Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Chases 200 MPH in Europe - Epic Drives Episode 3

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

The C6 ZR1 is still the greatest production Corvette of all time. Ever. Everything about it is absolutely astounding.

[@buttonman1831]

One thing nobody can take away from American cars, they can build a kick ass V8.

[@studio-flash]

ZR1 is a car that is already talked about, in years to come it will be known as a legend!!!

[@WhiteCharisma]

Did anyone notice how quiet the ZR1 was when they were cruising? That's just freaking awesome!!! And then they fly on the autobanh at 200mph???!!!! That's one hell of a car!!!!

[@frederickmagdaleno7014]

Top end of that Ls9 🇺🇸 is insane 🔥

[@svtman93]

I fucking love the ZR1, one of the best cars i've ever driven.

[@Lesevesel]

"You don't bring a knife to a gunfight. No, you don't. You bring a ZR1." Hooo-raah!

[@barthoedemaker]

And you know what the fun is ? Upgrading an american pushord v8 to hp numbers like 800 to 900 hp isn't even that expensive compared to exotics. And you will blow by any Ferrari, lambo or gtr. Torque...

[@barthoedemaker]

For 26K you can get a 950 hp blown Chevy crate engine... over 1000hp for 39k..

[@barthoedemaker]

***** not true. it depends on how much money you spend on a crate engine. The better ones come complete, turn key.

[@RB747domme]

R L *_ALL_* the speed records?

[@mike67006700]

​@@cyberfoxx2000 you mustn't forget track records to because when a company like ford motor who dominated Lemans when they raced in the 60s did it again 50 years after one Lemans again with the new Ford GT. And don't forget Corvettes dominated until they were forced to lower the horsepower because other manufacturers Could not compete with them.

[@eipi5173]

@@FEGTTTSDH Ford GT LOL

[@LJRossPhoto]

One of the greatest cars ever made. Corvette for life!

[@MrSolara7]

Great video mate. Thoroughly enjoyed the 200 mph ride. Corvette rules the road, bargain for the buck too. 👏👏👏

[@maxlarose4539]

ZR1 is a beast !!!

[@LeviathanVZ]

I prefer the ZR1 over the 458 but both are amazing cars.

[@Painless8112]

They are both wonderful cars. The 458 is a very nice looking car compared to the zr1, but, the sound of the engine in the zr1 sounds so much better ( in my opinion).

[@LeviathanVZ]

***** In my opinion, The Corvette looks and sounds better, I'd much rather own the ZR1. Corvette's have always been my favorite car.

[@Painless8112]

I like the new corvette style over the old. The zo6 that comes out probably next year is going to be amazing and only estimated at 83k. On its first run on the track it beat the zr1. Can't wait to see what they do when they make a c7 zr1...what 700 hp?

[@LeviathanVZ]

***** Rumo has it, the C7 ZR1 (if it is created) will be twin turbo, im not excited about that.

[@aryanpatel2576]

are crazy the 458 sounds so much better and looks ten times better and has pedigree 1000 times better

[@briancenti5423]

one hell of a video..cannot stop looking at that gorgeous scenery...love this.

[@Redbikemaster]

Yes, the Corvette's body is in fact plastic. The fiberglass and carbon fiber are types of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic, or FRP. I have a degree in the design, manufacturing, and repair of FRPs.

[@Redbikemaster]

***** It's not supposed to be a structural part of the vehicle. The Corvette is not a unibody, like most passenger cars. It is a spaceframe, meaning the body is merely there to cover the car's guts. My car is the same way, a Saturn SL2.

[@Redbikemaster]

***** Yes, they do, which is sad, you're right. It merely is misinformation. I'd rather be in a crash in a Corvette at 70 MPH than an average car, because the Corvette is designed to be safe at much higher impact speeds. That's why true race cars are the safest cars out there. They're designed for massive crashes. So, at normal speeds, a crash is a mere fender bender. Not to mention fire extinguishers, rollcages, 5-, 6-, and 7-point harnesses, etc.

[@1997TL1000]

Truly EPIC ride thanks for taking us with you! I will have to include a run on the Autobahn to the bucket list!

