650 HP Corvette Z06 vs. Stingray Z51 7-Speed Manual | Is Slower Sometimes Better?!

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Hey guys and welcome! Today Marcus jumps behind the wheel of an American icon in the global sports car arena, pitting two very different models of Corvettes against each other in the mountains of Southern California. We begin with the C7 Corvette Z06 8-speed auto, packing a massive 6.2L supercharged LT4 V8 under the hood, pushing 650 HP and 650 LB/FT of torque. If that wasn't already enough to get your ears bleeding, we also brought along a C7 Corvette Stingray with the Z51 Performance package, but this ones got the 7-speed manual! It'll be an interesting American shootout between these to monsters. Hope you guys enjoy it!
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"We race because we're not allowed to go to war."

[@victorcervantes5284]

Manual or automatic, I simply don’t care. A Vette is a Vette and at the end of the day you’re still smiling

[@jackspeed3398]

Sorry Victor, I cant agree :) a Vette lets you smile from start to the end of the day ( and in Germany the most people, who see her -except Porsche etc drivers :) ).

[@its187inc]

Manual, no one wants a sports card in automatic, unless they cant drive stick, or they are lazy.

[@itzshod5764]

Girls don't care if it's auto or not anyway so I'd use the auto so I could play with other things.. in the car😼

[@johnnycastro2796]

Hahahaha manual is crazy is a killer my friend is having your entire body attach to the corvette . I got a z06 manual and I will never go for an auto transmisión , is like loosing the point of a sport vehicle

[@mrjjthor]

I'd have to disagree. To me a manual will always be more engaging to drive. I got rid of my Lexus ISF after a year because I got bored of the auto transmission.

[@stevenrich1819]

Having owned Corvettes for over 40 years, since I was 17, I can't imagine not having a manual transmission. There's just something about left foot-right hand coordination when stomppin' on the gas...oh what a feelin'! It can't be imitated even with an auto and paddles. Still Living the Dream in my '17 Z06 3LZ

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Does your 17 z06 has overheating issue?

[@oraiosokypreos]

Too bad the new one debuting tonight is rumored to only be available automatic

[@SkyRecruit18]

how you feel about that flat plane crank c8 tho?

[@krisi.2011]

Me too sir I just got a 2017 3lz z06 7 spd and it's amazing .

[@krisi.2011]

@olympicasseater hell no that was auto's from 2015-2016 the 2017 18 and 19 are fixed you can tell by the blower the 2017 on is a square not tapered

[@snvffxxx]

I do live in Italy, i remember being a little kid when my father started growing up his business, and extend it outside Italy, then Europe until he reached US and Canada. His first big customer in Canada used to come picking my father up at the airport in Toronto in his beautiful Yellow C5. my father always told me story when back home of this amazing yellow corvette, and how powerful it was. i always grown up with this Myth of this corvette, that to me was more than a car, was the emblem of the success in a big country like Canada, starting from a small place in Italy. 20 years later, after years of hard work, here i am, driving my C7 Corvette, with an huge smile every day in my face, and cruising my father around in it, bringing some beautiful memories in his mind. Corvette will always be more than a car to me, will just be the icon of something big done 😏

[@hrabb3]

Great story! I picked up a c7 Stingray z51 last may and I run hime whenever i’m off work to hop in and take her for a spin! Admiral blue special edition bits black wheels all black carbon bits! Everyone thinks it’s a c8 lol. It looks nothing like the c8 but it just looks bad ass like the batmobile! I enjoy every second of it especially when you get a free on ramp green light to punch it!

[@ADJ1229]

What an epic comment and a beautiful story. The Corvette has so much legacy. Thank you for sharing this.

[@thorandmoljnir]

It's to bad GM doesn't give the GS Corvette more power. Somewhere around 550 would be perfect. Then they'd have the Stingray at 460, GS at 550, Z06 at 650 and ZR1 at 755. With the added suspension and tire upgrades from the Z06 550Hp would make the GS a killer machine! And Chevy already had an engine in their performance section (on their website) that makes around 550 n/a power. Maybe I should take over the Corvette program for GM!

