C8 Z06 vs. Audi R8 .. Which is the better NA Supercar?

[@chrisraymond4804]

Got me a tuned v10 r8. Best car I’ve ever owned hands down.

[@alexsolhi6364]

R8 with a V10 is a true exotic!

[@phideltbeers9133]

Some of these comments from people that have no experience with either is quite entertaining! 😂 I’m fortunate to own both. 2022 R8 and 2023 Z06. Z06 is definitely more race car compared to the R8. It sounds unbelievable straight from the factory. My R8 is straight piped and is louder than the Z06, but I still think the Z06 has a more exotic tone. To me, the R8 is more special due to the rarity and the V10 is retired. It’s more of a forever car. I had the opportunity to order both cars and I matched the colors. R8 is Suzuka Grey Metallic with red interior and Z06 is Ceramic Matrix Gray with red interior. Asking me which one I like better is like asking which daughter I love more. There is no wrong decision between these two. Both are fantastic.

[@greenrush4313]

I dont like either

[@bedbath9056]

Wow you are rich sir !! Must be making.millions a year.

[@brainwashed1542]

@@greenrush4313so .. good for you..

[@noobx0452]

Z06 is going to be all around faster. R8 is considered more exotic. Have driven both, I would choose the Z06

[@terryrutherford2114]

I have a 2016 Z06, 650 HP, 650 TQ. Supercharged, I know. I would love to have the new Z06 and I'm an Audi guy. I had a 2001 S8, and currently own a 2013 S5 cabriolet prestige. I love my Audi, but my Z06 is phenomenal. Thanks for the video!

[@kevin-qc7zv]

Love the z06

[@jtpiercy1966]

Corvette every time

[@batreview9600]

The R8 every time

[@js002003]

honestly I agree. even as a former r8 owner, I think I would go vette in this one. the z06 is the first vette I would actually consider and they def corrected the ugly looks of the base model with the wider fenders. still the back needs work.

[@batreview9600]

@@js002003 the corvette is a boring car at the end of the day you see them all the time. Especially 70 year old men driving them😂 I want something exotic and unique.

[@js002003]

@@batreview9600 100% the base c8 is pretty meh. its as common as a tesla, kinda ugly, and actually pretty slow if you've ever driven one. (chevy quotes 2.9 to 60 but its actually 3.7ish in real world). I def would NOT have a base c8 but if I had to choose between a stock r8 or stock z06 I'd slightly lean the vette even tho its not exotic. the z06 is faster and sounds really good, and looks a lot better than the base. its a cheap 458. and probably bc I already owned a new R8... I wouldn't want to keep the car stock tho so the R8 would be the pick in the real world. In fact, Im actually looking into picking up another r8 and turbo charging it.

[@batreview9600]

@@js002003 The C8 is a disgusting looking car no matter what trim it is. It looks like a want a be McLaren/ Kit car.

[@bullittboost6046]

I’ll take both. A guy in my area has a Bugatti Veyron. He likes to run the interstates late at night I have been told it’s a retired professional race car driver. I tried playing with him one night, I have never seen something that moves that fast on the street.

[@thepetrolman4879]

R8 obviously. Cant beat a V10

[@TheeKiddJordann]

It actually does, plus warranty because it’s brand new

[@gwhizz44]

I would take the ZO6 Corvette. It is like driving a weapon. I have a C4 GS and it feels like driving a fighter jet. Can only imagine the feel of that new ZO6.

[@blraider9724]

I’ve owned both. I always describe the Z06 as the perfect combination of an R8 and a GT3 (I’ve owned one of these too).

[@steveholler1095]

Give me the C8 Z06! Without a doubt!

[@rogersouthworth1619]

The only thing I liked about the R8 was the color. It's tough trying to stack up against that c8. Great video man thanks.

[@tornatic1983]

I've owned a supercharged C7 Z51 A8 and now currently have a C6. Id take R8 but Id want the V10 Plus version with 602 hp with the wing though. I like to try new things. I've never had a Audi let alone its supercar. I just came from having a BMW F10 M5 and Jaguar F Type R at the same time

[@rparret]

I'd go with the Vette. Audi make fine cars, but I think the Vette offers more bang for the buck, plus I am steeped in old-school American muscle.

[@batreview9600]

@@rparret They destroyed the Corvette name plate with the C8. It should’ve been a front engine pushrod V8. I’ve owned a C5, C6, and C7 those were the true corvettes. Now the C8 looks like a Kit car that they got from Temu. It’s really sad.

