The Corvette ZR1's Engine Is Absolutely Insane - 1,000+ Horsepower!

[@EngineeringExplained]

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[@iaia5368]

O corvette, é uma farsa americana. Sua engenharia 'nao é' americana, mas sim alemã! Ridiculo.

[@bigrob966]

What a ridiculous machine. Not 100% sure lowering the bar for entry to that much track focused performance is the best idea in the world.

[@Tanktaco]

That 1,064 seems like the kinda fact you'd want to bring up in film.

[@ikt32]

Is the fueling strategy map available somewhere? Might be interesting to compare with your bog standard dual port+direct injection four banger from VAG to see in which situations what is done :)

[@Conservator.]

So, would the ZR1 be faster (0-60) if you’d put it in 2nd gear from the start?

[@testep02]

This is by far my favorite KZbin channel. No nonsense, no fluff, no fanboy-ism. Just pure engineering and math.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Haha thank you!! though to be fair I think this vid did have a skosh of nonsense. :)

[@zackroth22]

@@EngineeringExplained it’s such a deadpan form of nonsense that I wouldn’t be surprised if not everyone got it 😂😂

[@rwantare1]

Whiteboard therapy

[@christophejergales7852]

What about Jake Paul's channel? /s

[@EmazingGuitar]

I remember first getting into this channel and being overwhelmed by the math. Now it’s just second nature at this point. Most of the equations are repeated throughout the episodes since all cars are running on a basic a game of a handful of physics.

[@theblakeslees7065]

For real 1000+ on pump with a warranty is absolutely insane, what a time to be alive

[@thomasblankinship98]

For those with mega bucks that can afford it. This car will be north of $200,000

[@massmike11]

And thats about the right price for a car of this class. And not many others have that power on pump gas with a warranty.

[@robertfontaine3650]

@@thomasblankinship98 yup 180-200 and change but that is less than half of other cars in this class and pump gas and warranty make this a game changer for the supercar market IF it doesn't break like the Dodge Demon.

[@hyper_channel]

@@thomasblankinship98 for the specs, and if it's reliable, it's not even that expensive if it ends up being 200k

[@stevetheborg]

@@thomasblankinship98 buy it and never drive it

[@bundles1978]

Thats not a torque curve, Thats a torque Mesa

[@ray_collins]

That flat torque curve makes a car very predictable. Stomp the throttle anywhere in the powerband, you get the same response, you always know exactly what you're going to get. It's why cars like the E9x M3's were so easy to drive at the limit.

[@sadlerbw9]

I was looking at that graph, and the first thing that came to mind was, "They have artificially limited the torque on this motor." I don't know if it is the engine internals, the gearbox, or something else, but this engine pretty clearly is limiting the torque output below what it is capable of so that it doesn't break something. This thing is approaching early WWII fighter engine levels of power.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

When you see turbocharged torque graphs that look like a mesa, it means the manufacturer is limiting the engine in some way to produce that as it's unnatural...it means there's more left on the table with usually a simple ECU tune and usually a better fuel. They're probably limiting it due to them saying it'll run on 93 octane.... and knowing they're shoving 20lbs of boost at this V8, 93 is pretty shocking.... this thing, tuned on E85 is probably going to pick up 200hp and 200ft-lbs easy, just like the MB 4L Bi-turbo V8s do and the VAG 4L Bi-turbo V8s do

[@BingBangBrine]

@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 probably more than 200 with tune and ethanol

[@ghoulbuster1]

​@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072flat torque is ideal, more consistent acceleration. No point of more torque if it only spins the wheels.

[@macedindu829]

I like how GM just lets the Corvette division run wild.

[@matthewlozy1140]

They sell so well, they're smart to let them keep going.

[@christopherwhull]

@@matthewlozy1140 The ZR1s and other track demons probably do not make their R&D budgets back.

[@matthewlozy1140]

@@christopherwhull maybe not directly, but I'm sure they do in sales of their other vehicles that they garner a fan base behind and the technology that they develop from their track cars to their normal fleet.