[@CloroxGodThe1st]

Tbh I wouldnt doubt if the c8 GS gets a NA 6.2 with 500+hp

[@Corvettelloydminster]

thorandmoljnir you should be working there excellent point and should be that

[@troyerhoades4909]

Most agree it should have been 500-550 but emission standards unfortunately

[@cavedog1279]

Heads/cam/headers - 550+ bhp pretty easy on a base c7 or GS. LMR packages with heads/cam/headers/AFM delete and a tune are getting 600hp for $10k, would be less if you do the work yourself. Really appealing option now that the base model c7 is going for around $35k used and I would be a lot less concerned about picking up a used base model than a used z06.

[@samuelchan9501]

@@cavedog1279 I found a great deal in my area on a 2014 C7, $39k only 26,000 miles. Just wish I had the money for it :( Fully loaded 3LT Procharged Z51 package Carbon package

[@3v4761]

Corvette...is America

[@MikeTarlton]

I survive the manual transmission on the C7 Z06 daily. It’s a blast to drive!

[@PradigyMusicman]

Do you still own it?

[@troypower4733]

Same here!

[@Slammedcamry_614]

Such an amazing car. I've always been an import lover....until I hopped in my buddy's C7 Z06 with the Z51 performance package..... most absolute terrifying and funnest ride along I've ever been in. Doing 140+ feels so smooth and stable on the freeway.....felt like a normal car doing 70. I respect the Z06 Z51 for life

[@swanblake]

The answer is yes. I'll always take a slower manual transmission and engagement over an automatic. Awesome video guys!

[@dsgrts]

Exactly! If you just wanna go fast take a jet. If you want absolute control and fun, manual is the way!

[@GenerationAsian]

Blake Swan 100%

[@carlosb1]

I don't mind automatic transmissions, but NOTHING tests a driver's skill better than a manual. Pure driver and car engagement.

[@jtd3d351]

I agree with you wholeheartedly. The manual could be slower by a full second to 60 and I’d still take a manual any day of the week over an automatic.

[@ryanwalker3509]

Unfortunately they are taking the engagement out of it with the auto blip

[@Kaohteeko]

10 years ago, I still remember the experience driving my fathers C5 Corvette for the first time. I use to daily an RSX Type-S with Bolt-ons at the time pushing 220whp but the C5 was my first attempt at american muscle and I honestly fell in love with the LS series ever since. It felt like I driving my very first budget super car. There's just nothing like the sound and feel of the LS. The corvette is definitely what I would consider an american icon. A legacy I'm passing onto my kids. Love the channel, keep up the good content.

[@jomaha9227]

I really wish they hadn't of nerfed the RSX suspension. The Integra with double wishbone was so much better to modify for handling/track. That K20 in the RSX was awesome though, especially the later model years that came with the updated cams and stuff.

[@MICKSHRED]

@@jomaha9227 hope they bring back the integra or prelude, a 2000 integra with jdm headlights is my import of choice

[@boots_n_coots]

Good job Marcus; you describe the character of these cars very well. I couldn’t agree with you more, which is why my money went for a C7 Grand Sport with the manual, a “sweet spot” Corvette if there ever was one. Cheers!

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

False myth on interiors "falling apart" on C5s and C6s...maybe for C4s.

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

Independence City Motoring my c5 interior was in good shape 15 years later with 150k miles on it

[@Slammedcamry_614]

My best friend has a C7 Z06 with the Z51 performance package.... the manual in the Z06 is absolutely terrifying. I love that car!!!! Great video man

[@Kwerrauque]

No one daily drives Corvettes? I daily drive my 04 C5 Corvette and it’s a fine ride. Great video by the way.

[@Viper3048]

I used to daily a C5 Corvette when I was 20 and I know several people who still do. They are surprisingly practical sports cars. Reliable, plenty of space and storage, gas milage isn't horrible at highway speeds, and they can put a big smile on your face whenever you like! 😁

[@polarbear111000]

I like that you're from Canada. I'm a U.S. citizen living up here in Canada. I own both the Viper GTS and Corvette Z06/07...... I drive the Vette all winter long with studded snow tires on it.........it's brilliant. Come on out to SK this winter and you can do a review of the car in -30C weather :)

[@gitcypherous]

What wasn't mentioned is how easy this is to drive as a manual. In addition to automatic rev matching, this car applies the brakes to the wheels when you're on a hill.

