2007 Corvette Z06 - Driving The 505HP 7.0 Liter V8 Manual Monster (POV Binaural Audio)

[@figborehead3102]

C6 Corvettes will always hold a special place in my heart, timeless car

[@MyRealName]

It's timeless, modern enough and old school enough. Beautiful as well.

[@CORVETTEZO6C6]

what a machine❤

[@NicholasKuntscher]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@timfrohlich5316]

Its the last real Vette…

[@CJonaPJ]

Also It also has a lower drag coefficient than the C7 and C8.

[@T8T-]

The way the tach and speedo move almost synchronously in second gear is so satisfying.

[@rossm8231]

The last two generations of Z06 corvettes are arguably the greatest bang for your used car buck on the sports car market. So much light is cast the new vettes that people forget these are blisteringly quick cars for the money now.

[@frederickschulze8014]

Even c5 z06 for 20k are a steal. Much faster than the Porsche or BMW you could get for the same money.

[@Itsjamilagain]

ALL Corvettes are bang for your buck. LT1 C4s give you Type R performance for 10-15 grand.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

The craziest thing about what you said, too, is that it's basically a toss up between a Z06 Corvette and a Camaro SS 1LE. GM's value per dollar in the sports car market is simply unmatched.

[@Itsjamilagain]

@@anthonyantoine9232 Been saying this. The SS was the best new car performance value on the market. *Period.*

[@CPAJayhawk]

This will give a C8 Z06 a close run from a highway roll as well.

[@mohammedosmankhan1837]

I am not even American but I feel patriotism flowing through my veins because of that 427 ci all motor V8 🦅🦅🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@tally5k339]

Same. It makes me what to forget what a kilometre is 🦅🦅🦅

[@disbsam333]

@@tally5k339 I think one kilometere is like 4.3 euros at the current exchange rate. Who knows?

[@houseking9211]

The C6 is my childhood, by far my favourite corvette generation. Someone in my unit recently got a yellow c6 zo6 and it's gorgeous

[@ElegantPotatoes]

You hear that, auto manufacturers of today? 3100lbs AND a 7.0L under the hood. Those are fantastic numbers, with comparable and sometimes better p/w ratios than some modern sports cars. Chef's kiss.

[@alstound]

7.0 pushrod, though

[@DownHillgamer]

​@@alstound yeah better than a ohc motor with massive aluminum heads that weigh just as much or more as some cast iron sbc heads

[@ErickRolandoTapia]

That car is a truly american icon

[@Silverfox1982]

The profile of a C6 Z06 is just perfect. It was such a great design. Short deck, long hood, huge power, great sound and fast as hell. What a car!

[@marial8235]

I have a regular C6 and agree that it is just a gorgeous design. This 427 one in blue is lovely. I’m also glad that you noticed the heavy clutch: my car’s clutch is also heavy.

[@Mayor-McCheese]

My brothers father in law used to have one of these, remember my first time meeting him he took me for a ride and did a few donuts and a burnout. I absolutely fell in love with the C6 Z06

[@Veyronp87]

Will be remembered as an all time great. 7.0 N/A v8, lightweight

[@ahemgee9542]

As a Brit who loves AMGs, this is one of my favourite modern US sports cars. Raced one on the way to the Ring this weekend, in Germany. Sounded epic! And he loved my 55K too. Big cubes, Manual, & light weight!

[@GTStuning-]

With head work and an aftermarket cam, you can add 180-200 rwhp. These are insanely responsive to mods. I've had one for 5 years so far, extremely happy with it.

[@ms3ben]

The C6Z is one of the best car ever made, imo.

[@milkooudshoorn1302]

I am in the Netherlands and drive a original C6 Z06 dutch delivered, one of Seven. Real beast with 540 HP because of a few small upgrades.

[@gmanintheoc]

Love it. Bought one with 9k miles. Did the heads from AHP and let it rip all day long. Thing is an animal.

[@sy3the384]

there is a reason this is my favorite corvette, the colors, sound, interior, the curvy bodystyle, making it the perfect looking corvette to me

[@bveezy5246]

The interior was never really it's strong suit.

[@sy3the384]

@@bveezy5246 I like how it looks tbh.

[@bveezy5246]

@sy3the384 that's what counts!

[@fallenstudent1103]

Meh it's the most boring looking imo. C4 and C5 have more character and look better. In terms of modern Vets I'd rather have the C7. More distinct stylistically

[@sy3the384]

@@fallenstudent1103 i don't care. its my favorite corvette generation and that's that.

[@MrTimeless101]

C6 Z06 and ZR1 is all the sports car you need. I saw a picture of one parked next to a Ferrari 599 and the shape and proportions of both cars matched each other.

[@PremierAutoMan86]

These are gonna continue to go up in value. As Monterey car week just proved 30s to 70s cars aren't as desirable anymore. The new enthusiasts want these types of cars.