[@jimsteinway695]

@@christopherwhullit’s their halo cars so it’s more of an advertising campaign than getting their budgets back. You go buy the ZR2 truck you’re thinking it’s got corvette technology in it.

[@donaldhenderson1870]

Yeh, if they would just let all the other divisions run independent from the leadership and bean counters perhaps they wouldn't go bankrupt again in 2027.

[@pooyakhalili406]

I have been waiting for this video since the debut of the car. Nothing is faster than the legendary crosstrek. You couldn't handle the speed, so you sold it

[@EngineeringExplained]

Only the greats realize when they're outmatched, and bow out. I had to sell it before it was too late.

[@castortoutnu]

There are many conditions where the Crosstrek would be faster than a Corvette

[@wisdoma4860]

1064 HP 800torque at 3k rpms ? WHAT THE SMUCK,, ON PURE REGULAR FUEL? WHAT THE SMUCK? I WANT ONE LIKE REALLY BAD.. THATS INSANE...I CAN DO A ROLL AND KEEP UP WITH TESLA PLAID, BUGATTI, ? WOOP 911 TURBOS FOR LUNCH? AND I DONT HAVE TO MOD OUT MY LS3 Hoping it dont blow up on me? and THIS ZR1 COMES WITH WARRANTY OUT OF THE GATE? WHO WHAT? I NEED ONE..NOW.

[@alexandruilea915]

​@@castortoutnulike any terain where the Corvette would get suspended lol

[@Superhunan]

@@castortoutnutoppling down a mountain ?

[@Modikie]

When I saw it had 1064hp I thought "oh ok well they made it a hybrid of course it's really powerful" then I saw it was entirely ICE powered and my jaw dropped.

[@dawanetherock1389]

Like bro people at one point that us car engineers were less skilled and advance but now gm is making a 5.5 liter v8 with twin turbos with 1000hp plus i have never hear germans or the britiah doing dat 😂

[@arkhalis3682]

​@@dawanetherock1389tables have turned!

[@Kdog307]

"welcome to chevrolet" -me at this moment

[@csjrogerson2377]

Do you not realise that street dragracers get 4000 bhp? To them, 1000 bhp is child's play.

[@greatwallofmeat]

​@@csjrogerson2377 Well this thing is street legal and it's from factory (without aftermarket tuning)

[@G6_SA]

The dopamine hit from a new E.E video, never gets old.

[@canihave1dab724]

Almost as big of a kick as hitting the gas in my new crosstrek!

[@tuphelo]

One E is facing the wrong direction bud

[@G6_SA]

@@tuphelo come on Tuphelo. Calm your OCD down.

[@tuphelo]

@@G6_SA 😂😂 lol... Fine fine.. I take it back😌

[@retrocompaq5212]

@@tuphelo ƎE

[@Histotica]

7:35 "More is Good. This has more". This is basically the summary of all this Engineering channel

[@toddtucker50]

Your little off-the-cuff comments crack me up 😆 "Let's talk about our feelings" "11,569, nice" Not only is there loads of great info you're giving us, but you're hilarious at the same time. Been subscribed to your channel for close to 8 years now, and I still don't get bored. Thanks for staying consistent, entertaining, and educational!

[@EngineeringExplained]

Eight years, absolutely awesome to hear you're still watching. Really appreciate the kind words!

[@SchroedingerK]

Never get bored of the board.

[@DreIsGoneFission]

Came here to talk about those same two comments. Glad I’m not alone.

[@andyharman3022]

11569 hurts my feelings.

[@dintogen]

​@@andyharman3022 nice.

[@harrycolonicjr.2397]

"Eleven thousand five hundred SIXTY-NINE. Nice." Lmfaooooo

[@jcat96]

More is good. This has more. That needs to be a shirt 😂

[@sevegarza]

Or on some boxers

[@stephen3164]

Ok Regina. 😉

[@adrenalineride7683]

@11:04 Whiteboard Therapy!

[@lll9416]

Enzo, Zora, Ferdinand, Soichiro, Colin, Carroll and Tadge !! Living Legend! We salute you !

