Is the C8 Z06 a Ferrari Killer? Ferrari 488 GTB on track comparison and review!

[@dbmracing2019]

Do yall agree? Date night car is the Ferrari and the track car is the Z06? I dunno…… my Z96 looked pretty good under the lights. Let me know in the comments below!

[@E-RayC8Nate]

Z for the win

[@dbmracing2019]

@@E-RayC8Nate oh yah!

[@Captainhairyass]

Z06 is both, man. Turns heads like crazy.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Captainhairyass Mine sure does as well 😎

[@nfareview]

@7:54 friendly correction. That is a 488 Pista. Basically a limited number track weapon version of the 488GTB you drove. Also, the 488 and Pista and all Ferraris after 2009 for that matter come stock with carbon ceramic brakes (CCB). The 488/Pista cars have the same brake system as the LaFerrari Hypercar and thus the rear brakes modulate heavy in corners for stability control and are VERY harsh on the CCB's so most track rats and places like this swap out the $30,000 set of CCB's and store them for sale with the car later and install steel brake sets for hard use and affordable replacement. As for the Pista, it's regarded as one of the last great Ferrari cars before the Hybrid BS. The 458 Speciale as well. At the end of every model run, Ferrari honors each model with a limited number release of a "kitchen sink" version of the car, they throw everything at it and send it off farewell as a new model will replace it. They have more aero, more power, more carbon, stripped interior, race car for the road stuff. I own a 488GTB but the Pista is a dream car for me! One day! A decent spec 488GTB is currently trading hands at $250K-$270K used right now. A 488 Pista is over $500K all day used. So basically double the cost for a higher power, better looking, better sounding and limited number version. Dream car. EDIT: Also the instructor was referring to the 296GTB parked to the left of the Pista. It's one of the newest Ferrari models. It's a smaller frame, TTV6 with hybrid boost. I've driven a couple and the best I can say is, it feels like a 900HP S2000 that handles like a racecar. It doesn't sound too bad either for being a forced induction V6 since Ferrari utilized their V12 architecture for the block angle and intake plenums. It sounds like a mini screaming V12 and even better with aftermarket exhaust. They are currently trading hands for $400K+

[@dbmracing2019]

@@nfareview That’s AWESOME information! Thanks so much!!

[@nfareview]

I own a 488GTB. It needs a race exhaust to open up the sound. I installed a inconel (higher pitch and stronger than Ti) X pipe on mine and it REALLY made a difference. I also track it and the C8 Z06 is a great car with a great PFC high revving engine but at the end of the day I had Lamborghini's and Ferrari's on my wall as a kid, not a Vette. As good as the Vette is, it just doesn't get me excited when I walk out to stare at a piece of art in the garage and then go rip some corners for some smiles per gallon therapy. To each their own!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@nfareview I agree….. if I’m pulling up to the red carpet I want that Ferrari

[@redtesta]

I had F40 , TR and Countach on my wall. I also had the new generation corvette as well at the time. The post read for the vette, " life begins at 150mph". Ill be honest, i have ferrari's and had lambos. I still have my corvettes and my two ferraris. If you want to talk about 80's and 90's ferraris you'll have my attention when it comes to looks but current day? They rounded them all. Excluding the original 458 , it all is blended now. SF90 is not exciting and doesn't remind me of a hypercar or exotic honestly. The 296 has no flare and is boring yet amazing performance that almost rivals the sf90. 488 , nice , but muffled and really was put into the shadows once the 720 and huracan took the stage. La Ferrari is what their top of the line exotic should look like and perform. 288, F40, F50, Enzo, La Ferrari. Look at the two F cars and the enzo.. insane looks and were tops in their time. Same with La Ferrari. All the cars i had on my wall, i have or had in my garage and pound for pound, nothing touches a vette. Dont care, from C4 zr1 to C5 z06 to C6 z06 and zr1, C7 z06 and Zr1 and not the C8. You have a 488, which is a great car but look at that you have done to it . I also was just checking on current price and depending on year (and not including the pista or some heavy modified version) but they are at or below msrp (depending on year). First person really that i heard say , " look at corvette doesnt excite me". Hmm, we all have our preferences but that is the first time ive heard that about the C8 z06. Im unbiased . From TR's , Murc, every year z06 and zr1, they are all forms of art. I just look at the generations of the 4xx for ferrari "after" the 458 and they dont excite me. They are carbon copies . Even the F8 looks like the 488 with subtle changes. 296 amazing but boring and same with SF90 which has been getting sold and drivers opting to go to other brands when it comes to the top of the company. Watch any of the main youtube channels.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@redtesta If I ever was in the market to buy a Ferrari…… the 458 is the one I would go hunting for. Thank you for all the good information

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

"you want a date night, take the Ferrari, if you want the track car, take the Z06" LOVE IT!!! Great video, man!

