First Drive of 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible Z51 - Jay Leno’s Garage

Jay gets an exclusive first drive of the highly anticipated 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible with Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter.
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First Drive of 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible Z51 - Jay Leno’s Garage
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[@Brittlespeed]

I like this engineer, he seems like a great representative for GM and knows everything Jay is asking..

[@shitboxoffroad]

Sure hope so he's head engineer!

[@paulstandeven8572]

So did the Bentley man..... This feller actually has personality and presence

[@patrickheide9697]

He is full of knowledge but not full of ego but also outgoing and likes his product

[@LS1LT1]

Yes, Tadge is awesome. :-)

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I've actually met Tadge twice (my cousin was the Corvette QC Director until he retired) and the guy is every bit as nice when he meets "normal" people off camera. GM really should steer him toward ALL media events. Cheers.

[@henrybrar]

"You put your beer in the front and pizza at the back" Can't get more American than that. Love this guy, he is a gem.

[@peppinoesposito5465]

hilarious. i doubt a pizza fits flat in the back, though haha

[@dougstrong1750]

You took the words right out of my mouth! It's the updated version of "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet".

[@cut--]

USA ! USA ! USA !

[@dougstrong1750]

@Furn333 Good for Ford...?

[@boutinboy]

@Furn333

[@georgemallory797]

That engineer is such a relaxing, laid back, knowledgeable guy. I can see why he is their top one.

[@Packer1290]

I like how he said "that's where I started" when Jay mentioned working on boring door handles.

[@rayunseitig6367]

I noticed that too.

[@brandonm7815]

No shame starting from the bottom!

[@georgeseco91]

Jay, my wife doesn't like when I watch your Videos what can I do ? Need consultation, ☹️🤔

[@gpslightlock1422]

Only Jay Leno can drive around LA County in a race car with no tag, get in to the throttle, and be perfectly comfortable. Great show. Great work by GM. Go America!

[@thomasmoore7201]

Corvettes the last few yrs have gotten better and better, with so much invention and inovension . Bravo Chevy !!! And the gauges in the dash all work together down to the last inth. Good for you Chevrolet!!

[@evster7flick]

Tadge Juechter is such a wonderful guest, really enjoyed him here

[@justinbustin677]

Look like he aged 20 yrs from past episode

[@karlk9316]

Obviously an extremely capable and talented man.

[@dog_head]

Oh.

[@LSXSahota]

Should I get 1?

[@freddaniali]

@@justinbustin677 He looks like Fire Marshall Bill!

[@philspaces7213]

Clint Eastwood and Jay Leno wake me up with a midnight youtube notification to talk about a vette for an hour.... i thought i was dreaming

[@bumflik]

I was experiencing nirvana. Made a grey Monday in Philly Sunny after an Eagles loss!

[@John1911]

Ha!

[@samuelbillups804]

Phil Spaces lol🤣😂😁

[@rod0524]

Hahahahaha

[@quentong17]

That's Flint Northwood bruh 😂

[@OFChuck]

My wife of 30 years said if I buy a new C8 she is going to leave me, boy I’m going to miss her!

[@johnsheetz6639]

Name the car after her hot friend if she does.😆

[@Tripple_Threatt92]

What does she have against corvettes

[@donfss5088]

@@Tripple_Threatt92 He can't afford to buy one for her? 😃

[@byever1]

She must have been a Mustang fan.

[@whodatjt]

See ya wife!

[@rogerturner5504]

If you ever wondered what really smart, intelligent, successful people look like, here's two of them!

[@samuelbillups804]

Where ever GM got this dude from ? He's Worth every Penny.. great conversation and Most Important Confident and Informed.. Jay really enjoyed himself.. I'm a huge fan of this channel.. Jay is a legend

[@samuelbillups804]

Im 35 and so honored to here their conversation.. if I can't afford the car until im their age? I'd be Happy 💯💪🏽

[@MichaelLopez-nc3xz]

He is the chief engineer and does all the videos for new owners of Corvette since the C5 models and on but was there before to. He makes the big decisions. But this model crakes me up cuz they went back to the C5 gas cap and the Corvette written dead center on back . No one talks about that. But alot of people love the C6 great C7 model apparently the C8 is better.

[@samuelbillups804]

@Mike Lopez thanks for the info.. you have a KZbin page?

[@Mordalo]

Jay is a super nice guy in person as well. :)

[@orgami100]

@Benny Silin impossible.. it's like two Christmases and one.. I'm sure some lucky guy is getting one for Christmas..

[@phamnuwen9442]

Clint Eastwood's brother seems to be a competent auto engineer.

[@scarecrow6741]

Haha. Props!

[@georgeneves1354]

Huh, I thought he is Charlton Heston's brother

[@JG-ef2cn]

I think he needs a few double cheeseburgers, shakes & fries...quickly!🤣

[@danmurphy1994]

Hahahahaha right! He looks like a younger clint eastwood.. what a badass!

[@mikeberni]

identical twins lol

[@willelliott5052]

Retirement is within ten years, when plenty of these will be available on the used market. Good timing.