[@johncastillo2194]

Tremendous

[@ryanrake2714]

Wow that’s fancy. On a hill I just pull the Ebrake, let the clutch grab, give it a little gas, release and go. It ain’t hard in any way, but it is tedious.

[@linleyvanacore3036]

@@ryanrake2714 you actually don't have to release the ebrake.. if you have the c7 just go and it will do it itself..

[@TheMGSpy]

Got myself a z51 2019 n i couldnt b happier. Its automatic too

[@countwalker9362]

TheMGSpy I just bought a 2019z51 I love it

[@bingster-223]

After driving for 41 years and about 34 of those years in manuals I've switched to automatic and i don't miss much at all. Maybe revving the engine but i certainly don't feel less connected to the car or that the driving experience was diminished in any way. I also feel faster, i can paddle shift and engine brake, get the same noise downshifting too. I used to say the same thing about manual driving but i was wrong auto is just fine for me. Yeah I'm getting old too but not too old lol.

[@terrymertz1923]

totally on point, sir!!

[@EdMiF]

bingster 223 You're in the same bracket as myself, owned sticks all my life. My next car WILL be an auto, without a doubt.

[@jdaza1987]

I can see that, I'm still on the younger side so I enjoy manual except if I hit traffic.

[@kcountrycorvettes]

Nothing wrong with an automatic. The technology in the C7s will keep the smile on your face for quite awhile. I’ve got a manual C6 Z06 and and automatic C7 stingray and they are both loads of fun.

[@pccchurch]

I will never buy an auto again ... soul-crushing boring (you won't even realize it until u get back into a manual and realize what you missed) ... autos are for the obese ppl who want to sip on their sugar poison drinks and mindlessly chat on their phones and drive like blind grandma until they get into another slow speed senile accident ruining the flow of traffic for 1000s of other ppl and jacking up everyone's insurance rates. Serious drivers need manuals. For the inattentive, enjoy ur self driving cars. Autos may be faster in straight line but manuals make u a better, more focused driver. Also, the world doesn't need anymore grandpa's driving 10miles under the speed limit because they lost the vision and balls to go fast.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I bought an '18 Grand Sport. Looking forward to posting more content on it. Really enjoyed this vid thanks! -Glen

[@Spirited_Driver]

...Well I disagree with the embellishment on the C7 interior over the C6. I don't think this kid has seen a 3 or 4LT interior trim level on a C6 because with the 4LT you get leather wrapped doors and dash that you do not get on this C7 in the video (or some other supercars), also the interior of the C7 is still very plastic! I personally prefer the chrome accents and glossy 'fake' carbon fiber centre console of the 2008-2014 c6 better. And, rattles? I don't think so buddy, I've had my 2008 for 6 years now and after i had the dealer fix the targa top squeak when i bought it, there isn't a sound. its tight as new. I dunno, i suppose there are some people that don't take care of their vette and that causes rattles, not sure, and maybe the base models look cheap with all the missing buttons on the steering wheel and around the instrument cluster, but overall the C6 shouldn't be looked down upon as a shitty track racer. Im POSITIVE most are like mine and most owners would agree. I do agree that none of the vettes are like german cars when it comes to fit and finish quality, but they are not any worse than anything else either.

[@paulpaulm7354]

I have a Z06 with a manual. Incredible.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

After several test drives I had to go with the Manual. So much more fun! And Rev Match is enhanced on the stick! Yes the automatic is faster and I lost a few races due to not precise shifting. But I'll still take the manual all day! This car is so fast I don't need the slight increased speed of the automatic.

[@kaiichinose9590]

Love love love your videos. I think a better comparison if given the opportunity should have been the c7 grand sport. Because it has the styling and all the sportiness handling and breaks of the z06 without the super charger. Also you can get the z06 in manual as well

[@realriskybiz]

Just picked up my 2016 C7 Z06 last week. Only had 3800 miles on it. Still smelled brand new! Bad ass car

[@bailey.nt86]

Cool video, I love the Z06 but in all honesty i couldn't justify the price increase from a Z51. I have 2 other boosted cars and i felt like the next car i got should be a proper NA motor. Heads, cam, headers, porter TB/intake manifold and a proper tune would be pretty much all I'd ever need. Best part is I get to do it myself and enjoy.

