Review: 2016 Corvette Z06 (Manual Coupe and Auto Convertible)

I review the epic 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with both manual and automatic transmissions and in both coupe and convertible form.
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[@mak450]

One thing no one can ever take from this generation of Z06 is that it sounds like a monster coming to eat your whole family, right out of the factory.

[@paulievu]

mak450 Hahahaha

[@Tain950]

I agree the new ZO6 not only sounds like a Monster but it also performs like a monster. This is so much car for a normal Civilian LOL. American automotive has been really Pushing the envelope lately. Even the Europeans which have been very critical of our vehicles in the past have been complementing us. We’ve really been razing the bar in the last couple of years. These are definitely the best years to be a car enthusiast.

[@shmoofgang]

You forgot about the C6 7liter huh😂

[@StreetSpeed717]

One of your best reactions EVER! haha loved it Matt, made me wanna go take mine for a drive :D

[@Jak2bossbf3]

There ya are!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha thanks Mike! You're a lucky guy having one of these in your garage!

[@frostmasterxxx8938]

In his apartment garage*

[@panamera53]

+StreetSpeed717 You got rid of the Hellcat?

[@umarery]

+Devonte Murray Yes.

[@jdlarson11]

8:06 When the adderall kicks in

[@Sonnywitdamoney]

lmao dude😂😂😂

[@chetmanly5331]

Do you take adderall?? lol homie looks like he nutted for the first time

[@BeeBopGaming]

My house gets cleaned better than ever when my adderall kicks in. 💪🏻

[@albertwesker2283]

Clean the same wheel for 3 hours

[@vvvforeign]

Soo, just going to turn onto this backroad here an- OWWOAOAHWHWOWOWOWAHHAHAHHOOOOWOOOWWOOOOAOAHAHAHAHAHAWWWWOOOO!!!!!

[@D00FY]

Hmmm watch this or Motor trends latest video? SUBARUWRXFAN ALL DAY SON.

[@carsaregood911]

Attainable dream car

[@jeffk464]

I can't imagine being unhappy with the standard corvette power output.

[@carsaregood911]

Because we drive GTI's lol

[@jeffk464]

Yeah, actually I'm pretty happy with GTI acceleration so a standard corvette would be crazy.

[@owismeal92]

dude i took a ride in my friend's fiat punto evo that has 140horsepower and the acceleration blew me away

[@carsaregood911]

Owismael You must be used to a bicycle then

[@owismeal92]

***** i don't even have a car xd

[@ImOldGregg]

that yellow convertible looks soooo douchey

[@markbd9775]

8:05 He is no longer a virgin ;)

[@ComplexWork]

This beast shits on the gtr lol go ahead and hate fanboys its the truth.

[@ComplexWork]

+Jaion Cebollero yeah I'm aware of that? I'm saying in a straight line this beast would destroy it.

[@TommyHilfiger888]

Lol yeah you mean Godzilla would destroy this little piece a shit. GT-R is way faster dude

[@ComplexWork]

+TommyHilfiger888 lol you're an idiot

[@ComplexWork]

+TommyHilfiger888 "would" they already raced and the z06 destroyed it.

[@TommyHilfiger888]

Dude stock vs stock i mean you piece a shit

[@coureurdebois]

a true super car.... holy Sh*t

[@whatiwant8898]

+Jacob Dabb it doesn't matter the price as long as it has the performance.

[@wclutch]

+Jacob Dabb You watch mine craft videos, and I don't see anything about you owning a car like the Z06. The corvette is a supercar.

[@EK-rr2md]

Agree the corvette is not a supercar. Not exclusive enough.

[@whatiwant8898]

+Erek K the? How many Z06s do you see driving around? I for one have only seen one since they have been out. Also how does exclusivity decide a supercar? So are you saying that a 65 Cobra is a supercar because of how rare it is? How about Paul Walker's R34, the real one, from F&F? Exclusivity does not mean supercar. A supercar is decided by stats not exclusivity.