[@seogabonotjah6555]

Dont forget kiichiro

[@CBCycles]

I remember the early 2000’s when the standard Vette came with 345hp and the Camaro SS had 320. Now those are practically soccer mom van numbers!

[@7000U9ZHIFT]

Makes the ls1 look like baby food

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Doesn’t seem that long ago

[@Derkenblosh2]

Yeah, but a cam, springs, and tune in those, and they're pushing 450hp w/o much work. Can't wait to see E85 kits for the new ZR1

[@nocturnalspecialties642]

Yea I agree. Now days those numbers are pitiful for a v8 when 4 cylinders are putting out better numbers.

[@stearlers069]

Let's see you drive that 1,000 horsepower car without a computer 😄 driving most of the car for you. Yes insaine numbers now a days.

[@dm9103]

"4 cylinder making 532hp...!!!" Evo owners 20 years ago: -Hold my beer...

[@estebanamador7601]

Yeah, but it's not only about horsepower, it's about emissions, fuel consumption and turbo lag. Look for the FQ400 turbo lag video (If I remember well, it was made by Top Gear UK). Greetings

[@OoogaBoog]

yea....I had an sr20 making around that :) good ole sentra se-r

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Bang ! Did any 500 bhp evo have warranty 😂

[@kiwi8.]

Not out of the box on 93 octane

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

We were getting 516 whp out of a single turbo B16. Those were the days. It lasted about 30 passes before we put a rod through the oil pan.

[@ItsWillLee]

1000hp being the "norm" is kinda scary, but damn cool

[@EngineeringExplained]

Only a matter of time until folks caught up to the Crosstrek.

[@breakupgoogle]

sad that as we get factory 1k hp they are trying to end the petrol motor.

[@ThiagoMarquardt]

Tesla plaid effect

[@sandorbence2067]

Makes sense if you look at all the electric options and how easy/"cheap" it is to provide big power in any form factor and category. Plus the rapidly increasing average weight of cars, need to compensate for that too.

[@maximborodyuk3773]

1600+ kg for a 2-seater supercar being the "norm" is kinda scary and not cool at all.

[@kahukuboy]

Idk why but this make me proud to own a chevy. Even though it's a chevy spark, one can still dream.

[@Kdog307]

91 k2500 with c6p 556000 miles buddy. change ur oil

[@danhard8440]

mine is the other side of GM a '07 Saturn🤣

[@brute_ttw]

Hyper car performance, while being able to be serviced at any Chevy dealer. Now that’s a flex

[@colinbowman8816]

Except that your average chevy dealer won't have ever seen one, and will have no idea what to do with it.

[@brettmcgough6761]

Yep ​@@colinbowman8816 yep, worked for mitsubishi when evo x came out, cool car but not that comparable, they still had specific dealers to handle ralliart and evo sales and servicing.

[@rsplines12]

@@colinbowman8816 I'll bet your average Chevy service mechanic will be more "at home" working on a turbocharged v8 rather than the E-Ray. It will come down to parts availability.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

1k horsepower with a warranty is kinda crazy

[@brute_ttw]

@@colinbowman8816 you never know, I thought that about the z06 where I live, and sure enough the dealer by me has a couple

[@rashaud8032132]

I hate numbers & math for the most part. You really are the only person who talks about math & science that has caught my attention… i love this channel.

[@malcolmar]

This car is an engineering masterpiece. The new Corvette ZR1 is the new benchmark in supercars regardless of price.

[@michaelrhine3152]

For as long as ICE engines are around...

[@malcolmar]

@@michaelrhine3152 Just seeing how an E-bike battery explodes in elevator & cooks a man I think ICE engines are going to be around for a while.

[@UALHVY]

@@michaelrhine3152A long time

[@bryanleverett2830]

100 orders of drag radials just came from retirement homes in Texas. “Your tires will be delivered with your new balances in 2025”

[@XuXiao276]

LMAOOOOOO

[@BryanHoefer]

"Let's talk about our feelings, now for some whiteboard therapy" damn that line rocked.

[@jomiran1000]

I can't wait for the inevitable "wrecked it driving it out of the dealership" video.

