2021 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z51 Performance Package - POV First Impressions

[@TheTopher]

Just posted the track video here, thanks for watching everyone! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KzlmOVqL6mmLc

[@jamesj5565]

This Corvette has quickly become one of my dream cars as of late, got a ride in one of the Road America pace cars and immediately fell in love

[@-HolySpiritDove-]

lol, I’m here because yesterday I had a dream of a Corvette at my place. Keep note I don’t ever think of Corvettes, ever! God seems to be saying something here… Your display pic is also Christmas (Jesus' birthday), and your name James (is also a Disciple/follower of the Lord)! I don't know if someone from your family prayed for you... 🔔🔱⛅️😇✨💫

[@DEVILTAZ35]

It doesn't have that classic look anymore though . Just looks like a copy of a supercar.

[@johncrear7972]

@@DEVILTAZ35 exactly. they need to revert back to the long hood short back rather than a short hood long back look.

[@vrsce0178]

@@johncrear7972 No thank you.

[@kelly-christloves]

@@-HolySpiritDove- Wow

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

5:12 I love how it says “Ramp 25mph” and this dude is just cornering that shit with absolute ease at 70mph 😂😂

[@ryanrake2714]

Speed limits are kinda stupid in some cases

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

@@ryanrake2714 25mph is a little slow, but that was a pretty sharp curve lol, that car just handled that like a boss 🤣

[@ryanrake2714]

@@SldOnEmWithDa45 I agree, but I don’t see any reason for 25 mph, mean even in a little escort zx2 I’ve take it on the on ramp 70mph in a 35(c8 could go probably 90+ granted the escort is on all season 185s). Some skinny ass tires.

[@JoeHeisler]

@@ryanrake2714 It’s a yellow sign so it’s a speed advisory which is helpful for drivers so they know that they may need to slow down for a curve, especially useful for telling a semi that it could flip if taking it too quick

[@ryanrake2714]

@@JoeHeisler your correct, and these aren’t technically “limits”. But I don’t even understand why they are their. Obviously I ain’t following them, obviously the majority ain’t following them. The only ones who are would be the conservatives who wouldn’t do much faster than that anyways.

[@jadenrucker1284]

Seeing this car in person it turns into a whole other beauty

[@00ta35]

It really does, I saw a brand new blue one yesterday in a parking lot and stunning would be an understatement.

[@onlinealias622]

Ive seen a few of them in my area, typically blue, white, and a matte black one that was badass. I actually want a vette now lol

[@swif567]

@@onlinealias622 yeah I like them but I love my 392 hemi so idk

[@heyyou722]

Yeah the the turning backlights are beautiful

[@dankcaillou]

Saw a white one on the road it looked clean won't deny that

[@henlolneh]

Also, the fact that you can cruise at 1800RPM at 86MPH in a Z51 ... Wow.

[@carsnbikes914]

@Ye Ah ok

[@blackmountain98]

@Ye Ah ight

[@pianoman3214]

@Ye Ah Cope harder snow white simp

[@DillaryTrumpton]

@Ye Ah lmao

[@mindspinn311]

Fuel economy, big engine low rpm torque, also geared for 200mph.

[@Chiuzoar]

This C8 with Z51 package makes a lot of cars costing twice as much hard to justify.

[@brianlee1733]

Brand image

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

To you lol

[@alh06]

@@HeyhitmeBAM I doubt you could realistically afford those either

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

@@alh06 and what if you were wrong black circle boiiii hehehe :}

[@DEVILTAZ35]

It was beaten by a BMW M3 competition though lol. It looks great but is slow compared to that. Car Wow did a race between them and i think the Corvette only won 1 out of 4.

[@jonm.678]

The C8 in Rapid Blue with black wheels looks INCREDIBLE. Props to Chevy for making such an awesome car!

[@ShaiyanHossain]

silver wheels>black wheels

[@jonm.678]

@@ShaiyanHossain nahhh it’s the reverse- black wheels look way more sporty and aggressive

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@jonm.678 people still think blacked out is cool or some shit in 2021 Black wheels just hide any wheel designs and they look dull

[@ic5217]

Glad to see American supercars catching back up! Fantastic car and review. How relaxed the engine is at almost 90 mph points to the serious speeds this thing can achieve.

[@realtruenorth]

I never liked corvettes, but as a mechanic myself I have to to give chevy/GMC props on improving their trucks and the corvette. I would take this corvette over many Euro or Japanese race cars. And I never used to say that.