[@myanime101]

Nice to see an American and Italian supercars getting along hell I bet there best buds lol

[@David-bi6lt]

6:04 that Super Sonic Plane Like Noise is amazing, put a procharger, better intake maybe lighter exhaust for less than 20k it's still under 100k get it up to 800+whp and it'll beat and super expensive super car

[@OttoBiography]

BEST MOTOR TREND EPISODE. I love the idea of driving an all american corvette in Europe. and... Angus and Justin, they made they made this video soo fun to watch as well!

[@cornuttz]

I feel like having this car in europe just makes you such a badass

[@alf6259]

This is when motor trend was good.

[@thefreeman8791]

Great video but the US Highway system was not designed after the autobahn. The very first four lane highway system in the world was designed by some civilian engineers that were trained by the military and they designed it in Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Hitler heard about it and sent over engineers to study it and then they went back to Germany and designed the autobahn.

[@shawnhouston6111]

I love the ''ROAR!!!'' of the engine

[@jake7740]

I love the rear end of that generation

[@ceralguy85]

One of the best programs and the best epic drive Augus is a total bad ass

[@DreamWorkDrive]

Autobahn is just the dream for any car enthusiast!

[@jx9624]

The 458 is magnificent but it appears to me the Americans can build an equal car for half the resources (money). The ZR1 is every bit the equal, perhaps a better than the 458. I would take either if I could drive those European roads.

[@tarynbrent1]

5:03-5:05 Hawt damn that sounds amazing! Phew

[@julietmike1018]

Man those cars could trade blows all day long.

[@fkporsche1]

I know the Ferrari is a huge name. But I do like the ZR1 for its mega power plant. Beautiful scenic! Very nice video clip.

[@benladiajr]

Great video! Enjoyed the scenery and 200mph in Germany autobahn

[@tmat04]

Excellent video! If the ZR1 is that good, then how magnificent will the upcoming Z06 be? I think we can expect even better overall performance from the Z06, especially since Chevy claims the new car broke the track record set by the ZR1. And, get it folks, this is Z06 vs ZR1 that we are talking about here! We're not even talking ZR1 vs ZR1! And the ZR1 is still a great looking car, even though I prefer the overall styling of the C7. But the old car's rear styling looks better to me. Keep up the good works, Chevy!

[@Mournful3ch0]

Fingers crossed for a 700+ whp C7 ZR1 :)!

[@tmat04]

Mournful3ch0 I would expect Hp for the new ZR1 (if at all it is in the makings) to be well over 700 since the new Z06 has just 50 hp shy of that amount.

[@Mournful3ch0]

I'm just hoping for GM to break the 700hp street production barrier with the Corvette. The team has the chance with the C7 launch now, if they don't get around to it the Camaro guys might grab 700 first (which wouldn't be a bad thing, but apparently the two teams are independent with a rivalry)!

[@CMF6301]

3 years later//what do you think??

[@gummybear41283]

you can go 200 in America too, we have states with no speed limits like Montana and we have more than just 2 lanes

[@gummybear41283]

***** thats ridiculous

[@rundownaxe]

***** I'm not from the USA but I heard that there is a road in death valley that doesn't have a speed limit. Is that trrue?

[@Redbikemaster]

rundownaxe There used to be a place in Texas where they would close the highway, then let you go as fast as possible for a mile, then tell you how fast you went. I don't know if they still do it.

[@5571350M8]

The best place to test your car is the Arizona Highway 93, from Hoover Dam to Kingman. It is restricted though.

[@gummybear41283]

thanks for the info, are there any cops out there?

[@ernlast3059]

no burning tires on those curves ?? shame on you! no way i could resist

[@69roadr]

the Corvette is calm and collected in town, but really gets on the pipe when opened up! Great Vid!

[@fleetfeet2004]

I like how motor trend is justifying the corvette here. It's a really cool thing they did, supporting a car that receives so much criticism from the auto world. They essentially compared it to a ferrari 458, ferrari's best super car to date, and said that they aren't much different. I like this video. I like stelvia pass and I like both the corvette zr1 and the ferrari 458.

[@rocket91940]

The 458 sounds like a high-tuned 4-cylinder... Not bad, but so artificial compared to the Corvette V8...

[@RickyJnum1FAN]

No actually it sounds like an Italian small v8 if you pay attention and listen to all Ferrari v8s of the past they are all high pitched so it's incorrect to say it sounds artificial to the corvette because it's a real sound just a diff size v8

[@nicklove2011]

RickyJnum1FAN The 458 DOES sound artificial. Listen to the 360 and 355 for comparison.

