Racing the NEW 2020 Corvette C8 on Track!

This is what the new 2020 Corvette C8 was built for! Going mid-engined for the first time, the new car is chasing performance on the race track, so let's see how it stacks up at Spring Mountain.
After an earlier outing on the road, the track beckons to see what the car is like when pushed hard. One of the primary reasons to make the 8th generation Corvette mid-engined has been the belief that it would aid further performance. And that it does!
Powered by the 495bhp 6.2l V8 it manages to boast impressive performance, along with high levels of technology and high quality fit and finish, all for an entry start price of $60,000. Even when equipped with the Z51 package and higher trim levels at $80-90,000 it is still very much a performance bargain.
After a special opportunity to see some of the initial prototypes and development cars, let's head to the track to drive it in anger, plus experiment with launch control and a hot lap ride too.
Thanks for watching, Tim
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[@Shmee150]

The expectations for how the new 2020 Corvette C8 would drive on track were set very high, but let's find out whether it manages to meet them! Turns out the mid-engined setup works rather well for the Corvette...

[@sassell3302]

Yep I was very surprised by this. Chevy has made mid engine comfort corvettes. This was definitely a success

[@zakrylee9918]

The Rapid Blue color is amazing!

[@valentinthiel9694]

What track is this?

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Will you show us the on-track telemetry at some point, Tim?

[@1993ka24det]

Come out to Sebring 2020 please

[@pinkcitrus98]

This car is a revolution. Chevy did something right.

[@Shmee150]

They really and truly did

[@alexpaumen3937]

For the first time since 1971.

[@worthington7347]

This is exactly what I always hoped the Corvette would evolve into. Now the supercar experience is going to be available to more than just the rich people. Nothing against rich people, I hope to be one soon.😁

[@dancharron7098]

@@alexpaumen3937 back in the day a gap of quality had to exist. So Chevy was the lowest on the list, and then you had Pontiac that was also getting performance bonuses. then came the 80's and well let's face it they had not done gains in engines due to new fuels and emissions. and then some hope in the 1990's and finally GM was too heavy to keep the competition to high in its own class of cars. So now many brands where retired. some sold. And now we have a leaner a less of a class of living on cars. See once the old men let the new men in control. We now have cars that kids love again. but it will be Chevrolet/Cadillac/GMC why? simple no kid would buy an grandpa car Oldsmobile, or a old single man's cheaper Caddy disguised as a Buick.... Besides words like icky, have sealed its fate. Saturn was an experiment for small cars light weight. if it failed it could have been just a shadow. and then gone. So Chevy can now have leather dash, and premium brand stuff. Sad that we lost a few great names. like Trans-am/Grand Prix/SKY/GNX/GTO just to name a few. But we also use cars differently. many have city buses and or Ubber and that actually saves a lot on millage. So we do not buy cars as often and with more competition the world of cars has evolved. and so did Chevrolet Corvette....

[@Ham1001dy]

Last time I said that Dodge made the Demon 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@RogerM88]

Future clickbait titles throughout KZbin: "I bought a C8"; "C8 widebody"; "First mods on my C8"; "Straight piping my C8"; "Twin turbo C8"; "Crashing the C8"; "Rebuilding the C8"; "Copart C8".

[@dbTomadb]

Don't forgot Carmax ^^

[@smacksdaily7307]

Roger M dont forget “INSANE WRAP ON MY C8😨😨😨🔥🔥🔥”

[@RogerM88]

@@dbTomadb you right. I thought the "Taking my car to Carmax", was an old KZbin trend...but it seems that trend is coming back again.

[@theredmamba4566]

And»Muffler delete»

[@Jack-cz5su]

Pretty much summed up every Stradman video for the next year

[@RabihSaadguitars]

Huge achievement for chevrolet and the Corvette team....I cant even imagine how the ZR1 would be...

[@AlexvrbX]

Slow down we haven't even seen the Z06 in action yet! LOL. Seriously, the C8 platform is going to handle the extra power much better than the C7, a ZR1 C8 is going to be ridiculous. Somewhere out there, Zora is looking down upon their glorious work and nodding in approval.

[@zainmushtaq8036]

ZR1 will compete against ferrari sf90 in terms of performance

[@johnschotz1614]

Zain M performance and Pricewise , yes many. Looking to the design and interior of a Ferrari, no.

