparing it to Porsche, Ferrari and Lambos etc, says it all...cars that cost 2x or 4x as much 😉

[@johnskinner737]

That's what they built it to compete with it was said to be an exotic killer for 70 grand

[@ngrandchamp1]

Race this thing against a 911 Turbo and it won't be a competition at all. Plus Corvette's should not be mid engine. This thing is a travesty. And I've always liked the Corvette

[@weasle2904]

@@ngrandchamp1 Why wouldn't it be a competition at all? I think it'd hold up just fine. The C8 Z06 will be even better.

[@matthewfurlotte1316]

@@2001biyayi corvettes have never been marketed to those type of people. your comment is a fail

[@johnskinner737]

@@2001biyayi I don't believe I said that they would

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

The hype. Guys, the hype. I like that you've went the extra mile to ensure a solid and comprehensive review. Truly good stuff. That's what puts your reviews among the most accurate ones out there. Quality content as usual.

[@YellowVette04]

Finally an actual review on the new Corvette instead of 10+mins oh jibber jabber like many other channels. Nice job letting us live that moment.

[@ImAlrightITHINK]

The camera set up and position was perfect.. I felt like I was in the car. I could feel it sliding and sticking. I could feel the power. I felt like I was drifting in it. Great. I could feel the ride and suspension.

[@CycoWarriorx]

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and this is, IMO, the first time I’ve seen you this hella excited driving a car. Speaks volumes on GM finally taking the gloves off.

[@car_pal]

i love that it's naturally aspirated as well...something very rare these days

[@cliffnoel4179]

They aren’t very rare

[@1859ddd]

Chevy could come out with a commercial with you laughing like a school girl and they would sell thousands of them.😂

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

Let's just hope they don't put the "real people, not actors" thing at the start

[@_IMNNO]

Ethan We would have more Zebra Corner vids 😏

[@imakittycat1302]

@@Ethan-ck6izHey those weren't actors... there's always people just standing around in the middle of the desert in nice clothes ready to do a commercial. Lol.

[@meledge55]

"It's still a corvette".....good that makes it amazing and dollar for dollar the destroyer of all competition.

[@sounddrivenofficial]

@inpc 3333 you do realize the last gen c7/Z06/ZR1 was a supercar killer. Im pretty sure the c8 would be even more so. Gm definitely deserves the credit on this one.

[@prahamiskelova851]

Super killer against what exotic cars?????

[@sounddrivenofficial]

@@prahamiskelova851 its competitors. The ferrari 458, Lamborghini huracan, porsche gt3, audi r8, and mclaren (I think the 650. Can't remember which number). You know the entry tier of supercars around 150k-300k. Not so much the higher tier like the aventador, 488gt, and the 720s

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

@@sounddrivenofficial The C7 ZR1 crushed the 720s as well at VIR.

[@MichaelF1]

@@sounddrivenofficial The Grandsport will do vicious things. The C8Z06 will be ignorantly fast. ZR1will be plaid. Space wars 44 magnum hyperdrive fast. America gone hold on just fine thank ye 👌🇺🇸

[@bladerunner6282]

this guy's ability to carry on an engaging, informative, and coherent conversation with the audience while driving a car, very quickly, around a race track is remarkable. ...i'm impressed.

[@jerrdog5568]

A grown man just laughed and covered his mouth like a school girl...now that's a driving experience

[@Fuzzwah]

But then get embarrassed about his school girl reaction after speaking to other car journos. Peer pressure much? Just own it. The car is an 80k track beast that is pure entertainment.

[@kerrymcinnis9858]

@Brandon Finch Estrogen would come from soy in Vegan diets, not meat.

[@ChrisRedfield1]

I love his laugh: 09:30

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

I almost said,............"Helloooo.........Newman".*

[@encomanenco7347]

That C8 just tickled his fancy.

[@cardesinr]

This is a good step for GM. I hope this leads to many decades of development for the mid engine platform.

[@jdaza1987]

MANUAL TRANS.

[@jomaha9227]

@tradd I am not sure what that has to do with anything? The top tier hypercars are hybrids, and I expect electric to develop along this avenue as well. Fast is fast. You gonna have fun with a fast car regardless of the engine as long as the chassis dynamics are correct.