[@andrewmarshall74]

Perfect for getting the groceries 😃

[@mrpmj00]

I'd gladly give up .1 seconds faster 0-60mph (because u won't notice it and you'd be lying if you did) for a manual which is 10 times more fun. It's all about the fun.

[@mrpmj00]

@MrMr: automatic drivers look for excuses. I was in Paris and Belgium a month ago and everybody drove stick (even my rental minivan Renault Grand Scenic), and trust me you haven't seen traffic like this and I'm from LA.

[@ogmechsftw]

just because people deal with it doesn't mean it doesn't suck lol

[@mrpmj00]

If u suck at driving stick, then it sucks even when there's no traffic. I was in Paris and Belgium a month ago and yes there was heavy traffic but driving stick is 2nd nature to me so no biggie along with 99% of other stick drivers there.

[@charleshall9755]

The only way I would want an automatic vette is if I lived in a large city and had a lot of commuting in stop and go city traffic...

[@mrpmj00]

@@ogmechsftw The autorev matching makes driving in traffic a lot better.

[@billdesmet3929]

I picked a 2019 Z06 black on black coupe! Stage 3 aero- AUTOMATIC "Of Course"....... 😊❤

[@bobbartlett3073]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I have a C7 Z 51 manual and it is even more outstanding than I ever thought it would be to drive! Great review of these two beautiful cars. Thank you also for giving the seven speed manual the accolades that it deserves.

[@PradigyMusicman]

@13:30 I UPSHIFT just to DOWNSHIFT all the time in my C7 Z51!!!! No Active Rev Match b/c I needed to learn the car's RPM range, so if I'm shifting down 1 or 2 gears then I need to know the taps. I am still working on my heel toe technique, but when I get that down........I'm gonna be like Matt Farah in the hills!

[@tyrellrivers339]

I own a c7 z51 8 speed auto and I will be taking it to LMR to get that Z06 power 🔋 💪

[@turtlehater2]

This intro is spot on. Just short enough but also very stylish.

[@farmerbold1144]

I recently bought a C7-Z51 with the more exciting manual shift a couple of weeks after about two hours of viewing the C8 on KZbin and the initial excitement wore off. My C7-Z51 is literally!!! horrifying from 0 -- 60 that reduces to extreme excitement followed by sheer pleasure of driving a very, very cool C7 Corvette Stingray with ground effects etc and a manual. Cops follow me a lot, so I have to resist the temptation to accelerate too often except in certain location and situation like entering a freeway with fast oncoming traffic giving me the excuse to accelerate terrifyingly fast. And it is so very beautiful to just look at in my driveway that I have to force myself to go inside my house. I do not require a Z06 as the Z51 package and standard shifting is quite stimulating to accelerate and drive just for the pleasure of it that is the reason I bought it.

[@dashdanebikes2758]

I recently bought a z51 as well. I was contemplating z06 but didn't fit in my budget. I was in the market for FType SVR. I do miss the quick acceleration and sound of the Ftype but z51 is still super loud and does give the sports car feel.

[@614XJ]

Daily my C5, Love every moment. Can’t wait to pick up a C7.

[@jimchristopher8386]

Ha, ha... I got a Z51 stick, and I can’t help myself from keeping rev match on permanently and downshifting through every gear anytime I hit a stoplight. It’s fun 😅...

[@loganweakland1647]

I am absolutely in love with the new Z06. I can’t get past its looks and sound of it. Even tho it’s the NEW model. It’s the best looking of them all. It looks more aggressive than the last model and performs better than the last. And not just that it’s also in the running for being in the same class as the Ferrari 458, McLaren 570s/650s and the Lamborghini Huracan especially for how much it is. It’s definitely my dream car

[@TheTmat007]

I agree. I think the C7 Z06 Corvette looks better than past generations.

[@Stowell1984]

Both these Corvettes are lousy, compared to equal 6th generation equivalents.

[@alsjeep]

Beautifully shot and the commentary was spot on!

[@pslim68]

All these people clamoring about manuals are too broke to afford the car...hence the terrible manual sales of the Vette

[@Niallboy1]

Great comparison, thanks. Still feeling as though the GS is the one to have.

[@ronherman6033]

I daily drove my 02 C5 Z06......loved it. I daily drive whatever I get...whats the purpose of leaving it in garage except for Sundays? LOL

[@tbonec5channel588]

A vette is A vette I have a C5 Z06 and I think it’s a true classic an American muscle. Today vettes are more like Europen made auto.

