Does the 2025 Chevy C8 Corvette ZR1 have twin-turbo V8 super car performance?

[@cigarjefe]

This is the best car America has ever produced. Its stunning.

[@burgerbandit3646]

Now that's a stretch. It's a shocking vehicle, but the best ever is definitely a stretch.

[@georgehenderson2514]

Thanks to a Russian engineer by the name of Zora-Arkus Duntov

[@Irfan-z9o]

For sure up there as one of the best. Sad part is as good as the c8 and its variations may be, the dealer mark ups have ruined it. This is projected to be apprx 200 000 USD and wouldn't be surprised with mark ups, this going closer to 250-300 range at which point you are slowly creeping in exotic territory. GM sees this and I am sure they will adjust their prices accordingly for the next gen. MSRP's in Canada have already been jacked, 2023's starting at $78K CAD for a 1lt and now 2024 a 1lt starts at $90 CAD. Corvettes have always been aspirational and attainable, however the attainability is slowly vanishing it seems......

[@TheRealMcCoy88]

If dodge could bring back the Viper then that would take the cake for sure

[@G82Watts]

Mk iV ford GT ?? Ur out of ur mind. If this is the best car America has made then u must love European designs becuase this is a direct copy of them.

[@TheWestamur]

In 1990, I saw a Corvette for the first time at an American exhibition in the Soviet Union, where I was living at the time. It left a huge impression on me. Now I live in Canada and own a Corvette C6 ZR1. I’m also number one on the list at my dealer for a C8 ZR1. Thank you, Joe for your great videos!

[@kp2855]

What a story 👍🏼

[@kevinruiz3061]

Any advice on being able to afford one ?

[@ImperialCityNord]

You're more American than any liberal 😂

[@williamclarke2020]

That orange Corvette....I could get to church pretty quick in that.

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

Amen.

[@RaitisRides]

@@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIHheck yeah

[@Jasonv65]

God’s Speed for sure!

[@suzanneflowers2230]

They'd hear your arrival, too!

[@rickjames6867]

The color looks like deep blue purple and it is magnificent. The tan leather interior looks so damn good with this exterior paint. Monster Vette. I don't think this car could get any better.

[@RaitisRides]

They really raised the bar over at Chevy with this ZR1

[@Grumpyskater]

Wait until the Zora comes out

[@nicklovely6431]

​@@RaitisRides233mph top speed.

[@bryanwashington9511]

Chevrolet built a masterpiece with the C8 Corvette. The Histeria color is striking and the wheels are slick. 1,064 HP is INSANE! Joe and Lori you're the best!!!!!!!!

[@johnblack4915]

😊

[@btchidz]

Man I can’t wait until you get to go on throttle with this beast. Y’all work so hard and we appreciate y’all so much. 💪🔥

[@RaitisRides]

You an I both

[@curtpark4316]

My neighbor had a red test model ZR1 i got to ride in it. Was very fun!!

[@btchidz]

@@curtpark4316 that sounds dope, hopefully one day I can get into one of these amazing cars

[@ITStechy]

I wanna see the “on throttle” without any nannies on either…let’s see it!

[@codychild2665]

Gorgeous blue color. Stunning vehicle. Can't wait til you go "ON THROTTLE "!

[@dominicroppa6740]

No matter how fast that EV goes, there will never be a replacement for displacement, Joe! Great vid!

[@malloryemclaren]

👎

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

Between Lamborghini making that weak Revuelto, Ferrari with their terrible looking Cillindri, Dodge and their horrible EV, somehow Chevy came through and blew them all out of the hemisphere with the ZR1.

[@AustinSrpeligro-j2d]

The revuelto has a naturally aspirated V12 thats not weak

[@grahamstefaan]

Truth!

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

McLaren will still beat this with 300 less horsepower

[@LWRC]

Except it is only RWD ! ! ! All that power with only RWD is just asking for trouble! Wait for the first crash - it is coming ! ! !

[@theduke2830]

​@@LWRCnot when it's a mid engine layout and has a rear weight bias. Laferrari & P1 were both rear wheel drive with similar power to weight ratios.

[@ladas1106]

...meanwhile engineers at Porsche are holding their annual secret meeting at Davos to decide whether to move the next generation 911's headlights 1/2 inch to the left or to the right.

[@therealistintheboot8822]

😂

[@dickberry3910]

More like deciding to go all electric 🤮

[@HPSFCali]

😅

[@ccarrera951]

[@georgemichaels2325]

Porsche fan here. Stop it.😂

[@MercOne]

What a car, something I didn't think I'd ever say about a Corvette, but the C8 just keep impressing. I would have ZR1 just as it's seen here in this exact configuration. That color combo is just perfect.

