Is the 2025 C8 Corvette ZR1 ZTK a BETTER super car than a Ferrari SF90?

[@davidp2888]

This is one of the cars I'd want in my dream garage. All I'm missing is the garage and the money.

[@RaitisRides]

Hey you never know David! Maybe you have a rich uncle you didn’t know about!

[@deesplash7087]

@@RaitisRidesthat’s hilarious Joe 💀

[@ronreagan-x5w]

We think alike.

[@WeOutHerehuuuh]

​@@RaitisRidesCan you be my rich uncle? c:

[@ghandigidget]

​@@RaitisRides it's not like his uncle is Elon

[@CareUnit93]

I think we found Joe's first supercar for his garage.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you May be right

[@boywonderrr71]

​@@RaitisRidesLord Jesus I pray that Joe gets an allocation & the $ for the ZR1 of his dreams. Lord thank you for his wonderful wife & the cameraman whom helps Joe make content. Protect them and expand their reach. Amen

[@leopapio683]

Better him then me, I was excited to try and get one but $100k over msrp in my area priced me out 😢

[@ghandigidget]

His first supercar should be a 2018 Audi R8

[@nowayoutstp4]

ZR1 yes 🙌

[@11ICE]

My dad would have lost his shit over the return of the split-window 😂

[@Nezzer57]

Gotta see you on throttle in one of these, Joe..! 👍

[@GTRaycer]

I HOPE, and feel sure that, it has a backup camera. There's no way you could see to back that up without one.

[@jokerface4491]

@@GTRaycer Didn't you see the air vents in the middle of the rear window? So it's not closed that you'll see a car or an obstacle, and you have the rear camera on the center mirror, so I don't see the problem with the split window. We're not talking about an old C6, but a 2025 C8 with all the modern equipment.

[@terryrutherford2114]

I had a 1991 ZR-1 and now own a 2016 Z06. I might pick up a C8 ZR1 when I retire in a few years. Love it. Thanks for the video Joe!

[@danmadigan7287]

you might want to order early !

[@islanddon865]

This ZR1 is Corvette's entry into the world of Exotic Cars. Congrats.

[@jimsteinway695]

I’ve driven 911s for years 911 turbos 911 GT3s. Etc. now I have a new Lamborghini huracan. I had a Z06 for a month. GM is close. Very close. To being an exotic or super car. The only thing it needs is refinement. The brakes were mushy. There the same CCBs on my Lamborghini but they’re digital so it has to be programming. Same with the transmission. Twin clutch by Tremec. Has to be good equipment but it’s just not programmed correctly yet. The car tramlines. Probably because of the huge tires. The second display rattled. But they’re right there

[@N0neofyourbusiness.]

@@jimsteinway695I sold my Huracan evo for the Z06. Hands down I would never go back to a Huracan after buying the c8 z06. It’s just better than the Huracan in every way! Traps higher speeds in corners, more technology built in, more features built in, removable T top, surprisingly more aggressive looking. Interior quality is far superior over my Huracan evo! I got the 3lz with the level 2 carbon and stealth package, it made my Huracan interior look so basic and behind. I’ve looked into Porsches but I just can’t wrap my mind around buying one. They look like cute sports cars to me. They don’t give the WOW factor. Chevy did a good job. Buying a revuelto and a zr1 next. Will look good together.

[@efeaster3680]

​​@@N0neofyourbusiness.😂😂 porsche dosent give the wow factor? On what planet sir? I bet the zr1 want handle a track at equal hp like a porsche... porsche is also a better value, especially if you have a budget to tweak a few things... either way, there both nice cars....😂😂😂 20k to my toy bag, and I'll have my gtr skyline 2024.. got big things planned, if everything works out.

[@skylerhickman3646]

​@@efeaster3680The corvette absolutely destroys porsche on value what are you smoking? 😂 I can agree that porsches can draw attention, but thats because theyre significantly overpriced cars

[@skylerhickman3646]

​@@jimsteinway695Its a supercar by every sense of the word. Its acceleration, launch, and cornering together in one car are completely unrivaled by anything at its price point. On the other hand, its not exotic to America whatsoever. Theyre quite common and dont have any sense of a rare factor to them

[@az1trey]

As long as I've followed Corvettes I didn't know the ZR stood for Zora's Racer. Thanks for the trivia knowledge!