[@LindseyandCaleb]

Most underrated channel of all time! Love it dude

[@Hanson586]

Even though I like the C7 Z06/ZR1 more he might have sold me one the Z51 package. It’s been a dream of mine to get a vette and being newly divorced it just might be in my future. I also love the C6 Z06 and for about the same price a C6 ZO6 and C7 Z51 Run pretty similar. My bugaboo is the removable top. Can’t get that option on the C6. I could just see me on a Sunday taking the top off and going driving all day! Definitely think I would go manual!

[@darwinLee81283]

No offense. But honestly why wld u purchase a Automatic Corvette??

[@ISUringman1974]

Darwin Carey Haha...your name says it all! Answer: For the same reason I wouldn't buy a crank-starting car. --- You know, those cars made 100+ years ago!

[@darwinLee81283]

ISUringman1974 so if we continue with ur logic you wld also buy and a selfdriven sportscar. You know like a car u sit in and you type in a destination and just buckle in and ride. I bet ur wife drives u around lol

[@ISUringman1974]

Darwin Carey Why would you write such a ridiculous comment? No selfdriven sportscar [sic] exists! And likely never will exist. I laugh at people who think they have to drive a manual transmission. If it is so great, why don't professional drivers use manual trans anymore? ...think about it! jalopnik.com/5952924/mario-andretti-and-your-other-favorite-race-car-drivers-tell-you-what-they-drive, www.formula1.com/en/championship/inside-f1/understanding-f1-racing/power-unit---gearbox.html, --www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-chief-cool-prospect-self-driving-sports-cars-- --www.indycar.com/Fan-Info/INDYCAR-101/The-Car-Dallara/Anatomy-Of-An-INDYCAR--, --- NASCAR uses a sequential manual trans. I don't think that's an option in today's sports cars. However, I owned a race car with a NASCAR engine and it had an automatic trans. Currently, I drive a C7 Z51 with an automatic and paddle shifters. Similarly, cars with dual clutch transmissions also have paddle shifters. Again...think about it! BTW --- it's a good thing that you didn't put your money where your mouth is, because you would lose that bet. Guess you don't know anything about me, or possibly manual transmissions, for that matter.

[@darwinLee81283]

ISUringman1974 same reason u made a comment about a crank starting motor. Im following ur ridiculous logic. Mentioning its 100 year old. Wtf does that have to do with what i said. Even the reviewer say u must have the manual. @6:24 Ur car also is not dual clutch auto btw A "Drivers" car has 3 pedals

[@jerrybillings3039]

*Because some people aren't manual transmission fetishists? You clearly are one though..*

[@TheEvilPadawan]

Fantastic review! I traded in my manual C7 Z51 for a manual C7 Z06 with the Z07 package. 2 wonderful cars! The Z06 is just insane

[@bobbartlett3073]

Great description of the C7 Z06! Plus Scary Fast!

[@LT4POWERED]

I'm not sure why you didn't choose either a manual vs. a manual or an auto vs. auto. Did I miss something?

[@RealtorGarage]

Manual is the ONLY transmission

[@SaveTheManuals]

6:21 Save the manuals! Awesome video! Both sound beastly.

[@jerrybillings3039]

*We need to get therapists for you manual transmission fetishists....*

[@SaveTheManuals]

COMRADE DONALD TRUMP Yes! And your opinion on the internet is the only valid one! Cheers! 🙋‍♂️

[@Robert-goose1]

@@jerrybillings3039 drive an electric if you want a pedal crusher car.

[@BrothersJohnson1959]

I would never sell or trade down my 650hp Z06/Z07 for a much slower manual Stingray. Z06 also has a far more aggressive look with the wider body style to the much narrower Stingray and more fun to drive with the extra power.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

You owned automatic z06?

[@blaw9571]

you can get the grand sport and still get the wide body

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@blaw9571 2019 z06 still has overheating issue

[@cmurray5619]

Thank you for hitting all of the points I have been wondering about when deciding to get a Stingray or Z06. I too prefer a manual over auto, purely for the driving experience. Nice review. Much appreciated!