[@EK-rr2md]

WhatIWant I have seen plenty of z06s around and have owned 2 different generations of them. They are not supercars. I should probably have been more clear. A supercar is the whole package not just stats. It has to have performance, exclusivity, high tech construction, fine materials, and prestige. The corvette has supercar like performance but lacks everywhere else.

[@viziocamaro]

you should just give in and buy a chevy i bet you could get a good deal.

[@addya2095]

true

[@Jak2bossbf3]

I know they give you a lot of press cars

[@6orv]

plus you wont be fun of. like he owns a mustang and hes getting talked about the memes that the mustang does

[@3rdWorldGamingHD]

It's pretty sad that you'd let other people make you choose a different option than the one you want just because they're making fun of you...

[@Perfecturn]

Been watching for years. started back when I couldn't afford a car now I drive a S65 amg. crazy how things change.

[@Djsndbruxnsbsw]

Why get s65 when s63 is beter

[@gesalbte]

Because V12.

[@TheRevolutionary465]

How long did it take u to afford that?

[@5.7_TY]

+TheRevolutionary465 probably went to school

[@Albertoepicness]

Dude whaaaat " i now drive an s65 amg " That i bought in forza

[@eggncheezy]

Surprised a dealership let you drive that. Most Z06 enthusiasts don't want any miles on their car when they buy it.

[@oxmodius]

Probably worth the advertising

[@debowiec3]

It'll go down as a "demo" car.........innit!!!!!!

[@terryrutherford2114]

I just bought a 2016 Z06 (5/22/23) convertible 3LZ with under 40K miles. It's Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. What a stunner. I like the new C8s but this front engine is a bad ass beast. Thanks for the video!

[@cs5250]

6:15 That's where you put your drugs

[@jeffk464]

yeah, it seems strange that GM build in a weed compartment.

[@Postgrom]

Jajajajajajajaja

[@itsjt9523]

+Jeff K they make a truck called the Colorado maybe thats why.

[@UncleSiam]

Or anti carjacking gun?

[@Scarz733]

Chad Stuetzel put the ounce in there

[@fredeb67]

Best ZO6 interview. This guy makes me want to go out and buy one yesterday lol.

[@jimsss222]

Freddie B review

[@fredeb67]

jimsss222 No, car

[@umadbrah8267]

wow

[@genericdenizen1]

Manual transmission! Automatics are for wimps, who never learned how to use a clutch pedal.

[@Chris_Alonzo_Vlogs]

I would love to see your reaction in a Tesla P90D in ludicrous mode😂

[@Jak2bossbf3]

Same

[@tassonscomedy1826]

YESSS

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I really want to review one. Tesla won't give me a press car and no owner has offered yet. Hopefully one day!

[@Chris_Alonzo_Vlogs]

@Tesla GIVE THIS MAN A CAR!😂

[@gtperfection1596]

please don't take this the wrong way but electric cars are the future the tesla is cool but nothing will ever compare to an internal combustion engines which now are king of cars even when electric vehicle take over they will never be as visceral as a gasoline engine

[@rbrtgnz14]

Streetspeed717 where are you

[@jedite7503]

"Let's turn onto this backroad here...." Fun ensues. That's the highlight of these vids.

[@mdothymes]

Anthony Belen so true!!! This dude is having fun

[@keithatkins5628]

Wow the 2016 manual Z06 is insanely fast and equally Sexy as well!!! props to the engineers at GM this is in my humble opinion the greatest sports car ever made at any price period!!!

[@gaivoron]

damn Matt, looks like someone been working out!