[@mofayer]

I remember reading when the 707 hp hellcat came out and one guy stuffed a lime green one on the first drive. His excuse was "I lost control because the road was damp" sure Bud. 😅

[@andyharman3022]

Customers of special high-performance Corvette models get a free driving school at Spring Mountain. Hopefully they get enough training to know how to handle 1000 hp. Most people shouldn't have more than 150 hp.

[@Jay-me7gw]

Cars and coffee should get exciting

[@Nordlicht05]

Anyone remember rowin Atkinson and his McLaren F1?

[@user-ie1hg5ov1m]

"Watch this"

[@SuperSpruce]

These crazy 4-digit horsepower numbers from so many cars nowadays is making them finally catch up to the superbikes in terms of power to weight ratio. 1000hp for a 4000lb car is equivalent to 150hp on a 425lb bike with a 175lb rider. Even my "medium-power middleweight" (lol) Street Triple has a power to weight ratio similar to a Challenger Hellcat with myself riding it. On a related note: It would be cool for you to make content about motorcycles, as the engineering going into them is super cool!

[@Onager8]

FortNine is your equivalent for bikes, for quality of content and analysis.

[@IAmLeutrimTopalli]

Lot of people gonna f around and find out with this one 😂

[@stearlers069]

First thing that came to mind about all those arm chair race car drivers with money 😄

[@wisdoma4860]

1064 HP 800torque at 3k rpms ? WHAT THE SMUCK,, ON PURE REGULAR FUEL? WHAT THE SMUCK? I WANT ONE LIKE REALLY BAD.. THATS INSANE...I CAN DO A ROLL AND KEEP UP WITH TESLA PLAID, BUGATTI, ? WOOP 911 TURBOS FOR LUNCH? AND I DONT HAVE TO MOD OUT MY LS3 Hoping it dont blow up on me? and THIS ZR1 COMES WITH WARRANTY OUT OF THE GATE? WHO WHAT? I NEED ONE..NOW.

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Just like 30 years ago, when something like 1 in 4 Vipers never made it home from the dealership.

[@swatdoggy]

You mean lambo owners?

[@swatdoggy]

So people basically wasted money on Z06s lol cause this is the one ya want!😊

[@theodoreanderson4797]

The Sledgehammer vette in 1988 went 254 MPH at top end. Held that record for over two decades! And it only did with the venerable SBC 350 twin turbo engine making only 890 HP!

[@rocketsurgeon11]

"All you need to know is more is good. And this has more." LMAO! That sounds like something Superfast Matt would say! EPIC!! LOL!!

[@JSFGuy]

It's that time again.

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

Groovy Charlie Brown 😅

[@JSFGuy]

@@AwesomeBlackDude good grief!! 😎

[@calholli]

White boy of knowledge

[@sleeeper88]

My local dealer where I got my z06 had me in number one spot for a zr1 allocation when they are available!!

[@WayFastWhitey02]

Are you by chance looking to adopt a 43 year old son?

[@Kdog307]

nah. not w ur taurus pic in here pretending to be GM guy. lol busted.

[@larryc1616]

How much after mark-up? +250K?

[@pattisonvidal3909]

Bless you. Don't forget to give thanks.

[@danhard8440]

@@Kdog307 I'm a GM guy i have a Saturn😅

[@craigquann]

That's definitely GM firing a shot across the bow of every car manufacturer. Corvette handling with insane horsepower!

[@cmevans78]

I was waiting for your video as soon as I saw the numbers of the ZR1! I think you have some of the best content on KZbin!

[@starvalkyrie]

The Sledgehammer. Now available from your local Chevy dealer.

[@KyleM-b7j]

With a $100k dealer markup ;-)

[@SoI_Badguy]

​@user-pq2gn7dl9u aka the price of a single bugatti veyron oil change and AWD service lol

[@starvalkyrie]

@@KyleM-b7j Oh I think that's optimistic.

[@barsaf9989]

To quote James May: This car has "plenty of it."

[@AYO_KO]

Only the keen eyed of us notice when he changed the Z06 hp from 760 back to 670!! GREAT VIDEO!!