[@waterloo123100]

Wladpad Straights lines is only where autos and DSG’s are superior. VW proved that manual was still faster to this day on a road course. And manuals will always be cheaper to build then autos. And you still can achieve better gas mileage then what the factory rates it as with a manual. Manual ftw

[@1216jimmyz]

@tradd for performance cars, especially "budget" ones like the Vette, ICE will be around for a long time. Especially for us Americans, electric had come a long way in the performance catagory, BUT it is not a total replacement yet.

[@jdaza1987]

@Wladpad it's a strange time we live in when you consider gas mileage when buying a Corvette, but solid points I agree with you mate.

[@kurtjohnson4816]

I've been waiting to see a C8 test drive vid; really impressed with this one. Nice work!

[@BucketWheat]

For the interior refinement, etc., you have to remember you are driving an $80,000 car and not a $200,000 car... The Corvette has Always been, a 'Super Car" for the People... not just the Elites ... If I am doing 1:30 laps around Road Atlanta, I don't give a flip if the lower dash panels are plastic! I don't say this to disagree with your preview... I think you have done an excellent report -- and GLAD you were able to Get this EARLY opportunity! But I have owned Corvettes in the past, and just enjoyed the HECK out of chasing down the "Elites" in the North GA Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, driving their Very Expensive 'Exotics', with my "cheap American Hot Rod"... Good tires, a few suspension tweaks, and a bit more than stock HP and I was crawling all over those guys. Like Carroll Shelby beating Ferrari... who cared how 'deluxe' the Cobra interior was..? LOL !! But, yes, my Brother has one on order... 2LT with Z51 & Mag 4.0 ... and 'everyday driving' will actually be how he spends MOST of his time behind the wheel. And after "the New wears off" comfort and 'details' will matter much more than at 'First Love'...

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Yes. A Vette is a CHEVROLET. That is NOT a luxury or premium brand. Don't know why people can't understand that.

[@josel8311]

Engine... What matters is inside.. Lol

[@Viper3048]

@@RealityIsTheNow Yes, but it is held to a higher standard than even a GMC Denali.

[@RealityIsTheNow]

@@Viper3048 GMC is a high standard?

[@peppinoesposito5465]

i agree. when it comes to plastic, who cares about non seating surfaces being plastic? Why is leather preferred? It just seems arbitrary.

[@mickey2036]

GM just announced for late 2021 the “Psycho Death Missile” edition of the C8.

[@TheZmt325]

PDM-O6

[@Jay91010]

Could be "code" for ZR1 lol

[@jakegarandm1]

Insurance companies are gonna love it

[@Ninja98x]

I'd be surprised if FCA hasn't already trademarked that name lol

[@evantgainus7743]

THE WHAT WHAT???

[@johnn1250]

"Drifto, no problemo" should be a tshirt

[@Fr00stee]

NANI? KANSEI DORIFTO?

[@michaellim4165]

Dorifto

[@matthewnoaks4759]

I would buy it

[@jaydenjohner6901]

That would look hilarious on a shirt

[@wtpiv6041]

I’d buy that.

[@BanzaiYaris]

Spent most of the video staring at the Homer helmet. LOVE it 😂

[@rocketdude60]

So when the conversation always turns to the cost savings areas compared to the Porsche or McLaren, I think that's the time to go back to what else can you buy in the $75-80 k range and how do those stack up?

[@franknowakowski3103]

For $75K You can buy a Porsche 718 Cayman S with a few options. Giving you a 350 hp, 4 cylinder car that will get beat by the C8 everywhere. Yes a great interior, but NO WHERE NEAR the performance of the C8. Or You could for $80K buy 3/4 of a new Porsche 911 Carrera S.

[@Dance1617]

@@franknowakowski3103 which is all made possible by the fact that Porsche actually makes a nice profit on the Cayman and GM is losing 20k on each Corvette.

[@franknowakowski3103]

@@Dance1617 Do You REALLY think GM's Bean counters allowed them to LOSE MONEY on every car? The "GM is losing $20K" rumor is bullshit. Simply not possible. If SO...then 2021's should go up $20K Right? We shall see.

