Testing the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 0-60 MPH 'til they take the keys away

( www.TFLcar.com ) The brand new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray has a 6.2L V8 that produces 460 HP with the performance exhaust. Chevy and the Car magazines say the the brand new Corvette will tear from 0-60 MPH in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of about 190 MPH. In another fun and informative TFLcar video we see just how close we can get the new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray with the Z51 performance package from 0-60 MPH at sea level. Can we match the GM's claimed time? Can GM match the claimed time? You'll have to watch this video to find out.
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[@Marc99GT]

I sold my GT many years ago when my first son was about to be born. I had to stop all of the street racing, NMRA and Mod Motor events. I bought an 87 Grand National after that with 50K original miles. That car I built myself in the garage over a year from the engine to the rear. I want either a 2011 GT auto or 2008+ LS3 C6. I have driver both and they put a smile on my face.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the kind comment. You are so correct. We're very grateful that guys like you are smart enough to understand the difference between what a manufacturer claims under ideal conditions and what an everyman or women driver can actually expect on a hot day with a full tank of gas on a dirty surface. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelanderson6475]

Engineer or not, these guys can't drive manual, period.

[@TheWoundChannel]

This

[@JonathanLov]

+The Wound Channel You're into cars too? XD

[@guidosartucci3316]

As an old-time drag racer, I agree!

[@namvette68]

Love to race him for titles

[@smrsngrnful]

Just because you're an engineer doesn't mean you have the kinesthetic intelligence to drive a car. They don't directly relate.

[@dannukesem]

0-60 isn't the best test, although it has become a standard for car tests. I think a 0-100 mph would be a better test to run.

[@ZoeClique]

That's for motorcycles

[@TheeeDanielR]

Zoe Clique ur mom

[@randomstuff4954]

@@TheeeDanielR bro, I know I'm late too but come on, you decide to insult somebody with a childish insult 6 years after they replied...

[@reints74]

In the real world, you don't get a chance to prep your car, tires or choose the climate in order to achieve the quickest time. You just pull up next to someone, watch the light & get on it. This is the best true, real world, real driver test out there.

[@TFLcar]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment. We think that most people read a number and just assume that anyone at anytime can make the car go that fast. Nothing could be further from the truth. Honestly, there is no such thing as definitive a 0-60 MPH time. There's only what any given driver can do, on any given day, in any give car...and these numbers vary greatly based on so many different variable.

[@chriscarnero67]

Lowest had mine was a 3.9 on stock tires on the street. You have to get it just rite

[@labounti]

7 speed?

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

Let’s not let his driving take our attention away from the fact that Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec exhaust."

[@TheWierdFish]

Magnificent? Sounds like my dog farting and then coughing at the stench.

[@lotteryplayer]

Even the vehicle performance engineer for GM got a 5.15 zero to 60 time. The estimated 3.8 seconds seems to be a dream only in perfect conditions. Put the GTR on the same surface and it probably throws a 3 second time every time.

[@andreasmp412c]

no need to get angry... everyone thinks he is an expert these days it seems... you re doing a great job! greetings from greece!

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for being such a longtime subscriber. We're very grateful to have viewers like you!

[@TFLcar]

Roman says thanks for the kind words. They are very much appreciated. He adds that believes the dust on old airfield was the reason the car would not hook up at the launch. He wants to try it again on a better surface because he thinks the new Vette can do much better.

[@TFLcar]

The paddle shifters activate the engine rev-match feature on the manual car.

[@gordonmccracken1209]

He needs an automatic :)

[@LSBproductions123]

Hell nah maybe for women or guys who can’t drive or maybe handicap ppl

[@TFLcar]

It's not mean or nice. It is just a statement of expectation. We're journalist & we deal in facts...not fiction or fantasy. We are completely open and transparent & we take a lot of grief for that from the army of youtube trolls. We take our job very seriously and we take our viewers & fans just as seriously. So you if you make a claim on this channel: you should be ready to back it up for the sake of this community of car buffs. That's why we're still waiting. BTW You are the one using all caps

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the comment. We appreciate it but the thing is that everyone on youtube is faster than us....better than us.....always....especially if they have never driven the car. That's just the rule here.