[@noorkashif9107]

only american car is buy but we know the germans do it best… porsche thooo if it ain’t foreign it’s boring

[@Octavius27]

@@noorkashif9107 No Pakistan makes the best!!! right?

[@deathtomorons9388]

@@Octavius27 yeah.

[@tyoyusuf8501]

@@noorkashif9107 overseas

[@notyourbusiness1352]

I love Topher's videos. Covers everything and shows the driving POV.

[@wrath1785]

@Ye Ah what

[@ramennoodlz]

@Ye Ah L shorty

[@eedoamitay3341]

and KNOWS how to drive unlike some people who talk about performance and then just us how his face only....

[@Rrrafe11]

i feel like it’s his calming tone plus he drives like a lot of us.... he pushes the car and we love to see it

[@notyourbusiness1352]

@@Rrrafe11 true.

[@jeffdeboer1679]

"Police reported ahead" followed by a jump cut. So... how much was the ticket? LOL!

[@yuhengwang2185]

lol

[@AbysswalkerASMR]

You mean how short was the chase (¬‿¬)

[@OnTheRocks71]

"oh no" 🤣

[@dlvyn123]

@@bassman1519 i doubt it. I’m pretty sure he’s using Waze on Apple CarPlay, and Waze does have those notifications

[@papoopse100]

That oh no killed Me 😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣

[@charlesoclassen2732]

If I didn’t have kids, this would be my next purchase. Very impressed by this mid-engine corvette.

[@revive260]

Respect your family comes first always

[@DoctaM3]

It’s a great car and perfect platform to start for Chevy.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Can you get one without a plastic crap interior though. Say with leather on doors and dashboard in colour of your choice?

[@micah_drums]

@@DEVILTAZ35 Most of the trim is already leather and GM ditched that awful plastic. The 3LT trim has the whole thing wrapped in leather/aluminum and there’s a couple color options for it

[@micah_drums]

@Eric Hamilton The dual clutch auto box is infinitely faster and paddles are better for track use, so they’re not gonna give it a manual sadly.

[@kn6ht77]

@Eric Hamilton you gotta learn too open ur eyes a little more lol dct is the only trans that fits this car a manual wouldn’t be right for this

[@FFE-js2zp]

@GoPro Tech An F-Type is two or three quality classes higher, and VICIOUSLY faster. The interior is real leather, super comfortable Connelly hides vs GM's paper thin, composite made in China "leather." I have that crap in my 3LT C7 Grand Sport Collector Edition. The F-Type's Roll Royce transmission is the best in the world, most agree its the best of all time. Its 100% aluminum construction with glass paint, vs the C8's all plastic body with awful ripples, flaws, drips, runs and orange peel everywhere. Some C8 plastic panel gaps are almost an inch wide, especially bad at the tops of the doors at the hinge, and the front wheel openings don't fit the wheelbase. The F-Type is absurdly overbuilt, weighing a whopping 3600 pounds (Edmunds weighed the C8 at almost 3700) due to using the JLR parts bin, top end Range Rover off road double wishbone suspension. An F-Type would navigate riverbeds with more clearance, and it is sensational vs uneven pavement and potholes. But the same overbuilt nature is what allows owners to dial them up to 700HP with no other mods. And the F is a 50/50, 1.2G handling masterpiece, vs a 63R/37F, 0.95G understeering disaster. A Camry SFX out lateral Gs a C8. The V8 F is also the best sounding car of all time, the C8 has artificial car-like sound played through the stereo, it sounds really, really bad. In 0-60, a stock F-Type (hardly any run stock) does 3.29 on Dragy. The fastest stock C8 0-60 run of all time is 4.12 secs on Dragy. With a $1500 tune and pulley package, a 2 hr DIY, the F has a 2.81 on Dragy which is 0.05 secs faster than the fastest C7 ZR1. So you really can't compare the two, the F is the best all around performance car ever produced, the C8 isn't on that planet.

[@marklaechel4537]

83 mph and still under 2000 RPMS. Amazing. I noticed the car seemed like it was almost idleing. One thing that younger guys may or may not miss is the pleasures of driving a stickshift. Sure you are in a rocketship thats running all smooth. But you are not hooked up to the road the way you are through a manual transmission.

[@MumbleDnB]

Yeah dude, you can go check out an R8 in manual and oh my, it's fuckin something else. Never been able to drive one, but I truly do think that nothing beats the feel of a manual transition imo.

