Camaro Z28 Review - Raw American Muscle!

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The Z28 is the bad girl you don’t take home to your parents. It’s not really an appropriate car to show up to a business meeting. And like driving a rolls royce it’s like giving people the proverbial middle finger all the time. It quietly whispers, my car is so much more badass than yours is hilarious.
In case you aren’t familiar, the Z/28 is no ordinary Camaro. It sports carbon ceramic brakes, the LS7 from the previous gen Corvete Z06 and the widest front tires of any production car. The price? An almost crazy $76,755.
So why would you spend this much money on a Camaro. Especially considering air conditioning and audio is an optional $1200 package? Because it is a raw, track focused Boss 302 destroying beast.
Let’s talk stats. The Z28 lapped Laguna Seca faster than the 700Hp Ferrari f12. That’s essentially all you need to know, but in case you are still interested it also features a monsterous 7 liter v8. 505hp and 481lb ft of torque get sent to the rear 305 section tires. The fronts are 305s too...what?
0-60 takes 4 seconds. Instead of a fancy double clutch system we’ve got a good old fashioned tremec 6 speed manual transmission. And it is glorious. Shifts are silky smooth. There’s just something special about rear wheel drive, big power and a proper manual.
Grip, this car grips the road like a vice with its pireli trofeo r’s. Its breathtaking. You can throw this car into a turn with stupid velocity and end up alive on the otherside. I imagine in the rain though it’s scarier than the way the nissan juke looks.
The stopping power provided by the 14inch carbon ceramic brembos is astronomical. In fact you should argue to your wife that the reason you really need the Z28 and not the base v6 is because the ceramics are a necessary safety feature. And it’s true, in an emergency the brakes will slow you down faster than you need, and on the track, well i’m sure its magical.
During track developement the tires were providing so much grip and the brembos were braking so hard that the tires were actually spinning 360* around the rim. his forced Chevy to develope a solution called media blasting which more securely fused the tire and rim together. What an insane problem to have.
Most importantly the car is incredibly fun to drive. It’s raw and visceral and feels very connected to the road. You are engaged in the driving experience and that's what really matters with a car like this. The Z28 isn’t all hype, the lap times speak for themselves but that v8 shouts even louder. Drive me harder!!
The exhaust note is unmistakably corvette. Its mean, its american and it's loud. Sound is a huge part of the muscle car equation and this was a job well done by chevy. Listen to this baby roar.
The Z28 handles like a dream, the interior isn’t a piece of crap, it stops on a dime and it sounds like two bears fighting. It’s f*cking awesome!
Special thanks to Lafontaine chevy in dexter michigan. $76,755.
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[@seitaneddy]

I'm a Mustang guy, myself... but this Z/28, and the 2016 SS are really badass!!!

[@JWENDELN]

The fact that you can get these used with less than 1k miles for 45-55k is insane, so much bang for your buck

[@AMAStudios]

STIxREDLINE They don't have good resale value?

[@JWENDELN]

AMA they are aweful, I saw a red one by me with 900 miles sell for 42k

[@AMAStudios]

Damn! that sucks.

[@JWENDELN]

Good for us buyers tho, makes them more affordable

[@emarquise32]

Sadly this comment didn’t age well 😭😭

[@VehicleVirgins]

Regarding the tires, Eddie meant to say the widest FRONT tires on any production vehicle.

[@Viper1gt]

How exactly do you get to drive all of these vehicles? I'd love to be able to do the same thing.

[@Samsgarden]

Viper1gt Start a You Tube channel and the magic happens

[@artemiojraguilar553]

But we know that the Shelby Gt 350 can beat the z/28 and I can't wait to so Chevrolet company faces when they loose hahah

[@oscarburrowes2052]

+Artemio Jr Aguilar wow ur cool

[@bjsaunders5170]

+Artemio Jr Aguilar lose

[@Drink6up]

I fell in love with Z / 28

[@homeofthemad3044]

427!

[@tyhutson6558]

Great job on the review guys! Keep up the amazing content!