[@justinc2633]

@@Dance1617 you have no clue how economics work if you think theyre gonna lose 20k a car

[@Mike-dy8sj]

@@Dance1617 lol. No....

[@XXCLUTCHPCGAMINGXX]

Welcome to 2019 where a “base” corvette is being compared to Porsche and Ferrari

[@thomprd]

Well.. sort of, right? I test drove a 991.2 a couple of weeks ago. I daily a 996. I can't imagine that they drove the C8 back to back with a 992 C4S and then had anything but the "it's still a Corvette" reflection we got in the end. I love driving my Porsche every single day. When I had a 2001 ZO6 (for 6 years) I didn't drive it every day. It lacked too much refinement. I took it to the track a few times. I did drive it on a couple of road trips. But it's not a Porsche. It also broke a lot.

[@XXCLUTCHPCGAMINGXX]

Salt Lake never said it was good or bad, just stated that it is wild that that’s the market share they are going for now

[@papa_pt]

@@saltlake6577 yes the new Z06 will eat it up and leave you with $40k+ leftover. I love Porsches too but don't play dumb

[@papa_pt]

@@thomprd you can't compare the c5 to modern vettes. That Interior was 💯 % crap

[@XXCLUTCHPCGAMINGXX]

Ronald Thompson yes the 992 C4s is a better all around car but also is double the price for a similarly optioned one. The corvette loaded is still barely more than a Cayman S

[@MegaFPVFlyer]

Imagine being an engineer at GM who worked their ass off for years perfecting this car, listening to the garbage people were saying about the car in the months prior to completion, and then hearing this the moment it's actually put in the hands of a journalist: 10:20

[@Fluterra]

Jonah Beale yeah, right. Also imagine being said engineer and watching the UAW kill worker enthusiasm and affect quality.

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

...And then still not getting a pay raise.

[@JBsC6]

Matt ive been watching your film work for many years and I have to say this literally was one of if not one of your best efforts...I enjoyed the track portion and the visible enjoyment to what you were doing and I also very much appreciated the suppliment which was both insightful and reflective. For what its worth I would suggest this type of 2 or 3 part one takes... well done and fun...each and every part of your professional review. Thank you.

[@tomfommber]

And you said Pantera. You have my eternal loyalty. Would love to put a Coyote in a Pantera. Then upgrade the... well, everything. Lol

[@andrewchiles]

I kind of like the wall. Keeps your buddies f***in elbow off the center console and out of your space.

[@lenpolidori3568]

I agree. The car is built for the driver, screw the passenger. If they don't like it they can buy their own Vette!

[@zzz7zzz9]

your "buddy"??? that seats for Bettys.

[@user-ws1ez8rg8b]

Big brain

[@talkischeapc9]

No road head

[@zzz7zzz9]

@@talkischeapc9 booooo!!!!!! Bad car! Bad car!!

[@caseyjazz7256]

Like every new model, they will vastly improve as the years go on.

[@papasmurf986]

That is true...it is just that a lot of the vette's competition (which admittedly is usually priced higher) has much less to improve upon right out of the box.

[@timmietz]

2024 cars will be great!

[@YNorth]

too bad its ugly as fuck

[@ryanm2084]

@@YNorth Does it suck to be blind?

[@jonboy602]

The only improvement I want is a stick.

[@jimmyfarrell1638]

I lost all attention to his words once the cat came on 🤣

[@tmathew1usj]

"the cat"??!! People, he has a name. Its Finn.

[@94GT5MT]

18:57 I see somebody open a door and walk past in the reflection on the glass to (your right) our left on screen. I chuckled and thought "time to end the video before I have to do a second take." :)

[@fitnesswithsteve]

Show: _One take_ Matt Farah: _Watch second take_

[@tingokuman]

Motor Trend: It doesn't like to oversteer. Matt Farah: hold my sandwich

[@Tuber360904]

it looked like it turned in sharp, had a good balance of front to rear grip(for a mid engine), plenty of power, and transitioned between sliding and not sliding very well. I have no idea where they got that. Maybe the person who said it hasn't driven many mid engine cars...?

[@eriklarson9137]

He's literally never let anyone hold his sandwich.

[@PrydeWater901]

Erik Larson 😂

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Not just any ol Sammich.