[@crystaleanne]

I’m down for a date night in a Ferrari ANY DAY! Follow up that date going 120+ in the Z06. Queen treatment right there 😂

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@crystaleanne heck yeah!!

[@Randmaples]

Great laps man!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Randmaples thank you Ben! Wait until you see the Ron Fellows footage! It’s so amazing. You should join us next time we go! You would LOVE IT!! And I would love to have you there!

[@nrdemon1031]

Great video, thanks for sharing the experience.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@nrdemon1031 Absolutely! Thank you for watching!

[@ChristopherNinja500SE]

Exotics Racing is a lot of fun. I've been to the Speed Vegas location 3 times now. In 22 with friends i drove a Z51. Best lap was a 1:04.4. Last year after my Ron Fellows new Corvette Owners school I drove the Z51 again 😁 Best lap after some professional training was 1:01.3. Ron Fellows was great. Certainly improved my driving. I highly recommend Ron Fellows for anyone who buys a new Corvette. About 2 weeks ago I drove the same Z06. Amazing experience and amazing car. I managed a 58.1 in the Z06. Next time I go to Exotics, I think that I am going to try a P car.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ChristopherNinja500SE It’s great for what it is and I had a good experience. I think I would like the trophy trucks

[@2020matrix8]

Wow, that looks like a lot of fun!! The Z06 just dominates 💪🏼

[@dbmracing2019]

@@2020matrix8 And after Ron Fellows I understand how it just dominates the track! You HAVE to do that man! 100%!!

[@Flexwithken]

I don’t think the pista is hybrid maybe you meant the 296

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Flexwithken That’s the one! Forgive my Ferrari newbness 😂

[@10SecondZ06]

I’m here for it 💪

[@dbmracing2019]

@@10SecondZ06 get some!

[@redtesta]

The one with the strip isn't a 296. Almost looks like a 488 pista and those are not hybrid. The 296 looks different and his hybrid. Pista does put out a bit more power than the 488 and is more track focused for sure. Great video great coverage.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@redtesta thanks! 🙏 I am not a Ferrari expert by any means

[@Brandonsgarages]

That place was cool I just can’t recommend to anyone that actually wants to beat on the car or really push it. The Ferrari you had looked /sounded badass ! But for someone that just wants to experience the car in a controlled environment w no plans on doing any hero type stuff it fits the bill. Ron fellows is 10000% better money spent. Regardless it’s fun seeing all those cars in the same place. Would have liked to have tried the go carts!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Brandonsgarages I couldn’t agree more!

[@bluebomber697]

I did Ron Fellows in the C8 Z06 and did Exotics Racing a few years back and took out a 570S and 488. Yes, hands down Ron Fellows is 1000% better. Man that 2 days was an absolute blast. It definitely feels like Exotics Racing instructors want you to drive fast, but at the end of the day they are protecting their cars and don't want to encourage you much. Ron Fellows wants to see you squeeze every ounce of performance out of that Z06 and they will try their best to make sure you do.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@bluebomber697 Well said!! Best thing I’ve done in YEARS!

[@Brandonsgarages]

@@bluebomber697 totally agree w that statement

[@bluebomber697]

@@dbmracing2019 Hey quick question, did Exotics racing change their track layout recently or something? I just checked back at mine and my wifes laps and I ran a 55.8 and even my wife (with zero high performance driving experience) ran a 59 second lap. They must have increased the length of the track I'm thinking judging from the leaderboard for the day that was in your video.

[@GordonCruse]

Cool instructor! You looked great in the driver’s seat. I like the Z06 sound better, but I’m a bit biased. Brandon looked bad a$$ in the GT 2RS. He fudged on trading his Z06 for that Porsche. Great content.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@GordonCruse thank you sir! We missed you at Ron Fellows! Hope you’re feeling better

[@starchedup]

Well done. What did they charge you and do they charge by the car or is it per hour or something like that? Also, when you do those videos, you have to get sign releases from people that are in the video?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@starchedup They charge per laps….. 5, 7, 10, more and different cars are different prices. Everyone featured or speaking on video gave consent on camera…… I just edit out Thank you 🙏

[@starchedup]

@@dbmracing2019 thanks for explaining man.