[@CaLiKiLLa01]

If that Nigerian Prince ever sends me that part of his inheritance he owes me. : ]]

[@RaitisRides]

You are freaking hilarious!😂

[@amrituppal1361]

😂😂😂😂

[@nikolaskaz7077]

Thanks for the laugh friend

[@saidroid3220]

I've already sent him some money to get the process on the funds release going. I am doing big things ladies and gentlemen. Im reeeech biatch!

[@noobx0452]

My wife thinks I'm saving for retirement but I'm really saving for a ZR1

[@osmanosman7037]

I agree get it buetiful car

[@Graver81-69]

I’ve never really been a Corvette guy, but that started to change with the C7 ZR1 and with GM taking Zora’s notes and switching it to rear engine and now this generation of ZR1 is winning me over. I like the yellow exterior better than the promotion yellow, but not on my personal ZR1 if that makes sense. I really don’t know what color I want yet

[@rebbewful]

Always impressed by your extensive knowledge of the history of cars you review Joe! Great work!

[@redcars72]

Supercar performance and reliability to daily drive. Epic combo!

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, first of all, I'm so happy to see this Competition Yellow back in the Corvette lineup. The carbon fiber wheels and all the other carbon fiber appointments make this rockin' racer an actual work of art. In addition, when considering the cost of this ZR1 compared to a Ferrari or Lamborghini, you're getting much more bang for the buck than with the exotics. At any rate, I'm genuinely stoked to see this awesome ZR1 with your review. 👍

[@mike148r]

I love chevy cars I have a 1972 Nova with a beefed up 427 big block, every time I drive it, it puts a smile on my face, the new C8 with the Z package just looks insane I can’t wait to see this out on the road!!

[@edmaguire1012]

I had a 2010 ZR!, and it too was a ripper. I traded it for a 2011 Callaway with the 6 spd auto transmission.

[@johng539]

I never knew Calloway was still in business for the 2011? Good to know, what was the hp rearing on them ?

[@norriscreary]

As a new convert to the Corvette establishment, it's an outstanding machine I absolutely love it. Too much power for me, I don't have a Super license. I will settle for the E-ray 😊

[@vindevhunta4905]

The mark ups on these are gonna be crazy

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it

[@dcsteve7869]

You have to find the dealers who will still to MSRP on orders. You can expect markup on dealer's stock but if a dealer tries to hit you with a big markup on a car you order you should take business to someone else.

[@tonyn3227]

It's already crazy without markups

[@igrowsalons]

With markup these will be between $350k-500k

[@kingjames1586]

Bet they reach $250,000 from greedy dealers

[@jimmytaylor4102]

Once they release em I'ma steal one in under 60 seconds

[@User77989]

Don’t give me wrong. I love this car ZR1 I just can’t get rid of my ZR1 the last generation I would miss manual way too much

[@RaitisRides]

I don’t blame you one bit

[@User77989]

@ yeah thanks for replying. What’s your favorite car if you would want to get one right now

[@resetgang6638]

C7 looks better anyways

[@RedBl4kwng]

Can’t wait to own this in the future!

[@iluv_uman]

2025 Competition Yellow is AWESOME. First video I've seen where you can really tell what it looks like.

[@amerhamad-zp6ge]

The C8 zora is going to be bananas.

[@LoneStarRay]

Theyre still making a Zora?

[@machdaddy6451]

No matter what brand you're loyal to you have to appreciate and admire this car.

[@BobABooey.]

The L.A. auto show is so awesome ; my only complaint is they moved it from January to Thanksgiving week.

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

All I know is that this beast is better than anything that ever came out of that Fix Or Repair Daily garbage company.

[@mayhanamin3538]

Such beautiful beast. I can only imagine how thrilled Zora would be if he was still alive to see mid engine corvettes being made today. May he rest easy

[@SiriasisOFFICIAL]

ZR1 is the peak of america 🇺🇲

[@burgerbandit3646]

I’m a Ford Guy and it’s unarguable now. If Ford brings back the GT or another platform, they better be serious.