[@carmenbeagle9555]

It doesn't look like it likes to oversteer. When it does, the slip angle looks very small. That's why he kept having problems with the corner at 5:00.. Thats also why he said, "IF" you get oversteer at 6:30. Implying you'll never get oversteer. Overall it handles well, probably could be adjusted with alignment

[@audiofooled]

I looked at it, and I’m like “well hot damn, that’s a nice ride,” then I saw the interior, and I was like “hot DAMN this is modern GM?!” Miles ahead of what they’ve done over the past few decades! I love the squared two-spoke steering wheel too! I always love two-spoke wheels, they just look so clean and functional, in my eyes!

[@sbounty3]

Matt, I have been watching you, and been a fan for years. I have to compliment you for the very beginning of this video. This car can literally make or break Chevrolet, they took a huge risk on the affordable pricing, and when they launched it. In order for them to survive they really need to attract a target market of younger men, that are unable to afford the previous price range of a Corvette. I think you are very aware of this, and I respect how you have been careful, and disciplined with your choice of words. Thanks for being a REAL car enthusiast!!

[@javinsac]

“Psycho Death Missile”. 😂

[@ArcoZakus]

javinsa, LOL. Like we need more of *them* on the road. Still, I WANT one. No I don't. No I don't. No I don't. No I don't. (It's not working.)

[@josephearley605]

I agree

[@truewarrior808]

when you talked about the engine bay --> "THERES SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES!"

[@errorcode99]

party in the back!

[@mikecronis]

You won't be sorry! Bunk beds!

[@Konvinced89]

Most disappointing moment of the video, when he *almost* said it. Can't wait to see it in person.

[@TheVictoryVision1]

Hilarious. I wonder how many people get it. I laughed out loud.

[@tinmanslickgreasy999]

Dont touch my drum set!!!!

[@jacobherrman]

great review, loved every minute, I like how you said it has more chassis than engine. in my mind that means that chassis can handle more power

[@wolfenwingsable]

I love the small blocks they use. Torquier engines are what I love.

[@Armen567]

I can see how the luster might wear off for a reviewer who drives so many different cars. For the person who orders this C8, either a current Corvette fan or a new recruit, I don’t think that luster will be going away anytime soon after delivery.

[@robertblake1228]

the luster? who drives? Who orders? Whats wrong with you.

[@YungEagle3k]

@@robertblake1228 wut

[@chriss1914]

@@robertblake1228 I second the wut?

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

Yeah or he just feels threatened because this car makes his really expensive cars obsolete so he has to say what everyone in all the comment sections has been saying and give out b.s. about, "confidence of having been here before." He obviously loved the car but didn't want to get called out by his audience so he's now having to give all these qualifiers in a section that is as long as the actual preview and driving section.

[@Name-kd5jj]

He's saying that the luster will wear off for someone who reviews cars for a living. Some one like this will get to drive sports cars all the time and therefore it will become mundane after a while. So judging by the fact that Matt Farah was so charmed by the Corvette it would suggest that the vehicle is truly exciting to drive. If you need further simplification i cannot help you. No one can.

[@BIGWEBB88]

Note to self: don’t buy vin #19 when looking for a used one down the road lol.

[@MichaelParktheFirst]

that may not be the worst idea actually. If vin #19 is the press car, then that means the car will have to be well maintained. Plus, it's a corvette, it's not gonna break.

[@BIGWEBB88]

Michael Park press cars are beat to shit

[@zakramos3181]

I dont think they can sell press cars

[@BIGWEBB88]

Zak Ramos they end up at auction just like any other car

[@rbeaton16]

This is a pre-production car. It will be crushed.

[@THEBOILEDONE]

Love what you guys do...you are living every guy's dream but yet you're so modest about it

[@Sucio30]

Thank you, Incredible video and car. Got chills multiple times watching it. Never have been a big Vette fan but this one looks amazing.

[@michaelschneider-]

+1

[@andygibbons746]

"For GMs first mid engine car..." ^cries in Fiero^

[@kylestewart8049]

Andy Gibbons and the Corvair.

[@pointsur67]

Sorry, it doesn't count...

[@pointsur67]

@@kylestewart8049 nope, the Corvair was rear engine...