[@palliebrown8932]

I was there 2 days ago, and no one could get that close to the c8. You have some strong connections. Love your channel

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for helping to make it happen.

[@brianfeeney3936]

more like way around. with 1.18 subscribers GMs not stupid

[@dx8321]

this is the sickest looking corvette the color the wheels it is perfection

[@terryrutherford2114]

1990 I was 23 years old. I had bought a brand new 1988 Mustang GT in the day. Since then I've owned a 1988 Z51 Corvette, a 1991 ZR-1 Corvette, a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V, a 2013 Audi S5, and now a 2016 Z06 , 3LZ Convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic! I love my Corvette. I would love to have a new Z06 or a ZR1 but for the price, I either have to wait or just enjoy my C7. Thanks for the video Joe!!

[@LuisUrbieta]

You know you've that you've made it in life when you are driving the ultimate apostle to the supercars with an LT7 V8.

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it Luis

[@jordanplays-transitandgame1690]

@@mr.majestic3851 On 1000+ HP? 😂😂 Boomer take

[@georgehenderson2514]

Zora Arkus-Duntov came up with a mid rear engine prototype in the 60's but GM couldn't endorse production due to high costs etc. But dreams do come true even after the fact, "Legends never die"

[@therealistintheboot8822]

Tadge>>>Zora

[@BhutJolokias]

"1990, I was in 8th grade". You just had to throw that in, didn't ya, LOL. I was halfway through my Air Force career. Out of my reach, but that C8 ZR1 sure is gorgeous.

[@sedonamudsquid]

Thank you for your service! I was about 35 in 1990.

[@markim5087]

Me too, lol..

[@famasmaster2000]

Wow, what a vehicle. I never thought in my lifetime I would see such a radical Vette. I'm so excited to see her perform 👍🏼

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that Chevy made this happen

[@famasmaster2000]

@@RaitisRides Agreed 👍🏼

[@12DreamsFull]

@@RaitisRides I can hardly wait to watch you drive it next year.

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

This Corvette is a beast!!

[@RaitisRides]

You are better believe it

[@lowhit1972]

Dude your sense of humor is crazy . Watching this on my Apple Watch 😂 . After buying this car I’m for sure would be eating Costco hot dogs cause I will be broke lol . Funny ass hell . Love your videos . Thanks men

[@gordydexter2615]

Great video Joe!!! This car is amazing!!!! I am wondering how difficult it would be to get one even if you can afford it!!!! The wheels and brakes are impressive!!!! You will never lack “Go-Power” in this ZR 1!!!! Thanks for the update. I missed the actual wheel size? 20” F & 21” R????? Hope that you enjoyed your Christmas!!!! Cheers Brother🥂👍👊💪🇺🇸😎

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it! Yeo it is a 20 front and 21 rear

[@arpankar5937]

It’s such a beauty, I think it’s one of the best cars America has ever produced. Love it.

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

Holy crap those rims are insane😳🙌

[@JJAAZZMan]

Those wheels look so much nicer than ( boring ) black wheels that add nothing to the looks of the car.

[@amill1563]

Man this color combo for the ZR-1 is super nice. You know GM engineers loved to create a beast that would surpass the best supercars.

[@ronaldholland2913]

Beautiful color. Love the wheels. I've resisted the C8 so far thinking my older Vettes are just fine. But this thing. Oh my.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

That color combo looks like a luxury gt

[@tomdrummy4984]

Love that color combo ! 👍

[@RaitisRides]

It’s a really nice spec

[@Jack.Smith80]

V8 again ,Joe . ✋I'm here😁. wow wow wow this C8 is fantastic. .1064 HP mind-blowing . Thank you for your more specific explain that how does it get 1064 hp.❤❤❤🙏

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Jack! You got it my friend

[@martyberger7168]

Pretty remarkable engineering for the amount of horsepower

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about it

[@toddhedman7959]

LOVE the color....corvette was my DREAM car back in the day aka The A-team....then it went to to Dodge Stealth....have been following the corvette overall

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! I remember those days

[@davidwolf226]

This new ZR1 is nothing less than stunning, Joe. Wow! I love that color, too.

[@danbrown3460]

Joe great review as always and Lori awesome job with the video! I can’t wait until you can go on throttle with this beast. If anyone can handle this much power you can!

[@jeromejax8675]

Love the history lessons given in each video you narrate, especially the origins behind the name ZR1. Great job. It would be a dream to own one of these American Muscle car icons.

[@christiandulaney1638]

I love EVERYTHING about this spec!! If I ever had the chance to buy one, Id insist that it match this car to the "T" It looks purely exotic! Breathtaking!

