2023 Corvette Z06 vs Porsche GT3 | Pushed to the Limits

The 2023 Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 992 GT3 are some of the most exciting dream cars in the world. With manufacturer support, we compare the engineering, driving character, pros, and cons, then set lap times at Autobahn Country Club to determine what makes both of these cars so capable. While the Z06 and GT3 are expensive, ranging from $105,000 to $250,000, these cars represent many's passion for driving. We attempt to unique the automotive world by celebrating these special cars.
#cars #engineering #business
Index:
00:00 The Story
1:00 Feeling the Connection
2:30 Interior and Exteriors
5:53 Mechanical Impressions Z06
11:02 Mechanical Impressions GT3
17:21 Driving Impressions Z06
23:39 Driving Impressions GT3
28:52 Laptimes Z06, Driven By Britt Casey Jr.
31:39 Laptimes GT3, Driven By Britt Casey Jr.
34:03 Laps and Driving Analysis
37:51 Final Thoughts

[@alyousuf]

so porsche had tire warmers, and corvette didnt??

[@jackholmes8105]

They both did

[@savagegeese]

Both used warmers. Corvettes warmers were on a set off of tires off the car.

[@kalmmonke5037]

haha i thought tire warming was a idea only in my mind

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

@savagegeese what tire psi were they set to? 35psi as shown on the door panel or 24psi as advised for track use? And why lap 7? 7 laps in is obvious the Cup 2 R's traction is well into the decline stage. They last on average of 12-15 miles of hard use before getting spent

[@Fastvoice]

@@saltyfloridaman7163 One lap of the South Circuit has about 2 miles. So if you drive one warm up lap your 6th hot lap (or 7th lap overall on new tires) ends at about 12 miles of hard used tire life. So what are you exactly talking about?

[@JosephDAndrea0121]

honestly shows you how confident GM and Porsche are to agree to having their car go head to head against their rival.

[@ytsux9259]

Private cars, bro. 🤦🙄

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@ytsux9259 Did you watch the video at all? Not only were the manufacturers involved, they sent teams to make sure their cars were in top performance.

[@gregmize01]

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 did you read his comment correctly at all?

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@gregmize01 Yes. He's saying the cars are privately owned. They are not. They are test vehicles owned by the manufacturers. He either didn't watch the video or didn't pay attention. Apparently you didn't either.

[@DoWorkNP]

Where does the original commentator say they are privately owned? Your being extra for no reason. Settle down big boi.

[@Jay-tc9on]

44 minutes of comparing two of the coolest sounding cars still made in 2023, I am in!

[@ko7305]

Warchild, refugee and legal immigrant here. kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control. I have seen what communism will do to stay in or get in power. Anything! Chinese killed 30+ million of their own for power less than a century ago. It was a crazy conspiracy theory that FBI smoked Kennedy and now we know it is true. It was a conspiracy theory that kina virus was manmade but now we know it is true. MSM/Big Tech working overtime to censor/ban. This was intentionally released to fk up US election and for the Chinese to get protesters of Hong Kong streets because if Hong Kong goes so do commies in China. Win-win for commies and US dems....millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues. Godless people will always create hell.

[@993mike]

Thank god we still have a few remaining high revving N/A sports cars offered for sale in an ever more neutered boosted small displace (or electric) motored world. The future may be electric, but these cars are like fine Swiss watchers compared to an iWatch - one is a coveted marvel of engineering, the other a disposable appliance

[@justin________7477]

I don't get it, the Corvette sounds underwhelming for an 8,000+ rpm GM V8.

[@Lhoguef1]

​@@justin________7477 just wait till you see & hear in person👍

[@justin________7477]

@@Lhoguef1 I wonder why there's a large discrepancy for this car between video and in-person for only this car, but not other GM V8's and other flat plane crank V8's?

[@Newguy56]

Never in my life would I have ever thought that a corvette would out run a gt3. Gm really outdone themselves.

[@hummingbird9149]

Well I mean it has 170+ more HP, and this track favours straight line speed and acceleration, so I don't really find it that surprising. As the hosts also mentioned, the GT3 was noticably faster in the corners. So on a more curvy track the GT3 will most likely be faster overall.

[@kevind2760]

So proud of GM. While the Ford GT is off-the-hook insane, I wish they would do something like the Corvette that is more attainable.

[@joegotz1971]

Unfortunately speed and handling is expensive. No way around it.

[@hankwilliams5622]

Both murican junk.

[@vaccuumrolls7243]

@@joegotz1971expensive is a Z06, unattainable is limited run and needing to be invited to buy one like the Ford GT. Nobody has a problem with it being expensive, but if you’re not allowed to buy one, there’s the issue.

[@joegotz1971]

@@vaccuumrolls7243 eBay has ruined the car business and greed!

[@briansalisbury5760]

@@vaccuumrolls7243 A Z06 relative to what you are receiving is a bargain. However a Stingray which in itself is an amazing car is affordable. The value you get in that car cannot be surpassed.

[@MLHunt]

I'm not a motoring enthusiast but this channel helps me understand the passion people have for cars better than just about anything I've seen. Thank you guys.

[@michaelduffek2866]

but you are a Bodie Island Lighthouse enthusiast!

[@brandonchism6960]

I was going to wax poetic on the awesomeness of this video, however; I think this comment is a far better explanation of why these guys are loved by the car community. I don't own either of these cars, but I wanted a video that went this far into the details explaining the differences between the last bastions of NA, performance cars.

[@farzana6676]

You have 69 comments on this channel. How are you not a car enthusiast 😅

[@MLHunt]

@@farzana6676 Lol I'd have never guessed a number nearly that large! I do *like* cars, I find them fun and interesting, but I don't think I have levels of knowledge and passion for driving to qualify as a real enthusiast.

