The Corvette That Shocked The World | Explained

[@kylec4zr1]

Thanks for letting me represent the C4 ZR1! 👍

[@jokodrew1429]

I have always loved the C4 Zr1, the LT5 engine is so cool

[@sidefx996]

You mean ZR-1 😜

[@timothythomas1737]

They are still bad to the bone.

[@malikross6152]

You should do one of these on the 300zx Twin Turbo. Was an unbelievable car in its time.

[@ananyobrataroy6755]

Rightly said yo

[@surrealinabox5220]

Bro, the content of this channel makes me feel so proud to be a car enthusiast

[@Allenfreedom1776]

It's like Donut Media when they made educational videos. Now they just spend money and review it.

[@surrealinabox5220]

@@Allenfreedom1776 man, the good ol days. I was sad when he passed away though- Edit: He did NOT pass, he left Donut to do something else.

[@rafaelfavela77]

@@Allenfreedom1776 they do pretty top notch reviews of parts and all types of things honestly

[@ace6541]

@@JohnBoyBuilds even if that’s what he be doing then he does a damn good job doing it

[@goshbaby8531]

Ikrr

[@solocamo3654]

Had no idea the C6 ZR-1 sold that badly... what a shame. A dream car for me only beaten by a ACR Viper.

[@nodo7575]

Good taste

[@kirkyturki1546]

Not in a straight line. Whereas on the track you'd have to be a good driver and hope the Viper slips a little.

[@solocamo3654]

@@kirkyturki1546 Meant that as the viper beating out the C6-ZR1 as a dream car.

[@kirkyturki1546]

@@solocamo3654 Ahhh gotcha. I would say shame on you since the Viper's the rival of the Vette, but both fans tend to agree that both cars are worthy opponents, and I'd be lying if I said I could care less for the Viper.

[@sbinnala]

They didn’t “sell badly.” It was a limited production car…

[@agent_bedrock5844]

My favorite models have always been the ZR1s because of how overkill they are. In my mind, the zr1 represents what Europeans think of when they think of American excess, extra everything. More power, more downforce, more hood, more air, and more than you need. They're beautiful

[@Corvolet5]

AND still cheaper

[@cassiespencer6134]

I like how you think. See my post above. Its gut wrenching torque melts some people into puddles. >:} However, even better is its handling on a track or good roads. Think: 200 MPH go kart =:0 and you'll get the picture.

[@337speed]

Happy new year, been working on this video for weeks so enjoy!

[@The_Stronzo]

This is brilliant mate, proper OG content. Exceptional as always!

[@cookiespamintel4607]

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[@337speed]

@@cookiespamintel4607 Solara by White Bat Audio kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6HYhYGHmNCXrbs

[@cookiespamintel4607]

@@337speed thank you some much

[@PapiAndrey]

Extraordinary content! What do you think of having a poll of what you should do next? Or do you already have some ideas lined up?

[@BlitzkriegRap]

From an European who will probably never see a C4 ZR1 in person - it's a stunning car with iconic looks!

[@funchfries]

They came in some crazy colors. There was one locally that was a light purple. Actually wasn't a bad looking car

[@vomErsten]

If I can figure out how to move to Sweden, you might catch me in mine!

[@Itsjamilagain]

​@@funchfriesThe C4 is a beautiful car if you ever get to see a clean one. They look much better than the photos. I own a 95 LT1. The car turns heads in public much like a modern supercar.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Just found your channel and wow dude. This is great!

[@337speed]

Bro I’ve been watching your channel forever! Ever since the early Twin Turbo WS6 videos, big reason I bought one back in 2017🙏🏽 it’s an honor

[@gsmith207]

me too! awesome!

[@JonnyJetson754]

💯

[@MadtuckyGarage]

Well as a LSC sub .... If it is LSC approved then its good enough for me! lol

[@PncK64]

one of the best on YT in my opinion

[@JGSnipes]

The legend returns. These feel like short very high quality documentaries. Love your videos.

[@opossumgrylls3275]

Too short. By the time I am invested, the video is over... and I really don't even care about this stuff.

[@sidefx996]

It not only set the FIA 24 hour endurance record, but also set the 5K km and 5K mile records as well. They were only beat years later by a one off, purpose built, prototype race car, and I believe the records still stand to this day for a production car.