[@Viper3048]

Roads Untraveled Man, you couldn't be more wrong about people daily driving older Corvettes. My friend and I both daily drove C5 Corvettes in our early 20's, his was actually a Z06. On top of that, I knew at least 4 other guys from a Corvette club that daily drove C5 and C6 Corvettes. The C5 interior is not THAT bad, people exaggerate things... it is extremely comfortable, even on long rides and the interior holds up remarkably well if you know how to take care of it. I loved daily driving my C5, it was a better commuter than many "normal" cars I've owned or driven and I'll probably get another one someday.

[@mrjjthor]

Yes. Sometimes the slower car can be more enjoyable. I use to own a 2018 ZL1 and a 2013 Boss 302. Looking back at those two cars the Boss 302 was more enjoyable to drive than the ZL1 IMO. It felt more raw although the ZL1 was faster and handled better. I had to be more alert with the Boss 302 because it was more snappy.

[@terrypeden6792]

I agree....manual is the way to go!

[@craigthescott5074]

I own a C7 Z06 manual and a C8 HTC Z51 automatic and I’m a total manual guy but the C8 automatic is awesome no hesitation like the C7 automatic. I was hoping the C8 Z06 was going to have a manual option but doesn’t sound like it. I won’t ever sell my C7 Z06 manual.

[@2amike375]

Best Corvette video ever!

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Haha thanks :D I still have never driven a C5 Corvette. I promise i'll make that video epic.

[@markrossbach1458]

All you have to do with an automatic stick it in paddle shifters mode and you get the same exhaust notes, because it's the same as using a manual stick. I have a automatic and it does exactly as a manual. I just use my paddle shifters. And the good thing about having an automatic is it gives you that extra horsepower when it comes to shifting when you're racing people on the highway, because if you have a manual every time you go to shift you lose momentum, but if you have an automatic it's a steady shift. I would take paddle shifters over a manual any day. I grew up on stick shift I'm sick of it, plus you lose too many races

[@jondough7777777]

Give me the auto all day. I wear a 15 shoe and don’t want the hassle of moving my feet with less than normal foot space on the floorboard

[@adamhouston4299]

Such an awesome video! I would love to drive a Z06 someday!

[@shunsato6621]

Adam Houston oh what Adam!? Nice to see you here 😆

[@choward874]

Haven't watched the video yet and I'm going to say it's no contest between the two.

[@4077661466jp]

Hmm wasn't aware z51 package was also supercharged, guess its a no brainer being it's up against z06, which if it wasn't supercharged then there's no comparison 😂

[@repro24569]

I would get a Grand Sport. It's the Goldilocks Corvette.

[@marklewin8]

After seeing the C8 reveal last year, I immediately purchased the C7 Z06.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

You pick the better car because the C7 ZO6 has a real trunk

[@tymelon704]

If the C7 z51 got your attention. You might as well get a Grand sport. All the perks of the Z06, but stays NA with the same amount of power as the Z51

[@machotoejam]

I for one disagree. I bought a C7 Z51 3lt manual convertible because I find it beautiful, while the C7 z06/Grand Sport looks juvenile in my opinion...something a teenager drools over, but an adult might be embarrassed by. Aston Martin class vs bat-mobile boy racer to me. That’s fine if you like the bat-mobile look, but not everyone does. I had a wide body C6 and thought it looked better than the narrow body C6, but I feel the opposite with the C7.

[@TheTmat007]

@@machotoejam To each his own, I guess. I prefer the looks of the C7 Z06 better than some Aston Martin (DBS including). And I am not a teen. I am also do not one who likes supercars that look flamboyant. But I still find many Astons to look a bit tame. The Z06 is just right, in my opinion. Check out Harveys GM's "2015 Corvette Z06 2LZ Convertible review" video, and tell me what you think. I think the car looks epic.

[@millionairemindset1136]

Somebody killed the exhaust sound on that Zo6 smh.

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

Manual is great on open roads, but an absolute disaster in rush hour traffic. I've had manuals all my life but the paddle shift on the vet is the runner up for sure.