[@ricardoguardado8213]

Lmao and younger

[@lemisederibe8651]

+Ricardo Guarummkidado

[@umadbrah8267]

what this a joke orrrr

[@stanlee6316]

I got to drive one of these as a surprise on my 40th birthday on a ridiculously curvy, swoopy race track with hills and blind corners on it too. I was on the track with all brand new Lamborghini Huracans (which I watched a guy spin one into the wall backwards!), Ferrari 458s, Porsche GT3s, a V10 Audi R8, and a GTR. I drove a yellow automatic 2016 Zo6, and THAT is one HELL of an automobile!! It's SO powerful, and SO good, it's just unbelievable that it's a road car and not a race car. I've driven all kinds of sports cars in my life, but that Vette is like nothing else, man. The front end lifts and you get pinned in the seat when you're taking off. It's like a missile in a straight line. It goes through any curve with 0 drama or sound like it's on rails. Awesome feeling steering and brakes that feel like a passenger car through the peddle, but will pull your eyeballs out of their sockets whenever you get down on them. God it's good. Completely docile and almost drives like a 4 cylinder Accord when you're just putting around in it normally, but when you start to get on it, you can tell you're riding in a BEAST of a terrifyingly fast car. It'll do all you want it to and still have plenty left to give you. Probably the most exciting day of my life. I might have even had to double up on my heart meds that day, but you couldn't have knocked the smile off my face with a baseball bat :D If you ever get the chance, you've GOTTA drive one! It's that good.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Not everybody plays golf. How big is the trunk for normal people

[@moonkeis]

If you're buying a 2 seater coupe, I'd think you'll have to expect to give up some grocery hauling space, especially a family Costco trip. =p

[@MattMaranMotoring]

With the top down, you can fit 2 duffle bags. With it up, you can push up the divider and get 2 suitcases in it still.

[@Michael-ge3eo]

big enough to put in at least one and a half dead bodies

[@s1vrbck_fitness]

I just did a 3,000 mile road trip and fit a 5 piece luggage set in the back. The volume is 17 sq ft, the same as a VW GTI. Here is a pic if the link works: www.stingrayforums.com/forum/stingray-corvette-discussions/17222-c7-luggage-group.html#post227468

[@s1vrbck_fitness]

***** 31.5 mpg in V8 mode too.

[@kilionduke9010]

With a starting price of about 72k this is the biggest bang for your buck.

[@coopsnz1]

z06 is 81 k

[@umadbrah8267]

yeah no. buy a 2016 gt 25k or so, procharge it (7k) and just like that youre faster than a brand new z06. if "bang for your buck" is what youre looking for there are ALOT cheaper ways to get it.

[@jacobgonzalez7797]

UMAD BRAH Same could be said for the c6 z06. And it will be much faster and handle better than that GT.

[@wincrasher2007]

Loved your video! It's pretty rare to see a reviewer having so much fun that they are screaming and giggling like a little school girl. Remember kids, a sports car is the sum of its parts, not just the numbers/specs on paper. The whole C7 series is enormous fun!

[@SSFlyer]

Tom henry chevrolet coming in HUGE again! EPIC review matt!! like always!

[@ogk9678]

The 2016 Z06 is one of the best super cars on the planet. I've upgraded mine to close to 1000 RWHP & nothing can keep up with it, no horses, no bulls, no rice jobs...Best Vette/car I've owned and I've owned over 25 in 35 years. Easy to mod with plenty of parts.

[@phantom5573]

The lag on the paddle shifting is terrible. Thank you for this video. I will get the manual.

[@Jameson-Scott]

Viper ACR I mean, the worst thing you can do to a corvette is not buy it in manual.

[@r1pp3dx]

I don't know how I feel about this new Racing Yellow. Looks like a feminine cream lemon yellow. Velocity Yellow was amazing, don't know why they would get rid of it for this.

[@arch417powersports]

I do like the driver-angled radio. That would help when passengers try to change my radio haha.

[@soundautomatic1]

great video. he looks like he's having a blast.

[@MathaelTheDestroyer]

Great review. Not that I'd ever turn down a corvette, but I can't imagine any combination I'd want less than auto + convertible

[@Michael-ge3eo]

yeah man wait till they put the 10 speed in it auto I mean check out the ZL1 Camaro with a 10-speed Auto you don't get what I mean there is no manual that can touch it it rips your damn heart out it's amazing

[@MathaelTheDestroyer]

+Michael Cavalieri man, I bet it is, and I bet it would kick the shit out of a manual in a race. But for the actual driving experience, I will always prefer a manual.