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@johnschotz1614 Well yeah. Obviously if GM wanted to, they could very well give the Corvette a very luxurious interior, but then the price will be that of Ferrari, and McLaren. That's not what they want.

[@johnschotz1614]

Lambochaser your absolutely correct on that one but the same quality is also the question look at car companies like Audi, they are the absolute standard in quality interiors, regardless if it’s your taste or not, it’s not easy do to get his quality look at 90% that’s on the market. Not a lot can do this.

[@embakubmotoring]

The future looks really good for the C8.

[@SourBogBubble]

You know Shmee is having fun when Mega comes out. 😎🤙🦅😁

[@AlexvrbX]

Wait until they release the C8 Mega- I mean, Z06.

[@TheBravo13x]

SourBogBubble A B S O U L T L Y M E G A

[@jordanbrookshire2078]

Chris: "Nice to meet you, I'm Chris Barber." Shmee: "Hi Guy I'm Shmee!"

[@stevehines2003]

He needs to meet up with Guy Martin

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I drove my Peugeot 106 diesel in anger today...got 0-60 in 37 seconds. Frightening.

[@BibtheBoulder]

Lol Bib.....Hilarious

[@sidneygriffiths5737]

3.7....... Ohhhhhhh I see now 37 seconds, still a bit generous in my opinion 😜

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@sidneygriffiths5737 I thrashed it.....lol

[@benchaggaresmusic]

I think you're right, get one of these in the rapid blue, this would look amazing next to the rest of your collection

[@basberend]

not this version. maybe upcoming faster version.

[@staLkerhu]

But DEFINIETLY NOT with that huge spoiler! It just kills the entire look of the car :/

[@zDeNzHD]

@@staLkerhu it would look better with just a bigger size ducktail or something. The spoiler now, with the 4 arms/struts does not look good🤔

[@aaronp9835]

Blue is really ugly to me

[@staLkerhu]

@@zDeNzHD thats what I said...

[@Elmnator1]

I ordered mine in Rapid Blue. I should be getting my TPW ( Target Production Week ) very soon. Got 3LT package , Z51 package , magnetic ride , Tension blue seat belts , black and blue interior , Carbon fiber interior and Carbon fiber engine appearance package. Will be putting aftermarket rims on it first day. Who knows might do a couple KZbin videos too just for fun. Shmee keep up the kickass almost daily videos. Love them!!!

[@Elmnator1]

@@Its_Me_Romano Thanks!!! Went to the Portland International Auto show this past weekend to see it for the first time in person. Its even more amazing. I am crazy excited.

[@I_Bully_The_Bullies]

Then it’s gets old 1-2yrs from now. Something better looking & faster will come out! Not to mention it depreciation factor! Im leasing one! Turn it in 2yrs later re up on what ever is new! It will be blacked out! No mods! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@raymonds7492]

im waiting for the z06 ( not that i'll be able to afford it). just waiting

[@iamLODD]

Elmnator1 congratulations sir!

[@fight4fun516]

Elmnator1 You are awesome I respect you so much sir

[@game-wiz1]

Love how so many people compare this to the gt2 and say it’s still not quite there yet. Then I’m just like *cough* *cough* this is base not the Zo6 and just wait till the ZR1 😂

[@allensaunders449]

There is a hybrid version i think the zola not sure of the name supposed 1200hp

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@allensaunders449 Zora* I believe.

[@TerryTerius]

@@allensaunders449 supposedly. GM hasn't said anything about that as far as I know though. But that was the rumor that was going around.

[@DarleyMedia]

I still can't believe this thing starts at $60k

[@Shmee150]

It is a crazy stat

[@TheTmat007]

You and I both

[@orgillmathew]

For US not Australia 🙄 were lucky we have luxury car tax

[@TheTmat007]

@@orgillmathew Many things are expensive in your country....sadly.

[@mmdc8745]

It does look cheap tho..

[@martinandreas6486]

That c8 looks sickkkkkk

[@OCRay1]

The C8 ZR1 is truly going to be a Supercar, can’t wait to see it.

[@nismobeach]

Bald eagles! 🦅🦅 Hell yeah brother! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@readymotorsports]

Great video. I drove that very red 09 ZR1 car during my time at Spring Mountain last year. What a great bunch of guys out there! It's a top-class facility with top-class people.

