700 hp "No Lift Shift" Chevy C5 Z06 Corvette on Steroids!!!

Shooting with Duke Langley was one of the most intense rides I've ever experienced! Duke has been racing for 30 years and building cars even longer. He took a perfectly good C5 Z06 Corvette and put it on a diet (2800 lbs), dropped a Mast Motorsports 700 hp LS7 in, sequential transmission and some serious suspension upgrades to create an evil and highly competitive street legal race car. And right after our shoot he went to compete at Laguna Seca Raceway in the Optima Ultimate Streetcar Challenge in the outlaw class and laid down the 2nd fastest lap ever on 200 treadwear tires...2nd only to Randy Pobst so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@marcust510]

The C5 platform is incredible. The fact this one weighs well under 3000lbs, with 700bhp AND a sequential transmission is nuts. High rpm screaming V8 ftw 🙌🏽🔥

[@jhanpgarcia2725]

Lt6 on a ls... ❤❤

[@crazycowdogs9830]

Not sure if you watched the whole video but there’s no c5 left in this thing.

[@ethanknoth8715]

@@crazycowdogs9830I checked out after I heard 8200rpm 😂 the original dash only goes to maybe 7500

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

@@crazycowdogs9830it’s a c5. whether you say it is or not

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

@@ethanknoth8715a shit ton of cars are the same as what you just described when modified 😂 what the fuck

[@jimk7882]

I think that's the most fun that I've ever seen Shawn have in a car here. That's saying something.

[@jr5p418]

Sequential Buick was another good one.

[@jesterokjones4954]

The C5 is a highly underrated platform. What an absolute monster!

[@0Heeroyuy01]

even in stock form they are no slouch if you actually drive them and not grampa them

[@mikehunt3987]

C5 ruled LeMans for years!

[@jpolimus]

Folks are starting to catch on to it

[@Schwaby69]

C5's are not underrated at all. A truly underrated Corvette is the C4.

[@0Heeroyuy01]

@@Schwaby69 C4 arent underrated people just realized they need twice the amount of mods to be as fast as a stock C5 without breaking

[@MrMlbfan6]

Man heard no brake and had a ptsd moment 💀💀💀💀💀😂

[@2loco]

😂😂😂😉🤫

[@kingmaybus8409]

I been there To be honest My brother and I We're speeding down a country lane And It went from asphalt to gravel unexpectedly We rolled that car 2 and a 1/2 times For about 3 years anytime someone took a curve to sharp I would naturally grab the door or oh shit handle or brace myself against the dash......but that was 19 years ago I don't have that reaction so yeah to recognize it now makes me chuckle 😅😅😊

[@whipzpaintlyfewithjay9654]

😂😂😂😂 for real…flashback moment at an even faster speed!

[@m91473]

@@kingmaybus8409 ever heard of a run on sentence? try some commas or periods.

[@kingmaybus8409]

@Mario B yeah............................................................. Your right...................... Hope this completes your day......... And you can be happy 😊 😃 😀 😄 😁 And have a blessed day 🙏 😘

[@PETERNESS]

Sean this man is the very very best guest you have had on your channel ,this is Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Steve Mcqueen with a hint of Micheal Rooker all rolled into one and just smashing that Vette ,WHAT A LEGEND

[@CornFedZ06]

One of the coolest dudes youve ever had on the channel.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@georgef1176]

That 6xD must make that car insane. Definitely one of the sickest transmissions out.

[@scottsavinski9311]

The look on your face at 24:48 is priceless... That's a bad ass ride man!!!

[@Nehstea]

you can see it in his eyes "okay i need to get out now" lol

[@apancher]

​@Nehstea yea, that's definitely the face of questioning every decision in his life that lead to that moment.

[@philkennedy8862]

I've only watched this video about a thousand times it's still fantastic.

[@williamhaggerson5490]

Never gets old

[@apancher]

This might be the C5 in its ultimate form. What a monster!

[@craigdougherty290]

The cinematography you guys are doing is next level! Beautiful work. Love the vetted!

[@senditscott4735]

I been saying this! It's like top gear quality. Proud of him and his crew

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I daily drove my '03 Z06 for 11 years before a semi hit me on the interstate and destroyed the car. It had a mild build (494whp) and, as lightweight as these are, the car was a beast for "regular" street use. I have a much faster Z06 now but I still miss that thing. The C5 doesn't get the love it deserves. With just a few mods they're so much more fun to drive than the C6 or C7.

[@ssoffshore5111]

I've had all of those too. The C5Z and C6Z have a lot more in common. I really liked my C5Z, but I think the C6Z is by far my favorite of the three!

