2014 Chevrolet Corvette: 48 Hours with the C7 in Detroit

Follow us as we travel to Michigan for 48 hours with the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. We drive the new C7 on the track at GM's proving grounds, do instrumented track testing including 0-60 and the quarter mile, put it on a lift for a suspension walk-around and explore the wilds of Detroit during a photo shoot. Oh, and the requisite burn out.
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[@Gexxon]

Best looking and sounding Corvette I've seen in 20 years. I want one badly now!

[@nickv11763]

if I saw nothing else in this video i'm 100% satisfied with what happened at 10:34 such history, old meets new it was a great moment and rings true to what GM is this is our flagship this is america in all of it's glory it's time for a come back in not just the car scene in the U.S. but in the world...

[@984francis]

This is the second C& review I have watched and it seems to me that comparisons with other supercars are of little value, this one speaks for itself, stands alone, Chevrolet have delivered! Well done.

[@The_StreetSweeper]

The new corvette design has grown on me. It looks badass in person

[@PAinVA]

GM nailed the styling on this car; it's beautiful. You can look at the car from so many different angles and it just looks so cool. I love the whole hood area and the look of the rear fenders w/the grills.

[@EndlngAnthem]

I guarantee 85-90% of the people who posted negative comments about the corvette and compared it to more expensive cars lack the resources to purchase one. Chevy's aim is to give the consumers a fairly high performance car at a relatively affordable price. There aren't many other on the market with 400+ HP that start at 51,000.

[@MrUltraworld]

I was at a track day a few weeks ago & 2 C6R guys were saying that there will be 4 models, this is the base. The rumors are 700hp for the ZR1's replacement, but it could be a few years off. They doubted it would be called ZR1. My '12 makes almost 750 at the crank now. A better diff & suspension should really make the new one incredible. If you haven't tried a GM or a Ferrari with MRC, you should. You can adjust the car from cushy to rock solid. The new MRC system is even more sophisticated.

[@edmundscars]

That is forthcoming! We have actually ordered a 2014 Corvette, so keep an eye out on the website! ^LS

[@palmospowered]

i LOVED this behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing the radio traffic and scene "spotting" C&D

[@ArabxGT]

I love the part where he mentioned how the car handles poorly paved roads and potholes etc... Most people who consider buying this car are really gonna be using it more to drive on the streets rather than go to the racetracks on a daily basis, so thank you for pointing out such helpful info Edmunds!

[@xHighPotencyx]

The 638 hp model is the ZR1. The car in this video is the base model, which is rated at 25 more hp and 40 more torques than the current base model.

[@deltavee2]

12:11 Like the stingray logo. And I think the redesign is great. I was getting tired of Vettes that looked like the front end had been sat on. This, has character.

[@zacharycohen3472]

I was a little worried that I would not be as impressed with the C7. I am sold! I think a C7 convertible it in my future.

[@joeysixtysix]

Don't usually like blue cars but that color is outstanding. Beautiful machine.

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

Thank you Edmunds for doing this car justice!

[@pillrollerdeluxe]

I guess I'm easy to please (NOT). I have owned 3 Vettes in my life. I have been driving the C6 since it came out in 2005 and new I wanted it as soon as I saw it and drove it. After 8 years I enjoy driving it as much as I did that first time. I haven't driven the C7 yet, but I'm sure I will have one within a year. Love the looks and the reviews are off the chart.

[@master9716]

I love to see their excitement driving up to see the corvette ,Its something many car lovers can relate to . Specially because this car will be obtainable by most of us lower income buyers in about 2 - 3 years in a used leased type of deal. I want to see what the black one looks like with black rims red lip and chrome air vents. !!!

[@xAtomicTwinkiEx]

@ 2:41 It's like a scalpel, it took that corner so smoothly!

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

I am a car guy and I would like to see FOR JUST ONCE- The car being driven at speed where I can hear the motor instead of some Stupid soundtrack music. I still think I will buy a Viper. Nice car and video though. RH DSD

[@nathansnyder9994]

good luck trying to find all this technology in a viper

[@jreyman]

The Viper is a $102,485 piece of crap, to put it politely. The only thing a viper is good for is turning tires into smoke. The 'Vette can do that, and a whole lot more, for half the price.