[@Jarchizzle84]

Good run! but that was a 488 pista like the track version of the 488 GTB but I wish I could afford the corvette c8 though, great driving dude!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Jarchizzle84 thank you! It is a VERY sexy car! There is a reason a Ferrari is a Ferrari and there isn’t much that compares!

[@markolovis]

Man how more annoying can this conductor actually be yeah?? ‘Guess he can’t 😬

[@dbmracing2019]

@@markolovis yah…… it was pretty bad LOL

[@Hardys-Mods]

i take the Ferrari any day. Despite the high performance of the Z06, i really cant get warm with the looks of it. the rear is so bulky and deformed. I always loved the older front engine corvettes for their elegant, yet aggressive looks with the super long hood. i have (for me the best model ever made) black C6 on slightly lowered suspension in my neighbourhood and i always take a long look at it. The design is peak Corvette. The new C8 looks like an ugly duckling compared to it and also has to much of the "generic supercar design" to it. But its performance is defenitely insane and i respect that. I hope they give Porsche and Ford a good competition in the fight for the new Nordschleife record.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Hardys-Mods I have said on many previous videos that the C6 lines (especially the widebody Grand Sport, Z06, SR1) are perfection. And I agree the looks of the Ferrari are lights out good! I also agree I can’t wait to see the lap times battles begin…… GTD, Z06, ZR1! Oh man!

[@jai2256]

Hmmm, I keep running into videos comparing an 8 year old Ferrari to a brand new Z06...! 🤔 😂

[@dbmracing2019]

@@jai2256 both are awesome. They have almost identical performance specs. And I would not turn down that Ferrari for my date night/red carpet car. But there isn’t much out there at the moment that is better on the track than the Z06.

[@jai2256]

@dbmracing2019 I actually love both of these cars. I used to have a 2016 yellow Z06 R-edition and a 2017 488 GTB...!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@jai2256 When you sit in a Ferrari…… you know for sure it’s a Ferrari! The quality is over the top! That leather alone! Every button was perfect! Overall it’s perfection

[@user-360johnn]

Maybe because ferrari doesn’t have any new v8 mid engined cars.. the sf90 is not on this level

[@nicklovely6431]

Another euro trash fan boys just can stand it that Chevy is putting out monsters for 1/3 the price.

[@E-RayC8Nate]

I coulda swore he said to stay in 4th gear for all of lap 4 and then kept telling you to downshift and upshift shortly after 🤷🏻‍♂️ lol it looks like fun but definitely think your Z sounds 10x better!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@E-RayC8Nate yes….. yes…. And YES! Thanks man!

[@gtrzero2157]

Dude there is no hybrid on that ferrari. You got the wrong one as a hybrid. its the car to the left, 296gtb hybrid v6. Cheers.

[@10SecondZ06]

1st place 💪🤘

[@MrOPM-vc6ow]

I’m pretty sure the car he looked at was a Ferrari F8 tributo unless he drove a different car.

[@waltscrossfiresrt6]

Why compare a outdated car against a newly updated one

[@dbmracing2019]

@@waltscrossfiresrt6 they have almost identical performance stats HP/Torque/weight. Price tag is the biggest difference and when you sit in the Ferrari you see why. Z06 performs better on track but the interior quality is a HUGE difference

[@WindyCity1992]

​@dbmracing2019 A 3LZ Z06 is really nice inside. Not sure what people expect From it , just my opinions

[@hpickettz34]

​@dbmracing2019 but it's still a older model that Ferrari doesn't even sell anymore.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@WindyCity1992 The cars at Ron Fellows were all 3LZ and they were REALLY nice

[@WindyCity1992]

@@dbmracing2019 🫡🫡

[@nicklovely6431]

That track is a joke 😂

[@dbmracing2019]

@@nicklovely6431 truly…… imagine coming from Ron Fellows at spring mountain for two days and then driving this track 😂. It’s a good experience for folks who have not ever been in a super car/exotic. It’s not an F1 circuit for sure