[@williamcraft3230]

😂 eye on the prize already

[@rayfelsinger5970]

@@williamcraft3230 gotta plan ahead lol

[@D52M5]

I'm always surprised at how well these gorgeous cars hold their value. The latest model just takes the cake.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Ugly, ugly, ugly. Gimne a 1963 Corvette anytime.

[@Bill-xx2yh]

I call Bullshit...I’m 70yo right now with spinal "fusions". I FIGURE in then years I’ll need a USED AMBULANCE.

[@jeanneberengere8063]

As we all know, it's not a day task to become a successful person, but the secret they use is what the middle class doesn't like to do like the stock market.

[@Patrick-xt7bm]

Very true, but to live a rich and comfortable life, you need to develop an investment mindset. Buy, invest and buy again is the future.

[@regulaueli6216]

The income generated can stand the test of time depending on how you double it, as you can earn a million and spend it within days.

[@vandejong9343]

That's a good point! I think it's clear that the top three investment vehicles today are cryptocurrencies, stocks, and real estate. To achieve all these feats, you have to take risks and be patient enough.

[@vandejong9343]

John Joseph, a Certified Financial Professional, has lifted my financial situation to an all-time high with his trading strategies and I am now making huge profits from all three major sources of income i.e. cryptocurrency, stocks and gold. 'immovable.

[@thomasspaletti4279]

John Joseph is not just another trader who could crash at any moment. It's completely reliable because I started a trading portfolio with $30,000 and made over $80,000 every week for 3 years.

[@peterr6214]

Jays getting one with a Denim interior

[@florinvid]

😂🤣😄

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

and a chin spoiler….

[@johnsellers1272]

Dead.

[@TrinidadJamesWoods]

When Jay goes hunting in the denim forest he's damn near invisible.

[@YOLORACER]

He could also do a denim wrap.

[@billybob9961]

I ordered my 2021C8 on Wednesday they said they’re going to call me in six weeks and let me know when production is going to start I got the 3LT model with the Z 51 and added a few other features it was right about 85,000 sticker price not including delivery tax registration or any of the fees. I think you can get a beautiful car without all the extra stuff for around 60,000, I probably should’ve just went with the standard with the Z 51 package in the magnetic ride control but you only live once I’m over 50 years old I’ve worked hard my whole life so I went for it.

[@grantrogers1858]

Amen brother. Enjoy that thing!

[@mattm286]

God bless you enjoy it!

[@KP-xf3vi]

ye man get what u want to get! hope you enjoy it!

[@nickgood3998]

Me too😘

[@billybob9961]

@Anthony Galloni no not yet they told me July but I have not emailed them this month my guess is it won’t be coming anytime soon I have only given the Original deposit

[@arquettelr1981]

I love that J is still patriotic.

[@robertf6344]

Too bad GM isn't.

[@BasedNeptune]

@@robertf6344 what did they do

[@joshuaconnelly779]

I like this engineer. He’s a good spokesperson for GM. This new Vette seems amazing.

[@LSmiata]

I agreed! Too bad J does not listen to the engineer when he repeatedly stated that this car has less than 500 miles and that is the torque restriction (to "break-in" power-train system)....NOT because it is EX serial number or being transported around the country. That being said, GREAT review and would love to have J's contacts in GM! Mr .P

[@tynao2029]

If only the losers at GM actually listened to people like him. On strike again and destroying the economy looking for bailouts once again

[@tynao2029]

@Lazerbrainz2k3 the economy was humming along before the Great Recession too. It's always humming along until it doesn't, then everyone wonders what happened when they should have changed their business practices beforehand

[@rickarra1833]

They should continue to build the current version for another year along with this

[@tynao2029]

@Lazerbrainz2k3 Yes, it was the auto industry bailouts from GM and other brands that caused the last Great Recession. And no, recessions are not inevitable.

[@Rj-tz5kb]

The guy that insisted on the 60k mark at GM is a genius.

[@progenji6970]

@Waiting for ES6 That's still like a 1/3 of the huracan which honestly won't be that much better/faster and won't be reliable or cheap to maintain at all.

[@dylan522p]

@Waiting for ES6 Nope look at the standard features and performance. They are shooting out a ton at 60k.

[@adolfoarias]

Rj you can always spec your own car from factory

[@domnoya4130]

Lambo is like a Patek Phillipe watch. Budget goes completely out the window. Corvette is like a seiko. Lambo is an artisanal product that is made by hand in an artful way. Corvette tries to save cost.

[@carlitoxb110]

@Waiting for ES6 but still you can get one for low 70s and that's still cheap for a car this nice

[@ponyman56]

I gotta say. Tadge is good at his job. No b s. No blue oval snack talk. Just good commentary. Excellent vid.

[@chillybinbob]

These new Corvettes are THE most impressive cars in the world, and are within the reach of the most people. What a success.

[@YouTubeuser-yp8qk]

The engineer looks so happy with this car. This car is a going to be a home run for Chevy!