[@blazesmooth5573]

@@batreview9600 drive one first

[@blitz4387]

​@@batreview9600 How did they ruin the c8 when it outperforms so many cars in it's class? So you don't like they way it looks? womp womp ain't no one forcing you to buy one.

[@batreview9600]

@@blitz4387 You never owned a Corvette before so you wouldn’t understand.

[@blitz4387]

@batreview9600 and how would you know that? Keep coping, over here crying about a car lol.

[@mohawkgarage]

I drove that same Z06 shortly after you did. Fantastic car! Video on my channel.

[@scarface9617]

My uncle has a base model ‘17-‘18 R8 w/ v10.. it seems to handle & run out pretty damn well, also! imo 💨💯 ..I’d love to push that z06 just abit too! 🦅💨

[@batreview9600]

@@mohawkgarage Until you realize that it had Temu stickers all over it.😂

[@greenrush4313]

liar

[@batreview9600]

@@greenrush4313 I’m not lying bro look at the car it looks like the same car on Temu.

[@planetchain]

The Vette, for sure, Racer X!

[@batreview9600]

@@planetchain The C8 vette is a disgusting car I can’t stand looking at it. It looks like a Kit car from Temu.

[@aaronharter2418]

Thanks X... I been in love with the r8 for years...ever since I drove one it is a must have for me...the driving experience for me seems more elegant!

[@cobrasanchez6596]

R8 business in the front business in the back. C8Z06 party in the front party in the back

[@pete6705]

I’d take the Z06. I think the R8 is cool, but I never loved the look of it. I always wished they’d update the design. It’s just ok looking

[@jehtplane]

ZO6 All day

[@EddieRicks-i8v]

R8 is my favorite car and going through a tunnel is so much fun and wet or dry or even snow ❄️ won’t be a problem.

[@artansadiki3244]

R8 obviously. No one cares about Vettes outside the US

[@kingnell4507]

Corvette everyday all day

[@jimsteinway695]

I’ve been a 911 guy for 20 years. Three GT3s. I just traded my 2018 GT3 in on a Z06/ z07 package 3lz. Pretty happy. I’m tired of the Porsche inflation table

[@makstone]

Are you referring to Porsche maintenance costs?

[@creangapaul6593]

In Eu you cna get an R8 at 130k while zo6 with zo7 pack is 220 230k Euro :(

[@Jaycat48]

Corvette, every time. I've had a love affair with Vettes my whole life

[@doughooks7411]

Great video and comparison. I like both, but prefer the looks and price of the Z06.

[@scarface9617]

That “tt1064hp” ZR1 is gonna be a roller coaster ride from hell! 🇺🇸🦅💨💨

[@Imesswithcars]

1064

[@scarface9617]

@@Imesswithcars yeah, its a whole Unit! 🦅💨

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

I think it's cool that they used the engine from the Z06, but I bet it's gonna be super problematic. Massive turbos on an engine that's already pushing the limits sounds like a recipe for unreliability

[@scarface9617]

@@peterjordansonthe2nd731 it doesn’t got very big turbos, so it doesn’t take them that long to spool!

[@js_392]

@@scarface9617correct, and they put different components to deal with the pressure

[@Mursedave]

Give me that Chevy 💪🏻🇺🇸 The Audi does sound good though.

[@christocr]

I would take either, but definitely prefer the Corvette.

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

Corvette everyday and twice on Sunday. Nuff said

[@wmean45]

Corvette for me for sure !!!!

[@LeadfootLou]

Like the sound of the exhaust on the Audi but other than that the Vette Z06 wins hands down.

[@chuckbaye478]

Personally id go with the Lamborghini Huracan and ive driven one and they are incredible to drive

[@Steve23-392]

Great review . Corvette Wins !!

[@adrianleusink1970]

Driven both, also have a Z51 C8 The Vette is the better car.

[@dylanp9211]

Corvette all day. But the last edition of the r8 is my favorite the audi r8 Gt.

[@Mursedave]

Give me that Chevy 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@CosyMcube-bl5ub]

Corvette looks so much better❤

[@LUVBYFEWHATEDBYMANY777]

Z06 vet ALL Day🔥🦾💯🎯🫡

[@johnr7794]

We love our 2023 3LT HTC non-Z51 Arctic White with magnetic ride, front lift, performance exhaust, front splitter, black exhaust tips, two tone (black/red) interior and carbon flash painted top, nacelles, low spoiler, mirrors, intake blades, and wheels is the perfect car for us. We will never track it and it’s capable of more performance than we will ever need. Our 2nd Corvette and the best vehicle this 76yo has ever driven. It was just under $100,000, it is more versatile, better looking, better sounding, and faster 0 to 60 than the R8.