[@caleblovell5240]

i’d rather not drive a stick corvette

[@AAA-wn5dp]

What’s crazy is that people think anyone will enjoy a manual, people are different yo and they might prefer automatic over manual or manual or over automatic

[@TheIcybus]

Drove a base model last weekend. I’m actually impressed at its ability to be a daily driver but also really fun. No manual transmission but it’s still fun to drive

[@yittmashups]

New red Corvette, living the American dream!

[@Spaceboylive]

so i pulled this video up to show people what it was like when i drove a c8, turns out you are literally in the same area i rented it in. you drove past the same exact little market in south lyon that i did. the world is a simulation.

[@Saad-ih5sk]

I love how it feels like a one seater car . Everything is like leaned in towards the driver . The screen, it feels like the passenger is secluded and the driver is the only one in the car . You understand ? I love that barrier in between the driver and passenger

[@RA-ui8yw]

Imagine when the z06 and Zr1 versions drop

[@bradleyboxill413]

Gonna be way too much for the street

[@elijahduncan7802]

@@bradleyboxill413 lol ikr

[@joelramdhan405]

If they do ima be drooling over that zr1 😏

[@genericallyaccepted]

"Supposedly" the Z06 will rev to 9 thousand.

[@dodoz44]

@@genericallyaccepted At least 8.5k I'd say. Sounds like a damn Ferrari V8 too, that flat plane crank and exotic firing order. Wonder how those engines will hold up though, definitely won't be as reliable as good ol' pushrods.

[@henryzh47]

Love the corvette cockpit. Feels like flying a plane lol

[@dylanmartino7975]

For 120k you can just go buy a plain lol 😂

[@henryzh47]

@@dylanmartino7975 lmao true

[@jackyboy9746]

@@dylanmartino7975 plane*

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

Looks like shit and nothing like a plane. Looks like designer was wasted

[@henryzh47]

@@HeyhitmeBAM cool

[@JB54379]

For the looks and power I think this new Corvette beats most supercars that cost 3-5 times more.

[@CapFlipGaming]

There is no better deal.

[@mattyoz0]

Beats them in what way?

[@JB54379]

@@mattyoz0 For the feel, looks, price, etc...

[@mattyoz0]

@@JB54379 Looks? oh please, it looks like dog shit.

[@loopba]

@@mattyoz0 Impregnates their moms

[@Rrrafe11]

15:10 waze with apple carplay is the go to

[@Ozgrade3]

Excellent review. This is the version we are about to get in Australia. I think this is the better version than the 5.5 litre engine with the flatplane crankshaft. The sound of this crossplane V8 is so evocative - old school American automotive, something that Australia has been in love with for decades.

[@Guap.o.o]

No lie .. this guy always give us good car content

[@edwint1780]

What's most impressive is how much performance this base corvette has. it's easy to forget that this is just the very first iteration of the C8. Super curious to learn the specs of the top dog ZR1 version. That thing will be able to go toe to toe with all the super cars.

[@daddymagnum1875]

The zr1 will NOT be the best. The Zora will.

[@japonte173]

@@daddymagnum1875 yeah but the zora is also electric, lame

[@Justin_GFM]

@@japonte173 Totally incorrect based off what’s been reported to be the true specs

[@paulguy2545]

People who love performance cars like this are usually called ‘Petrol-Heads’ where I’m from in the UK. I’d love to see this Corvette where I’m from…. and that Cockpit-like Interior & finish just absolutely gorgeous!

[@idealized_]

Those shifts seem instantaneous.

[@RichardjYouTube]

One day i'll have this beast. Im manifesting it.

[@JDub33333]

This is my favorite color on the C8 by far.

[@crxspy8493]

my fav is the rapid blue tho but this color looks a bit more sharp

[@dracoeneryx_2999]

Corvette have the most beautiful driver focus interior

[@balintnagy9544]

Agreed!

[@TroutButter]

"Police reported ahead" "oh no" lol

[@petemolnar6073]

That first right hand +1g turn was impressive. First car show I went to 25 years ago with my grandfather in his 1927 Buick roadster, the baby blue stingray got me. I told myself I would own a corvette in the future this z51 might be it.

[@CapFlipGaming]

Z51 is the greatest American sports car ever made. For the money the Corvette can't be beat!

[@ReedHarrison]

Man .. I am loving the newer corvettes these are absolutely gorgeous !

[@Blkglssjw]

Saw one yesterday and they look so much better in person.

