The Last Manual American Supercar | C7 Corvette Z06 Review

[@scottgeorge50]

I have a 2016 Z06 manual. I continue to be impressed every time I get behind the wheel. I love this car!

[@MattStirling-k8d]

@@scottgeorge50 where are you based, mate?

[@krisi.2011]

In 2017 it was fixed the heat soak . Also only automatic z06 had that issue not the manual

[@sbinnala]

no it wasnt. wasnt fixed until 2019 when every c7 got a laundry list of unannounced changes

[@hnic72]

​@@sbinnalanon owner spotted

[@sbinnala]

@@hnic72you’d be very wrong

[@krisi.2011]

@Sbinnala my dealer and 2 other mechanic said you can tell by the supercharger casing . If it's a square and not concave it's been updated . They use a larger intercooler look at 2015 and 2016 LT4 blowers and than 2017-19 there different

[@AdrenalineJunkie25]

@@hnic72facts

[@caseyyoung5111]

Bought a 2015 C7 Z06 a month ago and couldn't agree more. Great vid man, keep it up. The Fun to Drive score is the metric more people should pay attention to.

[@JMGENTERPRISES]

Congrats dude! I also have a '15 C7Z. What color did you get? I actually traded my old GT-R for the vette as I just missed a manual transmission SO MUCH!

[@terryrutherford2114]

May 2023 I bought a 2016 Z06 3LZ A8 convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. I have owned a 1991ZR-1 and a 2011 CTS-V. I'm glad to be back in a Corvette...It is awesome. Thanks for the video!

[@brendandrives]

They are just monsters and it seems like manufacturers can’t make them like than any more. You’ve secured a future of many smiles

[@veethevoice]

Amazing work! You’ve got yourself another new subscriber! 💪🏾

[@TheShape076]

Excellent video. I have 16 Z06 & it’s an amazing car. I agree with your sentiment that for the money, it’s everything you could want in a sports car. It’s my daily & it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel.

[@curtishoward5584]

I just bought a 17 Z06 manual shift. PHENOMENAL!

[@brendandrives]

Somehow I doubt you’ll regret that

[@curtishoward5584]

@@brendandrives a wise bet. I bought mine damaged from accident. I’ve run a collision shop for 20yrs. I actually just painted it today.

[@brendandrives]

What color?

[@curtishoward5584]

@@brendandrives torch red

[@curtishoward5584]

@@brendandrives torch red. I own a collision repair shop so I bought it with some light accident damage. I actually just got it finished & painted last week.

[@MichaelGreco]

You can track it with some cooling mods but if you want to track it get a 17+. They added and aux rad, better cooling bricks and lid for the super charger and I think some things. Just don't add more power. DSC sport controller helps settle the rear end to hook but really it just needs better tires like a toyo r888r. With better tires she hooks just fine. I'm 300 wheel over stock and I hook fine in 2nd, just need to roll into it in first

[@brendandrives]

Sheesh, that’s wild to hook at over 900bhp but yeah the tires on this rental were not ideal. I feel like it would be a serious handful on track at stock power levels!

[@ace.v.3]

Best of luck keep on grinding. Hell of a video

[@dcardenas1661]

watched this because i'm in the market specifically for a z06, but regardless your presentation was great and the channel shows a lot of promise. i'm sure a lot of us are fatigued by so many reviewers being overcaffinated, so a more laid back approach is welcome.

[@Tubes12AX7k]

I travel for a living and I rent sports cars whenever I can, including various Mustangs, Challengers, and Corvettes, and my daily driver at home is a Corvette C7. It's a well-handling car and better than the others in the same price category. The Tesla is just as fast, but the Corvette will handle better than the heavy Tesla. One more surprise with the car is that it gets good mileage if you travel a long distance, 26-29mpg, if you can avoid idling for any long period of time. Mishimoto makes an aftermarket, larger radiator if you want to avoid heat soak. Elite Engineering makes a good oil catch can to reduce carbon buildup in direct injection engines and it's an easy install.

[@brendandrives]

Yeah I’ve heard they can get good mileage! Didn’t experiment with that ability myself… sounds like you know how to make travel more fun!

[@shannonshull6989]

Nice video great review. I'm finally ready to pull the trigger on a C7 manual coupe Z06 or maybe the Grand sport... Id like to test drive each to decide based on my personal use. My C3 build has NA BBC 620/650 so I'm thinking she needs a C7 Z cell mate

[@brendandrives]

Sounds like you have an incredibly fun decision on your hands. I don't know enough about the rest of the drivetrain to know if there is a significant strength difference in the Z06 or not. I have heard a Grand Sport is a sweet spot.

[@MattStirling-k8d]

Have a 2015 Zo6-07 3lz m7 it’s a beast

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

As someone who races a c7z the level of misunderstanding is staggering. To even think a tesla plaid is more competent or even in remote consideration of similar car.

[@brendandrives]

Not more competent, faster from 0-60

[@scottgeorge50]

Choctaw Oklahoma. About 10 miles from OKC

[@chrissmith8469]

Just bought a 17 z06 with 6400 miles on it it its a beast . It was still only 10k less than sticker price from 17 holding its value nice

[@keithjackson4985]

These are a great buy. Interior should have been much nicer. It stopped me from owning one. I may own a C8 in the future.

[@tehtehkhantengames8580]

It's not a mercedez dude, the interior is great for what it is. Heated and vented leather seats, premium materials throughout with some models being a giant alcantara pillow inside.

[@brendandrives]

It seems like the interior would have been nicer to live with just by looking at it, but its not great. I've still never driven a C8. Have you!?