[@RickyJnum1FAN]

gtiman I know ive actually extensively experienced a 355 and a 458 (both spiders, owned by my uncle) and they are barely different sounds because both are rear mounted engines to where you're sitting and give the same sensation, but you cant say artificial because then that would mean that there is such thing as a artificial sound, which the closest thing I can think of would be what they have in BMWs, the 12C and other cars where they pump induction noise through the cars speakers, thats what you call artificial sounds even though its a real sound being projected. So you cannot say 458 has a artificial sound, it just is a different sounding V8 than the ZR1s, both sound good but artificial just isnt the right way to describe it.

[@blakestilltippin]

Not artificial that knows is what happens when you combine the exotic whine with a v8 :P they want it to still sound high pitched and exotic at high rpms is my guess but the v8 still comes through with sound most of the time

[@SpiritLead7]

Well the 458 is tuned to sound that way soooo you can say its "artificial" lol

[@roywhiteo5]

ah remember way way way back when 638hp was alot. how times have changed

[@arvinadilaksono4904]

Well i don`t know a lot about Corvette but in my Country a ZR1 cost the same as a Lamborghini Aventador

[@arvinadilaksono4904]

***** That`s why in my country we buy the Aventador or the 458 Italia ( we like naturally aspirated engines better )

[@GeneralLee131]

Arvin Adilaksono Thats crazy. I think American cars would be better received overseas if they carried the cheap price tag that they do in the US.

[@ssmoore69]

GeneralLee131 Yea it would be nice if these countrys didnt tax the shit out of American cars and We dont return the favor.

[@johanneswarn5488]

Same here, American supercars are not really any cheaper than european ones. I barely see any american sports/supercars here

[@arvinadilaksono4904]

The reason why in my country american cars are more expensive than european cars is because first the tax here is the same as the pruce of the cars and second are the right hand drive conversion ( in my country it was illegal to drive Left hand drive cars no matter how much money you paid for the cars ) for another comparison a chevrolet camaro ss or a Ford Mustang GT 5.0 here cost as much as a BMW M6 with full option included ( the mustang i reffered to is not the new 2015 mustang )

[@94XJ]

I just love the clips where you hear the 458 and ZR1 pass by. Such great exhaust notes from them both.

[@TheBarrett1971]

I hope you guys know how lucky you are just lived EVERY car guys dream. Autobahn, Italy, 458, ZR1. AWESOME THANKS

[@C5jack121]

Then you should buy your ZR1 in the US cause your getting ripped off

[@arvinadilaksono4904]

Well i can`t and the price will be more or less the same as A Lamborghini Aventador because of import taxes worth 125 % of the car price plus the shipping fee ,is about 50 % of the car price and so on with other taxes

[@Redbikemaster]

Arvin Adilaksono That stinks man.

[@johanneswarn5488]

A pretty basic Vette in Sweden would set you back around the equivalent of 75-80.000$ and that's not even the fast version. The ZR1 would easily cost 120-130.000$ even without all the toys selected

[@johanneswarn5488]

I saw a new Challenger Hellcat for sale at some dealership costing the equivalent of about 80.000$ for example

[@bobkin611]

FINALLY, A Brit who doesn't hate the the Corvette just cause its american. this is why i like the epic drives series, or Motor Trend for that matter. Ty for a good honest video!

[@danielito5813]

One of my favorite videos of all time!

[@general_pinochet]

Now that the 8th gen is launched, looking back this one is classy

[@cmaszerowski]

That must be like 5 people, because the car is made for driving. I have a 1969 (turned into a project a few years back) and me and my grandfather used to drive it every weekend when gas was affordable. Yes, we care for our cars, but the fun is to drive the car. Plus, you get attention outside of your home for your car. That is more rewarding than having it in perfect condition.

[@dragoonuvl]

No one really realizes just how fast a Corvette is until they drive one.

[@C-M-E]

5:55 BALLS. Not that taking a Corvette to Germany was a slouch by any margin either! Loved the vid, gents!

[@0311RFLMN]

i owned a 58 corvette with 270hp 283 cu. the car was bulletproof and never broke.did the brakes an oil changes myself in the driveway.16 mpg avg.was a great car.on a trip about 24 mpg.0-60 1st-2d 7 sec.a bad ass little cruiser. still the best car you can buy for a reasonable money.