[@polarbear111000]

Screaming like a little girl.............awesome!!!!! It is a blast!!! Believe it or not, my Viper GTS is even more brutal....., but it doesn't sound nearly as good as my Z06.....in fact, it isn't even in the same league.....the Z06 sounds amazing.

[@INumba1Stunna]

C7 Z06 Corvette is just perfect, in many ways. I'd need mine in yellow tho. Has to be the best colour on Corvettes.

[@INumba1Stunna]

Jay Herrod Yup

[@whatiwant8898]

I would say Laguna Blue is my favorite

[@fruitguy2204]

Really? I find it apalling.

[@ryanbrown918]

Yellow...the only color that matters on a Vette. Even Corvette Factory Racing thought so ;)

[@DTM-ch7jy]

Watching this driver become entertained with the power is so funny.

[@Zach-of8fj]

The ZO6 is such a great sports car. Great power, affordable, and definitely a car you cant help but smile everytime you start it. Glad to see you doing a review over it.

[@matrox]

The GTR is butt ugly and is like driving a computer game.

[@craigscott5661]

Don’t drive a Z06 if you want a Grand Sport. It’s hard to give up all that horsepower once you have experienced it. Z06 is the only way to go.

[@alberteynstyne]

I own a '14 C7 coupe and, like any car, a simple mirror adjustment negates any blind spots. This is the simplest thing I learned for driving in traffic; shoulder checking becomes unnecessary and I would say is dangerous in any car as your eyes leave the road ahead of you. Love that red.

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL Review: 2016 Corvette Z06 (Manual Coupe and Auto Convertible)

[@bobdavis95]

why get a manual????? the auto is way faster....

[@joshberryman2874]

more fun to drive

[@SloanZurnToto]

The plus of the Z06 over the GTR is the manual transmission.

[@transformersabc]

It is manual transmission, but what are he peddle shifters are for(rev match)?

[@swordartonline6719]

That burgundy color is so nice!!!!👍🏾

[@amiller2121]

Great review Matt. I'm debating a hard top Z51 vs a convertible in the regular C7 and you are swaying me towards the latter.

[@FlockedfinderHQ]

Hey Matt, I like the passenger window camera angle a lot more than your normal view. I loved your reaction! great review.

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

God I'd love to review a Z06. I must say, I really like these videos where you have different variants of the car in one video, it's nice to get everything in one shot!

[@YatrikShahisAwesome]

I love the joy you convey in your videos. It's really refreshing when compared to the jaded car reviewers who regurgitate the same cliches over and over again. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@cs5250]

Damn but full throttle in my mustang with 271 never gets old. I can't imagine 650

[@cstephenson9223]

He'll yeah even in my 2012 mustang gt with 500!! It definitely doesn't get old!!! Love v8's- MERICA!!

[@bofadeeznuts7684]

Even more with a hellcat, 707

[@devinstark9230]

+Bofa Deeznuts 707 hp yes. But they weigh as much as a full size yacht

[@bofadeeznuts7684]

+Devin Stark true

[@ScheideckerAntunes]

Matt, you are a great presenter. Loved the video, keep up the great work. It was a joy watching your reaction to the car. Nicely done! Cheers.

[@13984980]

I was never into Chevy or any other American made car until these companies started to step their game up. Now I want them all because of your reviews haha. Great Review Matt!

[@duanemcdonald3895]

Red mett and I love you. ❤️

[@realMP87]

Awesome review and great quality video! I think I'm the 49000th viewer 8)

[@Digiphex]

I wonder why they knew how to do the info display in here but in the Camaro it looks like a cheap Android pad is velcroed to the dash.

[@captainwumboween8769]

What a beautiful car. Great video as always

[@jacks8np912]

This dude gets so excited😂😂😂

[@JamesMcphail-x4f]

I have a 16 ZO6 automatic is a beast! My everyday driver. I love it! I had a 01 ZO6 6 speed the only way they came + a Billy boat exhaust a 1986 automatic a 73 350 (stroker motor) w/ four-speed & my new 2016 8-speed automatic will destroy them! I love all the Corvettes and if you've never had a Z06 you should experience the difference! This is my fourth Corvette a long with a lot of trans ams , Camaro SS slps, a built 500hp Buick Grand national just too many to list now at 59 years old the c7 ZO6 is awesome!