[@ko7305]

Warchild, refugee and legal immigrant here. kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control. I have seen what communism will do to stay in or get in power. Anything! Chinese killed 30+ million of their own for power less than a century ago. It was a crazy conspiracy theory that FBI smoked Kennedy and now we know it is true. It was a conspiracy theory that kina virus was manmade but now we know it is true. MSM/Big Tech working overtime to censor/ban. This was intentionally released to fk up US election and for the Chinese to get protesters of Hong Kong streets because if Hong Kong goes so do commies in China. Win-win for commies and US dems....millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues. Godless people will always create hell.

[@murfenator82]

The amount of coordination with manufacturers, and the test track, the incredible cinematography and drones and multiple angles of camera shots, the time editing and learning all of the fine details about both of these cars! Its all simply amazing! This is the kind of thing I would hope for someone like Motortrend to play on saturday mornings, but its so much better! Its a testament to y'alls dedication to cars and the car community. Thank you for the work you put into these videos for us to enjoy!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Unbelievably high production value - on any platform this would be remarkable - and here it is on KZbin, free for anyone to watch!

[@DrDanMD]

Free!! Thank you

[@williamkinn5959]

Loved this video, really interesting. The fact that the ZO6 is so competitive and made in the USA is great!

[@jackholmes8105]

Im glad you enjoyed it

[@schmeesmclaren1570]

MERICA!!! FK THE LITTLE SHIRT WEARING EU!

[@matthewfeeney1303]

I cannot believe such high quality content was delivered at no cost to KZbin. Thanks Mark and Jack for these amazing videos.

[@hamsterbrigade]

I can't get over how you guys accomplish these kinds of things. I can't believe you guys take this much care and effort to bring us this kind of information. It's appreciated.

[@thehumanoid6543]

How the hell did you manage to convince both chevy and porsche to come out for this?💀Great job . Been watching since the turbowski days. Good to see you evolve into a form that stays true to your origins and still do well in terms of viewership. Thankful as always. Please keep making these. As soon as I get a job, I will support them.

[@JohnMatthew1]

You're kidding right? Chevy use Porsche and others as the baseline for the C8, and clearly were confident that the Z06 would tie or beat the GT3. I'm not surprised at all.

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

​@John Matthew every single race track shows the Z06 demolish the 911 GT3 as well, yet somehow this guy got slower in the Z06... he's multiple seconds slower on average compared to the average driver setting hotlaps

[@JohnMatthew1]

@@saltyfloridaman7163 Well, they did spend the first 3m of the results talking about the environment and how they tried to make them equal each time, not sure if that changed the results. I would have loved to see base models of each compete, I'm tired of the youtubers who continually put the fully loaded Z07 on display. I've only found one real driver with a base Z06, which is what i'll order in a few years.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Real ogs remember when mark had hair

[@shaunfogarty5744]

I think these are privately owned cars??

[@mr.fukk12]

I can’t even imagine how fast the zr1 is gonna be. The c6 zr1 is still one of my favorite cars of all time

[@Brianlikescars]

I’ve driven some FAST stuff… but the C8Z seems like the sweet spot for me. The ZR1 and Zora are going to be nigh unusable on the road, and I worry about the boost noise drowning out the LT6 noise. They’re going to be absolute MONSTERS though.

[@GERONIMO326]

One can only IMAGINE how capable the ZR1 will be. Almost unfathomable

[@emekaiheanacho274]

Only more power

[@tjstrongbone5373]

@@emekaiheanacho274 like you know

[@laijiang6162]

There is GT3RS up there, and incmoing 992 GT2RS at the top.

[@chawletsaowse7742]

@@laijiang6162 the new gt2rs after it comes out, if you can find a one on the secondary market... i doubt itll cost any less than 2-3x the cost of a z06. if the hype is enough, they may even go for 750k+

[@laijiang6162]

@@chawletsaowse7742 You know the performance is not linearly increasing with price for almost any product right?

[@superleggera1900]

I love that GM and Porsche are still carrying the torch for N/A powered supercars as so many other manufactures are ditching them. Corvette could've gone with a supercharged Lt5 and called it a day, but instead they made an all new flat plane crank V8 and still pushed more power than the old Lt4.

[@Saabfather]

Supercharged Gm's motors are absolutely tits but it would've made the z06 slower.

[@pwally2714]

They made it for their GT3 IMSA race cars and slapped it in a passenger car 😂

[@hectichive889]

Same here man! It’s great to see. This is what makes these cars special to me

[@jj481012]

I absolutely love how the porsche and corvette teams came together for this video compared to other iconic manufacturers not even wanting to give a car at all. The fact that these teams were willing to put their money where their mouths are speaks volumes about the products they’ve created. Also, great job putting together this video. It was incredibly informative and entertaining at the same time. Your cinematography skills have improved tremendously over the years as well. Thank you for making this content for us all to enjoy!

[@RepEvox]

They aren't rivals though. I doubt there is significant overlap of people wanting to buy one or the other.

[@anvilsvs]

"not even wanting to give a car at all" That would be the "F" brand.

[@byrondowler5917]

Great comment. Couldn't agree more.

[@tomhatch2011]

@@RepEvox That's true, you either are a porsche man or a Vette man

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

I look at both of these cars and I can't help but feel a sense of pride. GM looks human again after making the Z06, a world beater from Bowling Green Kentucky. The Porsche on the other hand makes me feel like they made that car for me- the driver, no compromises, just pure speed and passion. Both companies made an emotional decision to make a car that was for us. I just feel like they were both thinking of me when they designed them. The past few years have been shit for all of us. Chevy and Porsche made things better, even if I can't afford either the world is better now that they are here. I haven't seen that in any industry in a long time.