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

I don't think people realize that the Corvette will probably forever remain America's best ever sports car. Not even the Ford GT comes close to this monster. GM have taken the Corvette to the stratosphere and absolutely destroyed all competition. Heck this car is even better than the Ford Mustang GTD. Ford ain't close and Mopar did the biggest mistake of canceling on the Challenger and V6-ing the Charge and not bringing back the Viper. Thank you GM, now bring back the Camaro and let us continue to enjoy the front-engine pony car with two back seats!!

[@pab3783]

Traction control calibration, make a video on that. Without it, it’s power will be useless.

[@lukewalker1051]

I doubt there will be much granularity to traction control which does render the power of the new ZR-1 with street tires useless as you say. This car would be insane if ..heavily modifying the chassis/body to significantly widen the tires for traction...and...finding somebody smart enough to hack the traction control to get the power to the ground that wider tires could sustain. How many would go to length? We will see.

[@blackhatch46]

Yep, and torque converter strategy. Much like if a diesel won't give you all the TQ available in a low gear due to the tranny/TQ converter strategy.

[@yummyhershey5902]

Boost by gear/speed would go very far for solving this issue.

[@fuzer4047]

Porsche can get its power down anywhere and is consistent because of the computers doing the work for traction and also good weight distribution so we will see what corvette will do for consistency

[@StellarGale]

It's torque limited in first 2 gears

[@TheTheDominator]

Learned so much from your channel, pure knowledge in raw form with exceptional explanation making it easy for someone who knows nothing to learn something. I’ve known cars for years. But understanding all these fundamentals takes you to the next level. Thank you

[@shakesnbake]

Are we emtering into an era of large capacity, high revving turbo engines? First this, and then the Hurracan's relapcement with it's 10k red line 😊😊

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

We are entering an era of mandated 100% electric vehicles unfortunately but I hope you’re right

[@faheemabbas3965]

We’re entering an era of mandated scam cars called EVs.

[@ghoulbuster1]

Manufacturers realized EVs are a scam and came back to the old reliable displacement!

[@ehb403]

Let's not forget the Koenigsegg Jesko and Gemera, more power from a 5 liter V8 on same fuel.

[@wisdoma4860]

1064 HP 800torque at 3k rpms ? WHAT THE SMUCK,, ON PURE REGULAR FUEL? WHAT THE SMUCK? I WANT ONE LIKE REALLY BAD.. THATS INSANE...I CAN DO A ROLL AND KEEP UP WITH TESLA PLAID, BUGATTI, ? WOOP 911 TURBOS FOR LUNCH? AND I DONT HAVE TO MOD OUT MY LS3 Hoping it dont blow up on me? and THIS ZR1 COMES WITH WARRANTY OUT OF THE GATE? WHO WHAT? I NEED ONE..NOW.

[@TheTurpin1234]

Bro you're the best. You're responsible for like 50% of what I know about modern cars. Whenever you post a new video I know its gonna be something cool worth watching that will teach me something.

[@kopiotrek]

I like how 760 changes into 670

[@EngineeringExplained]

Hahaha, I remembered this while falling asleep last night - intention was to edit it out, but alas, I forgot! doh!

[@wyntyr27]

I LOVE watching your videos! Great breakdowns and explanations, great comparisons, and your *genuine* enthusiasm... *chef's kiss* Been watching for years and still enjoy these as much as the first one I stumbled across. Keep up the great work :)

[@MartianGopnik]

What I'm hearing at 14:52 is "does the ZR-1 need 6 gears, really?" Good question.

[@jamesengland7461]

And it has 8! But imagine how hard it will pull in those upper gears. WOW!

[@kirkadams9245]

@@jamesengland7461 it doesn't pull that hard after 5th gear. If you watch The Straight Pipes or Car&Driver they both show the speedometer. Through 5th gear the car increases speed dramatically! Once it shifts into 6th gear it makes its way from 180ish up to 205/207 but at a MUCH Slower pace than before. 6th gear is tall and I'm assuming 7th & 8th are also. Its a supercar, IMO, but it will probably need a lot of asphalt or salt-flat in front of it to reach max speed in those upper gears.