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

jreyman The Viper is 650 Brutal horsepower and that's on an off day. The Corvette is a gentlemans sports car with some power. I want all out traffic crushing power, If I wanted to look good and go slow, I would buy a vette. You cannot beat a 1966 427 vette with any current vette. You sir have not a clue. \

[@177SCmaro]

DIOSpeedDemon If it's power you want, for the price difference, I don't think it'd be too difficult to get 650HP out of a new Corvette. The Viper is known to be quite a bit on the crude side as far as handling and all that, but hey, if it's want you want go for it. And as much as I too love the old Corvettes, the new one's would absolutely eat the old '66 for breakfast in virtually every measurable aspect of performance. 48 years is a long time...

[@jreyman]

Viper still can't keep it's ass behind it's nose, a problem inherent in the car since day one. There's no point in having even a modest 325HP, let alone 650HP, if the car can't even do anything but make donuts and tire smoke. Also, there's nothing slow about the C7.

[@qj877]

I cant wait to see what its going to do side by side with other cars in its class. I havnt been able to find any videos of it actually racing yet. I just hope they don't over do it with the technology in the future. One thing I've always loved about it was the fact that it never has as much as the cars it competed with. It took more skill to control than exotic cars. I've driven a supercharged C5 and they're brutal.

[@DraGunred]

Good to see Riswick is still around

[@revolutionday1]

It's good that you guys got a base model car, as all the other automags have been testing the Z51 package.

[@signorearachide5782]

Yeah, I should have been more specific.. and said "on a *short* track" That 5th gen suspension is badass, agree with you there. Love the dual ball joint setup. There's something to be said about the third's much lower weight and CG though imo. As far as trans, the T5 is easy to shift and works fine for me on the track.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

Nice First Ascent jacket you have on at the end. Gotta love Eddie Bauer.

[@signorearachide5782]

That is true about the power but that disadvantage diminishes as the track gets smaller. 5th gen susp. is certainly phenomenal, no argument there. The suspension on the thirdgen is virtually the same as the current generation mustang - macpherson strut and panhard rear axle. Not a bad config, and the geometry is good or easily corrected. That stang is also quite a bit heavier. I have a 91 z28 track prepped w/stock eng.. On short track TA events I'm not beaten by much. 1 new GTR last time.

[@AkiraSieghart]

I never did but I can understand why people put body kits on older Corvettes because a lot of them had bland bodies that weren't very unique throughout the years. I'm glad GM fixed it. The Corvette looks unique, stylish, and fast. No need to spice anything up anymore.

[@ravensfootball52]

iv always been a mustang guy (own a 05) but this car takes my breath away. it's absolutely stunning

[@signorearachide5782]

He didn't say it wasn't, he just opined that the 3rd was *more* of a sports car than the 5th. I'm inclined to agree, imo, sports car formula includes low, light, small. Three things the third does better than the 5th.

[@stuffmadethen]

Anyone knows the name of first track...? please! Great handling, ever great engine even better: I really do hope nobody will complain about 2 valves/cyl again, this an astonishingly well engineered engine, it really does everything perfect, while sounding terrific. Always loved the Corvette, and I was skeptical about the new body, but it grew on me quickly. The C6 was great too, so that I was afraid they'd become lazy and build a C6.5... Luckily they made a big step in technology and body design. Amazing car!

[@R34GTRR35]

Yes have a good look at the refinement , safety quality and beautiful design that is German automotive , we have a lot to thank them for and little to thank America - bottom of the Automotive chain

[@stingraycorvette1]

Love the video, we ordered one just like the one you tested. There can't possibly be any other job out there better than yours. Thank you for the video.

[@Alexn1067]

styling aside, this is an extremely well built car with lots of performance and technology for the money....its a quality car. Its like a super car at a mid-level sports/luxury car price tag

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

That rear end :P Reminds me of the old Bat Mobile in a bad way. Other angles are great though. Can't wait to see the WIDE BODY for the ZO6 version! XD

[@HDmanzano1995]

The more I see it the more I fall in love with it!

[@juukame]

That color blue looks amazing on it.

[@forterierocks]

From what I've read a little different suspension set up and some badges and trim!

[@georgettaperue4424]

I can't tell you how much I love the new Corvette. I wan't sure at first but know I'm completely sure I love it.

[@Johnnytotal]

I like the video when you get to see the travel, different colored cars. Loved the silver one. Great vid. thanks for sharing!

[@spencejr007js]

The z06 abnd zr2 version look like they are going to kick major butt, when they are released to the public. I'm not a Chevy guy, but damn it, that is one Chevy worth buying.

[@Slash396]

With these numbers on the Z51, I wouldn't be surprised to see a number between 2.8-3.1 seconds.