[@eden2esthar]

Um....ok

[@milessyko1350]

KZbin user 12345 Can’t wait! Big home run for Chevy! I love the corvette ever sense I was 6 loved Chevy and corvette. I love the ZR1 too!

[@goldenfreezer1390]

@@getstuff9832 what do you mean by crude design

[@ethanmurphy1333]

Get Stuff base model.

[@milessyko1350]

Get Stuff name everything on the car that is old and plastic. Please because I see no facts what so ever. I think your just going balls in deep pretty much saying it’s a fisher price toy

[@renedelgado1572]

It's incredible that Clint Eastwood is a chevy engineer.

[@foxbodyguyeightyeight3672]

His talents don't end

[@richardmckrell4899]

You mean Clint Eastwood's grandfather.

[@Tom44224]

@@richardmckrell4899 You seen Clint Eastwood lately?

[@chuk2795]

Never been a chevy guy but this car makes me want to get my credit up

[@Saviour3]

May Jay Leno's days be long and strong!

[@fighterbabboon9276]

more than the car , i am actually impressed by that guys personality , humble,intelligent , and makes you feel home .

[@CraigBMM]

yes really enjoyed him .. very nice guy

[@fighterbabboon9276]

@deplorably yours they actually spent a lot of money and time researching what the buyers want, its a key point in marketing strategies.

[@fighterbabboon9276]

@@WayneClark and you are next in this serial killer's list, make sure you say goodbye to everyone.

[@tommylitz4543]

Honest answers

[@fighterbabboon9276]

@CAG Hotshot maybe you too are in the script.

[@ManuVyas-social]

I love Tadge. He's still got that spark in his eyes about the vehicle and he basically saw it from the cradle. passion is easy to observe. kudos to you man!

[@nooneyouknow7036]

Tadge and company have knocked it out of the park. You can see the pride on his face as he demonstrates the convertible roof, but the rest of the time, he is so relaxed and jovial. That is class!

[@phillipmitchell5879]

Tad is so bright & knowledgeable. A pleasure to listen to him!

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

Tadge Juechter is such a professional. What a well-spoken, diplomatic, articulate guy. Love to see it. He represents his brand well.

[@BB-tp6xk]

Very true, can't wait to see the Corvette in Australia (32:45) right hand drive yes! Start the party!

[@pirate0jimmy]

From Volt door handles to Clean Sheet mid-engine Corvette for 60 grand. :-)

[@gregGould]

Yes, I agree with you Shawn but if I were him I'd have changed my name.

[@alexstewart839]

I'm still not sure if I like this car, but I'm happy to hear him talk about it. He's great at his job.

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

I wish I could meet him. Hes brilliant and fun. Hope I get the chance

[@ExcaliberHD]

Reminds me of when they revealed the R35 GTR a decade ago. C8 seems to be the super car deal of the 2020s

[@douglasm3310]

ExcaliberHD good point the gtr was launched at a similar price too and that’s why it was so amazing. Now it’s way overpriced and bloated.

[@lsjess4147]

I gotta a feeling the gtr will go mid very soon

[@devinb3397]

ExcaliberHD not even close to supercar material sorry

[@ooferrell]

@@lsjess4147 doesn't need to tho.. Especially if they are still selling it as a tunning car.

[@TeslaHaxz]

@@ooferrell r35 isnt a super car either

[@johnnymula2305]

What ive always appreciated about the Corvettes is the reliability they have over the competition. Its a car you can buy, race and daily drive on the cheap. As apposed to owning an Italian sports car.

[@ccol009]

When they put the Z06 Package and the ZR1 Package in this mid-engine Corvette....... GAME. OVER.

[@NegativoZ06]

@@notlNSIGHT z06 package it's the gs

[@v4sdude191]

This video is almost an hour, and went by quickly

[@frisbe9279]

I jacked of 7 times during this video

[@mohamedkhatib725]

Wooooww I didn't realize it was an hour long

[@daybot9592]

Didn't realize either

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

@@frisbe9279 numb nut November

[@AriVovp]

I never thought that i would ever buy a Corvette until this model come out

[@noscopesniper0014]

AriVovp so you got this car?

[@AriVovp]

@@noscopesniper0014 it's not even available yet

[@noscopesniper0014]

AriVovp ight

[@volcommadness]

Right? I really like this car too bad I only make 35k a year 😅😅

[@AriVovp]

@@volcommadness don't worry man, you can always buy a used one or rent one for a week

[@mixflip]

You need to drive slow so the gears have time to break in properly... Jay: smashes the gas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ston_jude_ed]

mixflip I love it😆

[@Markuson3]

It’s torque limited for break-in, as the dude said...

[@robertrogers7196]

NL

[@robertmetzger1753]

I AM BREAKING THEM IN !!!

[@robertmetzger1753]

I am Breaking em in !!!!

[@aman4189]

I like how Jay is always proudly promoting American brands and Car manufacturers, unlike many car enthusiasts who love to promote foreign cars, and mock American engineering Because let’s be fair You go anywhere in the world 🌎 and people are proud of their brands & products except in the US 🇺🇸.

[@FranklinBurns42]

Awesome comment!