[@Daydreampf]

that blue is GORGEOUS

[@AppyLikki]

When i was in high school they had that sick zr1 commercial saying America still makes rockets (before spacex 😂) and showed that 2000’s zr1 sliding sideways with a smoke trail lol

[@jwrice743]

The most beautiful color I've ever seen!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are digging this one.

[@redcars72]

0-60 in 2 seconds, 215mph top speed and if looks could kill, I'd be dead.

[@FrankGallagherr]

Hysteria Purple with the Habanero interior would be the shit!

[@OrionInception]

ZR1 is my dream.❤

[@islanddon865]

Hubba! Hubba! Right car, right colors. YUM!!!😂

[@EasyE1669]

ON THROTTLE, HERE WE GO!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Hold on tight

[@bretthaskell]

Great video and incredible car, thanks Joe!

[@suzanneflowers2230]

While I kept hearing Def Leppard after you announced the color, all I could say was that this car is a work of art.

[@RaitisRides]

I love that Suzanne! I am a huge fan of Def lepord

[@xtc-jewelry]

You do look good everywhere. You do not need to have the car to look god. Your reviews are really great with lots of sense of humor and i enjoy watching your review. Happy Holidays.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Love it!! Only the interior would look great in black or grey!!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

An American HOME RUN......USA USA......thanks Joe and Lori.

[@georgiafan6618]

I can’t believe GM built this car. They’ve been languishing for decades and then this masterpiece of engineering comes out, wow. Super gorgeous car and that flat plane crank engine that sounds like a Ferrari, is incredible. Now they’ve built a twin turbo! They could have revised the nose and tail to differentiate the ZR1 from other vettes. The craftsmanship second to none. All the engineers and technicians who worked in this car deserve praise. I wouldn’t want any other sports care in the world. This is my pick above them all. Good job GM and Chevy. Lotsa passion involved. 👍👆🙌

[@HTCREV]

This guy is the best in the business 👊😝🔥

[@javy.airlines]

That Corvette Convertible Looks Very Nice In Blue👍🏻👌🏻🏁🚗🔵!!!

[@RaitisRides]

It is actually Purple.

[@javy.airlines]

Sorry😐.

[@bobsmoot8454]

Great overview of an absolutely insane machine, I’m willing to bet, anyone watching this clip understands what several orders of magnitude this C8-ZR1 represents and its ability to compete at the highest levels. The car under review is gorgeous, very tasteful and can I say almost stealth in its outward appearance, a “sleeper” of sorts

[@billeichenberger5370]

My new dream car. All it takes is money!! Thanks Joe. 😎🇺🇸

[@markremington8000]

These things will be upmarked to 300k no doubt

[@user-rw8zj1td9v]

At that point it's not worth it...what a shame.

[@johnblack4915]

​@@user-rw8zj1td9v get ur money 💰 up..rich and financially stable people don't complain 😅

[@dd9354]

Chevy is not limiting the production numbers so that will help.

[@user-rw8zj1td9v]

@@dd9354 now I just need 200k haha

[@JesusChristIsTheOnlyWay]

Let me know where you get that 200k at lol

[@sedonamudsquid]

Wow, Joe. I love it! We needs it. We needs our precious. Can't wait till you go on throttle!

[@JeffHamler-wu7nd]

Great job Laurie and Joe. Love this review and as always Joe is the best ☮️✌🏾

[@EdDiaz]

I am not a modern Corvette guy, but this is the best looking modern Corvette. Great job🤘💪👍❤

[@scottyskydog]

The wheels and color are awesome!

[@KeithL0761]

Awesome Vette! Can’t wait for the On Throttle video!

[@Maddizm]

Head 🗣️ Busting Excitement, Raiti pull some strings, Get some On Throttle.

[@RaitisRides]

We will see what we can do

[@RickMentore]

This is a spectacular vehicle, inside and out. Sorry Joe, "Costco hot dog," nobody's eating in my Vette!

[@RaitisRides]

Trust me Rick I do not blame you one bit!

[@jeffreyleekeeptheheat]

That’s a man’s car 👊🏽

[@RaitisRides]

Well there are many great woman Corvette drivers!

[@beekaye1496]

This is the best American Muscle car on the planet. Great review Joe. Surely, if I had a extra 200K and underground garage, I will take this one for sure. Blessing to you Bro.

[@eduardomcfly7103]

Great video as always. Keep it up!

[@RaitisRides]

You git it Edurado!

[@noobx0452]

Never been a huge fan of American cars but the ZO6 and the new ZR1 are pretty amazing. Never thought I would want a vette over a Mclaren, Ferrari, or Porsche haha.