[@s_t_r_a_y_e_d]

This generation and trim right here is THE Corvette to me 7 liters of FREEDOM

[@CrazyCoconut722]

This has to be one of my favorite cars. Thank you for the review Tedward!

[@TedwardDrives]

Same! Thanks for watching

[@carshowcase7099]

If one car can be called iconic it would be this , that power to weight ratio for its era is insane and the pure raw power of a 7L NA V8. This car will always be one of my favourite cars ever made.

[@Bbronson]

As a kid growing up in the early 2000s these cars were everywhere in south Florida. I’ll never forget seeing my dads friend at Daytona speedway doing 200mph.

[@nnamggiFellauQrD]

I drove my old Mazda on the Autobahn and a C6 ZR1 flew by me like im standing 😂 since then the C6 got a special place in my heart, the sound is raw and brutal! And crazy how you can go over 100 km/h in the first gear. Just amazing and still affordable for "normal" people.

[@nikolastojanov8749]

I like you enthusiasm about the possibility of engine failure of a Corvette being caught on live video. A true youtuber at heart

[@par__m3]

I absolutely love this car. Especially in yellow. I think it is one of the best looking Corvettes.

[@davidpeters44]

One of the best cars ever made, IMO. Aside from the interior and valve guide worries. Also this is my favorite color for the C6.

[@tommyZ06]

as an actual owner, I can say, this is a VERY VERY GOOD review and parallels my own impressions after 5yrs ownership of a slightly newer version (improved steering feel, and improved TR6060 gearbox). Superb for road cruises on windy roads, and a blast on track (with several reliability and other improvements). Love the analog interior and gauges and the 3LZ model brings it closer to the europeans.

[@Huub1e]

Everyone always misunderstands what the leaf springs are. This is NOT of model T suspension system. The suspension is a modern multi link suspension at all 4 corners. The only difference is that instead of a coil spring the springs are transverse leafs that span between each side. It’s just a more compact way to build a spring. The only difference is the type of spring, not the suspension itself.

[@TedwardDrives]

its a joke.....

[@iHateDoucheBags69]

NGL, its cool how they made it work and not to mention how light the springs themselves are. I still think they messed up putting them in. first thing I did when i got my c6z was coils and it felt 10x better to drive. Its truly amazing how a slightly lower center of gravity and no cross talk really affects a car lol

[@RyanRoadReaper]

The body lines of the C6 have aged so well, especially compared against the modern edgy designs of the C7 and C8.

[@TheNickybobby1]

More of a Ford guy but these C6 Corvettes were nasty, the evolution from this to the ZL1 by itself is a hell of a feat

[@Makedeth]

One of the best looking rear-ends of any car. You know what it is instantly.

[@bb57365]

I’ve driven with these in my club with my R8 v10 manual. Was super impressed. Didn’t handle like my car but way better power to weight ratio. This is definitely the one I’m looking at to add to my collection. Amazing value for the performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@tim9817]

I love the c6 z06, even more than the c6 zr1, the car was mind-blowing when it came out, almost like how some of the electric cars today have mind-blowing specs. I loved clarksons review of it; he equally praised, and panned it. “This is like a shifter out of a backhoe” (or something like that)

[@brendonbalascan6814]

that paint is gorgeous

[@danamal02]

I like how you knock on everything to show what materials they are. Trust but verify 🤜🏻

[@Bbronson]

I’ll never forget hopping on the highway to see a c6 z06 and a c6 zr1 going at it together. Best gen corvette hands down.

[@HarryDB]

Love the scream of the LS7 ❤

[@mrjjthor]

I have a c7 z06 but IMO the C6 Z06 is more of a special car. Would love to own both or even possibly trading the C7Z in for a C6Z.

[@sunburn8640]

I have had 4 Mustangs, including my current weekend car, a 21’ GT PP1 premium in Ox White over Showstopper Red 6 speed. My dad had Lincolns.My sister had two FIVE OH’s. Our Class C 23’ Jamboree Ralleye when I was a kid was pushed by a 460 Econoline by Ford. Our dogs name is Shelby… But I adore this car. This very car. For a brief 11 month stint during COVID when I was living apart from my family while working 2 states away, only seeing them on the weekends. I pulled the trigger and bought this exact car. 2007 C6Z in Lemans Blue with 21k miles. This was in June of 2021 and I got it for $43k. Had it shipped from San Diego. This car is a monster. First and only mod I did was brand new rubber. The tires had a date code from 2006 so needless to say to say the car needed tires and boy when I got them on, the car came alive. Straight MEATS in the back. I wanna say 335’s. It was $2100 to wrap all 4 corners but worth every penny. I enjoyed the heck out of this car and wish I had kept it. I sold it prior to moving back home after my time away had expired. It was a selfish purchase as I have 4 kids. But it was the time to do it and in the mid 40k’s you can’t find this much performance. When released in 06’ C and D and Motortrend ran it against the Ferrari 430 and the 911 turbo and the Vioer ACR. It roasted all 3. On a track, yes with curves. I wanna say it was VIR. Car is still a monster today and at its original release it must have been out of this world

[@williamhammond3998]

My absolute dream car. I absolutely love the original Z06 wheels and the leman blue paint.