[@kevmagill5163]

The camaraderie between the teams is the most wholesome thing ever. They have everything to be proud of with these two top-level machines. I admit I was thinking the Porsche was going to edge out the Z06... but I knew the Z06 was a true contender for once, no excuses. But when the final numbers were shown, I said, "Huh, will you look at that ". Well done, Porsche and Chevy. Well done Savage Geese. This has been a well spent 44 minutes. Awesome.

[@kleinbottled79]

You guys win the internet for at least a month. You brought us the battle we've all wanted.

[@savagegeese]

You mean the day?

[@kalmmonke5037]

@@savagegeese why is porsche so much higher off the ground . volvo replaced the weak heavy rear window with camera in some ev

[@Pistolita221]

@@savagegeese you got put on my suggested today, you might peak over the course of a week since your channel isn't as well known as Top Gear, but they haven't done this comparison yet.

[@982spyder5]

@@savagegeese @kleinbottled79 No, he or she said "a month" and I agree. It is after all, a GT3 versus Z06 comparison. These are not insignificant icons that you're flogging! (Oh, and thanks for that!)

[@perpetuallynovel]

Amazing job guys! I know it's hard to make money on these kinds of comparison videos, but you really hit it out of the park. The fact that you're willing to take the risk on a production like this really says something about the channel's ethos and dedication to car enthusiasts. I loved the part showing the data of the cars going around the track where you could see how differently each car handled the corners from entry to exit. The two cars, despite being vastly different setups, laid down surprisingly close best laps and it indicates to me that they're both at the absolute limits of what four wheels and a naturally aspirated engine can do on a track in 2023.

[@natramirez6716]

Gg

[@ko7305]

Warchild, refugee and legal immigrant here. kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control. I have seen what communism will do to stay in or get in power. Anything! Chinese killed 30+ million of their own for power less than a century ago. It was a crazy conspiracy theory that FBI smoked Kennedy and now we know it is true. It was a conspiracy theory that kina virus was manmade but now we know it is true. MSM/Big Tech working overtime to censor/ban. This was intentionally released to fk up US election and for the Chinese to get protesters of Hong Kong streets because if Hong Kong goes so do commies in China. Win-win for commies and US dems....millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues. Godless people will always create hell.

[@bostonaudi]

Well done, I’m a P fan boy but really impressed with where Chevy has taken the Corvette. If anything, it will keep Porsche busy keeping their cars as awesome as ever. I think Chevy’s move to go mid engine was daring and it’s paid off in spades, it’s a helluva car.

[@downdemon2378]

Respect.

[@56seehorn]

Should push them to lower production cost and price.

[@kryptoknight.]

Man up.

[@joegotz1971]

For years the corvette has been attainable to the average buyer. Porsche is and has always remained expensive. If you go to the DuPont Registry there are loads of Porsches available, many with low mileage. Just pray nothing breaks. The one thing that keeps the Corvette attainable is the after market companies. A good buy is an older Corvette Z06, almost any year, but the C6 years seem to be getting good reviews.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Two of the most impressive vehicles on sale today, and both NA! I’ll choose the GT3, just something about that flat 6 howl and engineering.

[@speedacademy]

You guys have once again raised the bar for what can be accomplished by two dudes, with a ton of passion, and love for automobiles and content creation. I applaud you guys for all the effort that went into this I know no one truly will understand how much you put into this, but remember that most of us are extremely appreciative of it.

[@savagegeese]

Thank you. If it was my choice we would have a bigger crew. But ya know, gotta settle for two handsome models like us trying to make videos.

[@JaZoN_XD]

@@savagegeese Don't forget your AI secretaries

[@gregrn779]

@@savagegeese please don’t put in the screeching high pitched sound at the end of the introduction. Whoever did this obviously wasn’t wearing earbuds or gives a crap about the listeners who are! My ears are still ringing! I stopped watching and unsubscribed out of caution in case the editor decided that it was a great idea and wanted to annoy everyone yet again.

[@savagegeese]

@@gregrn779 I edit on calibrated equipment the high pitched ring was under mixed -10db under. Out of 300,000 views you are the only complaint. Check your settings on your earbuds or audio settings on your device.

[@johnsmith1474]

Speak for yourself, you are a cringy panderer.

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

It absolutely bothers me that Savage Geese only has 652,000 subscribers at the time of this writing where other far less deserving channels have a much larger audience. I think the content being delivered here is the highest possible quality, and these guys deserve so much more. Do your part to share their content and try to boost their subscriber-ship! This was a very special video, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. As a lover of both marques, it was very satisfying to see how they compared and how differently they went about their business to achieve nearly identical lap-times on the Autobahn Country Club track. Bravo!

[@jackholmes8105]

❤

[@Dara-ih6jq]

I am a Porsche lover, through and through. I grew up, working on a 911 with my father. It’s my dream car. But the price for what you get with that corvette….. it’s hard to say anything bad about that Z06. Hell of a lot of car for a hell of a fair price compared to the competition. Price matters lol

[@fajitas4every1]

Mark, phenomenal job with the b-roll shots and the editing. Your presentation is wonderful. I know you say the editing is hard but it drives the passion by allowing you to creat, just want you to know it is definitely noticed. This is more informative and better presented than the magazine channels who likely have multiple editors to put things like this together, yet miss the detail that you provided.

