2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - Review & Road Test

Not just your average ordinary Corvette, the ZR1 has extra special stuff up not just one but both sleeves. Rules were meant to be broken, sometimes, but Micah Muzio has a job to do, and one he'd like to keep, so follow along as he tests the limits of the Corvette ZR1without pushing them too much.
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[@DavidCelaya]

In my 20's, I dreamed about 700 hp. In my 40's, I dream about ventilated seats.

[@janiscrecio9056]

G63 is your car

[@C8Z51Scott]

I am in my forties and I am dreaming about modifying my ‘16 Z06 to 800hp to 850hp. Not dead yet.

[@C8Z51Scott]

mrpmj00 I can buy one myself and don’t have to have daddy buy it for me, while I live in the basement.

[@empirestate8791]

Luckily, you can have both :)

[@jamesmcintire3800]

I’m in my 40’s I dream about both. Yep everything still works!

[@mynessb5074]

Chevy has been doing a great job on the new Corvettes

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Dream car!!!

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

755 Hp ? WOW

[@csanchezjr71]

Those rear tires aren't worn out... they're the Pilot Sport Cup 2's... they look worn out when brand new. Tread depth is only 5.7/32" when new.

[@TwoHawksHunting]

Don't get `em wet.

[@blackstallion7551]

Dangerous on cold weather!

[@lukass.5851]

Black Stallion That's why you shouldn't drive that thing during bad and cold weather!

[@sammjackson70]

Say that again tell him about it you just playing around cuz he don't want this car to beat his Porsche organs Hellcat or you just received me and that's why he put a longer he's not a series Chevrolet

[@BryantMitchell]

Gimme that carbon fiber minivan

[@cosmoray9750]

LOL

[@andrewl3847]

Bryant Mitchell #SexySienna

[@alolielagi]

Lol

[@Cougarsamurai]

Hands down the best car reviewer on the internet.

[@Roderickdl]

THE BEST OF ALL TIME.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@merry-go-roundseekers6337]

I wonder how long it will be before the Cooley fans freak out over this comment.... 🤔

[@Cougarsamurai]

@@merry-go-roundseekers6337 Lol. Maybe we'll call it joint first. :)

[@AMGDAD]

YES

[@daw764]

Cougarsamurai Totally Agree!

[@Vin.P]

I rather have a Corvette ZR1 then a Lamborghini huracan. Dont come @ me.

[@thalexisramirez1701]

Because it's the perfomance car bargain of the year, you are getting a car that can compete with any supercar literally and also that Lambo cost 200 grand more

[@haschengrubex7131]

@@thalexisramirez1701 and EVERYTHING FOR IT COST LESS

[@tori9365]

Its faster on a track, looks and sounds better (subjectively), is cheaper and American made so hell yea I'd choose the Vette. And at this point i think the ZR1 is *far* more rare than a huracan... Everyone in any rich area owns a huracan!

[@VoIPPortland]

@@tori9365 Looks better? Nah.

[@tori9365]

@@VoIPPortland at certain angles and depending on the spec of the car.. It's all subjective.. The huracan looks fat and "basic lamborghini" at some angles.. The ZR1 looks "poorly modded C7" at some angles.. But overall in my opinion the vette wins hands down.. *WAY* more aggressive looking... So it wins... Looks like it wants to tear your face off... The Huracan looks like a soft butterfly

[@googleit1131]

2:35 switches to performance recorder. Sees Tesla. Yep, you’re in CA for sure

[@Roderickdl]

I see those thing all over Nashville.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Hitting the speed limit with haste? Well, I can't speak for the rest of the states, but here in Florida we have "show of speed". That's right, boys and girls, if you rev your engine or accelerate quickly you can get a ticket. I drive a very modified Z06 and have been pulled over TWICE for, what the officer stated as, "leaving a stop sign too quickly". I never went over the speed limit and, since I have almost 800hp, I actually barely got on it. I didn't get a ticket either time because I think even the cops know it's a crock of sh*t but I had to sit on the side of the road with the flashy lights behind me as all the other motorists drove by and smiled. Steer clear of Florida. Anyway, fun post. Cheers.