[@mrjohnnyk]

I think this will go down as my all-time favorite Corvette. Just a big NA V8 under the hood in a tried and true front engine RWD layout. Pure classic formula before it was all about supercharging and more complexity.

[@DizzyMan24]

One of the best looking cars of all time - as well, one of the few cars that looks good in ANY colour.

[@technologic21]

I love the C6 Z06. The car fits like a glove!

[@Triptisim]

Yes!! Someone else who appreciates the C6. Absolutely my favorite modern corvette design. Can’t argue with the C8Z and that motor but C4,5,7 and base C8 are easy skips.

[@ScottRay-qg1go]

I have a 850hp Mustang that i absolutely love, but the C6 Vette is a absolute badass car in every way!

[@unspokenghost8222]

The c6 will forever hold a special place in my heart. Here and there I get to drive one of my buddies base models c6 with an n/a custom 454 lsx engine and built trans, that thing is something else, looks and sounds beautiful.

[@billmedic1995]

I love how you blurred out this speedometer and the heads up display on the acceleration run! Very cheeky😂

[@breakitjake579]

The C6 Corvette is the perfect car, pure, raw, and brutal. Definitely get a C6 ZR1 to drive next 🔥

[@MrManuel1329]

Love the C6 Z06 one of my dream cars

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Make it a reality, they are incredible cars :⁠-⁠)

[@PhenomProductions-tn5fj]

I remember when this car was new in 2006, they had a New Black Z06 in the Chevy dealer showroom and it was unlocked, so 14 year old me jumped in and closed the door. Tinted windows nobody could see me inside. It had 3.3 miles on it. And a button to start the ignition, so high tech atthe time for an American car. Literally they had just pulled it off the delivery truck and gassed it up. I remember the msrp on the window sticker was $80,000 which was expensive back then.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Man, I love the C6 Z06 and ZR1!

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

This is one of the best cars ever made.

[@vyndie546]

I loved your comment about the failing valve. I'd absolutely click (even) quicker than I had for this video. #goals

[@warrenbutson8491]

I have to say that the quality of this video both in visual quality, as well as knowledge, details, information, and telling the story about the car goes far and above so many other videos covering cars and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the little details you display that you wouldn't know without driving one yourself such as the engineering strengths and weaknesses, and the odd quirks like the skip-shifting and everything in between! Loved the video and you've earned a subscription for sure!! Keep up the great work!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you! That’s really kind

[@warrenbutson8491]

@@TedwardDrives I can't wait to see more videos and cars from you! Any chance you could get your hands on a Ford Mustang GT350 or GT350R for a POV drive? That's one of my favorite dream cars with so much character and some incredible engineering! Cheers man!

[@slocarfr]

this is the review i didnt know i needed! thank you tedward!!!! :)

[@DMN3901]

The speedometer design really enhances the street experience.

[@4esttube]

GOAT Corvette

[@tomaszmichaluk8376]

Definitely

[@sheehy933]

A manual trans, a healthy V8, and a winding road is the best therapy for whatever ails you. Fond memories of my notchback 1989 5.0 Mustang with an 8 point cage, subframe connectors, spring and shock package and maybe 300HP. Not a Z06 but every bit as fun.

[@QBDLettuce]

C6 is definitely a great generation, also love the video format, just a drive.

[@willum223]

These are right proper. I think my love of Corvettes dates back to watching Clarkson rag a ZR1 around Nevada and at Bonneville. Also I love that you have to blur both the speedo and the HUD

[@DEEuroworks]

Love the C6 Z06. Great video.

[@clubracer6]

C6 is peak modern Corvette.. C2 overall. Love these C6Z’s but really wish you had the targa option on them. Want to hear more of that LS7.

[@Itsarealone]

My absolute dream car 😮 C6 is the best looking of all corvettes

[@billmcmeekin7909]

I own an Atomic Orange Z06, and wouldn't drive it for three years due to potential valve issue. Finally had mine done last year, and feel confident my engine will hold together now. It's not if, but when you'll drop a valve. Mileage only matters depending on how true the guide was pressed. How do you know your valve guide specs, unless you do an internal inspection? Get heads done, you can't buy a GM LS7 crate motor any longer.

[@Thurmanatr16]

Excellent post!

[@CORVETTEZO6C6]

finally, my favourite corvette here. Ill buy you one day❤

[@microgainz]

Great video! Love your excitement about the car! Z06 is amazing!