[@nessa6565]

man one of the best sounding v8s on earth.

[@nick904nasty]

I went from Nurnburg to Vicenza in a rental van and that was pretty fun. I couldnt even be able to fathom how cool it would be in a ZR1

[@bradplaet6592]

Hehe nice, my bro's 23 and he got the 2012 centennial edition ZR1 with the performance package, you better believe he drive's it like it should be driven, just gotta hit the track now :)

[@IssaBendeck1]

this is one of the best comments about a vette ever AS I ALWAYS SAY THE VETTE HAS MORE PROS THAN CONTS THAN ENY OTHES SPOTR CAR ON HIS CLASS AND THAT MAKES EASILY THE BEST SPOTR CAR EVER

[@MarcA-oh4dd]

I have been watching these videos for years. All the muscle calls for years claim to be able to hit 200 MPH. The C6 ZR1 is the only one that proves it!

[@iPhoneScreenFix1]

I own Corvette for 11 years and love it now drive 348 Spider :)

[@belcherman]

Just bought a zr1 today; this video rocks :)

[@natebarry5553]

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

[@saivenx]

No one could not get this luckyyyy.... Ferrari 458 and corvette ZR1.. hollyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@stavros969]

Great video guy's cheers.

[@D.Ashlaw117]

God I love that roaring V8 sound! And the supercharger whistling!

[@jbelden916]

Aptly titled. Epic drives indeed. My bucket list has been expanded to include the Stelvio Pass.

[@noodlebike]

ZR1 Sounds awesome, spine tingling noise.

[@disracenboi336]

I love the sound of the LS9 in the ZR1...it just sounds gracefull instead of most V8's that tend to sound the same, it almost sounds like a flat plane V8 in a ferrari especially at 9:39.

[@triggamusician]

what a video. truly enjoyed it. both cars are just stunningly awesome and also the hosts did a good job. 18 minutes well spent!

[@LooxJJ]

ZR1 has always been a fine car...very good to drive!

[@BrawndoQC]

I pretty much get out of my comfort zone around 200 km/h can't imagine doing 200 mph. That's insane, nice car.

[@94jrose]

I love this Corvette (more so than the 458) and today marks the final day the c6 Corvette is top dog. In many ways I'm sad to see it go but I cannot wait to see what the c7 has to offer

[@hardwirecars]

AAAAHHHHH Shelby Super Car i got ya now. i thought we were talking production cars not hand made. but that is awsome to know Mr Shelby's legacy lives on

[@AB-80X]

The sound of the 458 is just so much better. Not saying the ZR1 does not sound nice, it does, but that N/A V8 just screams.

[@Tinytacohead]

I'd give anything to be one of these guys! Of course not at all comparable, but a few years ago I went cross country in my '96M & was the last car off Pike's Peak @ closing time. Was driving slowly, snapping loads of pics but the security guys kept hollering telling me over loudspeaker to hurry up.. so I did. That was one of my epic drives, as without the worry of oncoming traffic I came off rather briskly. :)

[@MotorTrendWatch]

"For you and the others who've commented on this: Justin definitely says ZR1. It's his British accent... I was there when we shot that segment, and Justin, who has lived in America for years, does know the different between a Corvette and a Camaro." - Angus

[@WesWilliams95]

The ZR1 458 and MP412C rivalry was amazing

[@hawaiianprestigecars8493]

Wes Williams the nissan gtr dominated that era easily, now the admit it.

[@barath4545]

Agreed, I use it for a nice overview of what diff makers get right and wrong and make a shortlist to test drive. Became a fan of Subaru Forrester and the Mx-5 cars after hearing about them like that and after trying them used(some years after they were new on shows), I was agreeing with em, so for now I still listen a fair bit and make notes.

[@SrRdRacinG]

Corvette dominates on the race track, and now she's taking over the streets!

[@QuintonTurner]

Now that really was a treat to watch

[@phpeters87]

Cool video. I miss my 98 C5 Convertible. The ZR-1 is a freakin' beast, but refined. 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, 1/4 mile in low 11's - high 10's, 200MPH+ Top speed, 1.2+ G's on the turns, and the 7:19 time at the 'Ring. And far less the cost than a handful of Supercars in the world. Critics often say things like "But the Corvette interior isn't on par with the Ferrari" Thanks, but for 1/3rd of the price of the Ferrari, you can spend 25k on an awesome interior upgrade and have over 200k left over.