[@ko7305]

Warchild, refugee and legal immigrant here. kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control. I have seen what communism will do to stay in or get in power. Anything! Chinese killed 30+ million of their own for power less than a century ago. It was a crazy conspiracy theory that FBI smoked Kennedy and now we know it is true. It was a conspiracy theory that kina virus was manmade but now we know it is true. MSM/Big Tech working overtime to censor/ban. This was intentionally released to fk up US election and for the Chinese to get protesters of Hong Kong streets because if Hong Kong goes so do commies in China. Win-win for commies and US dems....millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues. Godless people will always create hell.

[@crowntug]

So, so true.

[@tranc3porter]

Nothing like a high revving NA motor. Love both cars. It's amazing how much smoother the GT3 lap looks compared to the Z06. The Z06 lap looked quite lively.

[@user-bu3yr2bd6e]

Z06 definitely takes more skill to drive fast. Gt3 makes it much easier to push the limit

[@newmoon9463]

I thought the driver was going to need shoulder surgery after the laps in the Vette.

[@firip255]

C8 is Midengine. Porsch is easy to Drive. C8 is more like a Ferrari tributo

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

​@@milojones5364bruh that's not even a gt3rs or gt2. Porsches are way more respected and coveted then the old man retirement fund corvette. A gt2rs would smoke u in a straight line and on the track. A turbo s is made for straight line speed and would smoke u. Corvettes are a dime a dozen on the road. I've only seen 1 gt3 in my life. Corvettes are a poor man's sports car 😂 interior wise is night and day too

[@olivergrizzly6346]

@@user-my4xu4gf1zI would hope a Turbo S and GT2 would gap a Z06 considering the price difference, but in a straight line, the ERay would gap both. Pretty embarrassing when the ERay is $200k or $400k less.

[@jeffberg9522]

Excellent video. A recommendation is to do the video as sold price, not MSRP because it’s misleading. The admin price markups were briefly mentioned but are a key factor. In SoCal you can more easily get a C8 at MSRP and maybe $10k- $25k over for a floor model that is needed ASAP. Porsche on the other hand has dealerships that screw over its clients with 150k-200k+ over (pricing as of yesterday, 4/22/2023) at local shady dealerships like Porsche San Diego or Porsche Carlsbad. So a $175k C8 Z08 v. a $375k+ 992 GT3. It’s time for Porsche to actually solve the dealership problem.

[@Kamukix]

Felt like I snuck into a movie, had to pay for my ticket afterwards haha. Absolutely fanTASTIC work as always.

[@eliqirat1864]

For real, this is some next level stuff

[@CommodoreEU]

I loved the onboards with Britt, it's spectacular to see how far a driver can push those cars while being on the absolute limit!

[@brandonclark8736]

Seeing my two bros drive is one thing, and they are far better drivers than me, but seeing Britt(ney) drive is on an entirely different level.

[@stephenschenider4007]

Cool avatar.

[@hotdog9262]

looked like he didn`t push the gt3 as much as he did the vette

[@hamsterbrigade]

@@hotdog9262 i think he addressed that when he discussed the input differences. Swinging the wheel all of the place doesn't necessarily mean you're pushing the car more.

[@standopowah]

@@hotdog9262 or maybe the porsche is more refined cuz they've been doing mid engine cars for how long again?

[@Parker53151]

Beyond awesome, guys. Magnificent production. This is what automotive journalism used to be. Kudos.

[@andoletube]

Actually, this is better than it used to be.

[@deloachapproach4273]

Watching their bodies being jostled in both, I, at sixty-six, will opt for the Z06 - the GT3 seemed to have a really rough ride. When younger, I could afford neither, now, at sixty-six, give me creature comforts!

[@quikagc5]

I have a 992 GTS and a C6 ZR1. Had a 991.2 GT3. Having both a Corvette and a Porsche allows one to really appreciate the nuances and differences with the cars and corporate philosophies. Love the Porsche and Corvette teams got together to help make this video. Hope to get a C8 down the road but that weight concerns me and I love the relative analog feel of my C6 ZR1. A lot of steering input at the limit on that not quite round steering wheel in the Z06. Looks knife edge and tiring. Finally, this is the longest KZbin video I’ve ever watched beginning to end. Well done, gentlemen. Very well done.

[@andreww2927]

Absolutely killer content as usual guys. I gave you a little tip, because I was so grateful you compared two cars that are very obviously direct competitors, and I feel that most journalists would shy away from comparing these brands directly. Bravo!

[@super1234567891011]

Good man!!

[@jackmehoff9909]

Cool

[@warwolf0]

I think Most OEM's (think Ferrari) don't let their cars do comparisons

[@jasonmurdoch9936]

Yeah because most journalists are little whiny beta male cry babies TFL oops didn't mean to say that but true

[@tb3780]

Warms my heart: "level of mutual respect between these teams..." That's the way it should be in this little corner of the automotive world. Hope to see this rivalry and tradition continue another 30 or 40 years

[@BariarnilforG]

The level of in-depth video coverage you guys do is out of this world. Thank You🙏

[@sheilajones2032]

Thankyou GM PORSCHE AUTOBAHN CC & Savagegeese for so generously sharing these fabulous automobiles and your resources!!! I've driven this track at speed many times and you made me feel just like i was right there in the car with you!! Best revue I've ever seen!!

[@PRS-dk4mz]

Congratulations on an epic review and comparison. I’ve been a fan of this channel from day one. Through its growth and evolution, you guys had never ceased to amaze me. As a diehard car enthusiast, I’m just so grateful that this channel exist. Bravo!

[@WhiteLivesMatterPL]

Scott Turbowski fan?