[@Itsjamilagain]

The C4 in general broke a TON of records and it's a shame it's one of the lesser respected Vettes. Edit: For now.

[@danberry3417]

The LT-5 while designed by Chevrolet and Lotus was built by MerCruiser in Stillwater OK. Great Content !

[@Lanse1984]

The original design of the LT5 provided was supposed to surpass 500hp but GM shot it down as they wanted to keep the bore size and spacing of the 5.7.

[@toxicmasculinity7870]

Meaning if GM produced the engine as originally designed, would that have meant we could’ve have looked at a potential 6 liter big block in an earlier version?

[@johnpopoff7950]

They could have made it into a 6 or 6.6 litre and kept the same bore spacing. That would have gotten closer to 450 to 500 horsepower.

[@91sol]

I'm still amazed at how transformed this channel keep up the good work

[@yukonjack.]

Sounds like Colion Noir doing this narration??

[@jermainrmartinez4689]

​@@yukonjack. I agree!!!

[@fz0gtg]

It’s been amazing to have worked in engine design engineering and engine manufacturing for the past 40 year, what a ride, no pun intended!

[@RALTBOB1]

The ZR-1 is special The C6 ZR1 is gorgeous

[@Itsjamilagain]

Thank you for spelling them correctly. Only the C4 had the hyphen.

[@Usmc913]

The C7 ZR1 is just sick!!! As are the others but they got the looks perfect on the C7 ZR1.

[@innerlightfilms]

Too many scoops, inlets, and aero thingy's for my taste. I like the C4 a lot more. Its got uninterrupted curves like a sexy woman ;-)

[@destruxandexploze2552]

@@innerlightfilms And if someone doesn’t realize it’s a ZR-1 (which it looks similar to 1991+ C4s but has a few key differences) you also got yourself a sleeper! (Although some people just think all Corvettes and Mustangs and Muscle cars are fast)

[@innerlightfilms]

@@destruxandexploze2552 very true. I used to be one of them. Was shocked to find out how slow some of the models were.

[@Itsjamilagain]

​@@innerlightfilmsThe C4 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, if you ever get to see a clean one in person. The side profile on the LT1/4 models is gorgeous.

[@innerlightfilms]

@@Itsjamilagain I agree! I own a 93 ZR-1 with 21k miles.

[@samuelharding257]

Loving this! I’m currently looking for a C6 Z06 Carbon Edition because I love that LS7 but that LS9 is no joke.

[@305Nick]

you better make sure you find an extended warranty because that LS7 valve drop is no conspiracy

[@corvetteZ3r]

@@305Nickbig fax

[@mass9213]

@@305Nickcan this be avoided beforehand?

[@305Nick]

@@mass9213 get the heads redone. Theres a lot of articles on how to "bulletproof" the ls7

[@LockieNZ]

I didn't realise that the C8 wasn't the first GM to have a DOHC V8! Very informative stuff! Have learnt something today!

[@quarrena280c7]

Nope ls9 was pushrod ......all ls engine are push rod

[@corvetteZ3r]

Really? Must live under a rock lol

[@corvetteZ3r]

@@quarrena280c7C4 ZR1

[@LockieNZ]

@@corvetteZ3r Japanese rocks, not American ones 😅

[@asmodai2025]

@@quarrena280c7 You conveniently forgot that the C4 Corvette ZR-1 had a D.O.H.C. V8, which was co-developed with Lotus and Mercury Marine.

[@gtacinema528]

My dad has been in the auto industry for over 20 years. Before he left GM the last project he worked on was actually the c8. He’s told me that the c8 zr1 will be supercharged, hybrid, and awd. (Electric motors on the front axle) they are supposed to be shooting for 1000 hp.

[@Itsjamilagain]

I believe that will be the Zora, as the ZR1 has already been confirmed to be twin-turbo'd. But that's interesting nonetheless.

[@khabrahasunny1947]

I hope it is supercharged I will buy it instead of the 5.5L twin turbo the supercharger will go crazy

[@biggiesmalls7939]

Well for someone who worked on the c8 development team, he sure was wrong about the c8 zr1 lmao

[@GOOBER_BOI]

well now its turbo,rwd,pure combustion engine but the 100 hp was close now that its 1064 hp

[@bobolulu7615]

I own a 1991 ZR1 #1781. Had it for 10 years and it is everything people say it is. It's fantastic.