[@ChrisParayno]

Bwhahah so true

[@themagicboy6548]

@@kylestewart8049 the engine being in the back does not make it mid-engine. Saying that the corvair is mid-engine is like saying that the volkswagen beetle is mid-engine

[@TeamDrif-Tastik]

Hes driving it like hes playin gran turismo

[@eddieneedsboost]

Nah he didn't cut corners by driving on the grass 😂

[@RaptorTroll360]

@A Eddie That's forza, in gts you'd get a penalty, sometimes a 10 second one for lightly bumping someone in a way that doesn't even harm them... GTS penalties are F'd up sometimes...

[@Zankaroo]

Both of those types are driving are in any non simulator racing game, because all the players are stupid ramming kids that think the car in front is the braking system.

[@GeekOfAllness]

@@Zankaroo Those are simulators that have game modes built in. (I haven't played the newer games, but all the ones I have played had a strong focus on sim physics, even if they weren't quite as accurate as some of the contemporary PC sims.) The issue isn't that they aren't good enough sims, but that there's no built-in method for preventing randoms from being dumb. Take I-Racing and let randoms pop into your event and you get the exact same problems. Take GT or Forza and limit your players to people you know and it's pretty good. It's pretty common to get on car forums and track good/bad players through a roster that way and create your own licenses and leagues.

[@Zankaroo]

@@GeekOfAllness I played Forza MS up to 5 and played GT2 and GT6, there physics are nothing like Iracing, Rfactor or Asseto Corsa, I have heard the Project cars is really good on the physics though. Although I don't fault the older games because of the older tech they used and I'm not saying any of them are bad as games in general.

[@tomfommber]

Front end grip. As a Mustang fan I have to ask, what is that?

[@1compaqedr8]

Rear end grip too... as a mustang 5.0 and mr2 turbo owner I can tell this corvette is doing everything right.

[@gigi9467]

Different cars guys! I have a s550 too but why would u compare the c8 to a mustang??? Lets compare it to a camaro which it still losses too unfortunately.

[@tomfommber]

Jesus H Medrano one. Yep. I get that. That was kinda the point. In a jokular kind of way. Two. Camaro. The lolz.

[@BucketWheat]

@@gigi9467 > I don't see where the C8 'loses' to a Camaro..? The ZL1 costs nearly the same as the C8, and is heavier and doesn't handle as well. 0 to 60 3.5 and 11.4 1/4 for the ZL1 vs 2.8 and 11.1 respectively for the C8. It might make a difference to me, simply because I can get in & out of the Camaro easier -- because of permanent physical injuries. But aside from that, I don't see the C8 'losing' to the Camaro.

[@gigi9467]

Floyd Burdett misundertood Me i meant compare the Camaro and the mustang.

[@jeremyondick9335]

Bro that was a wild ride along man they got my adrenaline pumping

[@phosgene2]

you can almost hear it being said on the lot now: "this one has the 'psycho death missile' option package".....

[@williscurry6557]

Option package LLY9 LOL!

[@frankbevan413]

Now give 1 to Randy and lets see him drive it

[@briangriggs]

Agreed.

[@kyoakland]

Yessss

[@rdollie1]

Absolutely, put Mr Consistency behind the wheel at Big Willow (or Spring Mountain for once)

[@alpena2835]

I hope not! Randy is so fucking annoying!

[@phillyphil1513]

now THAT i want to see... err... hear.

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

Matt’s driving skills are above expectations...that’s cool...great to see...!

[@The7Wordz]

“psycho death missile” - what a great description

[@kurtjohnson4816]

I liked that too.

[@danielgarciaguerrero52]

When you just know everyone skipped to the C8 part😂

[@thabrownieviking]

Those wheels look like they were from a RIMZ shop on finance lol

[@polywoggins]

Yeah the rims are lacking...

[@TheBrandonDawson]

Lmao

[@kraenk12]

Easily the weakest part of this overstyled design. The back is terrible too.

[@worthington7347]

@@kraenk12 well, that's just, like, your opinion man.

[@tonytanti8138]

21's front and 22's rear would be perfect but they should have an option for atleast 20's front and 21's rear. Can't wait to see one with aftermarkets

[@aaronshagar]

You rock my man! Great presentation. I like everyone else am very curious and I think you nailed it! See you at SEMA!