[@trenegade5441]

I could not have dreamed of a better comparison video, and to have it done so beautifully by Savagegeese... it just doesn't get any better. I have loved Porsche's and Corvettes since childhood, who hasn't right? But that C8 Corvette, and specifically the Z06, just makes me feel... I can't believe I'm saying this... but it makes me proud to be an American. I LOVE the GT3, but, it's a Porsche. It's almost "supposed" to be amazing. Then I look at the Z06, and what it is, and what it can do, and I'm like: F#$& YEAH!!!! I don't think I've EVER wanted something I absolutely do not need and really can't afford in my life. It is so freaking awe-inspiring. I just want to buy one to not only enjoy, but to thank Chevrolet for bringing it to life. Thank you, Mark and Jack, for showcasing your amazing abilities with yet another awesome video. If I ever do buy a Corvette, Chevrolet is going to owe a portion of that sale to your work. Bravo gentlemen. BRA-VO!!!!

[@chanmanthegreat1429]

I am grateful to be able to live vicariously through these videos. I unfortunately will probably never own one of these amazing cars, but I can at least get to appreciate the beauty through the internet.

[@rogerzheng5718]

Having Britt Casey Jr interview was the absolute best. He was able to break down all of the nuances of each car and that really helps us buyers see things through his lenses. We can make our buying decisions with his insight. Hope this style of video production is in all comparison videos. Thanks :)

[@mlichstein1]

Man, it is fantastic to see the strides Jack has made as a presenter over the years. He makes it look so easy. And the production quality is off the charts! Amazing work, both of you!

[@alfredooliva5175]

he actually sucks as a presenter. Mark is much more of a natural

[@simonm.456]

As a German who always laughed about the performance of US cars, allow me to pay tribute to the Corvette, who has come a long long way to compete with the top. And now is a full grown sports car that I am happy to love. Thank you, GM. You did very, very well.

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

The corvette has been bullying Porsche 911s since the 1990 Corvette ZR1, which performed better than the flagship 911 Turbo

[@downdemon2378]

​@@saltyfloridaman7163 yes, but now even the base model is outrunning the 911.

[@elijahprasad7884]

Corvettes have always been blasting Porchses, Ferraris, McLarens, Lamborghinis, Dodge Vipers, Ford GT's for a long time. What you mean just now?

[@MonicaHolly143]

​@@saltyfloridaman7163 911 turbo arent really track cars, and did u say "since" ? Zr1 cant do sht against gt2rs

[@petrolo72]

Except for what you guys are forgetting, the turbo S will shit all over the best Corvette has in a quarter mile which is the only thing Corvette was known for in the past. And if they actually compare the GT3 RS which is Porsches top version of the NA motor GT3, it’ll shit on the Corvette in a road course

[@artysanmobile]

The C8 is a very well styled sports car body, never failing to pique my interest. It also strikes me as a bit of overreach, in that it may not age well. Yesterday, I saw a C8 and C7 within about 15 minutes while driving and was struck by how graceful the C7 body remains, despite its technical obsolescence. If Chevrolet can control themselves with the ridiculous carbon fiber parts - splitter, wing, engine intake, and silliest of all the ‘diffuser’ - the C8 stands a chance of one day being the only Corvette, as they got the important stuff really right.

[@petbull7038]

The camera angles on this video were incredible, thank you for making this. I'm a fan of German cars but I have say the zo6 seems like a tremendous value (even tho it's extremely expensive) and Porsche nickel and dime for everything. I haven't driven a vette in 15 years but they're raw and fun to drive.

[@jesserhodes7430]

I've been a porche fan since childhood and the gt3 tops my list of dream cars. That said, I break my neck everytime i see a new corvette on the road, the presence of the car is amazing. the corvette being half the price, American made, and the pinical of American engineering makes me second guess my dream garage set up.

[@bvoyelr]

Yeah, the Corvette is staggeringly recognizable. Costs quite a bit of visibility, but hopefully it's worth it!

[@rhollyday]

My wife wows at every C8, but she didn't even notice a rare mauve GT3 touring.

[@TRX25EX]

I drove both and by far GT3 better to me.... Z06 balance is just off and weight difference is noticeable + from inside the GT3 sounds better and there's more drama while Z06 you need to open roof or windows to enjoy most of it's sound, doesn't scream as good as GT3 oe 458 did for me

[@craigthescott5074]

@@TRX25EX the Z06 is faster and sounds better to me. And a lot less money.

[@TRX25EX]

@@craigthescott5074 if you care about which is faster then you shouldn't be buying any lol, these are driving experience not 0-60 times, go buy a Tesla and it will destroy these 2 if you want that.... As for sound better in Z06 that's big BS only KZbin videos will tell you, the fact that Z06 uses noise cancelling tech to improve the sound inside and get rid of unwanted noise it shows why GT3 sound better and more natural, what matters to driver is interior sound and GT3 is simply better, it have more character more noises more intake sound than Z06...... Infact i owned 458 which have similar engine to Z06 but higher RPM yet I still pick GT3 flat 6 over it...... If you want even crazier sound experience go try GT4RS and you will forget about every other car you can buy today (apart of hypercars), another example is GT2RS on KZbin easily everyone will say GT3 sound better but when driving it I will pick GT2RS over GT3 sound anyday..... Some sounds these car produce can't be recorded or heard in these videos, GT4RS have that crazy intake sound even at 2000RPM that I couldn't hear it after recording with my phone but in person damn it's addictive!!!

[@hassan_codes]

This is just too good for KZbin. We don't deserve this masterpiece of a production 😭

[@3.2Carrera]

Awesome comparison and so close. I own both Corvette and Porsche so it's super cool to see the top dogs in duke it out. The main thing is the rich history that Porsche has on the track from day one with no floundering, no wavering and no compromises. All of their special models from the beginning of their history are valued and highly cherished and Porsche still supports them. GM on the other hand is still a newcomer to this in comparison and my only reservation is will they be able to bang out the laps and compete with the proven quality that Porsche brings to the table. Porsche was winning races in the 1970's with those outstanding racing cars when Chevrolet barely phoned it in with their production Vette. But man did the Corvette engineering catch up fast in the last few decades. Really fast.