[@77jiujitsu]

I drove this at speed vegas, last Saturday and I gotta tell you....this car is dope and glad that our country is making it, at a decent price....don't have to worry about gettin' a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and a Bugatti(lol, I know that Bugatti is extremely fast)

[@huskytales9839]

I will save until I can buy myself a C8, stating the goal now. I've wanted a Corvette since I was a kid, and the C8 looks incredible to me. I'll come back here to post when I've got mine in the garage.

[@huskytales9839]

For the record, I did it, and my C8 is being built on January 11th. Black convertible with red interior, 2LT Stingray. Thanks again for the video @TheTopher, it helped keep me motivated.

[@Rudenbehr]

@@huskytales9839Nice, drive it off into the sunset.

[@huskytales9839]

@Rudenbehr I do man. And I smile every time. :)

[@mshinn13]

My son got a 2020 C8 Z51. Amazing car. Elkhart Lake Blue. Drive it all the time and it is always a blast.

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

Thank you for driving that Vette like a man!

[@sylvio1980]

Hands down, the best reviewer on KZbin. Quality of videos, knowledge, enthusiasm, everything comes thru. BRAVO !

[@waynefilkins8394]

These things look like something out of a futuristic sci fi movie. What a time to be alive, just wish I had more money lol.

[@matth6284]

15:11 the way you said "oh no" 😂

[@ruben3305]

That exhaust sound is music to my ears.

[@archerofficial5603]

8:00 nice control!

[@smokeeyyy6ixx474]

Ikkkrrr

[@DaniSmith_95]

The c8 has most of the features of the Pontiac Banshee concept car from 1988, it's insane how ahead of it's time the banshee was.

[@hakeemsd70m]

One of the greatest concept cars ever. I have a Banshee as a Hot Wheel.

[@Allcarnews]

Impressive how fast that DCT is

[@gorrdd]

You do a really good job of giving your impressions. Part of this is because you have driven several different C8's and have learned what really works best and what you think of it. Most reviewers drive it once and are still trying to grasp the experience while doing the review. That isn't the way to do it. You make it clear that the track alignment is the way to go. Removes all the under steer issues... Most practical and informative review of this vehicle to date. Each subsequent review builds on your prior reviews. This is really helpful. Gord

[@Zay13378]

This is the review that convinced me to go out and finally buy one! Put 50,000 down! Glad to have this beast.

[@landseverywhere2155]

i love this car ....i see so much, ferrari ford gt a little r8 amazing build, and so many options to make it completely custom to you. just awesome.

[@phantomjosh2148]

I’ve been waiting my whole life for this video

[@yonosenada1773]

I finally got mine, absolutely in love with it.

[@skylerchab]

Oh, baby! That is a sick ride, Topher! I love the red!!!

[@twiy4l]

Thank you universe for everything. I love my new C8

[@_WELDR_]

Ordered my 2023 Vette convertible Z51 package the other day . I can’t wait to get it 😁

[@SuperAsdwa]

That 0-60 you did was about 3 seconds. Super nice car.

[@chasethebag6508]

I want a C8 more than I want kids

[@ShawnFX]

10:24 "I have my mode set to the loudest engine noise and everything else set to comfort" I like the way you think man!

[@dag2014]

Great video! Very well done! Very informative! I get my 2023 the middle of August. Thank you again for a very informative video! 👍

[@zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

Can’t wait to get one of these in 3-4 yrs

[@tonybosworth5382]

Great driving review and picking up all the details driving the car. We just got our second C8; one for me 2020 one for her! 2021. I have done a lot to the 2020, loaded z51, mag ride, 3LT, carbon everything. I lowered that one, did track alignment, added forgeline wheels, lowered, etc. GREAT track car. I went from a 2019 Huracan to the two C8’s and well worth it. Glad you are loving yours!

[@faisalk379]

How rich are you people

[@RXStreetRace]

I like how it tells you when to switch gears fire 🔥

[@yeselectionwasrigged3645]

For 83,000$$ that is not a bad ride. Good job Chevy. I question about the seating though. The guy sounds like Savage Geese.

[@sebastianrosales113]

This c8 is my favorite , thanks bruh!!!!!❤️

[@robert-vh6qi]

my dad's achieved 2.9 seconds 0-60 with launch control on his 2022 z51. best price to value ratio there is.

[@marknelson6597]

Great Video!! Mine is on order. I'm at 3000. Build around the end of August. I did order Z51 and Mag ride.

[@Kracka21C8]

3000 here too!

[@thebeast9242]

I want this car so bad but I’m probably going to get a c6 because it’s more affordable. Love the vids!!