[@cameratool]

The top gears are just for fuel economy. The other gears are too tightly spaced for street tires, but with track slicks and a lot more downforce their spacing might make sense...

[@lakelandprof001]

Excellent Video! Keep up the great work Jason.

[@ILiketoBreakStuff]

The OEM engineers dont worry about carbon buildup on intake valves b/c it only becomes an issue outside of the design life.

[@jchem]

Do the clarkson test, put it in 4th gear and drive it too its top speed in one gear👀

[@Reeceander]

Jason this was fantastic. Your enthusiasim is contagious.

[@edwardman1742]

1,000hp is not that hard to do. It’s more about how long the engine can handle that stress, how it handles the heat, and how long it’ll last at that level.

[@ALMX5DP]

Exactly, and this being an OEM warrantied, road legal vehicle with emissions and other gubbins that it has to adhere to makes it quite a spectacular achievement.

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

@@ALMX5DPThats why it will not be sold in europe. The engine stats are a receipe for disaster. It is not capable of long full throttle Autobahn runs. Compression is too high …

[@ALMX5DP]

@@haviiithelegogunner907 what is your source for that statement?

[@barsaf9989]

Also how to keep it quiet, smooth and refined. And make it easily driveable. And make it work in all conditions all the time. And keep costs reasonable. And keep maintenance intervals reasonable. And making it easy to assemble. And meet current emissions.

[@chrisprobert6]

Why claim it, if you can't sustain it?... Similar to male cow poo poo

[@Prestige81]

I have watched few other videos about the ZR1 and this is by far my favorite! Good job Jason!

[@ColeSpolaric]

No frunk, I'm out 😆. That cracked me up because no one buying one of these is going to care 😆

[@tomcampbell6363]

Brother! Your enthusiasm is f'ing contagious!! I went out and bought a Hoosier lottery ticket when I heard about this new vet... Cause it'll take that much to purchase and insure that beast....

[@Brikzilla]

Making 1000hp from the factory on pump gas and no hybrid assistance is seriously crazy

[@larryc1616]

The crazy part is the warranty work

[@raphy79]

Great work, great videos... very thankful to have found your channel!!

[@Finicky9]

As someone who doesn't like modern American cars, this is car is what a real American car is all about. All the budget goes into the engine, don't worry about all the fine details. Feeling the FREEDOM. 🦅

[@ckchatta369]

The details protects you from the engine. It’s like worrying only on a rocket getting you to space but not back to earth

[@ckchatta369]

Which is why i hate old cars. Death boxes (cause they lacked safety & were all squares, no curves)

[@JD-yx7be]

@@ckchatta369 I love the old Cadillac and Lincolns that were 20 feet long and had the comfiest seats and suspension

[@brianmurphy4016]

Next we'll need a version with the e-ray front wheel motors. 💪

[@awkc63]

It took 8 generations, (71 years) but Corvette has finally made its first real SuperCar. To me they always nudged the edge of a Sports Car and SuperCar, but for the C8 ZR1, it's undeniably a SuperCar. When the C8 was first shown off back in 2020, I fell in love with the platform and design immediately. I have been chomping at the bit for the ZR1 to come out, and now it has. This thing is truly amazing for a US manufacturer to create. Thank full it doesn't look like a typical US manufactured SuperCar. It's not "big" for "big" sakes. It's not "over powered" for "over powered" sakes. Everything looks and sounds like it has a purpose. The design language looks right. It's uniform, no random drop offs. Amazing angles, and aggressive lines. Great job Corvette for joining the SuperCar world.

[@joelpierce3940]

I would consider the C7 ZR1, and possibly the C7 ZO6’s Supercars. IMO.

[@awkc63]

@@joelpierce3940 That's ok. It's all a matter of opinion technically.

[@johncena-hq1ti]

lol just because something is mid engine doesn’t mean it’s a supercar. And just because something is front engine doesn’t mean it’s not. If this gen is a super car then so was last gen.