[@LeeXRV]

Amazing video chaps, brilliantly filmed and love, love, love the technical discussion and graphics. This really sets your videos aside from other reviews of these cars. Brilliant, thanks!

[@Whomecouldntb3]

First of all magnificent production. You guys' videos always add a documentary type style to reviewing cars. It makes it feel like an episode from TV. Second that Z06 engine noise is so crazy.

[@razvandavid1510]

Z06 sounds like a Ferrari 360 CS, which I absolutely adore.

[@Dowlphin]

There could have been more external sound demo, and as for the Z06, I guess the fake engine noise cannot be turned off, so that's a turn-off. Hard to compare excitement level here when one is faking it.

[@ianedmonds9191]

@@Dowlphin Always THE BEST production values on KZbin by a huge margin. It has always been so. Amazing head to head. I'd still take the Porsche. Keep keeping on. Luv and Peace.

[@ronretired282]

@@Dowlphin I think he made an error concerning the sound in the ZO6. It is not fake at all. The chief engineer of Chevy explained the muffler tips are shaped like a reverse megaphone. This arrangement has the benefit of sending the sound forward to the cabin.

[@Dowlphin]

@@ronretired282 Uhm... reverse megaphone? You need to expel the exhaust cases, so you cannot reflect sound pressure forward there. Look at them at 9:44. And that wouldn't mean they're satisfied with the sound. Jack specifically said they're using ASD to remove unwanted frequencies and fake engine noise to add some others, while showing the center speaker between the seats.

[@flsupraguy]

Amazing! I'm still baffled why this channel doesn't have millions of subs.

[@tier1detailing]

Probably cause it sounds like a Nat Geo channel for rabid geese

[@rhollyday]

Bible: Swine dis pearls

[@Dowlphin]

Because they're not trying to do what the others are doing. Priorities are somewhat different.

[@mtndewman1022]

cuz they tell it like it is

[@hazardeur]

because it's actually good

[@evanescent0311]

I have a Z06 and I’d like nothing more than get a GT3 to complement it in my garage… both incredible machines for sure.

[@bryanlopez4562]

Z06 extra power around corners makes a big difference in fully slamming it around corners

[@yentsch]

Amazing video gents! It is awesome that both manufacturers made this experience happen - these are two tremendous automobiles.

[@jfjaksgf]

THIS is the video we have all been waiting for. A million thanks for creating such a masterful comparison of these two incredible cars. I especially respect how you guys were able to bring the engineering talent together from both teams and then have a true pro level expert driver wring them out like never before in any other comparison. A new benchmark has been created through your efforts. Congratulations and thank you!!!

[@randallsmith7885]

Possibly the best Savage Geese video ever produced! Your quality, creativity and entertainment value continues to grow. Congratulations!

[@jefftrimm7806]

Tip of the hat to the Porsche and Corvette teams for helping to make this thoroughly enjoyable video possible, as well as Savageese. Their passion is uplifting.

[@hockeymann88]

I have to give GM credit, that engine is fantastic. Great content here. It's really enjoyable hearing the detailed comparison.

[@nunnarij]

Had to watch this video again and again and it is fantastic. A true and fair comparison with a minimum of bias. Chevy and Porsche teams were engaged and gave it their best efforts. The GT3 is a tremendously capable track focused car. The Z06 is a tremendously capable track car that is fun to drive as a grand tourer. Amazing that the Z06 can have all the human creature comforts with head turning looks and match or outperform the world's best designed track focused cars. Congratulations to team Corvette engineers, they accomplished what few have ever been able to do.

[@sean70729]

Huge facts.

[@getoverit123]

Minimum bias??? Nobody unbiased could possibly pick this Vette over a 911 GT3. Go drive them. Go own a Porsche and a Vette. What a joke.

[@getoverit123]

This is a slick ad paid for by GM and not an unbiased comparison test. Go drive these cars yourself. The GT3 is WAAAAY better.

[@sonicmoj1]

@@getoverit123 Is the GT3 a WAAAAAY better daily driver on the roads than the Z06?????

[@Mandolin1944]

@@getoverit123 Get some "Preparation H" for your butt hurt Porsche fanboy. 😂🤣😂 The cold hard FACTS are on all tracks, except maybe a go-cart track, and on the street also the Corvette "Z07" is a faster car, a better all around and more practical daily driver, with WAY MORE driver and comfort features and it STILL costs $100K less than the 911 GT3. You lose all all counts. This video has the FACTS & PROOF and you have your BIASED OPINIONS.

[@BeBarnee]

Congratulations on making such complex, fair, informative comparison, only to deliver the most fair verdict: Each to their own. I know a lot of viewers want a clear cut answer as to which is better, also it would probably create more hype around the video and anger the fanboys if you said "the z06 is so much better" or "forget the corvette, the gt3 is the best car ever", but this is what people have to realise: even if product A is objectively better in one or even most regards than product B, there could be a person who somehow falls for the charm of product B and would not trade it for anything. Once again, thank you for your time, money, energy for putting together such a great video!

[@pedrowhite6684]

Wow!! What a comparison video!😳💯. The two of you have just set a new standard and benchmark for the industry on comparison videos! Absolutely epic! Looking forward to more videos like this one.🎉

[@heathergreylive]

The opening sequence featured some stunning cinematography. The shot of the Corvette sliding sideways was very reminiscent of an iconic Top Gear scene with an R8 and a 911 if I recall correctly. Masterfully done, y'all.