[@ghandigidget]

​@@burgerbandit3646 I think the Corvette is more of an icon for America than the GT

[@TheGerardo136]

@@ghandigidget Debatable. The GT has a much richer racing history than the vette. Everyone and they mamas knows about the 1,2,3 finish. Also Shelby is much more iconic name than Zora.

[@TheGerardo136]

@@ghandigidgetDebatable. The ford GT has a more rich racing history than the vette. Everybody and they mommas know about the 1,2,3 finish. Also Shelby is much more iconic name than Zora.

[@didiermejia780]

🫡​@@TheGerardo136

[@davidguzman7995]

Looks like the carbon fiber rims have 2 different patterns . Like a small weave pattern and a big weave pattern . Thats pretty cool !

[@amill1563]

No way dealers will sell these at MSRP in most cases. I'm hearing 100k over.

[@joem7755]

Yup, people better bring allot of Baby oil like Diddy. Let the violations begin...

[@DLP78]

😂🤣😅​@@joem7755

[@Gellus-C]

⁠@@joem7755You people are that joke like this are clowns.

[@aone7640]

GM cannot afford to lose buyers for this car even Tadge said everyone will be able to get a corvette at msrp. They really on a mission to make sure they build enough especially if these buyers normally go Porsche or Ferrari but cannot get a deal or wait list too long GM can’t play games at this level of the spectrum I’m thinking they are going to stick it to these dealers on this model that don’t follow the rules.

[@blakeburnett3334]

@@aone7640I hope so but there’s even dealer mark ups on porches and Lamborghini’s now. The gt3 and gt3 rs was ridiculous. I think the same thing will happen with the zr1 that happened with the z06 prices will be high when production is low and then when supply catches up with demand we’ll see these under msrp

[@纷]

Such an underrated car tbh

[@ghandigidget]

My family and I went to the auto show on Friday (nov 22). The show sas great. it was the hour drive there and hour drive back was terrible. What was worse, was that when we pulled into the garage, I rolled down the window to pay for the parking, and then the window got jammed open. We had to park it by a wall to hide the open window. We basically drove the hour drive back home in the night with an open driver's window. It was chaotic

[@Thegreat1_77]

The consistency of the upload is crazy. Great video with a great car

[@famasmaster2000]

That car is unreal. Chevy has knocked it out of the park in my opinion. What a performer, and as usual, you both knocked it out of the park as well 👍🏼

[@sedonamudsquid]

The history lesson I got here was amazing! I remember that Joe used to be a history teacher but now we ALL have access to him! Yes, I would take this over the Ferrari or the Lambo any day. My mom (103, bless her heart) thinks this car is just too much and wants me to get the BMW Z4. I'm now 70 and she's probably right! And she has good taste.

[@Jeyelll]

Wow that yellow is stunning

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Great job bringing this to us Joe.

[@jlshine17]

16:21 NO ONE would can fix their mouth to say this is just another C8. Simply breathtaking Car! It truly is a supercar KILLER!!!!

[@AllthingsElite]

That yellow is Sweet😮

[@stevens1041]

This one is just beautiful, a work of both art and engineering.

[@OrionInception]

My ultimate dream car right here.....this is the one man.❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bryannelson2020]

I want to thank you for the history lessons you always give with each car . They are very interesting facts 😎👍🏻

[@donjuan8748]

this dude knows his shit...i actually work at BGA and im impressed he knows all the shit i forgot.

[@isaiaspeche9575]

That ZR1 looks pretty pretty good.Looks like wolverine

[@RaitisRides]

That is a good analogy!

[@George-ux6zz]

That Calloway Corvette was supposed to top out at 250 mph. According to all the magazines articles I read on it. That was a legit bad ass.

[@momoknows]

I think most important is you get super car performance with that Corvette reliability ..compared to Ferrari and McLaren no slouches at all but they have reliability issues.

[@ralphsmallblock4367]

Good on Gm to build these sf90’s on the cheap ZR1

[@crunchycrackers7364]

Without the aero, 60-130 is around 4.3-4.4. Faster than a plaid

[@Sandalphon777]

...and top, officially recorded, speed...so far, of 233.50mph

[@WestCoastChicano]

If I were able to afford it I would get this over a Ferrari. I've owned a Corvette in the past. Currently I'm driving a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, but I wouldn't rule out owning another Vette in the future. Gr8 review Mr. Joe. 🚙 🇺🇸

[@koreyhimself]

They did it with this one Raiti.