[@stratrovarius]

If the engine has less than 500 miles , the torque is electronically limited by GM .

[@Ladco77]

1029 miles on the odometer visible at 2:15.

[@coflyer2949]

@@Ladco77 pre production cars are limited, go watch Jay Leno's corvette video

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Dionis Stratrov yes this car is limited as pre production GM and Corvette high ups confirmed this car and the other 2 that will be being tested by publications IS limited ,..not just for 500 miles but indenfintely .

[@peppinoesposito5465]

@@MZ-bl6wg so you're arguing that a 3500 lb car with 400 hp tested to 60 in 2.8 seconds and ran an 11.1 quarter? Cool

[@vr6294]

Matt hasn’t been this happy since he drove the venom by

[@BIGDADDYFRESHx]

“its going to be a psycho death missile” 😂

[@dirtyd2099]

@David Hull ......so was the bugatti veron but people calmed that down over time..lol

[@Johnny-tq9no]

@@dirtyd2099 because no one's actually out there driving them hard

[@nick9602]

dirtyd2099 It’s only fast in a straight line

[@nick9602]

dirtyd2099 I’m not even a big Chevy guy but I bet a c7 would beat a veron on the track...

[@andrewhoekstra1959]

@@nick9602 They just tested it at Grattan and the c8 was quicker.... not by a lot but it was.

[@highlanderultra1776]

2 things... Your Cat Finn is awesome, and your laugh at the end of the ride sounded like Chris Farley. Subscribed!

[@dewaynesummers8105]

I must say I'm very impressed with both the interior and exterior design and the sound is amazing.

[@andyreid6869]

what sound

[@babykangaroo117]

You should hear the shelby gt500. That thing is insane.

[@babykangaroo117]

@Chris Nguyen Sounds like an f1 car. It's suprising that it only has a v10, sounds like it should have a v12 with that whine.

[@CJBMAGGOT94]

Jeremy Clarkson would be so proud that US automakers finally made a square steering wheel.

[@jesuspreciado634]

CJBMAGGOT94 and that for the first time the engine is in the right place.

[@rodmunch69]

Yeah, but then he's spend 20-mins on it being on the wrong side, then another 40-mins poking the plastic and talking about how it feels cheap, then 4 seconds at the end saying it cost less than half of anything in its class.

[@CJBMAGGOT94]

@@rodmunch69 Less than half because it's a turd.

[@ttamcc.4674]

CJBMAGGOT94 why are u here then???

[@CJBMAGGOT94]

@@ttamcc.4674 You must not know what I'm even talking about, so why even bother replying?

[@speedfiend925]

Me: So how much do you like the 2020 Corvette C8 Matt? Matt: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zioo3117]

Thank you for providing a full and honest review. This helps a lot to start to size up this car.

[@JDMricist]

8:24 "Bruh!" You know Matt Fararh is having fun when he says "bruh!"

[@J_GoldieLoc]

JDMricist before that he laughs like courage the cowardly dog 8:14

[@JDMricist]

@@J_GoldieLoc YO I THOUGHT THE SAME THING!!!

[@FlightX101]

Calling it now the Z06 and ZR1 is going to be nuts lol

[@kufan121]

FlightX101 such insight! The z06/zr1 has always been nuts. Both in a straight line and around a track. Check the c6 Nurburgring times and you’ll see they’re beating ferrari/lambo/zonda/etc

[@yashdeo8047]

Z06 or ZR1 are the ones to get

[@1320crusier]

@@yashdeo8047 THe Grand Sport is the one to get ;)

[@1320crusier]

@rockn roll LT7.. google it.

[@1320crusier]

@rockn roll there will be a performance hybrid option as well so..

[@fakez06sean98]

I’m kind of glad it’s just a “corvette”. I’m happy they chose cheap materials for the C touch points and built a car folks can still afford. I’m curious about a non mag ride z51 lt1. It’s not 60k but for less than 70 you get just the performance options.

[@thesteeners]

FakeZ06Sean id get the mag ride, only like a $1800 by itself. Well worth the money, atleast worth driving one with and without

[@markjoppru8015]

@@thesteeners I think you need to step up to the 2LT to get the mag ride. Now you're at $75k. Z51 with 1LT will be interesting at $65k.