[@loverealestate4269]

Good observation sir.

[@tigerhoods7927]

Big facts

[@Gadsdan]

GM: All the C8's are delayed. Leno: Hold my denim.

[@pootmahgoots8482]

@dolofonos r/whoosh

[@dixonpuhols7782]

@dolofonos isn't that everyone's fantasy...?

[@badabing2302]

Pooties MahGooties how did what he say make u think he didn’t get the hold my denim joke ?

[@campkira]

auguest at least...

[@SpeedSeekerMoto]

@@pootmahgoots8482 r/Ihavereddit

[@leesonneville1817]

I hope they build a bajillion of them so I can buy one cheap in 10 years

[@tynao2029]

don't worry they will be cheap in 1-2 years it's planned obsolescence

[@crackpipejoe3508]

bajillion????????????

[@danieldeaseweitzelwalker]

The way the car market is, 10-years will be more expensive than MSRP. You might want to look into one after its warranty expires - perhaps once than needs a clutch. :P Even our automated shift trucks are wearing clutches faster than manuals.

[@kasscutt6274]

Lmao it will be alot sooner than that 10 years

[@clarkkastory2660]

Shock Diamond they will not appreciate for many years they have already built way too many for appreciation to happen that quickly

[@skribe]

the fact it lets you put the top up at 30mph is amazing!

[@briantruck2284]

Not on a windy day !!! 🤣😆

[@Soloist30]

I just took my 2021 C8 from my home in Arkansas to Branson , Missouri . Not only did it get really impressive gas mileage , but it had plenty of space for the stuff i brought back . I couldn't be happier with my car . I look forward to future variants.

[@inthelionsden6335]

I’ll definitely be buying the Hot Wheels version when it comes out.

[@zerocal76]

Haha same here! Though I do have a Corvette already thus thing is.....damn

[@1ivannthegreat]

Inthe Lionsden You got that right ☝🏻, especially when you don’t have the money to buy THE real thing but just a dollar to buy the Hot Wheels version. Lmao 😂

[@komradkolonel]

Thanks to Hot Wheels I own about a dozen Lamborghinis.

[@TheInFamousTMF]

Yeah me too I’m putting it right next to my SRT Demon 😂

[@MrCojaa]

lol

[@Static1011]

Really gotta admire Tadge Juechter's enthusiasm for the car.

[@cindysue5474]

He looks like he could be Clint Eastwoods little Brother lols.

[@klasseact6663]

Uh it's his job, LOL

[@BucketWheat]

@bracikmen > Merc had the Rear Window that went up and down... But Ford had the 500 Skyliner ('57 to '59) that the entire roof -- as one single piece -- "retracted" into the trunk...

[@Static1011]

Klasse Act And I’m sure your that enthusiastic about your job.

[@rokrjock33]

This car is the one to make those million-dollar cars think twice about the dollars for performance. Even if it is not faster than them it is the ultimate bang for your bucks. Chevrolet the heartbeat of America and this Corvette is the shot of adrenalin.

[@davidmcknight4525]

It took a very, very, very long time for Chevrolet to produce an absolute masterpiece. A beautiful, performance car that is an outstanding value.

[@MarcABrown-tt1fp]

Have you ever seen a Corvair Corsa? One of Chevrolet's finest cars even after the fluff Ralph Nader spewed about its independent rear axle. Granted he had good points about the auto industry safety in general at the time, but the corvair hitpiece was a shameless assassination...

[@krocialblack]

Chevy logic: Lets turn the Corvette into an official supercar. Ford logic: Lets turn the Mustang into a suv.

[@burgerbandit3646]

Questionable move by Ford. I'm still gonna be loyal to the brand but this new Mach E SUV is gonna have to prove itself.

[@adamwebster9784]

Ford logic equates v6 is the best engine layout in existence...

[@armanromana1580]

Sav Kvd brand loyalty (and nationalism) is so stupid

[@AB-80X]

It's a sportscar, not a supercar.

[@mitchjruiz]

@@adamwebster9784 it was for Leman

[@issam858]

Jay would order the corvette with denim seats lol

[@mak40oz4]

Issam Shalhoub 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timswinson5693]

Denim Blue paint 😄👖

[@guytitanic]

Maybe they could come up with a special denim model.

[@joshuakalaniparks9084]

I bet he wears denim boxers, & denim socks, and he has denim bedsheets, and a denim couch... It's not all that crazy- my aunt had a denim couch believe it or not,

[@ViolentKisses87]

Leno brand Denim condoms For the rugged experience~

[@grazianop2706]

This car represents the best of America during a time when we are exposing so much of our worst. Great car..

[@cmfp7894]

If only we could all have one, that would be fun

[@adrianluciano6082]

You mean USA. America is the whole continent

[@thomasdoconnor]

I appreciate that the chevy executive can still be human and talk cars, regardless of make or model... respect is still given to competitors, and that is something I love about Jay Leno's videos... its not always about one specific car, its about the driving experience regardless of brands.

