The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 is a Flat-Plane V8 American Exotic (POV First Drive)

[@Topazviper1]

Insane how far the Corvette has come, great video

[@MilesPerHr]

It’s truly a world car supercar now

[@Jugglenaught1980]

The Corvette has always been in the top of it's league, but now they have stepped up to super car status, it's quite impressive.

[@RkicF8]

@@Jugglenaught1980 Definitely a supercar, looks like a zo6 on the profile but the rear end is not corvette. The wrap around dash and square steering wheel are terrible, wow. The 2004 still rocks.

[@フアン-f6e]

@@RkicF8 Steering wheel is fine. Odd shape does not equate to "terrible"

[@zynex9250]

I mean the c6 is a mighty fine car to this day...

[@ericship8383]

Chevy using Ferrari’s own dna in the past to beat their present cars is the most badass thing a competitor can do to another competitor

[@tigerhoods7927]

Yeah I knew it sounded like a Ferrari

[@evoemperor3776]

It is not a ferrari competitor in a sense that a gtr can beat a bugatti veyron in acceleration. It will give a ferrari a run for its money tho🤣

[@MilesPerHr]

And the most powerful N/A V8 ever made in a production car, too!

[@ericship8383]

@@evoemperor3776 I can see what you’re saying but Chevy benchmarked the 458 so I think it deserves to be in the same sentence as a Ferrari

[@jjchockey]

@@ericship8383 the regular 458 maybe yes the speciale is something else though. It weighs 700lbs less, has a smaller footprint, and is much more raw and visceral. The New vette is very refined which is both good and bad. Both are amazing cars.

[@eddstarr2185]

Here we are with the Corvette dreams are made of. Generations of Vette Fans dared to hope that a car like the C8 Z06 would actually make it to production. What an amazing First Drive video, that V8 symphony resonating in my ears, that view through the windshield like I'm flying an inch off the track. Miles, I'll be hearing that engine in my sleep! Be sure to share this video with friends cuz, "These Are The Good Old Days". Thank You Miles - I can calm down now. 👍👍

[@MilesPerHr]

I savored this engine note and drive for days after the drive event? Edd!

[@cristian333GTX]

Well say dude 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@D3Roach]

as a gt350 owner i would like to welcome this new z06 to the family

[@trm4life]

Taking a hairpin turn at 40 and hitting 140 on the straights, yeah that's a pretty sweet ride. I'm happy to see the change Chevy made in the corvette to make it faster in the turns where it really matters!

[@phantomjosh2148]

Ive been obsessing over this car since it was announced. I’m so glad there’s a review about it now.

[@MilesPerHr]

Got you!

[@pete6705]

I’m so happy they made this. Supercar performance and experience that is actually somewhat attainable or at least a realistic goal for the average man. This kind of mid-engine sports car should not only be for the ultra rich.

[@Pyrrho_]

The average US adult male salary in 2022 was $37K. A $150K sports car isn't a realistic goal for those wages.

[@johnblaze6269]

Wait til 2035 when they’re 35k lol

[@spartan2188]

@@Pyrrho_ Wow, I make double that and I'm still working on making more $$$. 37k is a low amount especially for today.

[@mememanfresh]

@@johnblaze6269 nope not the c8 z06

[@titoortiz5924]

@@Pyrrho_ I make less an I’m still try to get it ion gaf 😂 what else is there to buy that will put a smile on my face like that an I can use everyday nothing

[@DzasterNL]

Don't know why there is so much hate on the Corvette.. Love the styling sound and the torque specs are phenomenal! You won't be number one on the track but you will have the biggest smile!

[@BoBo-pl3ww]

It's just boomers that don't like to evolve with time

[@quantumphaser]

Better than Ferrari. And the price is just slightly insulting instead of being really profane.