[@zz-hj9zi]

Actually there is no cheap points it’s all soft touch and stitched across all trims and fully loaded is Napa leather from pillars all the way down

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

Why do they scrutinize the Vette so much? I've never even heard a single reviewer ever mention "c touch points" in my life. They review Corvettes under a microscope and Porsche, BMW, etc with beer goggles. It's ridiculous.

[@enddy123456]

@Ian Ford 1LT=$65k;2LT=75K;3LT Z51=$85K. Who are you disagreeing with?

[@swanblake]

Love the supplemental talk at the end. Very helpful and insightful

[@derekjarman1638]

Great video Matt - i'm sitting here watching your video with my cat on my lap:)

[@city0166]

I’d still give them a passing grade when you consider they have to put “some” cheap plastic in there to keep the weight and price down. Can you imagine what the vette would be like if they weren’t concerned about making it affordable.

[@DuBstep115]

Just a normal super car with insane price and small consumer base.

[@stefanfreestylez]

Ya just re upholster those cheap bits if you want fancy stuff in there. Still much much cheaper than buying an "exotic"

[@papa_pt]

Cadillac should build a new XLR

[@DuBstep115]

@@papa_pt Oh god pls no

[@stefanfreestylez]

@@papa_pt i dont think itd be as cool of a car then. The xlr was whacky and interesting tbh but this time idk what they could add to this platform except just make ir sloppy and heavy. For front engined sports car i guess sure w.e it was interesting. Now though with it being midengined not much to be done. Corvette can just add more leather/aluminum packages if they wanr a more premium interior.

[@NightHawkMotors]

I've never seen Matt this excited driving a vehicle, looks like a knock out car.

[@billaddy8463]

Thank you for the honest reflection after the adrenalin wore off. I feel like you are correct, this is probably the most important car of 2020 and definately the most important "American" sports car of 2020!

[@brandons3692]

Try most THE important American sports car since Dodge introduced the first Viper. (Which is not given enough credit.) And perhaps one of the most important sports cars in the world in the last 40 years. If it's this good, it literally turns American sports cars on their nose and redefines what you should get this price point globally. Now if GM commits to making a hybrid and electric versions in next 5 years, they have a chance to keep up with the next generation of Porsche's and Ferrari's.

[@spadgm]

Great review, love the car! p.s the cat stole the show!

[@arcadiagreen150]

As if any of us expected the venerable "plastic fantastic" to not have any cheap plastic. The corvette charm is in the cost savings where it doesn't matter.

[@bighands69]

Unless you are spending in excess of 150,000 on a sports car there is going to be cheap materials.

[@arcadiagreen150]

@@bighands69 I for one am glad that they cut the right corners to bring greatness to the masses

[@shelbyavant5081]

You guys need to stop making so much sense!

[@Fluterra]

bighand69 not quite. A $100K AMG GT has all real metal, leather, and carbon

[@Fluterra]

Not sure the price is “for the masses” as any legit spec is going to cost north of $85K

[@Monificent]

Imagine what the Z06 or ZR1 version of this would be like🤤 Shit!!! CALAWAY!!! Cant wait for the future

[@daltonpethel5697]

don’t forget about hennessy!!

[@civicpride1986]

Yea, for the price the c8 will be the best car to buy for people looking at performance for the price... The Z06 and ZR1 will be beating cars that cost 3X as much..

[@XantoS771]

twin turbo callaway c8 🤤

[@dash3dot]

@@civicpride1986 yeah the Vette is gonna be beating all the cars on how the engine of it can't meet any of the civilized world emission regulations and will only be sold in 3rd world countries like USA.

[@SubBubz]

@@dash3dot you're not very smart are you?

[@NocturnalMain]

The best part of this test drive has to be the Homer Simpson helmet.

[@jimbob9086]

My next helmet is 100% going to be that one lol

[@felixhong]

Thanks for an excellent review! Really enjoyed the additional review / context at the end of the video.

[@S.Madman]

2:35 495hp/470 torque. I almost fainted when he said 369 torque.