[@jordanleblanc4052]

dude love seeing how your channel is growing. you do amazing reviews everytime! keep it up!

[@thestork2210]

8:02 ...lol

[@Hydrospx]

The new C7 is light years ahead of the C6, but in typical GM fashion, there're still massive amounts of hard plastics and if you tap your hand around the vehicle, you can tell just how cheap some of the things are in the vehicle. Still one of the best performers out there for the money, though. I'll go on to say that it's one of the best sounding V8's out there. There aren't too many vehicles out there that sound better. One last thing about acceleration times -- they are the best of the best, all planets aligned, prepped track, drag tires, once in a lifetime times. For example, the Charger/Challenger Hellcat twins claim an acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, but in real world conditions, they are in the mid to upper 3 second range. So while the Z06 has impressive acceleration times (both 0-60 and 1/4 mile), like all times, they are both in ideal, highly prepped and controlled environments.

[@theeyeofgod8316]

How would you describe the performance differences between the Vet Z06 and the Jag F-Type R ... Anyone who may be depressed should just tune in to one of your videos just to hear you laugh the way that you do... You sound like a kid... so happy... and carefree... They would feel much much better I'm sure.

[@ironsanhybrid8242]

pure happiness, nice video man ! :) Regards from Poland !

[@ogk9678]

LOL, you look like a child driving that car. Can the seat go up any further!! I experience that +400 RWHP, EVERY DAY!

[@fredeb67]

I would have bought the saying too much torque for a dual clutch until Porsche, McLaren, and Ferrari came out with their dual clutches for their top tier cars. So, that not the reason. Weight is not the reason! Price, durability as a daily driver and complexity must be the reason GM will not do a true dual clutch. Wait, the GTR is a daily driver so, durability is not the reason either. Now, we are back to price and complexity.

[@Calel_S]

That Burgandy one is fire as hell boy. Fina buy one in my dreams lol!

[@johnnygt6039]

Awesome video! I was watching Streetspeed717 Z06 video & I know because his vette is new, it won't allow him to go past 3,500rpm (I believe). Where you stuck at not going past 3,500 or are these vettes demo's?

[@Jak2bossbf3]

I think you can go past it they just tell you not to

[@johnnygt6039]

+Jak2bossbf3 really? I was under the impression you can't go past but u might be right.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

You can go past it.

[@swampz959]

The Corvette (stingray & Z06) both have what is called a break in period. where you cant go past 3500 RPM for about 800 KM because you want to let the engine loosen up a little.

[@06Trdrew11]

You can go past it, but against the MFG recommendation break in period. At 3:10 you can see the car has not passed the break in period by the thin yellow 3.5 and red 4.5, 5.5 and 6.5 RPM line. When you pass the 500 miles that disappears

[@07wrxtr1]

The auto prob hifts faster based on line pressure / throttle position / rpm. My 370z auto is blah until you're really pushing it, but it's nice to have if you're stuck in stop / go traffic, and if it's your daily driver/only car.

[@VqVick]

For the price I would go for this car. If you choose to customize it and add 10k more in engine mods you'll be reaching exotic car speeds and still cost less

[@BernardBorel]

Subaru guy, you really need to tone yourself down if you want to keep your viewers. Check +motoman and how he bring comedy into his reviews yet is professional. The sweeping is quite the turn off in what should be a professional automotive reviewing journalist.

[@gmansplit]

You seem to get disproportionately excited about acceleration. Your reaction seems appropriate for a P1, not necessarily a Z06. It's great to see you're excitement though. :)

[@terrywix6844]

Hopefully the C7 is higher than the 3" above ground on the C6 and will not drag or scrape bottom crossing over a speed bump or slight dip in the road or driveway...

[@ThunderBuddy01]

I swear that looks like the maritime Chevrolet dealership in Fairfield. Nice video!