[@richardbilovus1651]

From a former C6 owner, current C7 Owner my hats off to you Shmee. Your C8 reviews are both very informative with out negativity. I have been watching many other of your videos and you have won me over so I am also a recent subscriber to your channel. You are a really pleasant guy to follow and a genuine nice personality. Cheers and good luck. PS. I have posted your links to the CCF (Canadian Corvette Forum) for the community to check out.

[@quinnjim]

He's going to "drive it in anger out on circuit". Gotta love the way he expresses himself!

[@skip741x3]

Man, I'd Love to drive that car on that track on a weekend and then relax and reminisce about it over coffee with friends..... Lucky guy bro!

[@jordank2028]

Those engineers got the life. Romping on a product they designed all day long. Also really cool the opportunity Chevy has given KZbinrs to be able to take the cars out for a spin in Vegas. Then go to a racetrack for a few laps to drive the car hard.

[@jo9354]

Tim, I admire your ability to articulate your thoughts while getting a workout behind the wheel! Thanks for letting us be there "with" you!

[@EricMiltsch]

Great review. You really looked & sounded like you enjoyed every moment of that.

[@gaddyify]

This is coming from a man who personally owns a new Ford GT

[@burgerbandit3646]

He's a true car enthusiast. Knows how to respect all cars, no matter the badge.

[@Kronos0999]

@TerryDixon Yes, cuz everyone is a child like you and can't appreciate good engineering simply out of spite.

[@TerryTerius]

They're not really comparable cars though. In terms of just numbers, sure. But they're not aiming to offer the same kind of driving experience at all.

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@TerryTerius Not even numbers. The C8 will get dominated in all aspects against the Ford GT. It won't stand a chance until the Z06 comes out in 2-3 years.

[@Verybadbiker]

The problem is that he always says only good things about the cars he reviews

[@kevinneal8128]

I'm loving that first long beach red and this Carolina'-blu cepheus

[@robertb7230]

90% super car for 30% of the price. No idea how excited I am that there is now this kind of car in my price range. Its gorgeous.

[@robertb7230]

@@user-ve7rz3pm3h I haven't seen so much pretentiousness bottled up in a comment since high school. When you grow up kid, you'll worry less about what other people think and more about what you enjoy.

[@RobertMacCready]

Glad you did a review and I must say that your drive on the track was more than I expected. Your apex's were spot on, your shift points were timely and overall you did an excellent job behind the wheel. I have a new respect for you. Big thumbs up!!! Oh, and the car was awesome too!!!

[@tomwestland7626]

thank's shmee for posting video . being a corvette owner my self and i did see your first video on the C8 . i am looking forward to getting a C8 for myself

[@Shmee150]

I'd recommend it

[@juspeezy9651]

Meanwhile Chevy is like yes yes shmeee loves the car!!! (Great success) Borat voice !

[@SCDC-Channel]

Blue color looks EPIC

[@Alps6408]

It’s rare to see Tim speechless! Car of the year contender 100%

[@livebig6414]

AdLP640 🤣🤣

[@rickb9238]

There was a lot of concern from Corvette lovers with this mid engine configuration but I think Chevrolet has done an amazing job with this new car.👍👍

[@joshuam4614]

That button for the frunk is one of those simple things that will make other manufacturers slap their foreheads and say why didn't we think of that?

[@razatiger22]

The other top supercar companies will make an excuse and say something along the lines of "Weight saving" or "It messes with the aerodynamics of the car" lol.

[@stevedodge7025]

So far, everybody has said the same thing about the C8 Corvette. For the money, dollar for dollar is worth every bit of money. I want one.

[@TheRealMerkinSeason]

“This is mega. This is absolutely mega” lolol. I love this guy.

[@mammutpenthouse]

Glass city Auto model I guess schmee is a fan of Chris Harris

[@my31and37]

I'm so thrilled to see new life pumped into the Corvette. Every generation has had incremental improvements, but this is its most significant leap since the original Stingray (C2) went to the IRS rear and disk brakes. I love my C1 and C2s, but its great to see so much excitement around the marque again.

[@benelvey5854]

I’ve been following you since before you got your Morgan “shmeewheeler” and it’s awesome to see how much you’ve grown. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!