[@waltermiller249]

ZR1 wins! Cheaper to maintain and modify. If u do that road trip in the Ferrari it would have either broke or needed maintenance by the time they got to the factory

[@Bustymoosenuckles]

4:39 When your holding a shit back on the highway and it starts to come out and you got to get back to the hotel

[@KyoRedBladeZR1]

Seeing the Corvette ZR1 and Ferrari 458 Italia drive side by side shows the sense of respect between the two.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

That was EPIC! I quickly subscribed after watching this. Great roads, fantastic cars and good car guys who actually appreciate the cars for what they are. Bravo MotorTend! Why couldn't these guys be the commentors in my Forza game?

[@taosphil]

What a Fun Drive in two wonderful cars - I can't afford either one but dream of them often and would park either one in my garage - If Only I Could! Great vid guys you did a wonderful job and I know you both will remember the day as one of your best.

[@mikeivinson]

I love a porsche as much as the next guy but am a corvette man at heart and i have to say well said my friend!!

[@MDC2020]

MADE IN KENTUCKY BABY!!!!! I LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE BOWLING GREEN KY PLANT!! :) MAKING ME PROUD ZR1 :)

[@JasnoGT]

Fantastic Vid! So refreshing to see non-American reviewers who dont whine as much as Jeremy Clarkson about American cars. Great editing, sound, quality, as good as Top Gear? Looks like I have to subscribe..hehe

[@DwarfTossify]

That was a beautifull video. Doing this some day is my great dream. That corvette is gorgeous. Looks great in white!

[@Slash396]

The ZR1 comes stock with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, the ones that were used. The Aventador was using Pirelli P-Zero Corsas, which are the stock tires. The GT-R was using Dunlop SP SportMaxx GT600 DSST CTT which are not stock tires.

[@BillieBadass00]

Carbon fiber is now used on some C6 ZR1 panels. The hood, front spoiler and roof panels are all made using carbon fiber composites. Carbon fiber panels are significantly stronger and lighter than SMC or press molded fiberglass panels. Carbon fiber has a greater tensile and compressive strength than fiberglass at a lower density resulting in stronger panels at lower weights.

[@ninjapro505]

This was a truly amazing video. I envy your experiences

[@BillieBadass00]

SMC, or Sheet Molded Compound, panels were produced from 1973 to the current C6 model. SMC panels are created from heated high pressure molds that compress a mixture of fiberglass, resin and catalyst. This new process creates panels that are much smoother than press molded panels, provide tighter tolerances and a superior finish

[@youcdtube]

These are my two favorite manufactred cars! incredible!

[@phillies2569]

Corvette is a amazing car! Went to the Wixom MI plant where the ZR1 engine is made and its pure awesomeness!

[@flstffatboy3910]

Great 👍 show well done

[@emeraldages]

3:20 That's a nice Lincoln Tech Tip thank you.

[@MrUltraworld]

This is so well filmed. The locations are beautiful.

[@CaptainCandycorn]

My favorite line ever: "Bad luck mate, I'm hungry" xD

[@omgimboredperry406]

To the guy saying we dont fare as well with cars...gm is once again the number 1 car producer in the world...and ford aint far behind...

[@g00dl00kinb0i]

Oh hell man, so looks like we're driving the same car now.......just got one of those ls1 SS with SLP from Pennsylvania 3 weeks ago, it has so many mods I had to find a tuner shop to legally get on the road in New York State - the sound this thing makes - WOW!!!

[@02603clicks]

I have a low mileage stock C5 in the garage. It is beautiful. There are many configurations in the C6, and after I build a pole barn, I'll have space.

[@Spooms1961]

A really good video. Thanks guys. And as an Australian, I just can't wait to take a fast car along the NT's newly de-restricted highway again! Hmm. We can only dream.

[@samnejad5584]

Motor Trend !!! I like to thank you for this Episode you have done! Please keep it up with exciting cars !!! Thanks !!!

[@afposterboy1]

Totally awesome video, you guys did a great job.

[@OffRoadRN]

I'm with you. I'm 51 and I've been beating the shit out of cars ever since my first (a '69 Camaro RS/SS), up to and including my current (a C5 Corvette). These cars are made to be driven, and driven hard.