[@Itsjamilagain]

Nice car man! I own a 95 LT1 and was blown away when I first test drove it. The ZR-1 must be insane.

[@terryrutherford2114]

I owned a 1988 Z51 and then a 1991 ZR-1. The ZR-1 was awesome, as shown in this video. I now own a 2016 Z06. It too is awesome. Love all my Corvettes. Thanks for the video!

[@aryaahmadi4029]

LS7 and LS9 were two of the best sounding V8s on top of everything else.

[@1Slo5ooh]

LS9 is just….theirs no way of describing it at all.

[@godslayer1415]

LS are the new white trash heroes - along side the retardo Hemi (if you have a semi (hard drick) then you need a hemi. I will put the engine in my Lexus LF-A against any other engine for sound and that includes the Italian trash cars.

[@Overstand_Thinking]

​@@1Slo5ooh what year is the LS9 in n how many horses?

[@gtasanandreascluckinbell]

​@@Overstand_Thinking 640 hp and year 2009

[@cali2468]

LT-5 can make big power N/A. I've seen strokers do 6xxwhp. It was way ahead of it's time.

[@fryloc359]

Lotus was also working on a second version LT5 with even more power. There's a video on it somewhere on youtube. If it had gone into production it would have been just insane for a street car in the 90s.

[@vomErsten]

Doesn't even need new cams or a change in displacement; simply port-matching and polishing the intakes and heads, installing a freer- flowing exhaust, and swapping the flywheel for a lighter one will take you from 375 stock to around 500 HP, which is already more than the chassis knows what to do with for anything other than drag-racing.

[@cali2468]

@@vomErsten Who said it needs it? I said I've PERSONALLY seen LT-5's make in excess of 600whp. You're not making that kind of paper on the stock displacement. These are mainly 415ci. And plenty LT-5's tore up the drag strip strip over the years, where have you been. lol

[@ronniesaini7096]

(Just a suggestion) can you do something about the bikes like [why Hayabusas destroys everything] [why ninja H2 and H2R is too powerful ] or something in that sense would Love it🍻😁

[@337speed]

@Gregory Bostrom I’ll have one this month, it’ll definitely be worth it

[@goshbaby8531]

@@337speed cant wait mann

[@brianknott9329]

You must not have messed with any newer ZX14Rs….. since like 2012.

[@worth31]

Your content is superb. The history lesson with animation is awesome. Thank you

[@JamesDOConnor1916]

Great to see you back man, happy new year I love your videos they have been a great teaching tool for me to learn about engines thanks much respect 🙏

[@beddietv6139]

This channel is the BOMB!!! It simplifies Automobile like hot knife cutting through butter!!!

[@Bmstaudy]

Explained 20: return of the king

[@mithyc2948]

This video feels like a documentary on my dream car that I'd normally find on large production channel like Top Gear. Very well done with this upload and thank you for reminder of why I love these cars!!!!

[@gsmith207]

as an owner of a 91 ZR1 and a 19 ZR1 I can attest to all that! love them. my 69 427 L-36 is closest I could come to the 70 ZR1 because those are unattainable. My next one is the C6 ZR 1 but the prices are starting to get crazy.

[@ImpalaZac]

I’ve always been curious how crazy the c6 zr1 would of been if they built it around the ls7 from z06 and why they didn’t do that. Still my favorite new model corvette and I’ll own one at some point in my life.

[@Itsjamilagain]

Had the chance to shoot the shit with an owner. The car is *insane.* The window to the motor on the hood is sick in person.

[@orangeponygsxr9366]

The cylinder walls are to thin on the ls7 to take any boost, so they would of had to make a whole new ass engine anyway.

[@corvetteZ3r]

Cylinder linerssssss

[@darkened13]

@@corvetteZ3rwrong.

[@corvetteZ3r]

@@darkened13 correct

[@PushnButtons62]

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[@derrickallen2054]

Every video I've watched of yours is on another level of quality and informative. Can't wait for your next one. 💪

[@k.tucker2011]

It's why I usually watch all his videos twice

[@NuveCloud]

Man im so happy i own a C6 Zr1 man. My dream car, so fun to drive

[@MrCbr150mph]

Me too, didn't realize there were less than 5000 in 2009 👍

[@Itsjamilagain]

Jealous, man. I own a C4 LT1. Got to talk to a guy about his C6 in that light blue color. IMO the best color next to the orange. Car is nuts in person.