[@henrikbragge]

It’s nice to see humble intelligent people talking to each other about cars in a relaxed way 🤟🏻

[@wardenerbros]

What i get from your post is that you like watching two old men circle jerking while talking about a very poorly designed car, copying a concept 40 years after the fact.

[@henrikbragge]

simensays I’m fascinated of these two men’s enormous knowledge, and why should I care about their age - the older you get, the wiser you get (at least in this case ...). And about the design, it’s not fantastically beautiful but it looks nice, but what someone likes or dislikes is a personal opinion. We’ll see if it’ll sell!

[@wardenerbros]

​@@henrikbragge You are right of course, and my comment was a poor attempt at a joke. I'm not impressed by what this car is, the work behind it etc, but i understand that is simply my opinion and of little interest to others, and I do hope the car is a success.

[@henrikbragge]

simensays You know, I’m looking for a Maybach 57 myself, and most people would say that that is the pinnacle of bad taste, but I see something else 😃 and we’ll see how this car will sell, that’s all that counts for Chevrolet ...

[@wardenerbros]

@@henrikbragge I'm not concerned with what other people might like in any aspect of life, that's their own prerogatve - it's just something about how the concept of the Z51 was portrayed that does not seem right too me.

[@D-Man_Jam]

That supercar is a bargain and a half. 0-60 in 2.8, top speed of 194mph, as well as a Nurburgring time of 7:18. All for $60k-$70k? That's why I love America.

[@jjsmithlago1234]

7:18 is good for any car much less a base model.

[@ilanSniping]

10k Subscribers Before 2020 the one that does the 2.8s is the more expensive version which is more like 100k

[@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt]

10k Subscribers Before 2020 it’s not a supercar

[@TzuSReject]

Black Wolf SM I saw the price for the version that does 0-60 in 2.8, it was around 70k fully loaded

[@D-Man_Jam]

@@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt, if people can consider a GTR which is front engined and the top model only has 600hp a supercar, and a BMW i8 which has a bloody 3 cyl with 300hp, a supercar, than the stinkin' Vette is a supercar, ya bloody party pooper.

[@alancohn3817]

Like Jay, seeing that beautiful Corvette makes me proud to be an American as well. What a gorgeous car and as they said, at $60k, it IS attainable for a LOT of people... (Including me!) Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!

[@briantruck2284]

Stay positive

[@johncasoni4379]

Top down at 21:37 Minutes, Top up while driving under 30MPH at 49:25. The pricing of the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette starts at $60,900 for the coupe and $68,400 for the convertible for the base 1LT trim. The more high-tech 2LT trim starts at $68,200 for the coupe and $75,200 for the convertible. Finally, the 3LT model begins at $72,850 for the coupe and $79,850 for the convertible.

[@davidanderson7087]

I have owned ten Corvettes over the years. When I sold my last Corvette I told myself that would be my last Corvette and thought I was over my "addiction" to Corvettes. This 2020 C8 has awakenned me to my passion for Corvettes.

[@wallstbull1]

Will you own one?

[@WilmerDBatag]

Sana all!

[@jw6681]

never say never. i believe that saying.. you thought you left, but you really didn't, you were just on the sideline, taking a break. welcome back!

[@tweetylr213]

Do a video of your first day seeing it or driving it🙌🏼

[@Fee.1]

Luis Recinos will they go for above sticker at first

[@maverickwatchreviews]

One of the best car guys Jay has ever had on the show.

[@sevnlight6313]

If it came with all electric powertrain I would bite. And I hate GM. I've delivered for them. They're crazy jerks just like Ford

[@justinmagyar7703]

@@sevnlight6313 you make no sense. You would "bite" if this American pony/muscle car was all electric? It wouldn't be a muscle car then. If American muscle cars become all electric that's when pure car enthusiasts will stop buying them. Tesla has a lot of people brainwashed.

[@chrischittum6321]

I s wish I had a good picture and send the money

[@sevnlight6313]

@@justinmagyar7703 You're insane, a sports car design will always be a sports car as long as it looks like one. Interpretation is up to the buyer.

[@sevnlight6313]

@@justinmagyar7703 The oil company's got you brainwashed. You cannot create your own fuel source. But I can with solar panels at home. And my car will be faster than yours. With less moving parts to break..

[@darrenC295]

You know.... Jay leno is great a leading a guest and keeping the momentum going. The more I watch him the more I realize he's a master at what he does.

[@simonriddick]

I see these on the road now more often. I mean at first I was like wow that's not very good looking but when you see one coming down the road it makes you look. Gotta respect the ability to build it for that price. Awesome car.

[@tingokuman]

This hour felt like 15 mins.

[@herotoall123]

To me it felt like 55 mins...

[@optimusprime5166]

@@herotoall123 dang it felt like 55 min and 58 sec to me.

[@wolfenwingsable]

Crap your right. I just checked as well. Lmao

[@urbanfu]

Finally a Stingray that really seams to be within the standards of European supercars, and what a great guest!!!!