[@joemiller2629]

Prepping for a 170 replacement maybe?

[@omarr6021]

i will have the R8 without any doubt . period

[@panamera53]

I'm taking the Z06

[@chadpittman7826]

Awesome content buddy 🙏👍💪

[@MrFcwright]

I’m a Corvette guy

[@SlingKing2015]

I drove the Z06 on track back to back with the R8 and the Z06 was head and shoulders a better car on track. In every single way.

[@gaara4667]

You’d hope a track car is miles better than a road car on track. 🤔

[@SlingKing2015]

@gaara4667 Oh here we go. 🙄😆 The R8 V10 is an exceptional track car, right out of the box.

[@gaara4667]

@@SlingKing2015 the Z06 is marketed as a track car. The R8 is not, regardless of it being very capable. As I said, I’d hope it did well doing the thing it’s designed for. 🤔

[@SlingKing2015]

@gaara4667 No. The R8 is marketed as a "supercar" a track car and even an entry level race car (depending on the trim.) I'm not trying to take anything away from any of the fan boys or Audi. It's a damn cool car. For the money, on the road and the track, the Z06 is just a better car. Sorry. You can herp derp some more about how it's not "fair" to compare them if you want. It doesn't matter to me.

[@scottmaz4063]

A friend let me drive his r8, that car flies and handles GRRRREAT.

[@G0ddEityawesome]

R8 is the Most boring sports car

[@batreview9600]

@@G0ddEityawesome idk the corvette you see everyday 😂 I don’t see many R8s out there and I live in a rich area.

[@AnabolicCoachMR]

I take the Z 06 💯

[@haroldbirge6881]

🍀Corvette 👀✌️

[@seashackf1]

I love both of these cars for different reasons so it’d be a hard choice. Very different, but equally fun driving experiences. Having a screaming v10 and a flat plain crank V8 at least once should be on every car guys list though.

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆Racer X 🏆 you're the 🍀 man 👀✌️

[@haroldbirge6881]

I would like to get that pear of challengers had a "73"miss that car so much✌️

[@Ej.504]

Zo6 and for the price its the better deal. It performs way above msrp. Track records show the same

[@batreview9600]

Porsche destroys every Chevy on the track.

[@Ej.504]

@@batreview9600 check again

[@batreview9600]

@@Ej.504 naw not with the new gen of Porsches with the new hybrid setups😂the new gen Porsche 911 GT2 will destroy any car. I hate C8s they suck and look like a kit car. Every time I see one I say man just another boring corvette.

[@batreview9600]

@@Ej.504 I owned a C5, C6, C7 corvettes and the C8 destroyed the image of the corvette name plate. It’s no longer a corvette it looks like a want to be McLaren. I miss the front engine N/A that’s what made the corvette special. At this point I rather buy any other car than a C8.

[@Ej.504]

@@batreview9600 im not a fan of hybrid systems that doesnt impress me. Twin turbo or a electric motor is not impressive for that price point. However not only is the zo6 more affordable, it does 9 seconds straight from factory with tires naturally aspirated. Porsches are amazing but for the money and performance the zo6 barely got beat by a newer ford gt. The zr1 is gonna destroy on the track and still be a fraction of the cost msrp.

[@peterwho9380]

It's obvious that the Z06 offers the best bang for your buck but seeing them both on the road, the R8 gives you that presence where the Z06 and other muscle cars just can't replicate!

[@lostallmymoney2082]

ZO6 isn’t a muscle car.

[@toadie7348]

love the comparison, it's a shame the Z06 is so unaffordable everywhere outside of the US

[@al151]

More bang for the buck is Corvette but if i have the money, instead of the lambo, i would go with the v10 R8

[@Gongolongo]

They're basically the same price in this current market my guy

[@MC-dn8if]

I’ll take both. I own a v10 R8 performance plus, and a C8 Z06, & am on a preorder list for a ZR1. The R8 is rare, my local exotics group typically has 1-2 other R8s at get togethers, there are a dozen+ each Lamborghinis & Ferraris. The Z06 is fun, it’s great to go out & let my Inner 12 year old play. The R8 is a great night out car, there’s a refined luxury to it that always turns heads (that V10 helps). I plan to sell the Z06 when the ZR1 arrives. Until I can afford a Bugatti I’ll have a hard time parting with the R8.