[@edisongomez8908]

This video makes me want to sell my Maserati and get a c8 I can’t even lie. Just wow. Beautiful car👌

[@ryanchappell5321]

the car sounds like a Ferrari

[@ELecTrO5026]

yeah sounds like a 458

[@dontarguewithidiots7459]

that's the FIRST thing i thought of. If I closed my eyes, this could be a Ferrari. I DO love that sound though.. man oh man

[@Ryan-ve9uv]

Your right it’s like a symphony

[@Audi_TT_fan]

thats why they call it the poor mans Ferrari

[@charged7625]

Its a flat plane v8 that is naturally aspirated, its actually louder then a 458

[@mustang8258]

It finally sounds as good as it looks! This will be one of those cars we look back at when we're old

[@Rhaspun]

I'm old and retired. I plan on buying one. Chevy did a very good job with this Corvette.

[@mustang8258]

@@Rhaspun I hope I'm still allowed to buy gasoline when I'll finally be in the position to buy one. Congratulations on retirement, and I hope you love the car if you get it!

[@marcusmofield5815]

The track portion of this video made me smile 😊. I can honestly tell he’s having a blast and I certainly enjoyed seeing the car perform to its potential.

[@TheUnforgiven69]

He isn't really a great aggressive driver and didn't push that car anywhere close to its potential lol He was driving extremely cautious.

[@_kanyewestlover420]

this car is a dream, just changed my dream car from a gtr to this😩😍

[@kylozen3938]

can I just say that engine was so pretty along with the rain I had a nice nap during this vid. the sound is just beautiful. Might need a 10 hour track of it layered with rain.

[@auggith]

hey miles, worth to note that the blue interior model was a convertible, and the orange is a coupe. the visibility with the top up in the convertible is a bit better than the coupe, since the engine bay is covered

[@MilesPerHr]

You’re totally right. I was in a rush and totally missed the fact this was a convertible, not the removable hard top coupe. 🤦‍♂️

[@evoemperor3776]

This car should be successful enough for ferrari to ditch turbo and hybrid powertrains🤣

[@427Cabriolet]

Imagine beating them in there own game with full option and still cost 400,000$ Less😂

[@GuillermoCampos-jw1zj]

@@MonicaHolly143 this car is max 180k Ferrarinjs like 600k plus maybe that’s not a reach

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Ferrari can't touch this beast plus Italian like Ferrari or Lamborghini most dangerous cars many died by failed stability failure antispin system alot spin wheel lose control easy

[@G0ddEityawesome]

@@GuillermoCampos-jw1zjyeah markup the z06 is about $250-300k

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Ferrari will have to abide to more strictly European emission rules so they won’t do NA motors except the last v12

[@mr.mephistopheles2497]

Chevy just hit it out of the park.

[@erichermann7553]

In my book this Chevy looks just as exotic as Ferrari - Lamborghini -Maserati -Mc Laren - super in every aspect less money and high output Chevy did absolutely great 👍

[@thebigboss575]

This thing with a straight pipe will sound like 458 i think 💥💥

[@etjulien]

Miles! You really nailed those apexes! Great video!!!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video

[@tigerhoods7927]

Man I love the sound of this beast

[@VIArob]

my first car is a 392 wrangler ill be getting this after

[@christophermillett2273]

I must say, this is the best looking corvette yet. Everytime I see one from a distance, I think it's a Maclaren or ferrari.

[@zcat1006]

My first time here to your channel. I'm very picky about who and what I watch. I'll be back. Keep up the good work, Miles! I like and respect how you make it about the car and not about showing your face to the world to boost your ego like some KZbinRs. Also, the Vet is amazing. I know there are even "family" electric cars now that are faster in a straight line (LUCID,TESLA...etc), but the handling and style-and that sound- is something I hope will never go away. One can dream.

[@MilesPerHr]

Welcome, and thank you for the feedback!

[@jonathanhilt9033]

The 458 lives again and it’s GLORIOUS.

[@MilesPerHr]

But with more power!

[@TRX25EX]

Still not 458 level though, 458 screamed more in sound, that 400RPM or so made a huge difference + 458 engine was so good it even had more power per liter than this while being 13 years older

[@jonathanhilt9033]

@@TRX25EX - Patents I’m sure. Easy remediation in the aftermarket for both Sound & Power Output(s).