[@j-k-8757]

I agree as I love European cars because of the way there built. Over 20 years I Ben Painting cars one thing I can point out was the cheap plastic interior parts on all American cars build.. so it’s about time they step up in the game with a American super car and a very good price ..I think if United States step up with building low budget cars with aluminum body shell and premium interior and aluminum suspension where there not cutting corners they will control the car market like it use to be ..because this corvette is competing with European super cars and a very straight forward price it shows that cars can be made cheaper as we have improved in technology ..

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

If I had the money I would order one right now. I love that car

[@aaronkerr5993]

I love that Jay shares his huge passion for automobiles with all of us. I have learned so much from him. I would love to learn from him in person, he has so much passionate knowledge

[@mitchellcorona8]

Tadge exudes competence and subject mastery.

[@paulmarentette5346]

Yes, and you can add restraint to that list, too. He left Jay off many gaffs without saying a word.

[@kevindmayfield]

Indeed, he does, which goes a long way in explaining how Corvette has pulled off something this remarkable, and at this price point, with this kind of leadership and talent.

[@plankhill]

Very knowledgeable about what he is speaking of.

[@aza993a]

Finally they send out an engineer rather some dufus who somehow made product specialist.

[@dougg1075]

aza993a and he’s retiring, what a way to go.

[@muskokamike127]

EXACTLY.....not like Ford who hires a bunch of pencil pushers fresh out of school who haven't a clue about engine or vehicle design and engineering. F150, Focus dual clutch, Mustang Getrag Transmissions all perfect examples..... Funny, a guy who has been engineering cars for 40 years is in charge of a new vehicle development......

[@patrickr2686]

He's the only one not out on strike

[@AfricaGeo]

yeah the guys knows this car better than his old lady I bet.

[@car-lo]

Or like some marketing dufus.

[@iananderson1848]

Great example of high quality, great value American engineering . From a fan in Qld Australia

[@jean-philippemoricet3560]

44:42 Tadje's spontaneous smile ...well this tells all about this amazing Vette ! Even the guy can't have enough of it ! By the way, I think he's the best guest that's ever been on Jay's Leno's Garage.

[@lukecalls8279]

Their interactions are so wholesome

[@frisbe9279]

I bet you would have a three sum with them

[@gsheverything_2716]

@@frisbe9279 lol 😂😂 😂👍🏾

[@Steve-ec6ed]

@@frisbe9279 that escalated quickly.

[@lukecalls8279]

@@frisbe9279 yep

[@navarredr]

Aside from the C8 being amazing and all, Tadge is a great guest - intelligent, knowledgeable, and well spoken.

[@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511]

Navarre Definitely. You can just tell that he knows what he’s talking about, unlike how some spokespeople/engineers seem unreasonably clueless about what their talking about.

[@JJs_playground]

Agreed. I Wish Jay would let him finish a sentence

[@kilgoretrout321]

This is great info. Probably the best long-form commercial I've ever seen. I hope Jay got paid in Corvettes

[@jafo766]

A JAW DROPPING $UM !

[@dagestanifive]

"Eventually it will be disposed of." That hurt my heart. Poor baby corvette!

[@kook4u]

I though we might finally get a video where Jay doesn’t bring up his Mclaren F1. Then came 38:05 🤣🤣

[@judeobi242]

Kchhibs 💀👊🏼

[@keithjackson4985]

Lol 😆 lol 😆!

[@officialpennsyjoe]

Well, the Mclaren F1 really did set the standard of being the pinnacle of the driving experience. Now Gordon Murray is making the successor to his creation.

[@keithjackson4985]

@@officialpennsyjoe He brought that up to be funny! He wasn't saying anything bad about Mclaren's car. He was poking Jay Leno for always bringing it up!

[@officialpennsyjoe]

@@keithjackson4985 oh I knew that already haha.

[@Shamphere]

This car is going to run squircles around the competition.

[@toronado455]

😄lol

[@-SP.]

Not this one, maybe the Z06 or ZR1

[@paulstandeven8572]

In '73, Austin offered the Allegro model with a squarish steering wheel, not much different in shape from the 'Squircle'. They called it 'Quartic'. It was universally hated, and was dropped after a couple of years

[@TheBANDEMIC]

@@-SP. don't take this to seriously.... it's a joke

[@bingbang3318]

There is no competition at this price point

[@joshuachittun9109]

American engineering and manufacturing. Agreed. True ingenuity.

[@c.j.1089]

"So there's really no stripper corvette." "Oh no Jay, these cars are perfect for strippers."

[@rogerrobin2774]

After all, both can go topless seamlessly.

[@billwayzata]

$60K for all that seems like an insane value proposition.

[@Strunz0]

The reality is they end up being $80k+ by optioning them out modestly

[@mosses3029]

@@Strunz0 what?

[@nomas8983]

@@Strunz0 The reality still remains that you can get a 2020 corvette for $60K by not opting out for all those options

[@edgarh252]

Rob Galles that’s still a crazy bang for your buck I mean imagine regular people seeing you in this they’ll think it’s a half a million dollar car.

[@DaygoG]

You can always start at the base model and add options at your own pace.