[@jesterokjones4954]

500 whp is absolutely perfect for the street, you DO NOT need any more than that to have serious fun on public roads. All these kids that watch these 1320 videos and think you have to have 1000 HP car to be fast have never even been in a 1000 HP car much less even driven anything over 350 HP. I could scare most people into shitting their pants in my old 250 whp built and gutted K-swapped 95 Civic coupe.

[@RacingHeartMedia]

@@jesterokjones4954I agree

[@MV-ri7zu]

​@@jesterokjones4954yeah after you go over 500hp and closer to 1000hp it usually makes the car LESS fun in street use, because you cant really push it anymore, which makes it really unsatisfying. Great for highways at that point thats about it.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

What mods did you have? And how did you get hit?

[@jameshutchins3396]

I have always loved that style ZO6 but this has to be my favorite. Thank you so much for this one.

[@4litrespoolyboi206]

These half hour videos are epic! Keep it up!

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s our new editor letting our shoots breath…really glad you appreciate the long form approach cause I love the new format he’s created for us! @suedeops on IG if you want to see more of what he does

[@RaisingRa]

Man seeing what people got built out been giving me better ideas to add to my car… and so it continues 😎

[@mg_streetkandi]

Thank you for reviewing a car that's on the Optima Tour.. It's my favorite car show. As a guy that owns a modified FRC 99 Vette and has had a Modified c4 I'm definitely impressed.. It's a lot of good C5 FRC and Z06 cars on the tour..Those cars are from the factory very much close to race cars. suspension, seats, wheels, and tires is all you really need to be competitive. It's probably the best bang for the buck...👍🏽🏁

[@petrolhead8851]

Wow! Such a bad ass c5 corvette! Love it! Sean your reactions are always hilarious!

[@chrisauten2039]

The look on Shawn's face when they were doing pulls thru 3 gears then standing on the brakes is freaking priceless!!! 😂

[@freescotty3948]

24:27 The look of horror on his face here is wild.

[@dubyah2445]

26:20 pure gold 😂😂

[@Mr60InA30]

This might be the best Autotopia video I've ever watched got damn. Love that Vette man.

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Pause at 24:29 and check out his facial expression as he grabs the " oh shit handle "......lol lol. Thank you for sharing brother !!!.

[@bobbyf.3901]

That looked like an amazing ride! That dude knows how to build a car! Absolutely SICK!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It was amazing riding with him!!

[@thomasfraioli5797]

This has to be one if not the fastest car you have shown us HANDS DOWN !!!!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. And stops harder than anything I’ve ever experienced previously

[@thomasfraioli5797]

@@AutotopiaLA Shawn that car is a monster, the set up for shifting, no clutch is insane, when that pedal went down your head got thrown into the back seat aand when he stopped, the LOOK on your face priceless !!!!!!!!!

[@thomasfraioli5797]

@@AutotopiaLA can you say the car is a maniac , for sure, thats raw muscle

[@JoeMicc1973]

KAH-RAZY!!!! 😱😱. Watchin that hood floppin around was makin me nervous. LOL

[@Antonio_Coimbra]

Anti - Stress Machine

[@marcusaurileus7984]

this guys got some serious mechanic hands

[@rescuemepookie5256]

Im ford guy but corvett c5 have a special place in my heart.

[@kanervatie]

Duke "The Rabbit" Langley. What a legend! Do you know how he got the nickname? Just watch at 11:10.

[@jdisdetermined]

Holy shit that’s funny.

[@oldsrusoutlaws]

No underwear were harmed during the making of this video.

[@brianwills4398]

Good lord that thing must rip.. I'm at 600hp to the wheels and 2700lbs. It's a Baja bug on 35s and it scares the tar out of me. Total death trap and I love it.🤙

[@6FeetDeep4U]

Damn! Now that's a guy that knows exactly what he wants in a car! That's a really kick ass Vette man. Appreciate the video!

[@scu-dub]

😂🤣 Shawn....."how the f%$@ does it do that"! Lol....that is a beast of a vette👍🏼

[@Fl4m3thro3er]

This guy built the race car I built in video games. I love it.

[@kylescaggs]

"This is not a street car, it's a total fucking race car." Welcome to Optimas search for the ultimate street car.

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Gooooooood lorrrrrrrrddddddd! That moves!!!!!!! The shear terror on Sean's face is like , "Let the brakes work, please, please 🙏!

[@zachhahn1360]

Love the C5 content, and these style builds!

[@kansasspeedperformancellc6670]

That was a wild ride no doubt. The torque that car has is phenominal. I have driven a car like that with the brake situation and it is hard to stop it. I truly takes understanding and experience to learn to run that system.

[@RobertSiwik1968]

The vette is an absolute beast. I love the pure, raw race car vibe it gives out. You get to have so much fun you must absolutely love your job.