[@winstonsmith4003]

I’ve owned 6 or so Audis all S and one RS, used to love them then they stopped innovating and leading years ago. I’d do the Z06 all day long

[@Inferno45]

The corvette is a better value and more reliable. But damn that v10 is never coming back so id have to pick the r8 if they both costed the same.

[@Thee_69]

Z06 by a mile

[@davea4037]

Nice review on those 2 two seaters! None are in my budget but if i could pick one, id find a dealer to special order a corvette at msrp. Theres a dealer just a few miles away. The audi dealer is 30 miles away.......no good for any of the overpriced service they charge.

[@johnnyparker2128]

Being an owner of a few Audis, the R8 was my dream car. But I can afford and own a C8 Stingray. Love it! I don’t really think about the R8 anymore

[@RacerX9]

Here is the link to the Dream Giveaway Corvette's with my code applied for 3X entries: www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/corvette?promo=RACERX My code works for any of their amazing giveaways. I hope one of you guys wins.

[@CosyMcube-bl5ub]

Audi in South Africa because they don't bring in the Corvette ❤

[@DCGEMINI202]

These cars are wayyyy out of my league. Can’t relate to these rich folks vehicles. 😂

[@danlaur7973]

Nice job X, very fair comparison - when are you selling the Mopar? lol

[@batreview9600]

The vette is a boomer car. I’m taking the R8 it’s a car you don’t see everyday. Plus the sound of the V10 is a sound you don’t get bored of. Plus the V10 is way more reliable than that V8 of the corvette. They had so many issues with that V8 especially with cars with low mileage.

[@blazesmooth5573]

The vette looks like a batmobile, idk what a boomer car is but it sounds stupid. Not to mention Z06 c8's are also something u don't see everyday + the flat plane v8 definitely sounds better imo

[@batreview9600]

@@blazesmooth5573 It’s a certain Generation look it up everyone knows what a boomer is. That tells me how stupid you’re not knowing something that everyone with a brain knows.😂 Perfect example of the people that call a C8 a super car.😂 Corvettes were never meant to be a super car. That’s coming from someone that owned a C5, C6, and C7 those were the true corvettes. I also see multiple C8 Z06s on the road everyday it’s all the same crap. I want something exotic and unique now of days. You never see R8s on the road and when you see one you’re like man I don’t see those everyday.

[@STORM3SHADOW]

C8 Z06 is a much better performance car all the way around. Makes sense though: newer chassis, and its the higher trim model vs the RWD Base R8. But if factor buying a used Gen 2 Performance can be had for much less than a brand new C8 Z06, its more evenly matched. Just depends on what you're looking for. The Z06 will obliterate any R8 on track in terms of lap times. I still think the R8 will turn more heads than a C8 and has more of the exotic car vibe since they are more exclusive. You just don't see many R8s on the road so they feel more special. You can't go wrong with either!

[@cs.8821]

Noo z06 is rare. C8 stingray is like a sweat bee compared to c8 z06

[@rod3134]

What's strange is that my C8 Z51 will outperform the Audi R8 you tested 😮... I've managed 0-60 right at 2.9 seconds...😉

[@DylanL69]

The vettes more reliable that's what it better

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

'That's what it better'

[@DylanL69]

@@peterjordansonthe2nd731 oops I meant that's why it's better

[@dilgaf]

​@DylanL69 those motors were exploding before they hit 1000 miles. Corvette has never been known for quality either.

[@WindyCity1992]

​@dilgaf Corvettes and Vipers have the least Amount of recalls and failures , NHTSA data proves this. The 911 Has more recalls than Corvettes

[@WindyCity1992]

​@dilgaf Also it was literally less than 15 C8 Z06 engines failing. Lets not Spread false biased narratives

[@kory.rykman]

It’s not the top spec R8

[@scottschneider5866]

The c8 z06 all day 👍🏼, I own a 2018 z06 with a lot done to it, makes 750 wheel, would love to see you do a c7 z06 build 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@ahmad1080p]

Never thought wanting a corvette over an European until this Z06 came out.

[@HTX_ROME]

Vette 🤌🏽

[@marquesdubose9289]

Compare the lamborghini hurucan sto or tecnica to a z06. Not a base r8

[@vinniemartinez6125]

The Audi looks so sexy with the wide body kit on it. Like WOW!!! 😙

[@curseflame7476]

Anyone saying a corvette is better than a 10 cyl supercar with the huracan engine is out of their minds

[@batreview9600]

@@curseflame7476 Ik it’s the boomers that think a Chevy is better than a V10 monster.