[@shunsato6621]

I agree with you dude! I mean I got trolled by commenting on SS717’s vlog saying he should get C7 GS with manual for track built two people like why GS? He already got C7 Z06 and ZR1 you they are like you wanna settle with GS because you can’t afford Z06 or ZR1... I just thought well GS ain’t cheap all the Corvettes aren’t cheap in fact I couldn’t afford to buy any C7 Corvettes at this point... I just would love NA feel with manual transmission that’s all. Maybe I could go for C5 Z06 someday lol

[@C5Cse7en]

Great video....blasting through the canyons and that tunnel burnout!! Well done. I think the C7 Z06 is my favorite vette.

[@vividpsychosis8222]

Point is mute. C8 will not have manual, period.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Which means it will not be a real Corvette

[@ForTehNguyen]

shouldve been compared to grand sport, its a Z06 without the overheaty supercharger

[@bookorder7857]

they been fixed that overheating issue.

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

I know right. People still seem to think that it is an ongoing issue that GM has engineered into the next model year…oh wait they did engineer it into the next model year wtf! (2015-2017). Lets see how the class action lawsuits plays out. It’s a sad state of affairs that it even has to come to that.

[@bookorder7857]

Michael Whittaker I thought they offered to fix the issue free of charge

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

That’s what they should’ve done and there were a few dealerships that did their customers right, but corporate GM did their customers dirty, and there have been some very angry people who have sworn off GM and will never again purchase a GM product, and GM is now facing a class action lawsuit for their effort. I’m curious to know how many Corvette owners are in the suit. C’mon GM nobody likes “limp mode” 15 minutes and you’re done? Wtf! Go hard or go home!

[@voyone]

I've daily driven a C6 Z51 6speed for years ... over 80K and it hibernates in the garage every winter. A C6 makes a great daily driver. You should try it.

[@StormAutoAdventures]

I'm not knocking this C7 Z06... I think it's amazing like every other Corvette, but why doesn't this C7 Z06 sound like a V8 like this C7 Stingray does? It sounds like a V8 running on half of its cylinders. I never heard a Corvette sound like this before? Especially with that awesome 6.2L V8.

[@anthonycosta2312]

If you want fun get the manual. If you want the ultimate fast car to blow the doors off cars with manual get the A8. I went auto and getting the W

[@lappydog9020]

No slower is never better!!! BUT a vette is a vette

[@davidk6310]

why the manual has that at the back of the steering wheel, it looks like an f1 shifter, or what is that? Awsome video!!!

[@godsservant4844]

Dávid K they are for manual shifting mode in the automatic cars. Chevrolet leaves them on the manual cars too. On the manual cars, they are used to turn the “rev-matching” feature on or off

[@ryan.corbett_]

So would you take the z06 over the z51 if it was manual?

[@sludgehammerz]

loved the commentary. great video

[@stew2049]

Man you guys deserve so many more views then your getting the last few months. Please keep on working hard guys ! I love your videos.

[@jthawkins6299]

Who else noticed the bumper we're the hood meets it's crooked on z51?

[@viperkill3]

When people say the vette has specs that are in supercar territoy is kind of a stupid thing to say because the Vette actually is considered a supercar.

[@markgoodrich4666]

I disagree wholeheartedly , I have owned many vettes , I have always had manuals , yes you get the illusion of more control , but as an owner of a 2016 z06 automatic at 63 years old , I am very impressed with MY z06 she can do ANYTHING my other vettes could do and plenty more , however there are obviously things you will do with the car that I will not and I get to smile all the way home with my AC on in tour mode and know I have a great car and I did not overdrive it , beat it up , thrash it , wreck it just to feed my already overly feed EGO !

[@STUIPEDCHICKEN]

Fantastic video! Canadians never seem to disappoint lol

[@robbrock5551]

Haven’t driven a C7 Z06 but I can concur that my C7 Z51 7 speed is a blast. If I upgrade, it will be to C7 Z06 7 speed and not a C8. Never say never, but I gotta have a manual. Soooo much more engaging driving experience.

[@SK8BOARDLEE]

Incredible video this will definitely help me make my decision about trading in my Z51 for a z06

[@BoogerNinja4Life]

So the guys says you have to have manual, yet is afraid to drive the Z06 with his transmission of choice? I guess the "skills" fail when asked to drive a car with serious horsepower.

[@kingkobetha8th]

Id love to see a review on a c6 ZR1 in the future...a lot more raw then the c7 z06

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

Don't know if it's your equipment but Corvette sounds meaner that on the video

[@treatb09]

the specs of that car don't make it a muscle car anymore. they are super cars now.