[@G0ddEityawesome]

@@TRX25EX this screams higher even with a bit lower redline if you listen to the comparison video on youtube

[@TRX25EX]

@@G0ddEityawesome I listened to it in real life already lol, I don't need a video to tell me which screams more, owned 458 and been in passenger of Z06 on track but at that time we weren't allowed to drive, 458 have stronger and higher pitch induction noise

[@jacobcutrer]

Liking the pov camera position. It really shows the acceleration

[@barrs624]

this is by far the best sounding car i have ever heard and most exciting video youve ever released

[@SeerWS]

9:36 Click then close your eyes and listen. Make sure you're sitting down.

[@coachholden]

And on the 8th day, God created that dark navy with Miami blue interior trim. Unbelievably stunning

[@STAK_22]

Twilight Blue & Tension Blue.

[@Cr5pt0Puzzl3B0x]

Beautiful video and informative. My 72 yo father loves your content

[@MilesPerHr]

Wow, thank you!

[@SeerWS]

If ever there was a car video where 4K was needed, it's this one. I appreciate it. Thank you

[@michaelbarrett6996]

OMG!!!! The sound is music to my ears!!!! A work of ART🌅LIZ💚

[@O.2.]

Never thought a corvette could sound this good

[@SAMI-SEM-997]

Cross plane sounds much better

[@thegaminghub8835]

Yo miles u deserve way more credit than u get ur channel is amazing u definitely deserve more than 1 million

[@adamseay4827]

The car is flat out badass insane670 hp stock that's obscene. however it had me w/ the twin rear calipers, I frakin luv that!!!!!

[@blitzed5210]

I'm sad that I'm only 14 and can't drive yet because this looks like a beast

[@ricardoronin5170]

Here we go!

[@tommym47]

Love the way you get into the turn, I’m way too scared to push mine. It may take a few more months to break it in.

[@JaysonClip-zv3mg]

My dream car

[@MatthewTrades]

I will own one of these one day. I will own one of these one day

[@JBsC6]

Ill daily drive the c8 z06 htc . Cant wait

[@mas921]

If you didn't say you kept the transmission in auto in that track segment I wouldn't have noticed! It nails the downshifts !!

[@MilesPerHr]

It’s a very intelligent gearbox in Track drive mode

[@thor942]

I was thinking the same with the downshifts. That’s amazing

[@TheTkrum]

What an excellent track car. Affordable and lacking nothing

[@raymondhumphrey2749]

As a owner of the 2025 ZO6,This car is a Awesome car..That Engine is a masterpiece 4Sure 👍💯.. Enjoy Folk's...

[@الامينالمحترفللمعلوميات]

In my humble opinion, the Corvette z06 2023 has become a competitor to the Lamborghini Aventador, not the Hurcan, and has become a competitor to all German and European cars in general, in fact Chevrolet pioneered it for the Corvette

[@P4SDetails]

I’ve been dying for this content and you did not disappoint.

[@MilesPerHr]

Heck yea!

[@2ZZGE100]

Geez! The sound aside, how much grip does this thing have? It does not break loose going fast into the turns. No hint of tire squeal. It is like velcro on the track.

[@awesomesauze7]

That’s why good tires are important

[@crabtdd]

If I could just win the powerball tonight this is the first thing I would buy.

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

Not usually an orange fan but man… I love this color

[@deanroddey2881]

I kept seeing one driving by, thought it was a little over the top. Then it was parked at the grocery store one day when I came out and I had an up close look at it, and it's an amazing looking car and the color really was nice. This one had orange interior stuff as well. I'd probably not go that way, but it really looked good.

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

4k image quality in this video is superb.

[@moonasha]

god I want one :( my dream car is a C07. Nothing fancy, just factory stock. I just love how it looks and sounds and drives. Maybe I'm just biased because I'm American, but I think modern corvettes and mustangs are the best looking cars there are.

[@inlinesoarer]

I do love flatplane’s lt6 v8 🎉 !!