[@cristianjimenez3657]

This is some high end entertainment production quality. Thanks for taking the time to showcase these two awesome vehicles.

[@sebastianpujo7266]

Eyes closed...I' d take the Corvette! Excellent video!!!👏

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Among many things. One thing I really appreciate, is how fair you both are in your testing reviews. No bias, just facts. Where there is bias, you'd let us know. Great reviews all the time.

[@seafooddiablo5686]

The 2 most exciting cars out today! Both are pinnacle tier machines that are what dreams are made of. This vid earned a donation!

[@VS666]

probably the only video in years i watched all the way through without stopping or even taking my eyes off the screen. absolutely incredible. i sent this video to my old boss who i assume goes to autobahn frequently in his 944 race car even though its been 12 years since i talked to him LOL

[@stonehealer9296]

Thank you for making these incredible videos. Your passion for cars as well as passion for high quality video production makes it a joy to support you through Patreon. I can personally say that I've learned more about cars AND producing videos from your channel than anywhere else. Cheers.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Tight track favored the GT3s agility which kept it so close, the Vette was fighting for front end grip a lot more in its run. On a more open track the Vette's power and downforce advantage would open up a much bigger gap

[@jackholmes8105]

Yup conclusion we came to in our track analysis. Make the track smaller the gt3 comes ahead, grow the straights the z06s Lead grows.

[@hummingbird9149]

The GT3 makes more downforce though

[@The_Stanman]

This is a true gift to car enthusiasts everywhere. Thank you for your hard work and passion on 2 of the most exciting cars on sale today.

[@matthewbrandon4876]

You guys keep raising the bar with each video! Stuff like this is the reason why you guys are the only car review channel I watch. Truly great stuff!

[@ArmedProphet]

Great video. Even though it's a bit longer, it kept me watching the whole time. And very fair compairisons...Look forward to your future videos...

[@thegenius46m]

Excellent review! You guys are easily the best car review channel out right now with the attention to detail and exposing the actual driving characteristics that the cars you review are capable of. Love it and keep it up!

[@bitmen1296]

Mad respect to the Porsche and Corvette teams and everyone else that made this possible. Mark, Jack, you guys are the best. Thank you for your dedication to quality content.

[@heimatliebe116]

Thank you for pitting some of the best cars in the world against each other! (The Lotus Emira is very close to my heart, too...) I have a deposit down on the C8 Z06 and while I am patiently waiting, I cannot get enough of my base manual 996 911. Long live gas-powered cars!

[@jackholmes8105]

Thank you for the gift❤

[@sirbondman007]

You know, I've owned 2 P cars: a 2006 GTS and a 2010 PannyS (which I still own and dearly love). In watching this video, two things struck me: 1.) The ZO6 requires a lot of erratic steering adjustments throughout an entire corner, and 2.) The lack of brake pedal feedback noted is quite discerning. As such, I give the win to the GT3. Let me explain: I used to race Formula Ford for a while and there I learned the need for absolute trust one gets from steering & brake feedback. Without the ability to trust them 100% of the time, my lap times dropped by seconds. In my PannyS, those two traits are what I depend on every time that I set out to do some quick driving on public roads. I do not saw the steering wheel back & forth and can easily judge where the brake limit and feel are happening. It is these things that makes for great street driving quickly, securely and safely. So, in the end, the P car wins on merits and not brand snobbery. Have a great day everyone.

[@FL50ssp]

Seriously? Then you aren't pushing hard if you don't need to make small steering adjustments. Ever seen in-car footage of IMSA/WeatherTech/Trans AM...etc? Drivers are constantly making steering corrections when they move between grip and loss of traction. Heck, I do this in my 2019 SS 1LE and I'm a weekend warrior. The difference for me is unlike you admitted above, I do this on a proper closed course so as to not endanger the general public. And news flash... car is ideal at race/session start and as things come up to temp there is fall off... you will never be 100% comfortable unless you are going slow. Try it sometime it is exhilarating!

[@scouser2230]

It really rubs me the wrong way to see how much Porche charge for basic “niceties”. Many years ago I looked at getting either a Porche Boxster or a C5 Corvette. The Boxster not only had a higher initial sticker price, but when I looked at adding leather and fancy door sills the price jumped massively. In addition, the Corvette was considerably more powerful. I chose the C5 and I never regretted it.

[@nick_1O8]

10/10 guys. Absolutely the best 44 minutes of car enthusiast content in any recent memory. You guys have vision and it shows, incredible.

[@bliglum]

The 911 vs Corvette rivalry has been going on for decades.. And wow, what progress they've both made!

[@robb5828]

Forget about Porsche,they're in their own league.I'd rather see the Viper come back and rival the Corvette :(

[@bliglum]

@@robb5828 Viper was great

[@LeeXRV]

Also damn, I love the GT3 and it's engine but the Corvette sounds spectacular, I also think the Z06 looks fantastic.

[@patatr4943]

ZO6 looks like a knock off ferrari 😂

[@silverboomerang]

One of the best ever car vids on KZbin.

[@overthere5815]

You guys make the best car content on YT hands down. The production, editing, and of course content, is top tier.