[@hotrod5853]

You said they beefed up the transmission. Hopefully, it's better than the recall of over 500,000 GM vehicles that have a bad transmission.

[@alexmaclean1]

What an absolutely insane machine this thing is. Even though it will be stupid expensive, it's a steal compared to anything that can come near it.

[@thedude4196]

Never liked yellow till I saw this beauty 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@dhanvi.lt1]

It’s been a long time since I was obsessed with a specific car 😭🤤

[@victormelendez4669]

What a beautiful master piece that car turned out to be ❤

[@mikecece947]

Love your channel Joe... i hear the enthusiasm when you review cars.. plus we both have a 170.... lolol. And a hellcat....

[@4ee]

Holy moly chevy did an insane job especially in this time where everyone switching to EV… they nailed it!❤

[@derrickgonzales3771]

It looks great. And it's looking much nicer than when it first came out.

[@ronarch7910]

👍👍 Bad Ass Corvette, should give all the Super Cars something to think about for much less the cost!

[@mattmanley7118]

Do it Joe… GET THE CAR❤😂❤ that split window my gosh just sign on the dotted line Joe!! You deserve one!!

[@matw1x]

SF90 all day, but this ain't too bad if you're trying to save 500K

[@richki.24]

I'm gonna say starting MSRP will be $290,000

[@RaitisRides]

I think you went too high Ruch

[@JackFox-n1o]

The ZR1 is a majestic home run at Wriggly Field, landing on the rooftop seats across the street with 36,000 fans screaming Cubs win kind of super car!

[@AoD78R]

Can't wait to hear the exhaust up close on this one in another video

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Beautiful car

[@stevekozel5253]

Great review of an awesome piece of machinery!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring it to you Steve

[@fordTH7335]

Now that is a supercar corvette!!! I'd feel bad for all the c8 owners before this was available! Thanks Joe!

[@Skrxpt]

1069 horsepower ❤ yes with those yellow seat belts 🎉

[@poloybato9158]

I want to see a drag race between C8 ZR1 vs SF90 XX Stradale. Action are louder than words.

[@davidmullen2227]

Hey Joe Great informative video I will tell you what we can breakfast on my Dodge Challenger widebody front splitter then turkey dinner on the ZR1 rear spoiler with a couple of twinkies foe dessert😂 Keep up the great work my friend Cheers from Dave from Ontario, Canada 😊

[@RaitisRides]

You are awesome Dave!

[@johng539]

It’s a beauty, if they made the c8 sting ray , they made a car that the vip called for back in the 1990’s a twin turbo with all wheel drive, and rear engine, they never made it, so they made the limited all wheel drive c8 front electric motors, why did they not make this sick car a all wheel drive twin turbo? I think because the zora will be next, same power plant with front motors, making it just over 1250hp, limited all wheel drive, which will be the car of the future, But plans was herd for the 2030 model it will appear, I’ll be dead by then unfortunately, lol, but yes a all wheel drive front grip, twin turbos, this monster v8 bloated to a 6.0 flat plain v8, will be the best car to be made, after that car is done, there should not be another vette produced, only the changes of the body style only, it will be just to fast for the public to drive, What’s the next c9 vette gonna be? A 1500hp engine ? I don’t think so, the world will not allow them to go that fast, remember our speed limits still never changed, we still have a 55 m.p.h posted signs,

[@Novilicious]

This is the most perfect American supercar ever except I wish they would make the bezels on the infotainment a little bit thinner

[@George-ux6zz]

This is an absolutely gorgeous rocket. From top to bottom and side to side it's an extraordinarily beautiful. I'll take one sir Joe. Thank you for the up close and personal Joe. I do believe in love at first sight.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

It’s cool that it has carbon wheels but the fitment isn’t great imo. Rear wheel should more concave or have my negative offset bc they don’t stick out far enough

[@eatshiy]

Remember....its still a Chevy built by workers who hate working!🤣🤣

[@peterd6732]

Aren’t they built by a special group of workers and I don’t mean like Jerry’s kid?