[@bomboclot18]

That's the most scared/happy I've seen Shawn!!! Gotta be the best feeling ever!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

You nailed it! Fear/happiness collide into one “oh shit” face lol!!

[@doczspec4502]

Brother, you looked like you were going into shock. I would have told that black to truck park anywhere but there.😳

[@treeman2660]

You sure are giving me some Ideas for my yellow 04 👍 Great video. I seldomly watch them to the end.

[@chrislovett6120]

That thing is pure bad ass. I love all the cars and trucks that run Optima street car challenge. The look on your face say it all 😂

[@WayApp]

Hats off to the owner for pushing the boundaries of speed and power!👍👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a badass! Cool guy

[@danielpb76]

Corvette C5 R is one of the most insane cars ever built

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s for sure

[@stevenparker6415]

one of the best you've shot

[@brianhowell8117]

U can tell that weight cut helps out with that acceleration what a rocket

[@AutotopiaLA]

It hooks and books like crazy!

[@bspeers1]

Such a cool car Shawn! This episode was amazing! The shit that car can do is incredible!!! Really cool how technically “deep” the car is. Duke knows everything technical about it which was very interesting. FFS that was great! Thanks to Duke for sharing !!

[@sonnygems1686]

The hairs on my arm are still up 🤯💨

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I think Shawn was about to wave a Brown Flag.... Duke, me to you - You are winning at life buddy! Sweet car, definitely built by a driver!

[@71whitey]

I would love nothing more than to see you get a drive (as a passenger) in a v8 Supercar at Bathurst. Us Aussies reckon you rock! Cheers mate.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That would be amazing!! Those guys are absolutely insane!!

[@71whitey]

@@AutotopiaLA Very True! Thank you for having such amazing content and you come across as a genuinely awesome person. Thank you.

[@chriswalshe499]

Holy shit that thing is nuts. Violent. Solid mounted engine yr battling to even see the gauges. I was exhausted just watching,lol.Truely wicked.

[@bobvomhof5699]

Man this is Probly my favorite video of yours, and the owner was the real deal not a blow hard like so many of them are. Great vid I really enjoy your channel.

[@georgef1176]

If you get that car on a mainline or equivalent hub dyno and a good tuner they can definitely fix that no lift shift problem.

[@FronkG]

proper corvette track car with proper chassis mounted aero!!

[@FrisellFan01]

This is the wildest party on 4 wheels I have ever seen.......I could watch this car for the rest of my life there is so much tech in this car.....but just overall this car just wants to be driven hard....amazing ride!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Should check out the Calvo built Vipers

[@jonathanallen9205]

The aaaahhhh is what's gets me. Shaun I can tell that as terrifying as it is it's simply spectacular to bare witness to this cars awesome ability. Very rare to enjoy the pure performance of that dragon.

[@sickjohnson]

That is one wicked Vette build...I am in lust!

[@donnis618]

That thing is CRAZY!!! Great job once again

[@MotersickleBum]

"i personally would rather listen to the engine than the stereo...". EXACTLY!

[@AutotopiaLA]

No question about it! Especially when it sounds this good!!

[@gabrielramirez-bb9xe]

Love the FOOTAGE. PROFESSIONAL. AWESOME

[@garretrainer3798]

"2nd only to Randy Pobst" Pretty hard to beat that guy around a race track. What an awesome car and driver

[@whipzpaintlyfewithjay9654]

Shun shaking his head @26:04-26:08 had me rollin 😂😂😂😂

[@sancheztucker5554]

Remind me on the sequential regal

[@JeremyDabney-vn2bd]

Man this has to be my favorite drive video yet . That Vette is f****** violent and I love it . I grew up doing oval track so I no exactly what your feeling with stupid acceleration and no time stopping on a dime . There's nothing like it and the feeling of joy over come by fear then joy is amazing. Nothing like it hands down . Do more like this autotopia

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely want to do more of these purpose built auto cross/road racers

[@jrmotorsports5532]

I LOVE this build! Amazing car! VERY well done!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Amazing is right as is his driving skills

[@micheandmikey]

Painted like Eddie's yellow & black guitar to boot!!! SIIIIIIIIIICK!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I thought the same thing…big VH fan!

[@dbullis2433]

Its not just the car, Duke is a real wheelman. Have been racing with him for years. The car is stupid fast, but so is the driver!

[@ruairimadigan863]

Best video of the channel yet for me. Love Vettes , love yellow Vette's.....love the channel and Duke is clearly an absolute and total Gent/Mad Scientist....brilliant. More please.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! Duke is such a cool guy, great builder and a beast behind the wheel!

[@oldschool6268]

Bad **** car Shout out from East Texas to mast motorsports good guys for sure and hell of a engine builder.