[@awkc63]

@@johncena-hq1ti Never said it was. You're picking stuff out of the air

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

If an Aston Martins. Nissan GTRs, NSX are supercars, then a mid engined vett is definitely one

[@0o0ification]

Thank you for your help in this video. I will definitely be chatting with my therapist soon about torque.

[@MajorWay.]

Yet another example of Gm Having thee best Engineers in the business

[@donswier]

...now we just hope marketing doesn't doom it ala Corvair, Fiero, Volt. Brilliant engineering, but mixed messaging.

[@hugo-pg5tv]

What about this car is so good? It ain't road legal outside of America and the middle east. The car is still heavier than most sports cars, it got less downforce than a lot of the top level supercars. The only thing impressive is that they finally made 1000hp.

[@KevinHogg-f5p]

I love your video's. Your enthusiasm and humour is contagious and the effort you put in to explain it is top notch!!

[@amill1563]

The folks at GM like to make statements with this car. It like they are saying. "Hey look at us, we can do a great sports car that beats all the other guys."

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

It’s sporty! Can’t remember which stand up comedian said that about Americans maybe it was Clarkson lol

[@achristian7015]

I just cannot handle the quality, especially the tacky interiors.

[@agent807]

As soon as this car dropped, I was waiting for this video. As usual, I am more than satisfied. Thank you.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Happy to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@AllStars2525]

Holy smokes!!! This channel never ceases to amaze me!!

[@takiua2264]

Damn I have to cancel my allocation. I didn’t know there wasn’t a frunk

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

This is a track car not a grand tourer

[@michaelrhine3152]

That's why I'm not getting one... It's totally the frunk... nothing to do with finances

[@anishmathew7904]

After hearing these details... Goosebumps.. These kind of data can't be seen anywhere else with such simple explanation. Would love to have one 😍😍😍❤️❤️

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

meanwhile Hennessy Venom 1817 horsepower and 1193 lb-ft out of custom LS. These engines are insane.

[@andersjjensen]

Pump or E-85?

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

@@andersjjensen that's on E85, 1600 on 93 from sources I found

[@larryc1616]

Gonna need a good warranty 🤭

[@OoogaBoog]

I'm pretty sure theres a price difference gap here, lol

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

@@OoogaBoog oh for sure, the Vette is definitely bang for buck a better and likely more reliable car

[@CaptainNero]

I didn't know I needed this, Thank you. Makes me want to get one even more.

[@jcgo16]

12:53 Nice!

[@yashen12345]

the script for this video was amazing. you are the best engineering youtube channel

[@istvanlorinczi2817]

Don't forget, with the bolt pattern going to 5x130, you could fit basically any VW Group wheel onto this. Alternatively, the 2001-2024 Renault Master van's wheels also fit (at least the bolt pattern does anyway)

[@amirmograbi]

Awesome content man, love the energy throughout this whole video. Matches the subject

[@RyanAumiller]

just 5 more HP would have SO NICE! 🤣

[@Have.An.AmicoDay]

with a 55hp Geo Metro... that actually would be a nice thing...

[@FirelanceFinder]

Never thought I'd see a car engine with the same horsepower as an early WWII aircraft engine.

[@wave2k868]

I'm actually kinda disappointed it's only RWD 1000bhp is cool but if it can't put it's power down comfortably what's the point ?

[@lukewalker1051]

Nailed it. Cutting power in lower gears to match performance of the Z06.

[@RedfishCarolina]

True, but the Z06 and ZR1 have never, every been about putting down power comfortably. Get a Porsche or GTR for that lol. These Vettes are about being ridiculous.

[@wave2k868]

@@RedfishCarolina in previous generations I would agree but the the reason behind going to the mid engined platform was to be more serious to compete and beat the Europeans. I'm a Vette guy and think this is cool but for the price and power I'd love to have seen an AWD setup to really take advantage of the power. Otherwise you might as well just be Dodge

[@RCXDerp]

​@@wave2k868 You gotta be smoking that Joe biden to compare this to a doge

[@johncena-hq1ti]

@@lukewalker1051after 2nd the z06 will be left in the last zip code. I guess it matters if you only do 0-60 races, real men race to 150+😅

[@Hanojsemaj]

Great video, Fenske. Cut’s to the chase with cold hard facts. Thanks for your service.