[@TFLcar]

Please watch the video again, In the first Run Roman hits the Rev limiter in 1st gear before the car hits 60 MPH

[@shreveport22]

When he said this is a 3.8 my heart dropped then he added second car I was like oh I was thinking of the 3.8 v6

[@TFLcar]

No, the audi we tested was faster the day we tested it on that road we tested it than this Corvette was yesterday on the air strip. But the airstrip was disused and covered with dust making it hard for the Vette to get traction and hook up.

[@vtlsl]

Roman, very well done! Out beaten the GM guy! It's not that easy as it seems to be. I love real life tests and your channel is one of the best, IMHO the best in NA.

[@Marc99GT]

Times aside, that looks like a great deal of fun.

[@TFLcar]

The paddle shifter turn the engine rev-matching function on and off in the manual car

[@JonathanHBlack]

I have the '14 Stingray Z51 Automatic. I've only done one 0-60 myself in the car, but it did a 4.0. My friend drove on the next two pulls and it did 5.7 and 5.5. The launch control / PTM system seems to be touchy. Like I said, I did a 4.0. It's not a 3.8 like advertised, but this was also not on a drag strip nor under ideal conditions. I think 3.8 is perfectly reasonable for the car. Good luck guys

[@GRAFHC]

I am loving this new Corvette... and I am NOT a Corvette fan, good job GM, and tons of respect for letting you 0-60 so many times. Really impressive stuff. If I had the money, GM would have my business. That means something as I always used to put Mustang above the Corvette. But not anymore. Great job guys.

[@scannerguy1968]

Well I am now the 103,314th subscriber. Awesome vid and driving. Real world stuff here.

[@FinalOmega97]

The rear end on that car is just fantastic.

[@ThatCatholicGuy11]

The trick to doing the fastest 0-60 time is not shifting out of first. A presenter in top gear Australia was getting the same time in a seen, then he Reyes staying first and he hit a 3.9

[@TFLcar]

Sorry Bruno, that's not a video. Honestly we're not sure what you posted.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the comment. Please be so kind and explain to us how you are faster in your Mustang than the engineer who developed and tested the new 450 HP Corvette. As we like to always say....video or it never happened. Thanks

[@swinglow33]

Have you ever driven a 911? I used to own a 911 Turbo before I traded up for a more family friendly vehicle. At launch, not only is the weight being transferred to the rear, but the weight of the engine helps keep every thing under control. It's when you're "at speed" when the rear end gets a little happy, especially diving into a bend.

[@MrNicholg]

I think it was just impressive to see it getting launched without the it darting straight to the left into the other lane, followed by a late over-correction, ending up in a ditch. Ya know, like every C6 video out there.

[@real0to60times8]

5.05 is probably what most of us would get if we owned this car.

[@lee1130fromtwitter]

not me, I have my 2016 2ss camaro down to 3.9 0-60 and its a manual. the runflats don't grip.

[@jason-qc5vo]

He was granny shifting and not double clutching like he should

[@applejacks971]

Double clutch a car??? Are you kidding me???

[@CombatVet65]

You have obviously never driven a performance car.

[@bobcostas5094]

I would have major second thoughts about purchasing this vehicle based on this video. If the GM engineer cant get it below 5 seconds under ideal conditions, what does it say about the cars performance. Any thoughts?

[@alexgeren3581]

Good engineering doesn't translate to good driving.

[@bobcostas5094]

Alex Geren True!

[@zhonni]

He is an engineer not a driver. Hope you can tell the difference. Now if he was a test driver and got that figure, then you should have second thoughts.

[@bobcostas5094]

Read the whole conversation genius!

[@SalahAlSammak]

the fact that you have to try all sort of gimmicks to get not even remotely close to the official time, it's kinda sad.

[@JOPBEAR]

Cant wait to see the ZR1 version, this one is already a beast!

[@yelp1000]

From what I can see he did as good a job as any of us could.

[@Marc99GT]

I had a V2 S-trim for a while. I liked it better than the V1 because inside were helical cut gears for less noise. Once I went for a ride in a turbo foxbody that made almost 800 rwhp, I was hooked on turbos. I tossed the Vortech for a T-76 Turbo system. The car made 412 rwhp @ 7 psi on a 2V. Now the new 5.0 makes 560-580 rwhp at that boost level. Amazing heads. At 12-14 psi, it ran 10s. I don't know if I would have chosen a Mystic Cobra to mutilate and kill the value.

[@haradbl]

Good job. You took out the performance engineer. As you said, varied factors.