[@VehicleVirgins]

Thanks!!

[@bustinjieber9539]

I used to think the ZL1 looks good, probably because of the transformer movies, but this is just a whole new freaking level

[@Mitrofanvlad]

now I want a z28

[@TurboBoostin312]

Mitrofan Vlad Same. Looking for one now. Haven’t seen one under 40K but, man. Even at 45K it’s worth it.

[@artsbest1]

Just wait until the 6th generation ZL1/Z28 appear. The ZL1 will have the LT4 "charged" pushing about 650 HP. And the Z28? Need I say anymore?

[@caseythefalcon81]

More than likely an LTA instead of the LT4.. Smaller blower than the LT4 just like the ZL1 is compared to the ZR1. Just wait for the next ZR1 comes out. Probably gonna be making 700+ horsepower/tq

[@Alumnikiid]

The stance is menacing my goodness

[@Trusted-Rust]

The fact that this car exists makes me smile

[@TrueTranquil]

You've got one of the best KZbin gigs ever. Getting to drive these crazy cars has to be out of this world. For me just getting a chance to sit in a Lambo would be a lifetime moment, love the videos and look forward to the next one.

[@VehicleVirgins]

TrueTranquil Thank you!!

[@manijanirox]

Vehicle Virgins OMG I love you bro. Camaro Z28 has been my dream for the past 5 years. Huge fan of your channel and after watching this video I live this channel more...... Thank you very much.

[@VehicleVirgins]

Thank you!

[@gmcdenali7178]

Great car. The thing I love the most about that car is that it's got a large naturally aspirated V8 like a classic American muscle car, just not carbureted. Unlike a lot of people, I'd actually be happy if it was carbureted. A carbureted big block 427. But, the fuel injected small block 427 LS7 is still a nice engine.

[@LS1OfAKind32]

I drive a Camaro SS and have size 13 feets, I can ASSURE you that the pedal sometimes feel ''heavy'' because all along I'm pushing against the side wall without noticing.

[@Rangerfull3]

Fcking love this car. American manufacturers are on the mark right now for best enthusiast cars, the Z28/hellcat/gt500/gt350/Ctsv/Zl1/Boss302 the offerings right now are great. However for the money it makes more sense to get a Z06 for a little more that packs 100 more hp/weighs less/has the same brakes. Still a badass car, I would have one if I could afford it lol

[@UnitedStatesOfCoffee]

At 0:50 he mentions the tires (305's) are the widest on any production vehicle, but the Viper has 355's on it.

[@VehicleVirgins]

Widest FRONT tires. The viper doesn't have 335s in the front

[@UnitedStatesOfCoffee]

Vehicle Virgins Ohh front tires, okay thank you :)

[@Imsews]

awesome review! I'm not a person of posting comments, I think the last one i posted was about 3 years ago, but your video was worth the effort! Keep up the good job! PS: As an European (Portugal) it was amazing to see that stick in the middle of the car,to me an american muscle car with a manual transmission is just a good dream from which you don't want to wake up. Pedro César

[@JohnnyBouldin]

I bet why Chevy didn't eliminate the rear seats and put a roll cage in is for insurance purposes having a "4" seat car isn't considered racing style like the corvette or jaguar f-type in insurance stand point. Thus making the insurance cheaper for the car owner because it's considered a regular camaro.

[@FuhgizzleShow]

Killing it again with the music choice!

[@VehicleVirgins]

Jeremiah Kirk Glad you liked it!

[@SavageListener]

If I had 75k I'd get a C6 Corvette Z06 for 45k or ZR1 for 65k. There's no need for added weight of the Camaro and its limited visibility. But it may be a collectible.

[@endsdio4834]

2:14 the hairs behind my neck stood up, i got chills man!!! I love Camaro!

[@shockwave1xD]

It sounds even more awesome in person..

[@Exoticnuts]

This is now my favorite car channel, keep up the great work :)

[@VehicleVirgins]

Exotic Nuts Thank you!!!