[@tenhundredkills]

We don't have a law like that here in Kentucky, but I too have been pulled over for accelerating too fast while being under the speed limit. I drive an 03 Acura TL with only 200-ish horsepower and still pulled over for "aggressive driving" when no one was around on a bright, clear day. I was never ticketed, but still. Asshole cops!

[@leviefrauim1425]

I'm a retired FL LEO and there is no such statute on the books.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Well, tell that to the cops here in NWFL. While I've always had fast (and loud) cars, in my 48 years I haven't had a single ticket so I'm not a crazy driver but I have been pulled over twice for what both officers (one county, one city) called "show of speed". They both used the same term. I've even talked to other people at car shows and in clubs in this area who have been pulled over the same way. Each time they were asked to step to the back of the vehicle, given the "show of speed" lecture and released with no ticket. Maybe it's just an agreed-upon scare tactic in this area if the car is loud and/or looks like they might drive fast. I've got all the respect in the world for law enforcement, my grandfather retired from the NYPD, and it's a thankless job, so no bone to pick. Thanks for your service. Cheers.

[@DeathByLego]

The thing with powerful, fast cars. Is they want to accelerate with said power and speed. Officer, I’m not speeding, I just have to give it gas. It’s usually this powerful.

[@rawislife]

800 horses let her rip

[@willevans5319]

I’ll have this bad boy in 6 to 8 weeks getting built just the way I love it

[@EdwardFeenman]

Always more fun to drive a slow car fast then it is to drive a fast car slow.

[@ApatLang]

it's more fun to drive a fast car fast.

[@EdwardFeenman]

@THE TRACKCAR I guess it depends on what you consider a fast car... 450whp crx? 660whp Evo 9? Charger hellcat? 997 turbo s? Ls7 swapped nb Miata? The wife's Cayman gt4? I guess those are the cars I would consider "fast" that I've owned/own over the last 5 years or so... All were absolutely brilliant on a track day, or going to a runway race. The thing is, in anyone of them, using more than 30% of the potential on a public highway will land you in jail quicker than duck shit. My little fiesta St with a few choice mods I can drive like a manic in the middle of the city, have a blast hooning the shit out of every trip to the store and no one looks twice at me while I'm grinning like a pig in shit.

[@Loachie90]

Slo-mo ending was perfect

[@c3corvettel-824]

A Cannonball Run sounds fun

[@philippemorvan3783]

Great review! Love the humorous angle and style. Yep, loved the car and loved watching this review! BTW, who's the dude?

[@maherhamdan5316]

I could watch this guy all day

[@boots_n_coots]

An admirable display of restraint. Micah’s inner hooligan stays on leash.

[@TinoMiller]

I adore the outro of this video ... This is what makes a video a work of ART !! AWSOME JOB KBB

[@bibiet94]

that is just an insane amazing car! i love the way this car looks and sounds

[@jackfroste]

I have no intention of buying this. I just clicked on it to see Micah having fun with this one.

[@youngestson6537]

God Bless AMERICA and Chevrolet Corvette. 💯💯💯

[@kkp4297]

this is how i drive rental cars

[@BeesonsCars]

kk P a rental car is the fastest car on earth. I once got an XT5 Cadillac to 130 with 4 passengers. Those things are low key quick. The worst one was a nisssn rogue sport. Slowest vehicle I’ve ever driven.

[@tenhundredkills]

@@BeesonsCars A Nissan Rogue was slow? Color me shocked!

[@Dadarkcyde]

This is where Hawkeye has been hiding. You know. They could have use you with that whole Thanos thing.

[@ericchang5217]

I was hoping for some brake tests with Lyn.

[@MrSaleen408]

Great Video I like this guys attitude and whimsical comments better then most. Love smug comment. Love the ZR1 can wait to get mine. November 5th build date. 😊😊😊

[@antonioduenas8342]

When I was young I read in C&D an article about a Corvette Reevs Callaway. A dream never come true. Va!..De ley!

[@Tomgillchevy]

I have one word - exceptional! Thanks for sharing

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I paid half as much for my new Z06 but I get 90% of the fun. No, I don’t track cars.