[@StanleyNotFound]

Didn’t expect a Grand National to sneak into the video, that’s my favorite car

[@Lesevesel]

I can feel the love in this video, man. The 1971 Corvette ZR2 had the 454 LS6 big block from the Chevelle SS and it was offered for only...one...year: 1971. It is among the rarest Corvettes ever made.

[@joshuad1716]

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[@VinceroAlpha]

I love your style of story telling mixed with articulate information explanation.

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Thanks for the Cameo! :)

[@outty7049]

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[@strogarn6659]

the C6 ZR1 will forever be my favorite Corvette no matter what

[@davidholder8551]

Facts I think they perfected the design of the C4 and C5 when they made the C6, and then tried to be a little too unique with the C7. It's really weird now that the new Corvette doesn't look like a Corvette. Tbh it's like the Corvette has become transgender, it got rid of its stick and replaced it with some flappy paddles.

[@zibingotaeam3716]

no V8 will ever surpass the C6 ZR1 in sound. No other engine ever sounded so much like a force of nature. I don't particularly like V8s, but the LS9 is special.

[@ProToolsApproved]

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[@169abr]

The C6 ZR1 is peak Corvette, the C7 ZR1 is a badass car but it's much less attainable compared the C6 version. Edit: Shoutout Alex, drivin that ZR1 like a man. Edit 2 (Electric Boogaloo): Aw shit shoutout Frank too.

[@deankontos946]

This is one of the top car enthusiast channels on YT. You do an awesome job. Well done!

[@anthonylittleton7929]

Thanks for this video ....my dad seen somthing years ago gm wanted 1000hp by 2008 he believed it whit everything .....he passed away in 16 but just hearing that the Corvette is heading to 1000hp made me think my dad wish he could see it man ..... rip gearhead

[@joshthetrucker9589]

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[@michaelfarris1639]

This was a KILLER VIDEO!.. nice job man. I’m all for this channel

[@TruthMerc]

Thanks for being one of the few who give my favorite car the representation it deserves. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

Fun fact: in the ‘70s, there was also the ZR-2 which was the same as the ZR-1, but with a 454 big block instead. It’s also extremely rare.

[@mikemartin6857]

Man these videos and your in depth description and in detail analysis is nothing short of automotive journalism perfection 💯 Well done.....and beautifully executed!

[@willfiedler4847]

i rarely ever comment but you really know how to get true enthusiasts excited while created an incredible quality video. keep it up

[@TimelineBeats]

Bro who is doing the animations / editing on these videos? They are killing it for real!

[@337speed]

I'm doing them all myself, gets very time consuming but the end product is exactly what I envision

[@madeballer313]

Keep up the good work!! No one does it like you.

[@drewski23_7]

Been WAITING for another one of these to drop! Please keep ‘em coming!

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[@paulvickers9978]

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[@geoffreytazprice5091]

Can't wait to see the C8 ZR1 with its all new LT7 Twin Turbo.

[@dacarguy4776]

Do like the classic pop-up-headlights from the c4 though

[@BluntBlowinn]

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[@solocamo3654]

This man deserves a million more subs.

[@shellracer3189]

Facts yo

[@sk8punk318]

Wow great video, awesome editing

[@neilwattoo]

Ever since the LS6 Gen 3 came out ive been wanting a ZR1. Keep getting better and everyone seems to have forgotten them. GOAT. Ive got the means, just need to find the 1.

[@g3mercenary]

Appreciate the Grand National nod 💙

[@drizzdaniels9706]

I was saying to my self when u gonna drop another video... boom u did it I love the content u put on ur channel ... this video is very informational because I was thinkin of putting that exact engine in my car im stuck between the zrl engine or the zl1 engine...

[@Random-noise24]

Time for an new video. The c8 zr1 is awesome.

[@kendrick6387]

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[@ryanrodriguez211]

That last line game me chills, Will alllways be king.

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Great production quality and information. Reminds me of late 90’s early 2000’s history channel. Except some how better. Thanks for the hard work.