[@chrisiden1]

LT1 model does 2.8 secs to 60mph under 60k

[@nicholashall7233]

I freaked out for second thinking BMW had built the engine 😂

[@nomebear]

The cat is like: "Calm down bro, calm down. OK, don't calm down."

[@waimeagavin808]

nomebear why? They are made to run hot and only really get messed up when raw fuel gets to them.

[@SilvernFit]

" Hello NSX and Ferrari, we are coming for you!!!" Great Line!!!

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Sorry, nobody's buying the NSX..should've said Porsche

[@guessdxb]

I'm getting my C8 regardless of any any feedback/ reviews 😉

[@arnoldbass8709]

Lmao fr ima order mines on my birthday what color you getting yours ?

[@05blkgti]

Corvette’s top of the line model will be called the “Psycho Death Missile”. Comes with its own death metal band😂

[@jasonshort43]

GM's first mid-engine coffin

[@nimueh4298]

Brian Craig Perhaps Cradle of Fifth.

[@lawrenceturlej4772]

@@nimueh4298 good grief no they're terrible 😂

[@ZaysGarage]

Any car that makes a man cackle like this needs to be in my garage.

[@Veikra]

ive seen people cackle driving a corolla...

[@sidefx996]

@@Veikra Yeah those same people also cackle fucking some fat slob too, but that's nothing to brag about.

[@jasonn2284]

1 million Subscribers in No time AMAZING Channel! Love your energy and passion for cars.

[@MilesInsurance]

Matt, you’re flat out one of the best at what you do. I trust your reviews because you’ll tell the whole story about a car and abstain from giving a bias review for political points. I’ve ordered a C8 and I’ve already been anticipating exactly what you’ve said. I wish that GM would shake off their marriage to cheap plastics in their flagship cars, but so much for wishful thinking. Nevertheless, I expect that the C8 will be an impressive car and fun to own for awhile.

[@zadeh79]

How do you like the C8?

[@joesansone4265]

The new C8 Corvette is absolutely beautiful, I never thought id support a mid engined vette, but I love the new design.

[@ricardoallen786]

I love the driver focused controls orientation, yes give everything to me. When you bought a corvette you we're only thinking about yourself, I love that the engineers and designers took that philosophy and ran with it.

[@AlejandroBelloRD]

4:28 VERY nice recovery there, Matt.

[@Docdug]

There’s no way I could talk and drive the ‘vette on that track. I’d be laughing hysterically the whole time... Cheers Do

[@bobaganooshy]

Down fall of interior, it make road head nearly impossible

[@mikenormandy9250]

that strip of buttons in the center is absolutely hideous...I have no idea why they crammed all the center stack buttons in one long strip? Laziness for sure.

[@mobius-1503]

Even a hand job over that "wall" may be a cumbersome turn off 😂

[@-SP.]

@Shabbir Khambatti Seeing as how they have yet to change the horrific Camaro interior, I don't have high hopes.

[@ibrahimcehajic]

Definitely a deal braker.

[@stereolababy]

your bf will be upset

[@UnWrecked]

This is the review we all needed. Thank you

[@broderickcamel1701]

Had to sub it up after such a balanced honest review. Appreciations

[@2doorduude]

There are going to be so many mid-engine cars on the road next year 😳

[@davidlundmark9359]

😱

[@mrsir1872]

anything that is performance based is going to be going to that model soon i guarantee it.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Don't go getting your hopes up. after all there's a reason Toyota stopped building the MR2 for almost 20 years now

[@Slampedro]

This was not GM’s first “mid engine effort”

[@JEFFREYGRIFFIN56]

Michael Fiero

[@Slampedro]

Jeffrey and way before that, the corvair

[@JEFFREYGRIFFIN56]

Slampedro I think the Corvair is more properly a rear engine.

[@ChevyCamaroIsBetter]

Also they owned lotus

[@josephk6136]

I wasn't aware there was any effort put into the fiero or corvair. They were turds. The C8 is definitely effort though.

[@dmyung]

Watching this video made me realize you can't get head while driving in this car.

[@kimchi2780]

I've had 3 Z06's (I have a 2009 currently) and almost bought a ZR1. Thank god I waited!

[@richardehler2608]

this guy is so excited, it made me want mine asap!!