[@abxian4429]

Why does it accelerate slowly when you go to 150mph? if it’s downforce if there away to have less down force but still have great great handling?

[@rekt_n_line]

I dunno if these things have adjustable suspension or whatnot, but they have some serious monster truck ride height lol

[@johnbaptist2641]

It's. Pathetic that Tesla makes a 4 door sedan that dose 0-60. In 2.5 secs would make.a.fool.of this dinosaur ❗

[@buckyjr710]

Just noticed subaruwrxfan looks like Kate McKinnon from SNL

[@PRLoco21]

the interior and exterior is just amazing 😃

[@awadahmed6939]

what a performance bargain. its amazing that you can get a supercar that does 0-60 in less than 3 seconds for less than $100,000

[@mr30witda30]

OK THIS THE OLD SUBARUWRXFAN I KNOW!!

[@21ElMandio]

Wouldn't the corvette be much better if it was mid-engine? Because with a lot of weight upfront and it being RWD it seems real easy to spin off the road.

[@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg]

vert looks like it's z07 package with carbon brakes. you forgot to mention the diff.

[@LarsasFarsa]

Why did they put that 'plastic'lip on the front wheelhouse? Doesn't look good. Not a big deal, but still...

[@kevinsdb1]

God I want a Corvette Z06. Guess I'll just have to live with my 2016 Mustang GT CS for now until I can trade it in for one :D

[@Disasterpiece5150]

"Guess I'll just have to live with my 2016 Mustang GT" Well then

[@cstephenson9223]

I know right!!!! I love my 2012 mustang gt with the awesome coyote, all us stang guys need is to buy a supercharger or twin turbo kit and we could give the z06 vette a run for its money for a lot less(forced induction to forced induction, to be fair):) plus what's up with the front fender well moulding when there isn't one in the rear looks odd, guess it's cause of the wider tires in front or something! Just doesn't look good!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha not a bad situation. The Mustang GT was hilarious fun to drive too.

[@cstephenson9223]

Hey subaruwrxfan!! What's up? Haha yeah I love my 2012 5.0 and your thinking about getting a new gt right?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

C Stephenson Hey! Yeah probably gonna wait till the refresh next year before I move up to the GT as long as the EcoBoost holds up ok haha.

[@durathicc6.622]

anybody else feel violated when this guy gets excited? awkward guy

[@farix1]

The Toughest & The Most Difficult thing to do is to choose between the Manual Coupe and Auto Convertible..

[@Craigness009]

Cost saving by having the flappy paddles on both automatic and manual cars? You spend all that money on a car like that and they can't change the steering wheel?!

[@jrag1000]

Well they designed it fucking right, the midship is low almost equals up to the front hood. That's how you do it, not the giant egg in the middle, damn that's a sleek car.

[@shawnprickett4099]

Ford and Chevy codeveloping the 10-speed together is probably going to be the best American auto trans to date

[@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg]

Subarufan is traction a problem even with TC on ? also does 8 speed lag in sport/track mode ?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

"Immediately disappearing". That's how I know its a fun car.

[@novacreep850]

Question: what is this event subaru is having "wbm16" and "bnw16"?

[@Reginald_Harrison]

Wow, that auto trans is terrible. It changes gears more than 1 second after you tell it to. Your videos are great, love your reactions during acceleration.

[@CarGuy11]

Great review Matt! Only thing with convertible is you can't take it on track and that's a shame for a car like this!

[@kermitthefrog9315]

All the plastic intake shits look so cheezy....the rear fascia is hideous!!!!

[@kobyharrison5593]

WAIT!!!! What about the back road you always take and the curve where you test the body roll?

[@duanemcdonald3895]

Red mettler and I love you very excited and we will get you ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💖 💕 😘

[@Brian_Gen3]

What a freaking great driver you are what the hell kind of driving is that and shifting that's a really shit review of this car

[@LUKEg612]

This car wasn't broken in yet lol

[@frankieramos8017]

renting a car I wouldn't car either