[@soyeux27]

Jason, your acting talent shows in this video a lot. Thank you so much !

[@TriumphDoc]

Your channel is simply fantastic. Thank you for your time and expertise. I’m transfixed by every episode!

[@CeeJay591]

Thank you Jason - fantastic explanation of very complex concepts, very much appreciated

[@olliehopnoodle4628]

Almost ignored the thumbnail until I saw it was a EE video. Always love your content.

[@verwaylive6019]

I love you. I‘m not a native english speaker, but I can understand every Word (sold Motorcycle Parts for some years ;)). Thank you.

[@TheFLGUY76]

This channel is always delivering!

[@enunezhp]

Nothing but the best, you are the monster when it comes to provide knowledge and explanation thanks as always and keep it up with these videos

[@ajat6996]

Been with ya since the beginning bro, bloody love the energy on this one. Fkn gititt!

[@EJ-tf8uw]

Wow!! I haven’t watched ur vids in a long time n the energy is WAY different! I love it!! Or just love the vette

[@michaellane7991]

great video thank you for sharing!!! love your format and knowledge !!!

[@troygoprostuntzpearman8459]

I was waiting for my favorite engineer to break down this engine 🔥

[@phreelancer3324]

9:04 When the math is mathing. You nailed it dude! Way to go!

[@alexmaclean1]

Another great video of facts, markers and white boards. This car is going to be nuts, it's kind of getting into the silly category. I remember as a kid, I saw a magazine with info on the new C5Z06 and I remember a quote from it saying it's 405HP "took this car from sports car territory to super car territory". And I remember thinking how crazy that much power must be, and now we are well over double that. I fear this thing will be pretty difficult to keep between the liens though, we'll see a few wrecked ones.

[@texasranger24]

The Zora is coming. People just photographed a test C8 in camo wrapping on the Nurburgring Norschleife that has the ZR1 wing but the e-Ray cooling vents to cool down the battery.

[@UALHVY]

Incredible machine. The range on my C8 Z06 is only 225 miles or so. I can’t imagine how often I’d be stopping for fuel with this (although I’d be happy to do it)!

[@mazdaspeedrx8]

I'm not usually interested in cars that I will never drive but I can appreciate the engineering behind all them

[@cleverbotgaming8707]

Engineering explained, driving answers, and chris fix, best automotive teachers on youtube✅️🤗

[@joeschadler5780]

I like how youve added more humor in your videos over the years. Very dry. I love it! 😅

[@kentonian]

No nonsense from ee, Jason gets right down to the nitty gritty… No frunk!

[@perrinromney4555]

I live for your 0 to 60 predictions always being correct

[@opmike343]

Thank you GM for giving us one of the last remaining high revving V8's. And it's TT. Pretty wild.

[@computernaut]

It's so cool how excited he is in this video. It's very clear that he's super pumped.

[@Infamous_wu13]

Putting my zr1 on e85 and downpipes when I get it

[@square_zerohero2281]

Its nice that you explain the area under the power curve throughout the different gear ratios. I started launching my 450 mx bike in third gear completely pinned, and I can eat just about anything. Youll be grabbing fourth as quickly as they grab second and i promise you itll make a massive difference in your results. I launch my 1380cc zx12 in second gear and you can watch me outrun an h2 that was running e85 a slick and aggressive supercharger gears on my insta. Also running 2.50 drive gears in my procharged big block 57 Corvette street car for similar purposes. Cnc heads solid roller cam 565ci with 25 lbs of boost at 7500rpm in a 2600 lb kit car. It makes 1800ish horsepower with nothing done to it that I didnt do at home. You do not need short gears if you have enough torque.

[@daniel.s.stefanov]

Love the humor in these new videos :)))

[@rickhayner2514]

You're getting better all the time!

[@sable558]

Love these videos, they help me somewhat enjoy cars still. Being a VW tech makes it hard to enjoy cars sometimes.