[@thegaminghub8835]

Bro this is the most badass car I have seen that’s priced under 200k it’s wayyy to good for the price and the sound of this thing is just like the sound is like a Ferrari v8

[@rickyc-bolt2331]

First upgrade: new steering wheel That silver and blue combo is beautiful

[@johndemeen5575]

Sounds like American freedom! Thanks from. St. Paul Minnesota.

[@RolandSchlosser]

"That's a rock!" lol

[@Xhilol]

not gonna lie i thought he was driving the car with paddles the whole time until he pointed out he left it in drive lol thats insane how it downshifts around those corners

[@tommy516]

I loved driving my Dad's C5...the Corvette is tempting....

[@HKPCRGF]

2.5 turns lock-to-lock👍👍👍

[@afthemeparkpovs4780]

Amazing sound We now have an American ferrari

[@cloudstrife7083]

Corvette always was 1 of the best car to buy, all class combine, in term of performance price ratio

[@NewtonWashinton]

The C8 is nothing short of AMAZING for the $$$

[@icarofranca9164]

amazing car full of new technologies i wish i had money to buy one

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

Man I dig the silver blue combo that's so clean

[@mkx624]

Autumn is here, the future is coming

[@RS-vu3df]

Well, that was a fine explanation of the advantages of a flat plane.

[@ERS1713]

10:49 that downshifting 😍

[@TDL1887]

This might be the greatest sounding American car ever made..

[@jas2dn229]

The dash looks like my work computer desk at home. I love it, but question if I should spend months in my car.

[@readerenergy]

So, I'm not a race car driver, but it seems that you have accumulated enough experience through your testing, to do a good job as a non-race car driver with fast cars on a track. I'm a fan of this car as well as the M5 CS. It seems like you weren't allowed the same freedom with the M5 as you were with the Z06 when you had track time?? But, from what you experienced, how close are they as a driving experience? Understanding of course the aero of the Z06 is much more involved than what the M5 has.

[@Necropheliac]

I honestly don't mind this vehicle. It can stay.

[@Von_RX]

I found my 1st supercar I will buy in a few years!

[@husseinjoude8446]

My god these new corvettes look so luxurious

[@nicklovely6431]

I have both a z51 and zO6 they are both amazing. I of course didnt leave my z51 stock. Its has about 800whp.

[@jjandblue9072]

This video is crazy did everyone shoot their video in the same spot 🤣🤣 this makes me want to get one

[@dms14]

This is literally my absolute dream car😩🔥‼️

[@markhoskins579]

I became dizzy, almost nauseous, watching this video with the great in-cabin filming, making me feel as if I were along for the ride. I always wanted a Corvette, starting with the 1963 split-window coupe (I am that old), but the wife wanted a Tesla. She won. I lost. Woe is me.

[@mediathunder2109]

That a good revision ,thanks bud

[@Da__goat]

I don't think it needs to aero pack to it, I would argue that a folding rear wing that fits into the profile of the car would look better and function really well, of course this also adds more weight due to the hydraulics. But I am glad that the V8 finally produces enough power. It wasn't that long ago that the 6.2L v8 was barely breaking 500hp when Lexus was producing 500 from its N/A V8 in the F product lines. A bit pricey, but it is on par for power compared to an M5 or what used to be the E63S (RIP), and the RS6/7.

[@monkeymouse1403]

The Lexus performed like it only had 400hp due to weight and the cobbled transmission and suspension.

[@brainiacbold169]

This is the best American car to me.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

I'm thinking of buy a new 23' Chevy Corvette.

[@palmkinggod]

Orange corvette is the best👍🙉

[@MilesPerHr]

The orange definitely stands out!

[@sburrito1139]

Greatest corvette ever made

[@paladin3116]

This thing will sound amazing with a custom exhaust and high flow cats

[@ezpz4659]

Bro the exhaust is already custom from factory and the cats are high flow im pretty sure. If they are squeezing 650+ hp out of an NA engine.

[@insanitysean4939]

@@ezpz4659 what does NA mean?

[@ezpz4659]

@@insanitysean4939 Naturally Aspirated, so it doesn't use Forced Induction (Turbo, Supercharger) NA engines lose a lot of power at high altitudes, because its harder for the engine to breathe.