[@jehdudnen]

From a guy who owns and has driven pretty much every high performance car on the world your opinion on this vehicle definitely means something great vid dude. If i get one its yellow or red for sure 😆

[@ncsteeltoe]

That was waaay quicker than I expected a press trackday! Nice vid.

[@goldenpolecure8696]

I’m in love with that Corvette 😍

[@richardmiller6422]

I really enjoy watching your videos sir.. You come across as a really nice person and you don't have to make these videos but you enjoy making them and for that I thank you👍

[@alhaigh]

Wearing the Rolex Daytona whilst driving the new Corvette - class

[@gongiobungu3764]

Alastair Haigh Watch more expensive than the car LOL

[@thunderbolt2000k]

@@gongiobungu3764 It is not, not even on resale. It is still a very expensive watch.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Corvette does not equal class lol. I’ve seen many Corvettes at trailer parks

[@felixarvidulfkjellberg6361]

gongi obungu it’s an oystersteel model with white dial. Probably one of the ‘cheapest’ configurations of Cosmograph Daytona series. Still costs $ 12000 in my country.

[@mergie96]

This is so much nicer than the one you road tested 👌🏼

[@donrisley947]

Great video. Been waiting for this!

[@willrobinson4976]

I didn't care too much for it at first either, but it's slowly growing on me. The car performance, quality, and fun factor is at the front of the line for me.

[@AutomotiveMike]

The C8 sounds so good!

[@elias8294]

This car has completely changed the way I view corvettes and chevy

[@warfam_clan6933]

That's some serious 'on point' driving by yourself there, Tim. I have to say that I was very impressed. At certain points, it seemed that the pace car might have been holding you up a little. You were really going for it. Great job and fantastic video, Wow!!

[@bccbreaks6712]

Hi Tim, keep up the great content!!!

[@carsonyoung6030]

I love the new corvettes

[@stefanrhys44]

This car needs the wing, it looks plain without it and SO much better with it, and that rapid blue is absolutely gorgeous

[@bestmemestv5835]

Nice video ! Really enjoyed it . You did a good job driving it. The car is amazing as well . Thanks!

[@comicozzi1152]

A bold step for the brand, bringing in new fans and enthusiasts. I admire the progressive journey to the end product, much thought and engineering went into it. May be an advantage to have the resources and RnD of a huge company, but still took a leap to get where they are. That blue was killer, and loved that you said "Holy Moly" :)

[@sendboi_9726]

That was some nice lines Tim, well done! :D

[@AUTOTVO]

Looks amazing!

[@stephenlane9127]

Nice Tim. I have to say that they have elevated the Corvette from a plasticky bodied, oversized & so-so engineered drag car to a now very impressive, compelling drivers car. Sounds fantastic too.

[@DanielAguilar-er6wc]

Attainable Dreams Car :)

[@kayso9471]

Finally a review on a car I can afford. Thanks, great video as always Shmee.😊

[@geraldcole3315]

Really enjoyed the video, looked like you were about to hit your limit on the track, good job.

[@adolfocardoso9362]

Can't wait for the Z06...absolute dream car!

[@nicolasm3851]

Shmee your videos are so cool. The rapid blue is so clean.

[@kurtiliusroyce]

I normally prefer cars without flashy colors but this color is absolutely amazing. It fits the car so well and i can't explain it but it almost looks tasty xD

[@owN3CQcFpM3PPaNf]

I've never been on a track. Man, that looks like fun!

[@bulletproof1421]

Looks fun to drive even though I'm not a vette fan, however it is a nice looking car and for the price I can see how many fans would have a lot of fun owning and driving this vehicle. It is good to see Shmee doing a review on a car while driving it on a track though.....truly epic for sure!!!

[@Popsflames]

This car is a awesome. Nice design. Nice sound. Nice everything.

[@Irqyy]

very very impressed by your driving there

[@warfam_clan6933]

'Helmet Hair' you just crack me up!

[@liliorellana7750]

This is my first time wayching Shmee NICE JOB DUDE your like a really amazing car vlogger

[@brianlee5649]

Fantastic job Tim! You're killing it with the videos! And it's nice to take a trip to the US from the UK for a while! Also, this isn't the first time Tim has visited the US! Love his videos!