[@DavidMassieux]

Its a drivers car exactly, it was made to make drivers happy, the average consumer, not those who thrive to get better everyday. If you can enjoy it its your luck there. I was just answering to Evalatiuhnz who's saying that once modded it beats a Corvette. If its to mod a car, with beating "supercars" as a goal, the FRS is just not suited. I actually did lots of research when the car got out, and 2 friends of mine did private videos reviewing them as delivered at the dealer, basic fun car.

[@DavidMassieux]

The base corvette has much more potential to get a safe fast car than lower grade cars. In lots of countries including mine, making a modified car road legal (and be legally insured for it, as is) is very difficult and costs often more than the price of the mods you do, by taking a car like the corvette you'd get warranty and insurance for that price, which you wouldn't get with Crawford Performance's car, or any car that doesn't fit the manufacturer's original specs as well.

[@Krauser1226]

I'm a Ford guy but boy is this C7 really growing on me.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Lucky stiffs. I liked the slider shots at the end, but you need to buy and use a video light so we can see inside the wheel well at the suspension components.

[@braveheart4lif31]

It depends on the region.... A Camaro SS in the UK starts out at roughly 53k USD vs here it stats at 33K USD. However higher end cars such as Lamborghini's and Ferrari's have very little price fluxuation because they are such high end cars that is often pre factored into the cars them selves. They wouldn't have as much business if they were selling a $400k car and bumped the price 35% if you wanted one in America.

[@qj877]

All that really matters is if it can still run with or outrun the cars that cost twice as much or more. That's what really defines the corvette in my opinion. The working mans supercar that everyone loves to hate

[@ChadRamey]

Different exposures. By piecing them together, you can get a higher dynamic range.

[@Ashod00]

The plane that was shown doing the take-off is not the same plane whos wing was showing from the in-cabin footage.

[@jaidenschneider5704]

Because of this I ended up getting one its red and black with 720hp modded and lovin every bit of it

[@fikes73]

You are right, all stingrays, looks like chevy will offer different packages. The ones they are testing are probably the 70-80 grand version, Z51

[@Scotymark93]

The design is awesome, although the rear looks similar to that of the Camaro ZL1 and the front a bit like the Viper SRT, but still, it's one amazing car!

[@R34GTRR35]

Listen Dave - GM used the Nissan RB30 motor for 12 years in its production Commodore , this motor pulled GM from certain debt , the RB30 is an amazingly bulletproof reliable engine they are still rolling around with 250k Miles on the clock , so don't bag Nissan they make amazing engines

[@generalelectro]

Ah yes KZbin. Where people who can't afford sports cars come to argue which one of cars they've never driven is best.

[@jaytonhawkins2872]

I strongly feel that the 2014 is the best looking vette since the c3

[@5571350M8]

Viper/599 front end? You realize this car has been in development since 2007? What's funnier is that in 2006, everyone was saying the 599 looked too much like a Corvette

[@APartidaC10]

I don't even think this it's appropriate to call this Corvette a "base" model o.O lol everything about it is just so perfect.

[@matauprix4953]

I liked the third gen camaro from the beginning that was passing them at 0:15.

[@Alexn1067]

When I first saw this Car this year at the Detroit Auto Show....I wasn't all that impressed by it. That was from a styling viewpoint and it was my own expectation of some kind of retro looking Vette. To me it looked like it was trying to be something else. However, once you let that go of that notion and embrace the car for what it has to offer in terms of performance and technology.....the look will grow on you and you'll want this car like you wanted the home coming queen in high school

[@Blue.Dragon.]

I think yellow and red the best color choice for this amazing car

[@IxOVERKILLxI]

true, but the 5th gen suspension is nothing to mess with man, plus the old 1le's lacked power and a nice trans

[@abdu95]

the silver one looks so badass!!

[@shredandspin]

i have to say that it looks amazing. im sure it looks better irl too

[@HTHAMMACK1]

The one thing I think would not only improve the handling and make it look even slightly better is to lower it by about an inch.

[@stevndeliman21]

so if I save my tuition, room, and board for the next three years I'll be able to pay for this beautiful car.

[@braveheart4lif31]

I don't understand how people can think 'as a whole' that a country or region makes better cars than anybody else. When you think about American car companies you can't just think about Chevrolet and Dodge or Ford. Yes those are the big 3 but you also have to consider the hundreds of small companies and border line tuner companies in between..... Saleen, Hennessey, SSC, Falcon Motorsports, Mosler.... Hundreds in between, all make some insane cars that put their Italian counterparts to shame.

[@IssaBendeck1]

im inspired when people dont like me , same thing happens with the corvette. when i buy a corvette , im going to say i m inspired coz people dont like my vette, the only car brand in the planet that have the biggest number of haters , GM should be proud of that, coz that means that the chevy corvette is the bestsport car in the world no wonder those many supercars are built with a vette engine under the hood and asking rip off prices for them.