[@josemaldonado8073]

Thanks for showing us that beauty 🔥💯

[@jamesolive3693]

King of the Hill insane ride best way to tell it's got the oval- square rear lights and the brake light is on the roof

[@Mattshank-uo6jl]

This Vette looks almost Ferarri-like. And a twin turbo V8? Total badass!!

[@denvernuggets007]

Man, I can’t wait to see the first test drive of this mean machine 😊. Awesome review 👍👍👍

[@nicholasdenise5594]

Great review… slick ride Gm has done a great job…

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

"...you're gonna need more fuel for more of the bang from the spark." I'm going to use that at the next cars & coffee. )))) *Hey Bob, your Vette needs more of the bang from the spark!*

[@stephenboneau9090]

Incredible machine that the boys at Bowling Green have created. Not a car that I see in my future, I just hope to someday get a ride in one. Like Mark has said here in your comments, the dealer upcharge on these cars is going to be insane and that's a shame. Great video, Joe!

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

Love it just like that one. Beautiful color. Love the low wing on it.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

I cannot stop drooling, Joe - I would be willing to eat hotdogs or even microwave Ramen noodle bowls if I owned this car !

[@apexautoreviewz]

I've always been a fan of corvette, but this really shows that the Americans can compete!

[@harolddoyel9439]

I have owned and been around vettes for years but the C8 is the best looking one I’ve seen since the C2 roadster was made.

[@dwaynewiggins1798]

Another great video 👍🏾

[@ThatDamnJackalope]

love the fingerprints you added. are those standard or part of another package?

[@johnnyrock852]

Great video! Can't wait to see you test it.

[@Pauls-World]

I have a C8 and a ZL1 Camaro and I love both of them.

[@livinglife3230]

I’d consider eating cup of noodles for a year to be able to afford the zr1

[@JRZ67]

Last May I drove an M3 Competition at the BMW Track Days at Road America in Wisconsin. Hopefully you get to drive the Vette on that track.

[@Jasonv65]

Love that new purple color. That’s the color I’d get if at all possible.

[@JuniorJr_23]

BEAUTIFUL MASTER PIECE!

[@nicoleferrell1579]

Love it Joe 🎉 you always bring it in these videos

[@bruce5405]

"To the door panels!!!!!!" 😂

[@Carson256]

9:36 so is thats why that one was called the Calloway Corvette!? if so i never knew that. it also came with nice wheels

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

It's beautiful. But, the extra frunk storage space of the Stingray is so worth the trade-off in horsepower. You can take your lady & her stuff for a weekend vacation.

[@Naginc]

First..Great video. Secondly, I've been on waiting list since 2019. First for Z06 now for ZR1. I didn't get the Z06 because the dealer switch the deal once the order banks opened, he wanted 50k over, I said no. Now my dealer I've had my Zr1 preorder with, now states that gm stated that only 2k nationwide would be released next year. Therefore I'm number 38 on the list, it's not likely I would be able to order next year. Now dude, I'm over it. Now when I look at it, Chevy's bs trim level buying system is severely flawed. It's the same damn car for each trim (3lz) just different engine configurations. There's so many options in the 200k plus range I'm out. Lastly, the values of the c8 have been tanking.

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

Very thorough review! color looks like Kona blue on my S197 mustang looking forward to your on throttle review. muchas gracias Joe, buen trabajo

[@ghostheking_x11]

This is something. Time to see on throttle when ready

[@ghostheking_x11]

Honestly screw the Charger, I'm getting this

[@RaitisRides]

Oh I will be bring it to you

[@RaitisRides]

@@ghostheking_x11sounds like a plan

[@brentengstrom5406]

What a dream! Love it Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you rent!

[@Raansu]

Damn, that thing is gorgeous. I like that orange one in the back more though, but orange is my favorite color so there's some biased there haha.

[@lindawilkins5381]

Definitely the best (hottest) Corvette that's ever been made in America!! Magnificent 😍😍😍😍😍 The SF90 Farrari is the best super car that's ever been made in Italy!

[@Layla-10-luv]

I’m so excited your going to go on throttle so fast 🎉 I love when you go on throttle

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks my friend! Stay tune because it will be amazing!

[@daviousking3828]

Nice video Joe thank you

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@davidrpriest]

The spec is stunning. I would go with a Z06 because of the NA engine. I hope this model makes the Z06 easier to get. Amazing car!

[@paranoyd29906]

I love those wheels on the first one

[@RaitisRides]

Of course you do because they are the to spec full carbon fiber wheels.

[@V8EngineSound]

These were probably the most impressive door panels I've ever seen in my life.

[@vettesweetnos]

Can't wait to get mine in htc. Rapid blue or the new yellow?

[@matthewklug7679]

Your explanations are second to none!