[@BubuElisa]

Roads look very familiar , I’m guessing Long Beach CA area

[@mp5wes]

I can't tell if it's my phone (I'm outside) if the color of the car is gunmetal or dark pine tree green but if it is the latter, this is the only car I've seen in that color that looks good

[@senseihEnRY16]

damn, that is one mean looking Corvette, i love the big ZTK spoiler but i'm not sure about the bulging diffuser and side skirt, the standard ZR1 look cleaner

[@kraenk12]

It looks comically bad in this trim.

[@himangshumahanta5398]

Mat from CarWow and Micah are my favorite car reviewers.

[@CaptainCJ97]

I completely forgot this comes with a stick shift

[@antonioduenas8342]

Years ago I read in C&D an article about a Corvette Reevs Callaway. A dream never come true. Va!..De ley!

[@takkoun5923]

Beautiful

[@transam2002ws6]

That car is just ridiculous. It's so mean. Oh look, Micah is crediting himself for the music and narration. How smug. Good job sir. It's about time. Nice review. I bet you were so tempted to walk that challenger. To bad you weren't in Mexico.

[@delvinchandler]

Awesome review love the Corvette, I would like one and a Dodge Hell cat red eye please !!!!!

[@darrylt8502]

Like a pro, Micah being classy on the road. Also, this video got me thinking of the next Knight Rider and Micah should star in it. No joke.

[@michaelsullivan5397]

The final bow for the rear engine Corvette

[@swanblake]

I take it this was abused by Motor Trend prior to receiving it? Awesome car and an even better transmission choice

[@Roderickdl]

Micah goes fast.

[@kraenk12]

The Z06 is a fine machine but the ZR1 is not only ugly, it's also not really faster around a track.

[@vernonprice5986]

It's INSANELY faster around a track, and has broken three separate track records so far. And what you're referring too as "ugly" is literally all the aero parts that allow it to be so much faster around a track. You seem like kind of an idiot.

[@WTomMeier]

Top notch - yet again.

[@VettemanLT5]

This is one of the press cars. It's been beat on relentlessly by quite a few people who are more than willing to beat on it just because it's not theirs so of course it's going to show flaws like the trim on the door getting a bit loose. This particular car was meant for this kind of abuse from the press. And for the price you pay it's the best in the world.

[@Acc0rd79]

Now I really want Toyota to make a Toyota Sienna SE with Carbon fiber:)

[@empirestate8791]

Since when did KBB become so funny?

[@krazybzs2022]

what a beautiful car ! Micah Micah Micah ! you are freakin awesome .

[@1mlb704]

Micah's the man

[@cwoolfork5974]

The expression on Jayson's face pretty much says it all!!!!...

[@vyasshivang8660]

Is that a hellcat killer or demon killer ??

[@williammesloh]

It's an everything killer.

[@vizio6017]

The ZR1 is 800 pounds lighter than the hellcat, and demon and is more aerodynamic and it can reach over 200mph in which the hellcat and demon can not. So what does that tell you?

[@spengg_shell]

@@vizio6017 the demon is most certainly NOT more aerodynamic that a Corvette, especially the zr1

[@VoIPPortland]

@@williammesloh Come on. 720s makes this look sad. It does NOT kill everything.

[@williammesloh]

@@VoIPPortland True, but it's only slightly faster, despite costing 3x more. Same top speed as the 'vette, too.

[@azarytamarov5897]

Awesome review

[@tokyodragonmasterlee409]

Awesome video

[@boy638]

why paddle shifters in a manual car?

[@vernonprice5986]

the paddles activate rev matching, they are not shift paddles.

[@reyperez3424]

I'm hoping for this LT5 engine be available in the Camaro with the 10spd & stick Transmission.

[@chadbaptiste4227]

Is that Jeremy Renner?

[@throughmyeyes9940]

could that spoiler spoil the looks of this car more

[@davidborges3543]

Good brakes ZR1 almost made his friend puke. Lol

[@JonChenTS13]

Reminds me alot of the Viper. Lovr it

[@dominikabus3678]

Watkins glen gray metalic?

[@GXLDFISHYT]

Love it!