[@TFLcar]

Have you driven the car? Have you read the manual? Because we just drove it and the car hits the rev-limiter before 60 MPH. Please feel free to read the manual yourself (when if and when you buy the car) and post a video. We're waiting!

[@Marc99GT]

My 99 GT was actually tuned on the street by Job Spetter Jr. of Turbo People. He raced a 7 second Mustang for years and tuned many 6-7 second Mustangs & 1,000+ hp Supras & Grand Nationals so I knew my car was in good hands. It was about $300/hr but well worth it. Very little lag because of it being a V8 and the turbine housing was only a .82 A/R. Fully spooled by about 3,200 just after the stall converter hit. Unfortunately, no dyno numbers. estimated around 500 rwhp.

[@Marc99GT]

The car ran 10.90s on pump gas. It lasted 6 months before I broke 3 pistons and a rod put a hole in the side of the block. I had a built 2V shortblock in a crate already so I wasn't upset. The car had welded sub-frame connectors so it was quite stiff. Google "The Going Thing MM&FF" The first hit you see should be 1999 & up Ford Mustang. I am the 2nd guy down with the Mercedes Benz Jacket on with Turbo 99 GT. There were only a few Turbo 2Vs in the country at the time. I had a prototype kit.

[@TFLcar]

That's exactly what the GM engineers said when we mentioned we wanted to do a 0-60 MPH run....but they let us do it anyway to their credit.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Roman has. I drove the older Viper. He seemed pretty happy with the Corvette's overall driving feel and comfort - when compared to the new Viper.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

Damn you Roman... you are going to make me trade in my Evo.

[@iknowwazup]

And yeah I know the GTR launch mode is more complicated than that but it's still a lot easier to achieve those times consistently over a RWD car.

[@DazdnCofuzd]

Ya, theres a lot of variable to this stuff. Guy on Motor Trend got it to go 3.8 in 0-60. Like you said it depends on driver and driving conditions really.

[@im1greatman]

I give it up to the GM guys for letting you do this! Much respect!

[@JaiJai177]

Finally, something new to contend with the GTR

[@pontiacGXPfan]

The Stingray looks beautiful in Torch Red

[@AlternativeUses]

awesome car. this is a good example of why awd is much faster in real world conditions. if this were a gtr or rs6 I'm sure most ppl could get near the manufacturer specs

[@weirdshibainu]

Roman, saw one in the flesh, beautiful. Question: does it feel flimsy or plasticky as has some earlier generation vettes?

[@ArchAngel20001]

Another point while your testing a car at 0-60 MPH is to also keep the windows raise for better aerodynamics and less drag. Im sure lots of wind getting blow into the interior and being force back to the back window surely is slowing down the car.

[@tgreenfeather1]

its a production car sir, so yes most people think that if they buy the same car from the same company. That there would atleast be some shred of consistency in performance and yes there is a definitive 0-60 time, the fastest one.

[@NemanjaGuitar]

go GM, go USA! This is an amazing car. I saw it yesterday and I am very very impressed.

[@Marc99GT]

After watching a few launches, it almost seems like the LC is set up very conservative and causes the engine to bog down for the first second or 2. If you notice the engine rumble is very low through most of first gear and then quickly jumps. It almost launches like the traction control is on, taking away throttle and then it returns. On the last run, listen to how the engine bogs.

[@colivart]

On street tires with what seems to be dusty pavement in the desert, running bottom 5's is no problem. In my stalled, drag radial T/A on street pavement I'm getting a 5.5-5.6 because of wheelspin. What alot of people don't know is that getting traction is really biggest problem to conquer, and sometimes there's only so much the tires can do for you. i'm sure the 3.8 is probably on a prepped surface like a drag strip.

[@Xeyad]

0-60 times has way too many variables. In this video's case, it seemed the weather was hot so it hinders performance, and way too much wheelspin because the surface was slippery. Roman's first 2 runs had a little issue with shifting to 2nd gear, but the rest runs he shifted almost perfectly. Looking forward to the review. I absolutely trust Roman's opinions! I've been a subscriber since he had less than 100 subs! ;)

[@jster91]

That's sad. "What do you think the issue is here?" That's pathetic. Pay for a car that claims 3.8 second 0-60 and get 5.0. I bet they got the 3.8 at a drag strip. They really should go by quarter mile. That will level the playing field against AWD cars a little.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the comment. You seem to be under the misimpression that cars always run the same 0-60 MPH time. Nothing could be further from the truth and we prove it here: watch?v=VEJgsKUAKIQ

[@M4uzz95]

Very nice car, and incredible power! Awesome channel and reviews too, keep it up!