[@domcars]

@@ezpz4659 I’m pretty sure it’s the opposite, NA engines have the benefit over turbos at high elevation due to the forced induction required to build boost in turbo engines which requires more air

[@MilesPerHr]

I think it sounds amazing as-is!

[@Ramen22443]

These cars are badass when they can drive more than 5 minutes without a check engine light

[@zoomzoom3839]

The V8 sounds like more like a V10 or a V12 from a Lamborghini or a Ferrari. It’s absolutely amazing.

[@Champagnebaba0]

doesn’t sound anything like a v10 or v12 from lambo or ferrari. it just sounds like a v8 ferrari, the 458 specifically. the lambo and ferrari v10 and v12s are in their own league.

[@zoomzoom3839]

@@Champagnebaba0 whatever it just sounds like a European supercar. Not an American muscle car.

[@mybro727]

@@Champagnebaba0 Somebody’s *salty.* 😂

[@TheElectricGhost]

@@Champagnebaba0 Whatever exhaust tuning gm did, the car from the outside, when revving, has the same rasp as a LFA. Does it sound as good, no, but it's there if you listen for it. That's why I don't blame anyone for mistaking the sound for a v10 or v12.

[@zoomzoom3839]

All I was saying is that you don’t expect to hear that sound coming from a Corvette, you don’t expect Corvette’s to rev up to 9000RPM, what I was saying is, Chevrolet has made a supercar. I also just realized that this Z06 with a V8 is actually more powerful than the Lambo Hurcan with the V10.

[@Louthemailman]

Badass vette chevy did a awsome job 🔥🔥but my favorite vette is the C7 ZR1

[@EndeavorsDnB]

“That’s a real rock” comment of the year

[@eliteexposure5594]

Finally a non annoying harley davshitson sounding muscle car!

[@pfwww12]

This the best Chevy Corvette ever made. Corvette literally has entered super car status!

[@someguy5035]

On September 9, 1955, a man named Zora Arkus-Duntov set a sedan class record by more than two minutes by driving a disguised 1956 Corvette with a V-8 engine to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. He ascended the 4,303 meter summit in just 17 minutes, 24.05 seconds. 1990 ZR-1 5,000 km (3,100 mi) at 175.710 mph (282.778 km/h) (World Record) 5,000 miles (8,000 km) at 173.791 mph (279.690 km/h) (World Record) 12 Hours Endurance at 175.523 mph (282.477 km/h) 24 Hours Endurance at 175.885 mph (283.059 km/h) for 4,221.256 miles (6,793.453 km) (World Record) They have consistently destroyed cars 2x and 3x their price at the ring. They have always been super cars.

[@drummerAVA]

Saw a Z06 yesterday in a dark grey metallic, with the black side intake “wishbone” feature recolored to match the body, and hooooly smokes… 🔥🔥

[@damont99]

I don’t know how much will those dealers mark it up but if you can get it with MSRP man it just worth every penny.

[@deadcell1]

They are going to mark it up 150%

[@sosocopta6616]

The sound is amazing

[@gittyupalice96]

Modern Camaros and Corvettes are absolutely insane. . Built to compete with: Corvette vs 488 Camaro vs 911

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

BTW congrats on your order! Seems like it will be a fun car to drive.

[@MilesPerHr]

Wish I was ordering this! But I can’t wait for my Blackwing

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

@@MilesPerHr Right on man! Is that a CT4 or CT5 Blackwing? That's a really nice car! Congrats!

[@博鈴木-f1q]

超カッコいい！さすがアメリカ、世界の最先端は不動だな！日産の新型Zにはガッカリであのデザインはないでしょ↓やはりCORVETTEは憧れの車には違いない！

[@ktxvoid1524]

Dream car right there

[@ElierOlivos]

Hello Miles, how beautiful and powerful.

[@MilesPerHr]

Hey Elier! This was a fun one 👍

[@ElierOlivos]

@@MilesPerHr Totally agree.

[@markrobber5252]

something in the design that somehow awakens my inner 9 year old. It's a compliment btw