[@TheAventadorSV]

As a suggestion, can you review a Challenger at some point?

[@VehicleVirgins]

TheAventadorSV Planning on it!

[@TheAventadorSV]

Vehicle Virgins YESS Cant wait

[@MrPyhtaamafia]

Vehicle Virgins HELLCAT!!

[@itzduzy]

TheAventadorSV a challanger vs camaro vs mustang video :P

[@TheAventadorSV]

itzduzy YES

[@Telgas]

Can't wait for the full POV

[@adj789]

I would never buy this car but I get it, good review

[@PB42189]

that stopping story is sick haha

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

Like the Hellcats, this seems to have a - dare I say it? - vaguely German exhaust note to it, i.e. it tends just a bit towards raspy rather than shouty.

[@alexargueta8641]

Nice video btw... still laughing with the Tai Lopez ad parody hahaha

[@2BXD]

WOOOOOOOOOAH NO PURPLE SHIRT! *Mind Blown* (Nice Review)

[@c.haubenriser1]

Amazing review as always! I think it would be cool if you did a head-to-head between the Camaro and the Hellcat! Geepbup the great work!

[@VehicleVirgins]

Cjwarrior112297 Thank you! We are dying to drive a hellcat

[@c.haubenriser1]

Vehicle Virgins they are absolutely amazing to ride in and drive. Despite it being as heavy as an elephant, it whips you back in the seat. Just absolutely insane!

[@BareBoneBushcraft708]

Do you guys think you could do a video on the Subaru WRX STI?

[@ave8142]

Not a Camaro fan but that's a clean Camaro

[@Lavinasaurus]

Since you are in MI, anyway you can do a meetup with fans?

[@Jrodnick47]

Would it be possible for sometime in the future to review a F10 BMW M5? Also love the videos!

[@TheFuZioN97]

nice rewiew:) in norway this car will cost ca 200 000 USD! all cars in norway is overpay!

[@AusgefahrenHD]

Awesome Video and awesome car!!

[@Jsg2313]

More muscle car reviews!!!

[@alexargueta8641]

SINCE I WAS WAS BORN I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY

[@VehicleVirgins]

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[@Mike-jk8hj]

savage

[@Policeman0911]

0:23 More of a Bad Guy and a great buddy.

[@yotamayne4820]

Who's the other guy in the video. Nice review when you switch to the pov view that's how I see out the car and I'm 5'11

[@VehicleVirgins]

damon douglas His name is Eddie, he works for VV

[@yotamayne4820]

Vehicle Virgins he sounds like a cool guy

[@okay_chr1s]

damon douglas I thought he was a Chevy Dealership person hahaha

[@frenchieblack1]

You're such a wise ass and so spot on @ 0:23

[@pedropinmeu]

This car is fucking awesome

[@zhongqiwong8363]

Nice vid, u just earned yourself a sub

[@VehicleVirgins]

ZHong Qi Wong Thanks!

[@CoffeePoints]

70 grand though....

[@joshdavis7311]

justin bouche No way this is beat a GTR... GTR has a 3.2 or less 0-60 when this is 4 sec.

[@TunerDesigns]

justin bouche Regardless of its stats, at the end of the day it's a camaro. Most normal drivers wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and the v6, which you see every old lady driving. Oh and the interior is terrible.

[@joshdavis7311]

justin bouche And the GTR is still a tighter vehicle. Better build quality. My neighbor (more like down the road) owns one, and after seeing it, and experiencing it a small bit; the car is quite a beast.

[@joshdavis7311]

justin bouche Have not been the F-Type, and C7, and Viper (feel so left out), but I have been that GTR, and enjoyed the hell out of the ride. It's probably the nicest car I have been in so far. If a 370z is closely to the GTR then that must be a nice interior. Now I drive a Volvo, and the interior is quite nice with the seats being the best I have sat in lol. I would like to own a Viper next because that was the choice poster on my child wall lol.