[@djaftermath4313]

Why are the paddle shifters there is you are reviewing the ZR1 w/ a manual?? Interesting

[@a-tg-c1024]

Is that what Hawkeye from the Avengers looks like after retirement?

[@saitama167]

Your friend looks like Jeremy renners dad.

[@Marcello2005]

If Darth Vader was a car, this would be it 😈

[@yout0be1person]

What is your daily commuter @MicahMuzio ?

[@GaryKetchum808]

I love the sound of this engine. Even if I’m an electric car guy, I’m impressed.

[@bdubz8484]

This car and all corvettes look like they should have vertical doors would've been cool if the put it on the zr1

[@SIKKA4]

Its a badass car damm I love this car❤🙏🙏

[@rafliduatinova]

I'm Indonesian, and I love Corvettes more than Lambo

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

I wonder if Zach wishes he was back at KBB just for this one review...

[@recheveste31]

The c6 ZR1 is still king

[@vernonprice5986]

Of what?

[@CarlosAlvarado-sf6km]

OMG. That was boring. 755 horsepower and you didn’t show us anything/ Atleast take it to track or ? Closed road and let it breath and stretch out its legs like a thoroughbred 🐎. I have read reviews in Motor Rend magazine in waiting room with more pleasure and excitement 😌

[@99shanay]

Can anybody tell me the background music ?

[@Sc0rpy]

Superb car what a beast

[@tedybear915]

Micah where did you purchase shirt .... please and thank you.

[@joecocanour9434]

Blipshift.com

[@agentpiggles6685]

im confused if it has a manual transmission why does it have paddles

[@agentpiggles6685]

and also i know u can option an automatic

[@vernonprice5986]

The paddles activate the rev matching feature.

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great car would like to see one here. Thumbs up.

[@danielowens9934]

41 seconds in I was disappointed, but I love learning about cars

[@CraigSmith-gi5oq]

“So much torque a lazier driver could leave it in 3rd gear and skip shifting altogether” or just get an automatic. Automatics win races, manuals impress high school girls. And for those who aren’t unemployed and have to drive to work in rush hour traffic, manuals aren’t feasible.

[@vernonprice5986]

Craig Smith "Automatics win races, manuals impress high school girls." Not only did you lift that quote from somebody else's video, it's 100% wrong. Not only are high school girls not impressed with manuals, you only get a manual if you enjoy actually driving the car. Automatics are for lazy people who want the car to do the driving for them. And if you're buying a car to be in rush hour traffic literally 100% of the time you're driving it, you're not buying a Corvette for that. Common sense, man.

[@santoshparsi]

Hi KBB team I like ur reviews.. can u plz post a video on Range Rover Velar?

[@Sebbe40]

I'm not a stance guy but jesus fucking Christ that wheel gap is huge.

[@johnmattiazzo3900]

Couldn't gm give you a car with new tires at least not worn out

[@wbwayne8887]

Outstanding review of an incredible car. Oh yeah, I can't remember, does the Civic Type R also have a rear wing? I can't recall seeing one.

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

3:58 judging by that frame, are the two inner pipes dummies??

[@skyrimpro117]

No, just how it looks. They're legit.

[@sjain44]

How is that fit and finish so bad?! Moving trim pieces? I get all the fanboys who say "Grr you buy for a performance car for performance ONLY no luxury allowed", but properly assembling the design the manufacturer intended should be a given.

[@tenhundredkills]

GM's quality control is absolute garbage. The worst part is that you see that in pretty much every American performance offering, not just GM. I was watching a Dodge Challenger Hellcat review where the gap between the hood and the body had to be at least an inch off. Sure, V8 performance cars are fun, but at that price point, I at expect for the car to be built properly and NOT have be fixed before it's off the dealer's lot! Hell, I test drove a 2017 Ford Mustang GT with only 8,000 miles on it and it had all kinds of rattling from loose plastic interior bits. Needless to say, I wasn't going to buy that car. Is it really so damn hard for manufacturers to implement QC with their performance vehicles?

[@sjain44]

@@tenhundredkills I looked up a Hellcat review, man that gap sticks out like sore thumb. Before people say cheaper brands compromise on quality, look at the Koreans, Kia seems to figure out how to fit parts smoothly even with hard plastic bits on their entry models.