[@toy4jay]

Go directly to 2:30. You aren't missing much.

[@pkoyote54]

SO you do realize that both the zr1 and z06 that ran 7:19 and 7:22 were tuned and driving on race tires, right? Bottom line is that the stock GTR did 7:24 on a semi-wet track, and the stock zr1 did 7:26 on a dry track with GM's test driver. I agree that the zr1 is faster (c&d lightning lap, inside line testing, etc) but not by too much. The GTR though will edge out the stock z06 around the track though (see inside line. VERY close)

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

you should have tested the top end one...Z51 3LT with the better brakes.... why did you grab that one...???

[@IssaBendeck1]

no questions asked , and you are no kid , you are a thinking man

[@ndivine1511]

Yall don't understand that corvette is the fastest car for the money. KEY WORD for the money! And you can't beat it for the price.

[@ibanez720rg]

Can't wait for the ZR1 numbers.

[@choua01]

those tail lights have finally grown on me.

[@NOORYOUNIS]

well thanks for showing us the suspension....

[@burntwafflz]

It's so awesome finally seeing this machine in action!!! I plan on owning one soon enough...and I believe that it is a HUGE bargain for the performance...STINGRAY FTW!!!

[@MultiJjdogg]

Up until 10:39 I thought we weren't gonna get an opportunity to hear what it sounds like

[@txassassin3614]

i will have this beast at the begining of next year woooo

[@C6VETTE247]

I'm a Vette man too but the GTR having no soul. Lol at you sir.

[@kjosh3151]

finally edmunds are doing a proper video!!! keep doing these stuff!!

[@ThePuffyKitty]

Sorry, just realized they show the car at 1:26, I was already bored with the airport shuttle rides by then so I was probably looking away

[@jetblack7519]

This is the first video I have seen where the roof has been removed. I didn't know it could that. Is the removal top standard? Why even make a convertible?

[@U2Jaime1317]

The thing i like about dodge and chevy is that, when the c5 was made (around the same time dodge vipers existed) is that they broke away from the straight line tradition and muscle car type, to bieng awesome sports cars/ and few models supercars. And they are just going to keep getting better at it showing that the srt vipers and c6 zr1/z07p hold top place track records against exotic supercars. Ide take a corvette over about any other car, and i am siked for the other model they will have.

[@MrTrans25]

Yeah, the trucks are definitely made in Detroit. That mammoth beast, Dodge Ram is made at the Warren Truck Assembly. The #1 best seller, Ford F150 is made at the Dearborn Truck Assembly and the all new refine "like a rock" Chevrolet Sliverado/GMC Sierra is made at the Flint Truck Assembly. All built in Detroit... Is there anything else?

[@Bandit-fr3js]

That burnout was pretty sick1

[@sambathpech346]

I've never been interested in any American sports-car until the Corvette C7. Hopefully by the time I have money to buy one, I could find one used for under $30K.

[@josj15]

yeah that quad exhaist is a good idea but it doesnt quite look right. love the front in silver especially, the red suprisingly looks boring

[@Loudlevin]

At 4:50 listen to that loud engine tick. Sounds like an engine just waiting to fail right after the powertrain warranty expires.

[@rcchoppertodd]

Outstanding job with this video review guys!!

[@forterierocks]

That is just a brilliant car! I want the red one!

[@Ashod00]

i'm guessing the plane doing the take-off (a Boeing 737 by the looks of it) was a random plane. and the actual plane they were in and filmed from inside was an Airbus plane. The wing-tip suggests it was most likely an A320

[@Verification11]

0-60 is in 3.9sec 12.0sec 1/4mile , skidpad 1.11g source: motortrend i think 1 or 2 years ahead they will upgrade the entry level c7 to 500'hp and better acceleration results

[@lebmingling]

Great video, very transparent. Love the photography shots.

[@josj15]

I hear you, theres just something off about the rear to me

[@AustinBishop97]

The ZR1 is going to kick so much ass.

[@malikzzzzz]

The torque on this car is crazy

[@rotor13]

In the form of a Z06, but not as a base. Maybe when it gets its first revision possibly.

[@EzzyMo]

I truly and madly want a red or blue Corvette

[@zimm888]

The blue vette they're testing on the streets is a base model, not a Z51 correct?

[@niceprince]

Finally an American car that I REALLY like! Good job GM

[@xXminGamoXx]

At 7:16 the G Force made the car sit a little lower and actually looked a little bit like a GTR haha