[@Jay-sn7wu]

funny how i've been looking @ these recently and boom! u posted a video, thanks!

[@Adison0529]

Ever since seeing the C6 in NFS MW it is a one of my dream sports cars. It is just so beautiful that I couldn't care less about how it handles or the build quality of the interior. This spec is also outstanding, the rims on this one are 11/10.

[@mtshark7]

Such a classic car! Awesome review Tom😊

[@KleanShots]

C6 Z06 is one of my top 3

[@birdhater7563]

What a way to relax on a Sunday drive.

[@clint9470]

Funny seeing modern day reviews of this car and excitement the drivers have. It's timeless. It was fast then. It's fast now. Manual, 7L, high revving.

[@ngelemental2274]

The induction is so loud and beautiful on the stock exhaust

[@Ibrahim.08]

Never gets old

[@CPMUNSEY]

Imo the C6 ZO6 is the best Corvette ever produced. Hell maybe even the best American sports car ever produced. Everyone raves about the C6ZR1 but I’d much rather have the NA LS7 over the boosted 6.2. Beautiful example that I’d saw off my pinky finger with a rusty butter knife to own,lol!!

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Keep saving, and keep your fingers :⁠-⁠) I did in atomic orange fashion. Sharp looking, fast and comfortable. Best wishes from Canada ehhh :⁠-⁠)

[@CPMUNSEY]

@@billmcmeekin7909 love the Atomic Orange.👌🏽🔥🔥

[@michal.laskowski.]

The gearing is perfect

[@landergogaert9891]

Your videos are almost a form of therapy no joke, keep up the great work !

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@wes5007]

The speed of these things is insane. Even going from 30-60, which in my Mazdaspeed 3 would be a pull through 2nd and 3rd, this thing does it all in second gear and doesn't even hit redline. Wonderful video!

[@dougchampion8084]

It goes 60 in first gear

[@BullittHilts]

This one will be a big collectible one day - maybe another 10-15 years - people will be really looking for these

[@asymsolutions]

Already is, they went up around 10k since 2021, the lowest for a sub 25k miles car was 32, now you pay almost 50k for that today.

[@Yodaddyleftu]

Yup, they are already costing more and more

[@steveowens913]

I have gone from a C3 to a 4, 5, 6, 7, and then landed for good with a C6Z06. My favorite, hands down. A Jetstream metallic blue that has almost 9k on it. Not bad for an '08...Definitely a sweet ride!

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

Speaking of the engine in the C6.R, yes it did have the 7.0L V8 at one point. More specifically, the C6.R GT1 had the LS7.R which made about 590hp. Then later came the C6.R GT2 which initially had a 6.0L V8 then they switched to a 5.5L V8.

[@Plebeb123]

best design of the modern corvettes.

[@R19Robbin]

My favorite Corvette ever made 👌

[@Lambullghini]

Best Corvette generation ever made.

[@dylanpage4106]

If you have the opportunity you should drive a 427 convertible. Just got to drive one to Carlisle and it makes that LS7 sound just a little sweeter with no roof.

[@Slowgroovin]

The iconic lines of the C4 can be seen through the C7 models. This model, in particular, greatly resembles the C4 in the rear.

[@JoeyChub]

I will own one, one day! Such a solid car 🇺🇸😮‍💨🔥

[@TedwardDrives]

Holding you to it!

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Good luck, you'll love it! Got mine in 2013 and absolutely love it. They are as amazing as everyone brags them to be. Cheers from Canada.

[@louismazza9966]

C6 Z06 will start to rise in price, they will be up there in price like the 67 427 corvette in the near future.

[@wg5331]

I loved my C6. The Z06 is a timeless design and in every color it looks great but I do enjoy the LeMans Blue.

[@bundy26]

Exactly the same car and spec as the one my brother owned 10 years ago. What an animal!

[@gsrae1199]

Loved mine. Very fast and it handled well and and had a great sound. The Z06 didn’t have much insulation into the cabin. I had some mints in the center console and they melted.

[@afout07]

This is peak Corvette.

[@danbmx445]

Best looking corvette generation imo

[@TheEngine-q5h]

C6s are great, C7s are awesome. Best runs of the Vette.

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

I drive my ZL1 every year on the autobahn (once per year, Saturday afternoon, when the highway is literally empty and I'm the only car on the road).

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Any of the C5, C6, or C7 are incredible cars for the money. Not just for the New Balance crowd.

[@TedwardDrives]

New Balance is local here haha

[@zachattack2016]

Ive ive seen a bone stock c6z in atomic orange with 256,000 miles. Not sure if heads were fixed but everything was original

[@williamgomez5876]

the real passion it must feel to drive that manual v8

[@borderless6575]

Beautiful Car, Both in looks, The engine and Sound