[@tonyr2360]

@@tenhundredkills - I just got rid of a 2015 Yukon Denali. Almost $80k when brand new. I bought it used with 42K miles on it. The build quality on it was "absolute garbage". I had more problems with that thing in six months of ownership than I had out of my four previous GM cars combined! I did all my homework...checked the CarFax, contacted the dealership who did all the service on it. No red flags. Of course, having 42K miles on it, there was no factory warranty. I had the following issues, all within a six month period with the first issue, (the shark fin antenna malfunctioned) in the first three weeks of ownership: Shark fin antenna leaked, causing the XM and Nav to malfunction and had to be replaced ($350), interior A pillar molding literally just fell off one day and needed to be replaced ($100), exterior trim around 3 out of 4 the windows came loose and all had to be replaced ($375), A/C compressor failed and was replaced ($1200) the battery died (never had to replace a battery, ever this soon in a vehicle's life cycle, so I included it $200) and the straw that broke the camel's back was a front strut leaked and needed to be replaced ($1000). I ended up trading it in on a Ford F-150 Platinum. I couldn't give GM another dime after I saw the crap they are putting on the road these days!

[@tenhundredkills]

@@tonyr2360 Ford F150 Platinum. Nice choice sir! I'm not much of a truck guy, but I were placed in a situation where I needed a truck ASAP, I'd probably go with an F150.

[@tenhundredkills]

@@sjain44 I'm sure if some company were to make a muscle/sports car with the same quality control that you see out of Toyota or Honda, they would make money hand over fist! If Toyota made a V8 muscle car with at least 450 hp, I'd definitely buy it.

[@genemounce8302]

and to think here in 2022 the BASE 495hp C8 would destroy this 755hp monster.

[@slowgoat6089]

Should i get this or a 99 corolla?

[@13asingh]

99 corolla as it'll last forever

[@user-ok6ef9zn4f]

The new viper

[@ericmotion4488]

Would I be strange if I were to remove the wing?

[@nakilo57]

Nope..I think the big wing also looks quite silly for just cruising around on the streets. Definitely better off with the low wing

[@vernonprice5986]

Yes you would be very strange to intentionally pay the extra money for the OPTIONAL ZTK aero kit, and then remove the wing that you paid extra money to get. Come on people, be less stupid about this please. If you don't want the big wing then DON'T BUY IT. It's really fucking simple to understand.

[@ericmotion4488]

@@vernonprice5986 That's exactly what I'm saying, Champ! I'm not going to get the wing because that would be STUPID.

[@vernonprice5986]

Eric Hampton "That's exactly what I'm saying, Champ!" Except that's not what you're saying. Because this is what you said: "Would I be strange if I were to remove the wing?" Do you see the words "remove the wing"? That's not you saying "I won't buy the ZTK kit", that is you saying "I WILL buy the ZTK kit and then remove the wing." You know, because of the words "remove the wing".

[@Ganbala]

Is true the theory of you have 7 people similar to you...look with have " Jeremy Renner here.

[@robintissot38]

Is he Remi Gaillard?

[@TheNurseWhoLifts]

Hey look his friend looks like an older Jeremy Renner

[@alezgutierrez9146]

Chevy rules baby

[@dylanw890]

Just imagine if this vehicle had the 10 speed thats in the new mustang and camaro...

[@niacal4nia]

The new Tesla does 0-60 in less than 2 sec Top speed 250 mph and an electric range of 600 miles according to Jay Lenos garage channel.

[@johndessire399]

The roadster doesn't even have a release sates and cost 250k...

[@padistedor]

Geez, just get a Z06.

[@Huey7703]

Polish those exhaust tips

[@supercharged1303]

C6 ZR1 best Corvette ever C7 ZR1 = Toyota

[@harjireza]

Who the hell dislikes this videos!

[@Ricardo_C]

I'd be more than happy with a Z06

[@702xRyder]

it needs a uhaul tow hitch for all the dudes in theyr 50,s to tow the good old trailer while being retired across country

[@alexchavez9083]

One day I will own one mark my words lol