[@frangalvan3703]

Tadge is the man, I hope he sticks around for at least the next 2 generations

[@DRANT1S]

2 generations? 💀😂

[@plankhill]

We got to get him on a fountain of youth drip or something, break into some CIA crap or something. Cant let Tadge get away. @Fran Galvan

[@kimosabbe50]

@@melissahill7930 He looks older than 65.

[@kimosabbe50]

@@melissahill7930 Thanks for that info, Melissa. I looked him up and he's 62, but his personality and enthusiasm is that of a much younger person. I'm glad he'll be going out on such a high note in a few years ... great legacy :)

[@jovani832]

Tadge Juechter is the F'ing man, knows his stuff and still articulate enough to convey the ideas. amazing, amazing stuff.

[@Richard.Hybels]

What a couple of cool guys. Jay is so good for the “sport.” Thanks Jay.

[@shumwab]

This is the show Jay was meant to do. Best car show I've ever seen.

[@claudebaron9525]

Brian S. of course it is, and the simple reason for this is that he’s a passionate about cars and things with engines that goes fast, So a cars show with him is a hit & run garantee. ..... ???? Made me think of this, I wonder if this KZbin show was offered to him, or if he did it from himself, I wouldn’t be surprised at all, if he came on to do this, by himself, all the kinda show that some very known talents do themselves always end up being the best of all, about cars theirs another guy that every times he talk about cars became épic, it’s Tim Allen ( Tim the tool man Taylor « home improvement « ) when he and Jay stand around a car or a bike, you can be sure it’s gonna became a classics. 👍👍👍

[@sarahhaugh7922]

Jay: Can we take it for a ride? Rep:That's what it does best! I love it!

[@steveshao24-77]

I've never been more excited to watch a 55 min video

[@douglasrose971]

I love that, "if you wanna spend more"? Man that car is sweet!!!

[@bmnp]

What a piece of craft! Couldn't be more proud of the amazing job they're doing at GM, making an amazing, world class supercar available to middle class Americans. Rock on GM. You're the best!

[@hyypersonic]

The mid-life crisis just got a whole lot faster

[@manjirum]

Jormungandr that...that was good

[@wrcz]

more like 3/4 life crisis

[@tomhabib8736]

I've been in the crisis for years and it shows no sign of abating.

[@22mikelwho]

The mid-life crisis car just had an identity crisis of it's own, a mid-engine crisis..

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

Almost brand motto-worthy!! Good stuff right there!!

[@ofermashiach4519]

55 minutes went by in a breeze. Great episode and one of the coolest guests yet!

[@1ivannthegreat]

Right , especially when he’s interviewing Clint Eastwood ( a living legend) love his movies though.

[@morojo1967]

I have watched this video, many times back in early 2020, and it convinced me to purchase one. Ordered my 2021 on December 5, 2020 and got my orange HTC on March 17. Love it. So thanx to Jay and Tadge for explaining and informing me about the new C8! I will be adding the front radiator grille mesh and jacking pucks this weekend. Also took "how to wash/detail" your car tutorial...learned a lot about properly washing/protecting your new car. As I want to drive this car off into my "retirement sunset".

[@gerrylyon7565]

Jay adds stuff to our language like the famous Tom McCahill did in his years writing for Mechanics Illustrated. Jay's "like an Egyptian" comment is as musical as Tom' s "more cash than hair" quip, while both are true and apt. Both Tom and Jay have given me many years of enjoyable reading and listening. A true example of two guys from different mediums and different eras having perfect overlay on satire and other enjoyable turns of phrase. Long live Jay.

[@rumayar5]

Gotta love it when Jay has a guest who knows their stuff. Immensely interesting.

[@richardacevedo280]

His stuff not "their stuff"

[@nsa6790]

richard acevedo it’s a saying not literal

[@frankboydstun1109]

He is an engineer, not a salesman or marketing person

[@rumayar5]

@@richardacevedo280 huh?

[@seanoleary1979]

Yeeeah, most ENGINEERS do!

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

You can tell Tadge and his team put plenty of passion in this new Vette. Well done by GM.

[@BIGBADWOOD]

2020 Chevy Corvette among GM Models Hit by Recall over Brake-by-Wire

[@dennismichealsm3786]

I saw one on the streets the other day its definitely a Ferrari

[@shekool18]

I’m in love with this car. Definitely my next buy!

[@deltavee2]

23:02 It's just flashed as he opens the trunk, but I just love that Stingray figure on the trunk lid. It kicks, a very nicely designed statement. Kudos to whoever did the styling work and the placement.

[@brianenochs]

The passion Chevrolet's chief engineer Tadge has for the Corvette is a beautiful thing

[@vansang1146]

When corvette aren’t selling good no more , GM really did their homework and give us this masterpiece of car engineering.

[@alexklein455]

The c7 did very well. What are you talking about?

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

It burns fossil fuel. Not a masterpiece. It is a relic.

[@ronaldo111111111]

S3 XY how do you think electric cars are charged? Fossil fuels

[@davidkornblatt991]

van sang The new Vette , I’m not impressed. but I will love it around mid C9 probably

[@cindysue5474]

@@InSaN3ViSioN Go out and check to see if your car has finished charging yet don't bore us.