[@joshdavis7311]

I know most people wouldn't choose a Viper which is why I would. Its a car that you see once a year or two, and when you see it; you know it is a rare vehicle. Maybe not other places, but were I live; I haven't seen one for two year now. I would probably go with 03+ coupe and upgrade the exhaust to tone down that heat problem they have in the cabin.

[@MethDuck]

Pretty sure you guys past my house... Huron River Drive?

[@VehicleVirgins]

Dan o Dan Yep!

[@Rammb0]

Can you guys review a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT? My dad has one

[@Jugglenaught1980]

Boss 302 killer eh? What about the new gt350? Hmmm? Hmmm?

[@159skater]

Correct me if i'm wrong but aren't rear seats an option?

[@MajinTuning]

can it be better than a gt350 mustang? supercharged version

[@phillipberk5767]

The gt350 is n/a...

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

just wondering what your setup is for recording audio.... both in the car and for exhaust notes? Just the skeleton back door, or is the frame mount used?

[@VehicleVirgins]

***** Frame with a sony mic attached!

[@TreLangley03]

Review a Challenger Hellcat

[@calebabbott35]

A Shelby mustang will be that in no tin

[@natbroogz1381]

Do mustang reviews!!

[@bucketslash11]

it couldn't beat the 552hp LFA around laguna seca

[@HarizHafiGarden]

It beat a F12 it could easily whack a LFA

[@bucketslash11]

check the laguna seca lap times

[@craigj1969]

Good review, nice car! how was the turning circle with 305 section tires on the front?

[@VehicleVirgins]

***** Thank you! Not terrible actually

[@kylevand3215]

Audi rs7?!? What is your opinion on Audi's in general?

[@Cam3ast]

Umm question can you do a 2015 camaro rs I know this is a z28

[@TheSpartanfan01]

What part of Michigan are you guys in, I live very close to Dexter MI

[@redriver15262]

Did Fisher price design the interior? LOL ......this car is sexy though

[@rafaeletienne6891]

And theese dont come with superchargers stock? orr

[@StPaul76]

"Two bears fighting.." :D More like The Lion King with his cojones stuck in a vice.. xD

[@Nike4426]

Review the Hellcat, so much better than the z20 Camaro

[@TRfRMC]

Opa ja vou compra

[@TopSecretVid]

How about a GTR review??

[@leroyastitzer5216]

love the car but open the side window about 3 inches and the car would look better and YOU COULD SEE BETTER

[@xj7785]

which one would you choose z28 or 350r

[@artiomabreu5324]

Z28 cuz gt350 sounds like crap compared to gt350 r I mean I'm not the Chevy funboy I like both ford and chevy, but really the new 350r isn't worth it. Older mustangs of 2013-2014 were way better then the new mustangs.

[@kabob21]

+Artiom Abreu The GT350 and GT350R share the same engine and exhaust so the exhaust note isn't any different between the two. EDIT: So apparently, the GT350R has the resonators removed so the exhaust note is deeper, louder and more guttural than the GT350. The more you know.

[@j5rulesguitar6sic6]

Well considering you can get one of these for 45k and you can't touch a 350 base for less than close to 60k, and unless you've got over 110k you're not touching an R, i started considering one a couple weeks ago but have given up on the idea of getting one, the price of the z28 is realistic, the 350 and 350R are priced to a point where they don't seem worth it.

[@chevykillr1116]

Beautiful

[@LS7chevy]

did you guys review the hellcat?

[@itzduzy]

something i always forget to ask, was his first time driving a stick shift the video first time driving a manual? and was he a petrol head before that?

[@VehicleVirgins]

He had driven a stick a couple times before that but not much at all. And yes he's always been a die hard car guy!

[@itzduzy]

nice! what you have done for him is fantasic! and i think he is realy cood and brings diversity to the channal

[@VehicleVirgins]

Glad to hear that!

[@tehacefaltavermasbax7682]

THERE'S NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT

[@nano6]

can you please review the lotus elise s 2014? :)

[@joshdavis7311]

These tires are wider than a Vipers?