[@ericgalen]

I really appreciate this video, and perhaps most of all the comraderie between the Porsche and GM teams, which seems unexpected but really inspiring. I owned a C7 Z06, which was great, but I ordered the C8 Z06 convertible 18 months before it was availalbe, and I picked it up from the dealer last summer. The new Z06 is the best sports car i've ever owned, and I absolutely love it. I drove it 700 miles from Alabama to Miami when I purchased it over 2 days, and it was comfortable, fast, and smooth. More comfortable than I would have expected. Once you hit 500 miles and the rev limiter lifts, that engine is absolute magic. It's really hard to believe when you're driving it that it's an American car - it really drives, sounds, and performs like an exotic. I drove it back to back with my friend's 488 Spyder, and I preferred the Z06 in terms of sound, feel, interior, and tech. I still love the Ferrari body lines just a little better, but all in all I would take the Z06 over the 488 or a Huracan or a GT3 if I'm spending my own money. ALSO - it's more practical than I expected with the frunk and trunk - I can get two carry-ons the back and another and a backpack in the front. Add the Wi-Fi, heated/AC seats, carbon fiber all over the interior (I got the 3LZ trim), etc. - it simply can't be beat unless you're ok spending $300K or more.

[@ShadyGrady3]

get ready for your leather 3LZ dash to bubble. Under warranty no problem but out of warranty you will be fixing that every other summer to the tune of $3000-$7000 depending on what part of the dash fails. If passenger side fails, the whole dash needs to be disassembled basically and that's why it costs so much. Those are not made up repair costs, those are the costs reported by actual owners on the various corvette forums since the C6 generation as the 3LT/3LZ dash delamination issue has been a problem GM has ignored since the C6 generation.

[@caselogs7285]

Wow Great test ! I held the ACC south track roof car track record for the first 5 years .Joey Hand BMW factory driver with an ALMS M3 was a few tenths faster. 1:24.9. This being stated, My Meissen Engineering GT1 Corvette was not a street car and 331 cubic inch engine with 638 HP at the crank. Shows how fast these street cars are !!! Mark and Jack, thanks so much for your fantastic presentation.

[@jlaw180]

I’ve never commented on KZbin before, but your videos are by far the best and most technical out there. I have to give credit where it is due. The amount of time and effort must have been tremendous. Keep up with the great work!

[@jackholmes8105]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@a.c.e.7568]

I like their video on engine break-in.

[@yentrader]

My God, that Z06 sounds good at full tilt!

[@starkyslp16]

Incredible video. Appreciate all the work you guys put into a production like this.

[@nickzirpoli]

Great homage to the 80s, 90s, and 2000s epic car and driver covers (and articles) of these two “rivals”.

[@alexb4030]

This level of quality and detail is pretty impressive for just a two man crew, keep up the good work!

[@ScottO84]

You guys have officially found and blown your niche wide open within KZbin. So much quality over absolute quantity, which is a rarity now. It's become simply incredible.... a true automotive pleasure to watch in so many regards. We cannot thank you enough. These cars have gotten so insanely good that it seems to be splitting hairs to find where one excels over the other, especially when they spend most of their time on the streets for a lot of buyers. And finally, thank you to GM and Porsche. Where some other high end car manufacturers have openly stated they don't want their cars being benchmarked and compared against one another for these videos, both of these companies were willing to step forward and show the best of what these platforms currently offer with nearly every controllable variable being held equal. It truly feels as if the lap times could have been multiple seconds apart and no one would really have lost. Two world class vehicles.

[@user-bs7vr2co2y]

Well orchestrated from beginning to end diving deep into all aspects, exterior, interior, performance, streetability, pricing etc….Masterful Job guys 👏. Not to mention the Visuals and audible symphony of these two incredible Machines.

[@bengagnon6947]

I really enjoyed watching this!!! Thanks for the time and effort you put into this video...Corvette just keeps impressing me I freaking love that car!!! Can't wait for the ZR1...

[@pascutia]

Amazing jobs guys!! It’d be so tough choosing between these two. I would probably take a manual GT3, but if I couldn’t have that I’d have the Z06 over the GT3 PDK. That Z06 engine is absolutely incredible. Edit: Just got to the timed lap portion. You guys genuinely have better content that what Motor Trend was putting out in its heyday. Everything that I’d want to know about these cars is covered beautifully here.

[@magicdevile]

Awesome video guys, looks like you had as must a blast making it and telling the story as I did watching it. Thanks for keeping this up, your effort does not go unnoticed!

[@thomasanderson2622]

Super great video guys..... MORE like this....I love seeing cars compared on an even playing field... Just like the STIG... Start a board and compare them all ... Love it

[@fritzmeynejr2983]

While being both a Porsche and Corvette owner (not these models) my feeling is when $$$ are factored in, there is only one clear winner in the real world...the Corvette. Yes there is a screw top wine vs. a classic one comparo that seems to be the real difference, a personal one. Regardless, great report. Ego goes to the Porsche. Brut force, in your face goes to the Corvette?

[@vipermoon_]

The quality!!! Rivals C&D Lightning Lap in terms of manufacturer support and track analysis, except way more focused obviously. Thanks to you guys and the manufacturers!

[@shahulhusman]

Thanks! Im fortunate enough to have both of these on my list and have been waiting for a review on these. I love the more serious car reviews and tech than the usual KZbinr car reviews with fake launch laughing etc.

[@shahulhusman]

Crap.. Watched this a couple times and now I'm torn.. This is going to make me sound like a giant douche but I have a 13 Nissan gtr (stock) as a daily driver (and a buick tourx wagon which is my favorite car outside Mercedes wagons ) .. wet and or cold track days. I love manuals but hated the 991.1 manual 7speed which was awful (and if Gt3 it'd be manual). So don't need pdk and cold wet track days aren't an issue for rear engine rwd

[@shahulhusman]

Nevermind.. Goddam those 992 Gt3 manuals are a lot

[@Jsailor1210]

Both Beautiful cars. I wouldn’t complain if I had either one of them.

[@helocoastie8274]

Love this channel, awesome video guys. Thank you all involved in making this video