[@polarbear111000]

Steel brakes on the Z06.......not even close to the Carbon Ceramics on my Z06/07............not in the same league.

[@nowifinoobs]

The reason why the interrior is not as good is bc then they would need to raise the price so im fine with my fake leather and some soft touch plastic along with hard touch

[@anthonyclaggett6752]

No way...give me the power baby..

[@shanedawson-xt3wt]

You can beat a Manuel! Why? Because in this day and age with so many crazy, insane on their cell phone kids on the road you need TO PAY FULL attention when you’re driving. You don’t need to be shifting, clutch, down shift, up shift blah blah blah and all that while trying to drive these days in our society. So many kids and others driving like there is no care in the world! Also a Z06 Automatic is faster from 0-60 0-100 and top speed than a stick shift. Plus you get sort of both of the best words with the Automatic (having the paddle shifters). Now if you really like the stick and will be only driving your Vette in the mountains like this guy then hey it’s your money get what ever makes you happy. But don’t sit there and tell me it’s way better. It’s not. I know I have driven both. Safety is always the number one thing when it comes to driving. In this insane day like I said the automatic is the way to go. You can pay more attention to what you’re doing with it!!! Plus realistically you have to be an expert driver with a stick and know what you’re really doing to get the maximum performance out of a car like that and let’s be honest most people have no idea how to shift properly!!

[@joshheinz5328]

I drove a C5 Z05 Daily for 5 years. Previous owner dailied it for 6. 313K miles on the clock, no major malfunctions, and a dyno shows that it makes every horsepower it did new. Also, I threw it around Big Willow in 1:38.8, so it's not like the suspension was tired either. Drove it cross country twice, and on god knows how many road trips with the wife. Such a great car. If my new Z51 didn't claim it's parking spot in my garage, I'd still have it!

[@xxuncexx]

13:10 Yes! Right? Manual is just fun. It’s not better for anymore for overall performance but it really makes the experience that much better.

[@NoChaserNoChaser504]

People daily all their corvettes in America, from the C5 to the C7

[@brodylechman1195]

I love how you said that it's "hunting for gears" in the Auto.... I can't stand that feeling and it makes it sound like you have no clue how to drive... Won't trade my manual gearbox for ANYTHING, EVER....

[@MarcinCebula]

I dont know why people hate on the c6 interior. It looks bad on pictures, but i personally like the c6 interior over the c7.

[@mr.sevensixtwo]

I have a Z51 and it's been my daily driver for the last 2 years and literally the most amazing street car ever, or at least up there for daily reliability and drivablility with sick performance! Definitely recommend them to anyone that is in the market! About to get into a z06 soon so definitely excited!!

[@barrythomas5324]

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[@HerrinSchadenfreude]

What's the practical difference driving and power wise between the Stingray and the Z51 Stingray? I happened to get the regular one.

[@mr.sevensixtwo]

Practically, not much difference on a day-to-day basis for commuting, but when it comes to track performance or high speed spirited driving it does have its merits. The Z51 package has 2 extra inter-coolers in the rear side vents, and they are functional. One of the vents has a transmission cooler, and the other has a rear differential cooler which is a major necessity for hardcore driving/ track driving. Basically they are z06 inter-coolers in each vent in the rear. It also usually comes with magnetic ride control, which is one of the highest technology suspensions in the market.

[@C6Roadster]

I daily drive my C6Z06 except when it is snowing or at freezing temperature and below.

[@mattainsworth6389]

@@HerrinSchadenfreude From what i can tell, you get magnetic suspension standard (which is totally awesome), HUD, Better cooling (probably not that important on a daily unless you sit in traffic a lot), and bigger wheels.

[@scott.pontarelli7139]

The problem is most of the middle-aged fat dentists that own Corvettes don't agree and opt for the automatic now we have a c8 that can't even be optioned with a stick. I have a c7 7sp manual i love it.i was really looking forward to the c8 until i learned its not avl in manual. O well i guess ill keep my c7

[@KevinMinato]

SMASHED THAT LIKE BUTTON!

[@CloroxBleach-cq7tj]

Oh daddy. THIS IS SOO LIT!!!!!!!!

[@hellothere7946]

Clorox Bleach lol I see you everywhere on KZbin