[@xvzeus8131]

Raw American Muscle = RAM

[@matthew8661]

why buy this instead of a gtr r35 for about the same money but am into muscle cars but my jdm love kinda beats muscle

[@mak450]

tommy gunn Well as far as objective reasons there's just one good reason to get this over a GT-R, and that's because it'll post quicker laptimes, unless you pony up for the Nismo. They also only made a small number of Z/28s so there's the collector thing. I prefer the way the Camaro looks, and vastly prefer the way it sounds, but those are subjective.

[@PardenBoyz]

Till the GT350 comes out lol

[@guitarpro48]

lol boss 302 to eater well i would hope so considering the power difference but sorry gm i got one word for you.. GT350 (No i am not talking shit just facts, i like the z/28 but its not faster then the gt350..)

[@colt.4534]

I would settle for a Malibu interior or anything else than that interior , until then I will not buy.

[@switchflipsallday]

E92 m3 review soon or what?

[@VehicleVirgins]

Lakaiguy9 Definitely planning on reviewing one

[@xinlan3541]

Do Shelbys :D

[@matthewlawler7881]

Song at the start?????

[@nickyman1405]

Umm just wait until 2016 gt350

[@SHLOCK8241]

not a shelby gt350 killing beast i can tell you that

[@skilledsports32]

Yes it is lmfao what are you talking about.

[@Fishfingers232]

I'd understand why you'd get a muscle car if it was cheaper than the competition but cmon...$76,000? The C63 AMG is more than $10,000 cheaper, it's 0-100 is also 4.0 seconds and you get a properly luxurious interior. Muscle is OK but when it's priced beyond European super-sedans, I'd much rather get the latter.

[@donperez609]

Did he say z20

[@dougg519]

and now eddy owns a boss 302 LOL

[@JamesDavis-mm2mi]

Hes selling it now

[@kasperw4733]

everythings so aggresive but the rearview mirror

[@rianjerome]

Z28 or GT350R?

[@VehicleVirgins]

Rian Tan We will have to drive the GT350R someday to find out!

[@H0SKING]

Turn that music off, it's so annoying using headphones

[@akubuemonica9685]

the front of the car almost look like a cat😼

[@chrismartin1384]

Cool

[@socalsupercars420]

What camera's do you use?

[@kabob21]

+Zach Liem Not all GoPros. They mention using Canon 5D cameras for external shots.

[@8bangergarage716]

I checked the description for the song st the beginning and couldn't find it... Can anyone tell me what it is?

[@tansri2335]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@8bangergarage716]

Ladoo Doo fuck yourself

[@samboofle3715]

Read the bottom of the description

[@8bangergarage716]

Sam Boofle that's not the song that was used

[@rishivarman944]

I think you can corner that at full speed if you had the balls

[@JamesDavis-mm2mi]

My dad has one. Lets just say that he goes 50 on onramps that are 15. Lmao!

[@macmarwick2467]

+Jordan Kay with those trofeo r's it's planted as hell lol

[@taliyy_]

It sounds better when you say Z(d)28 rather than Zee28 in american😑

[@G9BRF5n]

PRAISE THE LORD! its a manual!

[@Pikachu3148]

z28 vs gallardo

[@j.villanueva8160]

@ 02:14 *splooge

[@jarederickson4229]

How about reviewing a Porsche?

[@VehicleVirgins]

We've done about 5 Porsche reviews but we definitely need more!

[@ZondaF355]

Sorry to be honest but the driver is pretty much a complete tools. You should know your stuff a bit more bud...carbon ceramics actually don't stop the car at any shorter distances but only allows high use of the brakes with no fade or soft pedal. Anyways the childish remarks made me feel like I was watching a Z28 infomercial

[@taliyy_]

Sounds like a C63, No?

[@taliyy_]

Mercedez are LOUD, so calm urself

[@taliyy_]

True, but Its not a car i wud fuck with everyday

[@taliyy_]

Wouldnt wanna drive dat beast when im going to work in the morning or a meeting like the guy said