[@13699111]

Born in Detroit life long car lover thank you for posting all types of vehicles Jay .

[@rusty383]

I Swear I learned so much just watching you Jay more than anyone. I Loved your show of the young man who designed the Ford GT . Thank you Jay

[@boots_n_coots]

Whatever they’re paying Tadge... it ain’t enough!

[@suli87suli]

Ain't that sad... this guy deserves a lot more!!!

[@lewismohr1]

never met an engineer with that much personality. He would earn millions as a commissioned salesman.

[@shoobadoo123]

Lewis Mohr most chief engineers are this way. That’s how they get to the top

[@MZ-bl6wg]

T. Howard look up Road and Tracks test of the new c8 and the first auto publication to Dyno the c8,..GM claimed 500hp,..rod and track died 5 Dyno runs and it shocked the world with the lowest test showing 550isj WHEEL HORSE POWER 670ish crank,..the lowest power they could get it to produce and doing it by dropping to a NOT recommended lower gear was what achieved that 550,...the top they got was 640 WHEEL HORSE POWER for the other 4 runs that's nearly 800 NA WHEEL HP!!!! So yeah it's going to be plenary. Good thing GM didn't build a 4 door all electric mustang Mach E scrossover lol . It's already tested

[@Viper3048]

@@MZ-bl6wg They issued another article apologizing because the dyno settings were wrong. With the new results the car ended up making around 500hp at the crank.

[@liamenglish5632]

2020: We have the best Chargers, Challengers, Corvettes, Commodores (VF), Camaros and arguably, Mustangs. Great time to be a car lover.

[@JGunit]

Well said

[@iamtherealzombie]

I'd have to argue, since a few of those cars (well GT500 and Vette) are no longer available with a manual transmission. You can't fight progress, I guess.

[@liamenglish5632]

@@iamtherealzombie manual is a great way to drive a car but with todays technology cars with paddle shifters and modes exclusively for sport and racing, its just way better. More efficient and quicker than a manual gearbox. Plus, when you dont feel like speeding or your're in heavy traffic it helps not to be riding a clutch the whole way too.

[@grandpapa2134]

Rental company gave me a challenger rt. Great large body muscle.

[@alexthyer1681]

*cries in UK*

[@cgctorrag]

That's an incredible upgrade to the Corvette Brand. I love the look of this car!

[@1mchartmann]

Finally a modern American sport car I like. Hits all the things I like. Good price point, nice looking,clever engineering.

[@David-ow9bc]

GM sent the right person to Jay for this C8 intro. Highly personable. One of Jay's best videos and a added boost for Corvette

[@bohba13]

this car is a market breaker. this car will see cars in its performance class drop in price, which is amazing for us car guys.

[@meatrocket1]

Exactly!

[@joe6096]

Yep. No longer can anyone seriously justify $250,000 just because it has a prancing horse or an angry bull on the hood. The company that builds economical family sedans and work trucks just splashed mud all over them.

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

bohba13 ... Not really? Porsche, McLaren, Ferrari n Lamborghini would most probably tell you that if you’re in the working class category.... our cars are not for you ....

[@joe6096]

@@Boomboom-ox9hn Oh that's not the point. They can tell you all day that if you're working class our cars aren't for you, but millionaires who actually work for their money and are smart with it typically aren't wasteful. If they have two cars in front of them, both with 0-60 sub 3 seconds, both with the same world class handling and performance, both mid-engine, and both with all the most modern technology and style, with one for $65,000 and the other for $250,000..... even though they can easily afford the $250k car they will most likely opt for the $65,000 car because there is no need for them to spend the extra money to get the same performance, style, and technology. That's got nothing to do with "working class can't afford it"

[@joe6096]

@Martin Schmidt Not this new 2020. Completely different car, different class, different in every aspect from the old Corvette. Drive it first then get back to us. Perhaps you missed the part where Jay himself noted that the BASE new 2020 Corvette is almost as fast as the old ZR1.

[@jerryde2861]

I have been binge-watching Jay's videos during the 2020 - 2021 Pandemic. Anyone else?

[@tcpwiz1]

Got my eye on one. C8 is an amazing accomplishment, thank you Tadge!

[@jburdette74]

Crazy thing is not that you like it or not it's a completely new vette that's cheaper than a new chevy high country pick up. Hell duallys are almost 100k...

[@mgabrysSF]

Yup. I have a client who, when I showed him the car and the base price point, he mentioned it was cheaper than his crossovers. It's a great price-performance bargain. I wouldn't put base income towards it - but I could see selling 8 canvases to obtain one easy (I always let side projects pay for toys).

[@diaspo]

At that price-point It's a bit of a Supra killer as well. Toyota/BMW fan boys beware!

[@135iN55]

$100K for a Stingray thats slower around the track than a C7. Oh boy.

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

It's been like that since the 1990s .

[@Sssssnake]

@mayte What do you mean? Isn't this the Acura Nsx that we all wanted??? Oh wait...