[@jacoricooper6252]

Am tryin so hard to get a 2021 c8 convertible but won't be able to afford it cuz im thinkin its 100k$ so.

[@jamesw9892]

what a great video! I am at 3000 status expecting to get mine in August, can't wait!

[@yung829]

my new dream car. im a big car nut and I love this thing. they aren't crazy expensive either.

[@ruiconde6363]

You are a rookie driver you never cross your hands

[@markw9512]

Warning: ⚠️The front end lift does automatically lower once the vehicle is switched off, so you would NOT want to park with the front end over that curbing.

[@TaijiArban]

"HAHAHA" *Police reported ahead* "Oh no..." Lmao

[@baraheeh8615]

Finally been waiting forever

[@wbwayne8887]

Love this car, but can't wait to see the new Z06.

[@yallagoal_8]

when i heard the price is not that expensive before i thought it would be around 100k - 250k 80k it's reasonable

[@randysettles3464]

My new second favorite car

[@Trexcision]

As a Michigan native, I instantly knew you were driving in my metro hometown area haha

[@henryxu7529]

Plymouth Michigan😤

[@Robert-hf5xr]

That cockpit looks dope. So comfy and compact

[@kemalthegangsta964]

0:03 when you go to settings and turn on realistic car mirrors on mobile games

[@ecogardenerhuertayjardin9913]

Looks good from inside. Launch control? 8:23 not bad

[@johnhoye4535]

Thanks Topher, that made my day......

[@KevinM88TR11]

That's a really nice car. They look even better in person.

[@Benji10109]

I was thinking about getting a performance model 3 but now im reconsidering it XD

[@ELTACHY1]

Awesome video once again. No matter what car my mind wanders onto you have a video on it. Thanks

[@drunkinmaster1]

Im not quite sure how i stumbled upon this video. But once i saw the potholes, i knew that was my hometown.

[@davidwhiteside7519]

This car is so sick looking. Love it 😊👍

[@danmurphy1994]

The next Z06 is going to be an even bigger N/A V8 chris! Are you hyped for that? It’s become so exotic and high output that I feel like this C8 Corvette is the first one I wouldn’t feel bad about buying every option and package I remotely desire just because of how it’s dynamically a fricken super car now and that was never an appropriate title for any corvette in the past.. this C8 is just a MUCH less expensive super car. Before anyone challenges my claim here go look at the 0-62mph times.. it’s pretty much neck and neck with the Ferarri 488GTB and would reliably walk away from the 458 which is the most similar vehicle you can get to this new corvette: Mid engined, rear wheel drive, naturally aspirated V8, dual clutch 8 speed w/ paddles vs the 458s 7 speed

[@dennismccool8760]

Good job. Love the camera placement & angle. Thanks.

[@kevinbreese5739]

@13:30 He's taking Exit 10 which is FORD RD. This guy really lives dangerously!

[@jackgreenstalk777]

4:04 that rev 😍

[@shomig.274]

The " co pilot " can't change the radio station.... lmao 😂😂

[@fz1000red]

My first thought upon getting a good look at this car was it's about dang time American engineers and car manufacturers showed the rest of the world there never was a justification for million dollar plus street legal super cars. Or whatever people are calling them today. A few years back my neighbor, who owns a coin operated laundry of all things, had a beautiful Porsche (I wouldn't know which model) built for him and it was so nice, but he kept it in a trailer and only drove it but once a year. I still think it was weird.

[@minutewithmitch7609]

In a perfect world. I would love near a small town, and have the new corvette as well as a ComoroSS like 2017/etc. Automatic for both.

[@Ford_Guys_Videos]

I would get a Z51 package because without the package it looks very strange.

[@ramone2866]

Now this looks like a fun car to sit in

[@toddpercox9017]

The trans isn’t designed or made by GM. It’s made by Tremec and is very similar to the trans in the gt500

[@shannonstewart4792]

Only thing missing is a true manual transmission. Some of us enjoy shifting a stick instead of paddles.

[@jebwatson]

That launch was S P I C Y

[@jordankeith9854]

You are totslly in Plymouth Michigan!! Right by my stomping grounds. Great car and great video :)

[@MrGamingKidFTW]

Love it, my c8 corvette 2020 drives so smooth. Wonder how this one drives

[@herpes_free_since_038]

What spec?

[@DEVILTAZ35]

The same?

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

The gauge cluster looks like a video game console -:) Really sweet car, would love to have one, one day...

[@PeterSchneemann]

2:25 Do you really mean that water gets in the engine while washing the car? Or did I misunderstand?