[@ethanbrunott7223]

The production value of these videos is world class

[@vroomvroom4061]

you should cover the C6R ZO6 corvette that dominated the 12 hours of sebring

[@josiahbates8962]

keep making these vids, incredible quality

[@zvonimirskvorc3006]

your videos are so well made regarding both visuals and information that we can learn

[@kevinloken7765]

This upload gave me goosebumps of excitement wow ZR1 IS THE KING

[@TheGearheadLounge]

Absolutely awesome content. Excellent voice, narration, information, and subject matter!

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Nice video. I wasn't aware of the work on the C8 ZR1.

[@sagenbabin8786]

You did forget to mention the c6 zo6 fitted with an ls7 7liter 427ci v8 that revs to 7000 rpm is an absolute animal especially given the fact it’s an n/a push rod v8

[@Itsjamilagain]

... This video is about the ZR1...

[@stelliosskouloudis703]

LOVE MY C6 Z06! But the zr1 is king

[@sagenbabin8786]

@@stelliosskouloudis703 the z r1 c4 is bad ass

[@sbinnala]

And it’s a ticking bomb without totally aftermarket cylinder head castings.

[@sagenbabin8786]

@@sbinnala and your point is It’s a big Fucken V8 That does not stop revving

[@Adrianzx]

I worked on a lot of c4 ZR1s back in the day

[@tristanobrian356]

Thanks for putting out back to back videos, bro! You were missed🏎️

[@tedosmundson7326]

Great video ! Really enjoyed it as a former owner of 3 different C4 ZR-1s over a 20 year period. Would love to get my hands on a C6 ZR-1. I wish you could have grabbed a video piece of Dave H setting a record at Bonneville in 2021 with his naturally aspirated 372 cubic inch C4 ZR-1. That Corvette reset the class record at 237 + mph... out the back door 239 mph which means it was still accelerating.

[@mistadigz7203]

Another banger as always 337.. plus I'm looking forward to hearing about this on Alex Flores channel tomorrow.....

[@Hunnisloot]

C6 ZR1 is still the king in my eyes, and the best looking.

[@wanderor]

That looks like Alex Flores (YDBT) in his C6 ZR1, nice.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LOVED THE ZR1 THEN , AND I LOVE IT NOW.

[@jonathanjones1814]

C6 ZR1 will always be my favorite Vette it was so raw 🙌🏿

[@johnnieburge4997]

It took me a few years an a whole lot of $ to get my hands on 1 of 3000 LT5 motors. Great video!

[@jacobmyler5892]

You channel has the some of the highest quality car content on the internet! A1

[@moosethe1st910]

A redesigned VE commodore ute sitting there. Now it feels like Holden ( RIP) had a play in the latest Corvette, 2 Chevy brothers from 2 different parts of the world unite. Holden still sings to the Chevy hearts loud from the grave.

[@Tory_Rainman]

Bro i don't know if it's narration, the background music or the graphics but this guys videos are amazing. I've so much about cars and their history then i could ever in such a short period of time😍

[@ace6541]

Quality content. Quality channel. Good job king

[@EngineeringPerspective]

Supercharged! I know a few guys that designed it ;) That 2650 brings back great memories

[@josephharrington5634]

Always have been into cars. But your videos made me understand how cars work! Your videos are the best !🤝🏽

[@crw3673]

Bro! You are dropping some serious knowledge! I didn't even know their was c3 zr1.

[@rayregino2776]

Awesome video man. Great intel, your killing it 💪🏽

[@carlinshowalter1806]

Cool to see these guys beating on those Vettes like they were designed for!

[@primeconst]

have had most of them out there, and the ZR1 is the rawest beast of them all

[@BlackCell29.99]

Ah, the joy of discovering this channel!

[@johnwentz4359]

King of the hill to me, will always be to last front mid engine Z06. Big bore n/a engine and a fully manual 6 speed transmission. I had the chance of driving both the ZR1 or the Z06 for one run. I went with the Z06, man what a car.

[@tiltshiftvis]

Im glad that I came across this channel, well done.

[@machdaddy6451]

This channel's content never disappoints!

[@ericx7476]

I’ve never ridden a car, just my motorcycle. These videos are making me a car enthusiast 😂

[@toxicmasculinityclub3878]

Beginning in 1985, working with Lotus, the LT-4 engine was manufactured by Mercury Mercruiser, eventually developing over 400HP.