[@whitecometify]

off a dig this car is a beast. you can tell its very fast easy low 12 second qtr mile.

[@jeremy5421]

i cant wait for the car to come out .

[@TFLcar]

TFL is a TFC (Troll Free Channel) Please note that our community has ZERO interested in mean-spirited name calling or comments. Remove this comment immediately (or we will) and you will be banned.

[@BloodstainedSinner]

The MP4-12C does 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, as sold by dealer, but in private tests, has gone 2.7 0-60's, and the Mp4-12C's also run the 1/4th in 9.8-10.3. They're much faster than a Vette.

[@Slickpete83]

paddles are included in the manual as well , but to control rev matching feature , and not to change gears

[@JoshKoaster]

Is it just me or is Roman shifting slowly? Or is it just these rally car videos that I've been watching getting to my head? Lol. I bet Nathan is real jealous about Roman driving the '14 Vette.

[@stchman]

From what I read, the 2013 ZR1 you don't shift out of 1st until after 60 MPH. That's how GM got 3.5 0-60 in the ZR1, all 1st gear.

[@FranzKrammer4746]

A high powered sports car that just spins one wheel ....a limited slip differential is absolutely essential in a high torque car like this

[@gene978]

I just LOVE it when we have to come up with excuses why it won't perform as advertised. Just like the MPG of the Fusion Hybrid

[@Marc99GT]

I am up to speed on the paint. I have seen a few up close and a guy less than a 1/2 mile from my house has one. 3" exhaust is kind of big for a 400 rwhp. You still didn't say which supercharger you are using. I remember the X-pipes. What rear gear are you running? Makes a big difference on Cobras since their powerband is higher than the 2Vs.

[@BradTheRoy]

Congratz Roman!

[@wolfpackfan2317]

always wanted a corvette for its performance but i didnt love the look so i settled for a heavier but imo better looking 5th gen camaro...now the stingray is coming out and its looks alone have me day dreaming. this is the only car that has me feeling even a slight bit of buyers remorse. I hope to see more stingray videos on your channel thanks for the video

[@Marc99GT]

When you watch the video, listen to the sound of the engine and how long it takes for the revs to come up with the traction management system on. I listened with my eyes closed and it almost sounds like he is starting in 2nd gear, but he isn't. I think the TM is more conservative than the previous version that allowed more wheel spin. Listen to the last run and how quickly the revs come up with it off and he runs a 4.88 basically bogging the launch. If he launched harder, the time would drop.

[@ZorlocMortimer]

Think it's something to do with the rev matching feature. I remember it being explained in another outlets review of the car just forget exactly. They noted it was a goofy way to do it since it looks like paddle shifters.

[@lewishamse6]

Honestly driving a stick shifts require practice and concrete is about the best surface - just check drag strip tracks.

[@VerisimilitudeDude]

Maybe they don't always run the same 0-60 times, but under normal conditions (which I assume these were) they should be a LOT more consistent than what is being shown here, wouldn't you agree?

[@tmwall25]

tough for a manual rear drive car to get any better than what roman did because regardless of power; its about putting the power into accelerating and not spinning the tired

[@EverythingorNothing]

You know it I own a 2014 GTR its the wifes daily driver and its actually 0- 60 in 2.7 :) and it does it every time.I also own a C6 vette great car but not my cup of tea personally I prefer both my 600 + RwHp supercharged Challengers over the vette any day.Sure they are big girls but man if built right they scoot pretty damn good...How much does one need for the street is the question. C7 may be a different story the car has been refined and has caught my interest as of late.

[@99Silverado53]

If they were designed with awd/dual clutch they would be faster. Dual clutch is revolutionary. Like it or not, learn to love it, because it's here to stay.

[@JesseEnclave]

Rev matching makes the shifts a lot smoother, and smoother is faster. That shift to 2nd just before 60mph does drag down the 0-60 times, but this is the base car, so you can't expect the kind of aggressive gearing found in the Z06 and ZR1. Same reason the base car doesn't have 500+hp. Why would they give you all that in the entry-level car, when they can put it in the real performance models and charge a whole lot more for it?