[@Shmee150]

Nope, and it won't be the last!

[@MICDALEY]

Love that Rapid Blue!!!

[@goofydog2]

When you first came into view in the car with your helmet on, I thought 'where's Shemee? And then thought again that the driver must have been your mother, no doubt. But, I finally realized it was you. Great job!!!

[@labigq]

That burgundy interior is gorgeous.

[@FalconXE302]

I always watch when you drive and review cars that are "obtainable"... and not those multi million dollar "things" you often get to see and drive. I'm also seeing 1.97mil subs... gonna be a nice celebration when you reach 2.0 .. . well done. Keep the "real world" reviews and car content coming please Shmee.

[@angeleternity]

Congratulations for this experience!

[@RemodNC]

I have to admit, I was really looking forward to your full review of the C8, because of your experience with so many Supercars from around the world. Does it truly stack up against the True Supercars,,,,I think no. A few more hundred thousand, or another million or two buys you a lot. But slot in any other car that costs $60,000 against the base Corvette,,, or $80,000 agAinst a decked out Z51,,,I think the new Vette comes out as The Supercar of that bunch! Well reviewed Shmee, well presented.

[@ryanqube9132]

The C8 is going to be the new supra hype in this era. You already know how many people will mod the hell out of this car.

[@pinkcitrus98]

The white car for the hot lap with the red interior is just 😍 as shmee wud put it Mega..🙌

[@Bluelightning23]

That car sounds so sweet!

[@vip_supercars3652]

That rapid blue spec is the exact spec I have on preorder!! High wing spoiler with trident wheels

[@malhartembey]

I have never seen Shmee so convinced with a car before

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

Shmee, you are mistaken; the C8 is not only a Supercar, it is the BEST REPRESENTATION OF WHAT A MODERN SUPERCAR IS and should be. Not only does it destroy its competition, it is attainable 🚗🚗🚗. You can't say that about a McLaren or a Vector 🛴

[@xxxraider9686]

crazy camo cars and the red beast

[@claytonhenry5827]

10:48 Oh, Tim. Even when your hair is neat, it’s still helmet hair. It’s part of your charm.

[@TheLondonCarScene]

This looks class 👌

[@mattevans4377]

It isn't just fast, but it also requires your full attention. You had a full work out on the track, and that's something you don't get from a lot of high performance cars nowadays. Oh, and I'd totally call it a budget supercar. Just look at it!

[@hdavidson9898]

@Shmee: a must buy! ...for you!

[@Shmee150]

Maybe later this year

[@hellaflush49]

Shmee: moving to the US😂👏

[@colinsterken609]

The C8 is actually the first Corvette available with right hand drive.

[@brianbouch9461]

I have enjoyed you, Seen Through Glass, and MrJWW for years now. Thank you always for your honest insight to today's great experiences like this! Has there been anything about the C8 that has surprised you, good or bad? I didn't get an order in yet( probably looking towards a '21 model year. Have any of your friends across the pond had a go at this yet? Are they waiting for your opinion? Once again, nice job! Take care. Safe travels.

[@ivanviera4773]

Looks pretty phenomenal

[@TheGrifter1220]

I’m honestly excited to see the aftermarket guys get ahold of the C8! I’m hoping Lingenfelter gets a hold of one!

[@bling1634]

Those C8s are awesome cars and cool video

[@user-bc9tp6tu4b]

Sounds like a monster

[@annamassey5991]

Very good content 😃🏎️. Top informative vid 😃

[@paulJkiely]

Brilliant! video, exhilarating and inspiring ! I wonder how much to get to the UIK and weather a right hand drive variant will be available?

[@Ismail-Kaila]

That blue C8 👌🏻

[@damonwoodhouse5543]

Love the watch dude!

[@vicholtreman1405]

The one thing every video review I've seen is a silly grin and giddiness when stomping on the accelerator. Can not wait for mine - next month!

[@joshuasterling2144]

Nice, you have to be super hyped. After you drive it drops some words if you remember. Cheers.

[@thesovietguy684]

Awesome looking car

[@pippipster6767]

That is a very good looking car - esp. in blue.

[@eze4life251]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾Epic indeed!

[@jamiemusclip1606]

Mega, absolutely mega