[@makstone]

Because the engine tech and performance numbers don't lie...if you call a car a supercar the performance numbers should back it up.

[@makstone]

​@@batreview9600If the "V10 monster" is slower then the other car must be the real supercar huh?

[@batreview9600]

@ You don’t understand the true concept behind the corvette name plate.

[@thekiller500099]

Love the Vette but V10 is more rare

[@luisochanlatte]

I went to that dealership to buy the R8...I didnt get it but it was awesome.

[@johnh1932]

Both amazing cars.

[@doolallyproductions7234]

R 8s been irrelevant since Iron man 2

[@joshjones9020]

😅😅

[@JohnQ-i4t]

My question is What motor isn’t Hand built?

[@richardmorris7063]

Audi interior very basic but high quality. I'm surprised no screen even in a 2021.

[@batreview9600]

It’s a driver focused car that’s why.

[@goblinzl1]

r8 is a nice looking car but i prefer an all business look of a z06. this vette just looks so much more aggressive where this r8 has a more refined luxury/sports car appearance.

[@G82Watts]

Zo6 looks like a wanna be ferrari. I rather have a car that is true to itself and has an iconic look

[@goblinzl1]

@@G82Watts how is it not true to itself?

[@johncena-hq1ti]

@@G82Wattslet’s be honest the r8 is just a poor mans huracan

[@phideltbeers9133]

@@johncena-hq1tino. No it’s not. They’re for people like me that don’t want Lamborghini attention. I would have bought a Lamborghini if I wanted one.

[@johncena-hq1ti]

@@phideltbeers9133 yes because a r8 screams “don’t look at me” pretty much a sleeper😂

[@SK-pn1pe]

Great video.....this particular R8 would probably be better compared to just a Stingray instead of the Z06.....horsepower would be very close, etc. And then we could all laugh that you can get a 60k Stingray that outperforms an R8 that costs more than double. Bottomline...GM gave the middle finger to every supercar manufacturer out there when they made the C8.....and I love it.

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

I don’t think there’s ever gonna be a day in my life when I can look at a Corvette and call it a supercar.. I would say the R8 would be the supercar between the two. Love the upload man. 👊

[@Howdy762]

yall just blatantly hating at this point

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

@@Howdy762 am I not allowed to have my own opinion? Maybe not in your world Howdy

[@dilgaf]

​@@Howdy762fiberglass temu Ferrari. If you think a vette is a supercar you've never driven a supercar.

[@bdiesel563]

@@dilgaf It's far more than just a sports car, but it's not a hyper car. And it's not a muscle car. So what other category is there??

[@batreview9600]

@@Howdy762 No it looks like a kit car like legit. It’s absolutely hideous. It’s no super car.

[@jromeroe9383]

Good video....keep it up.

[@MrParadigm1981]

didn't you used to have the Evolve Volvo S60R?

[@richardmorris7063]

Plant City,yea buddy. Just down the road in Brandon!

[@pureakkuracy7510]

R8 all day it will hold its value way longer and it’s way less common then C8 can’t really compare a base model to a zo6 tho

[@mogulme6190]

I’ll bet it holds its value about equally and z06 far outperforms the Audi

[@pureakkuracy7510]

@@mogulme6190 yes the z06 out performs a base Audi R8 but not the performance edition that’s like comparing a 3 series to a RS5 instead of a M3

[@batreview9600]

@@mogulme6190 I rather have the Audi R8 it’s a better car.

[@howardchen3456]

How is this even a comparison? Newer tech and way more practical and reliable.

[@chriskolaska897]

I'd take the corvette every time

[@JohnnyRoadRunner-rr6qf]

the corvette's interior looks crap tho

[@romanthomas_2.0]

it definitely does not look crap. it's not some luxury italian car, it's an american supercar. it looks completly fine really.

[@batreview9600]

@@romanthomas_2.0 It looks like crap compared to the Audi ngl.

[@dfro7159]

classic gm engine light is on!

[@Imesswithcars]

2 sets clubs in trunk

[@connergoldberg]

The Audi transmission doesn't keep needing to go in for a warranty claim though. And yeah the R8 is a tired platform from 2016. A C8 competitor is coming out with the new baby lambo.

[@alexnyc76]

This version of R8 should be compared to the C8 Z51 Stingray.

[@johncena-hq1ti]

532hp is crazy for a 150k super car. The v10 plus should be the only option.

[@mrtbonebones3823]

Corvette for the win!

[@belldn3]

Can't afford neither, lol.

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