[@kobe_dough3702]

Damn, this Corvette is so sick!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that

[@joe34096]

Hoping for a personal garage tour some day!

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

I love this car a lot! 1,064 horsepower in a Corvette makes it so amazing!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are loving this one man!

[@CSM.HBJ-Dogg]

233mph is insane

[@davidguzman7995]

I wish they would of put the clear tail lights like they did on the C7 ZR1

[@SPACE-IS-FAKE-777]

If I could only hit the lottery…. Love the car but not feeling the wing, I’m more of a BREAST GUY 😂😂😂

[@DEMOCRACY-pd5nk]

Joe is absolutely the best car narrator on youtube. He’s not into himself like all the others And he never talks BS. He studies his trade carefully.

[@TopTorgs]

Of course it is😁 Few years ago i didn't like the new look corvette, but now i love it, it looks better than ferrari, Z06 and ZR1 they masterpiece.

[@briansingh1635]

Great whip. I just wish the exterior was better looking. Interior is to die for.

[@RaitisRides]

What would you want to see with the exterior

[@Btrempe]

Man GM has taken the corvette brand to another level. To compete with the other supercar brands for a fraction of the price is wild. Plus a full warranty and probably dont have to do stupid shit to work on it like the Italian brands is a win win for the rich people that can afford one of these.

[@Emmssa]

Great looking zr1 corvette

[@Almightycreator888]

Can't wait till I get mines next year

[@mmccbb7mcb278]

Love it. Don’t like the big wing, but hey I can put me beers of it at a car met lol.

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Yes I took a video of a z06 and that sound is amazing this must sound like god being angry I was so blown away that could just only smile.

[@nishali3343]

I did not realise ZR1 means Zora racer One, many are talking about the electric ZR1 aka Zora, would it be weird to call the Zora Racer One with Zora package?

[@billfleming8281]

My biggest concern would be the dealership and not being able to service properly. They already struggle with basic work on the corvette at many shops ( not all )

[@dejonbuick6070]

Wow,Joe a true American sports car. 😊😊😊.

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it

[@ChrisPBacon198]

Best Bang For The Buck Supercar Buy it Joe You Know You Want to

[@othellochase]

Do you have to have the split window? Is there an option for a standard rear window?

[@donyellmcgee8236]

"1,064 I forgot to carry the 1!" 😂 You sounded like you were still teaching math class! 🤣

[@ericq9049]

Best supercar value hands down. It's impressive that Chevy resisted the urge to price the ZR1 at an import level.

[@vettesweetnos]

My spec will be htc non ztk comp yellow with grey interior and blue calipers.

[@vettesweetnos]

Would that spec be worth parting with my 23 3lz Z06 non z07 htc rapid blue with blue interior & yellow calipers?

[@davidryder5082]

​@@vettesweetnosYes, maybe. Is it worth it to you to upgrade?

[@vettesweetnos]

@davidryder5082 if the price is right, I guess. There's a lot of great cars at 200k.

[@JustMe-um7sr]

A work of art

[@mintprint6430]

Nice video Joe, what’s your opinion on the new Ioniq 9? Looking forward to that one

[@TheCaptainmojo1973]

Just wish these were more reliable. I saw one broken down on the highway the other day that still had a temp tag on it.

[@charleswhite5482]

Joe I hope you get one they are amazing cars. If you do get one I'll bring out a Dark Horse whipple stage 2 with kooks headers to run with you. After tuning is available we will be going north of 1000hp. I know you will beat it but I would bring it out just to be able to ride shotgun in the new ZR1. Offers real just let me know.

[@jimsteinway695]

I’ll wait for a year or two like I did with the Z06

[@gangatalishis]

200k I’m getting an Aston Martin, McLaren, or Ferrari. Might not be as good performance wise but at that point how much extra power do I really need?

[@Happyッ-r4q]

Your wasting your money on overpriced euro junk, that half of the time needs more maintenance than your commonly known american sports car also, you wouldn't need to be paying an arm and a leg if you scratched the hell out of the paint or need new replacement parts. I just think it's pretty self explanatory to answer your question that you should stick to u.s. auto manufacturers they honestly provide better performance and half the time look better in my opinion 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gangatalishis]

@ all valid points and many people would agree with you. I just think for that price point I’m gonna be a badge whore.