[@6sixty1gixxer80]

Great shots on the one. Had a blast watching

[@kristinaemory6028]

Seriously gorgeous machine that means business!! Congratulations on an amazing build my guy!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really built an amazing car

[@luigikilla5821]

This was insane first time watching your channel came on because how bad ass this c5 is, sick ride along keep them coming,also beautiful vette🔥😍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you found us. Lots of crazy rides on the channel and this one is exceptional

[@builtbybobby2417]

So stable and straight as an arrow!!! Epic build...

[@hotrod2321]

That looked like Soo much fun. Your face says it all. What a beast of a car.

[@naichestube]

That was great. Can’t wait to see the new color on the FD!

[@LORDS-SWORD]

Damn, dude, can drive. It's the best episode ever. That car is wicked AF!!! Thanks. STAY FROSTY DTIAFG!!!

[@johndean2110]

That is one badass Corvette!! 🏁🏁🏁🏆

[@CorvetteLife]

Man what a sick c5!!! It reminds me of my c6 z06 which I sold recently. Car was making 627whp, 608wtq completely rebuilt motor etc... it just bucked and surged below 2000rpms but as soon as you stepped on it it sucked you back in your seat and felt like your were flying. Loudest and fastest car I've ever owned

[@Nehstea]

i really like what he did with the lights, great video !

[@tomoday4450]

Absolutely fantastic!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Unbelievable car ! The sounds incredible Great Episode Brother 👍🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. Such an amazing C5!

[@brierc7625]

Here in town we all love duke and the vette. Crazy dude in the best ways

[@robertbuckner2353]

Awesome build! That's definitely in my top 10!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. Badass ride for sure

[@riverrat130]

This car has Trans- Am written all over it. I love it. Your face told the whole story, and the fact that Dude had to pull himself back in the seat upon deceleration.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Crazy thing is…that weekend he raced at Optima partnered with Trans Am and was faster than Trans am…impressive

[@riverrat130]

@@AutotopiaLA That is too cool. Thanks for sharing that

[@glennanderson7586]

You know it's good when you get the Monkey Claps.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Monkey claps!!! You just made me laugh out loud bro!!

[@westdeaton4127]

This video never gets old 😊

[@MrTDW29]

Awesome car 🚗 💪🏾🙌🏾

[@gregcook6498]

Oh my God, Shawn, I’ve said it many times before, what an incredible job you created for yourself. If you can even call it a job. You, sir, or my freaking hero. What an unbelievable ride, car, video and time. I love love love this video. All of them are great, but this is exceptional.

[@gregcook6498]

Not only am I totally in awe of the life you’re living. I am blown away by your knowledge, your group of friends, and by the unbelievable way you can convey the actual experience on video. When I watch your videos, my brain always expands a little bit, but mostly I can almost feel, the ride as it happens. You truly do an incredible job of taking us along for the ride. Thank you so much for the work you do.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you so much for the comment here! I love getting to do this and am working hard on it being full time. My storage business still pays the bills but really working on our channel being my full time job at some point! Thank you!! 👊

[@n.elliott9122]

That sounds..reminds me of a F1 Car and Grand Prix Cycle. Beautiful note. God bless and keep the videos coming.

[@MrWonderbread187]

Thanks for sharing this badass ride but the driver is a living rockstar!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s the truth!

[@johnf6267]

Great show Shawn. Nice guy and very good at explaining his car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and Duke is awesome as is his build and driving skills

[@hungryalien]

what a beast of c5! first time seeing shawn teared up in a ride along hahaha 😆 good thing the brake worked! 😂

[@matteodi555]

Favourite episode so far. The looks on your face were priceless.

[@scu-dub]

So nice I have to comment twice❤....this has to be one of the most unique vettes I have ever seen....and the fact that it still has some factory options is freakin cool👍🏼personally I love the no lift shift is awesome!🤌🏼

[@pauldashwood2897]

That is awesome love the guys face ,one happy vet owner ….love it keep safe guys

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a fun ride with Duke in this crazy C5!

[@CyberDocUSA]

One of the scariest builds I've seen on your chan. Love this guy and his car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It was such a fun ride!!

[@yukonjack.]

I found myself hitting rewind over and over on this one, damn what an adrenaline rush!!✌️

[@tunaharhar5666]

I usually comment on your videos, but you said it all!!! Gal Dang that is a beast machine.

[@stephenwayant2790]

That's just sick. Great video! And audio!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! Such an intense build

[@sainathferrari]

The BEST video autotopia put out so far. Not a corvette guy but heck ya what a build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. One of my favorites yet!

[@ZacharyBraxton-kl5bs]

Fun Toy! I like the Gand National. One of my FAVS!