[@grandmastgarth]

Enjoy your reviews, I've watched many of your videos just can't wait till you get a Cadillac XTS and or CTS ehem.

[@Jorgetrader]

for the record i drive a eurocharged 2006 CLS55 ( I bought it salvage title for 18k, and spent another 7.5 at eurocharged, so in total 25.5k for a 650hp 700ftlbs car is a pretty good bang for your buck. I would def recommend it. 2003 e55 salvage title might not even get to 20k.

[@realbeetlejuice]

I love this channel

[@TFLcar]

Thank you!

[@c0c0asauce]

If I was testing a 0-60 in a car, that was given to me to test, I would be power shifting. Damn the clutch.

[@MrNicholg]

No, it's correct. The previous gen ZR1 was geared higher with a 2.29 1st. This new Stingray has a 2.97 1st, with the same rear axle ratio. The ZR1 revved to 6500, the C7 to 6600rpm. The gearing could be higher in that thing with a lower time to 60 because it's making 180 more hp and 150 more torques at lower rpm.

[@TheWoundChannel]

"How to get worked over by TC and then smack the limiter". Now I know how to do that.

[@Marc99GT]

Tubular K-members? I had a D&D Tubular K in my GT. Made for an easier exhaust install. The 28 splines are not that flimsy. I ran low 11s on mine, but an automatic shocks the rear alot less since it is only hydraulically locked and not mechanically locked like a manual. I did switch to an Eaton posi unit with 400 lbs of pre-load and 31 spline axles when I started hitting 10s. I tried the V2 S-trim @ 12 psi, but tossed it for a T-76 turbo system.

[@tmeo9712]

This guy is consistently a POOR driver. When he tested the CAMARO, MUSTANG and CHALLENGER he always did far worse than anyone else. He is just a plain, poor driver 0-60. Whatever number he gets, you can easily subtract a full second if you are a professional. His clutch releasing and shifting are never crisp and he gets times of a high end HONDA ACCORD on this Stingray? 5.09 seconds? WTF? Get a real driver. He is constantly given directions when doing these and never listens.

[@jean-francoisaubry]

Well observe

[@marcmaalouf5901]

Don't sleep on Honda Accords bro

[@tmeo9712]

@@marcmaalouf5901 I will not only sleep on Honda Accords, I will hold a campfire directly on one. Cmon, if you really want to be taken seriously - a Honda Accord is not the way to go. Spending $40,000 over years on a beat up old car, when you can buy a Shelby GT350, look much cooler, and be almost as fast as all the time you spent....and you do not need to trailer it to the track. Sorry, no Honda Accord will ever get my respect, even if you ARE faster than me/anyone else.

[@johnpan78]

I am an American car fan but these cars are not made for 0-60 cause tires spin a lot before they decide to move forward. But with cars like GTR because they are AWD and with Porsche you will experience much better 0-60 times.

[@Boondocksaint1PSN]

Good video guys and glad you show that some #s by normal drivers are not easy to achieve!! Good Job!!

[@TonyTube407]

Pat yourself on the back, Roman. Looks like you did very well considering the circumstances.

[@RichardJoashTan]

Giving respect to the C7 in a positive way gets some respects for other cars

[@Submitr]

I feel like this dude isn't slamming the pedal all the way to the ground and/or shifting too early/before redline.

[@nitro5119]

Try heating the tires for starters. Secondly, slip the clutch when you aren't using launch control. I'll come teach you how gladly.

[@Dolby109]

There is no denying the GT500 is a monster at the drag strip, and a great car in its own right. It's only too bad it costs more than a Z51 Stingray, and can't handle as well as a Camaro. C5 Z06's with 405hp were able to run 11's so the C7 will easily do that. So please refrain from calling the C7 a 'turd'.

[@Sky1]

Probably running GoodYear Eagles on it LOL

[@BloodstainedSinner]

You've never seen the McLaren MP4-12C launch, have you? There's an episode of the American TopGear, where they drag race a Viper, a Lambo Gallardo, and the MP4-12C. Viper is RWD, and gets left pretty far behind, because it just spins and spins and spins, Lambo is AWD, and McLaren is RWD. Viper is at 640hp, Lambo is at 550 or something like that, and the McLaren was like 518. Guess who crossed the line first? The RWD McLaren. It killed the AWD Lambo (that had more power) by 5 seconds.