[@tehtehkhantengames8580]

@@brendandrives Yeah a guy I work with has a 2021, I drove his a couple times and he drove my vette. He is a bit older and likes that my vette has more room even with the cheaper materials. There is also no great wall of china between passenger and driver.

[@bachleon616]

Great video!

[@brendandrives]

Thank you! More where this came from!

[@triggaweris4216]

.So much meat is insane 😅.Great video!!Subbed!

[@brendandrives]

Yes! Thank you!

[@bh5831]

Great video!!

[@brendandrives]

Thank you!

[@boblivingston4841]

The manuals don't overheat on the track.The C7R race car won its class every year it raced.

[@billdesmet3929]

A Tesla never beat me in a 1/8 or 1/4 mile... 2019 Z06 stock and automatic transmission!!!!!! ❤😂 It's so easy to drive-

[@brendandrives]

A Plaid would walk away....but its not fun to drive so who cares

[@GG-xs8vt]

I tried several times launching my 2016 manual Z06. The rear end is all over the place. Any comments. Thanks

[@brendandrives]

I never performed a truly hard launch. You have to lack mechanical sympathy and have serious tires on the car to make that happen.

[@GG-xs8vt]

@@brendandrives never had a problem launching my 2015 automatic Z06. What a blast. I think my tires are the issue. I ll see what happens in warmer temperatures. Thanks for the reply.

[@jonbillings3059]

Why you ask? Because there's more to the driving experience than just going fast. Sure, the Tesla will have faster numbers on paper.... buy any driver would tell you the experience would be more thrilling in a C7 Z. Besides, who wants to ride around in an electric toaster?

[@jsavage9134]

0:57 that’s relatively light for a car.

[@brendandrives]

Its not terrible, pretty average I'd say. But under 3000 lbs is "light" in my opinion. I've yet to drive anything under 2000 lbs but that would be amazing to try! (Ariel Atom, Exocet, etc...)

[@pontiacGXPfan]

RIP C7......last of the real ones

[@brendandrives]

Aaaand last of the manuals

[@cjsnylons]

I'm really struggling with keeping my '19 Z06 manual or a C8 Z06 which is being produced. I love driving the C7 and the sound with the manual is incredible. But the C8 looks equally impressive ad I'm sure is not going to disappoint.

[@brendandrives]

I think you’ve gotta drive it and decide what you want. From what I hear the C8 would likely be “easier” to drive and more comfortable.

[@ryan215553]

Oh god the last thing we need a Karen with 2000 hp

[@brendandrives]

She is gonna get to hot yoga class and Whole Foods SUPER FAST

[@Profion54321]

Its Power / weight is more its 409 ps (403 bhp) / ton

[@brendandrives]

I think you’re right! Somehow the curb weight I’d looked up was wrong! 😑

[@drewmorg.]

C7 Z06 is the white trash version of the Ferrari SuperFast ... both are my favorite cars!

[@brendandrives]

Ha!

[@phillipgarrow2297]

I have a 2016 Z06 manual transmission I never considered it a super car

[@brendandrives]

Its at least a super car if not a Supercar

[@skylerhickman3646]

Technically the ZLE is the last manual supercar

[@brendandrives]

What’s a ZLE? I need to drive it

[@skylerhickman3646]

@@brendandrives ZL1 1LE, just a shortened version of the code names

[@danieldickerson4838]

⁠@@brendandrivesCamaro ZL1 1LE. It’s GM’s most hardcore and fastest Camaro they’ve built, and it was designed specifically for the race track, even more so than the C7 Z06, and it put down a low 7 minute lap time at the Nurburgring with a 6-speed manual. It came from factory with multimatic DSSV dampers, hard mounted struts, what are probably the largest stock canards fitted to a road car, a giant carbon fiber wing, underbody aero strakes, and 100 treadwear semi slick tires. It also has the same engine as the C7 Z06, but had the cooling necessary to never have an issue with heat soak. Definitely find one to drive if you can, with the manual, and the R comp tires it came with from factory. The ZL1 1LEs are brutal cars that were *definitely* made for track use first, and road driving second.

[@brendandrives]

@@skylerhickman3646 ah, familiar with the car but not the abbreviation for it! I thought maybe you’d mis-typed!

[@skylerhickman3646]

@@brendandrives Figured, a lot of people arent familiar with the terminology and I forget sometimes

[@5x106]

Ct5 v blackwing manual

[@brendandrives]

I’d love to give one a go

[@checkmateprotectionandsecu3055]

My 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE 6 sp 800 hp says hold my beer.

[@brendandrives]

Sounds like I need to make a video about your car next!

[@JC-dc9oz]

manuals are fading out for a reason. the auto is better. sold my m7 z06 and never looked back. Lambo and ferrari are light years ahead of chevy and they went away with the manual for good reasons. No1 wants to shift/row the boat 2-4 times to go from stoplight to stoplight on the city streets. The claim that m7 is " a more of an engaging experience" is true becuase your having to do some of the work for the car lol! not to mention, A8 is faster !

[@brendandrives]

I’m happy to go slower and smile more but to each their own! Thanks so much for watching!

[@maciejgabrys1346]

sorry but corvette ain`t super/hyper car

[@scottbarker9058]

buy,.....a yup-TUNDRA_SON!!!!..that rwill giv a backbone!!!

[@EJleon96]

Why not

[@MrCannonsdad]

Hard to absorb thinking this car is “not that fast”…It is very fast. Scary fast for many people.

[@chrissmith8469]

lol u ever driven one prolly not

[@maciejgabrys1346]

@@MrCannonsdad did i ever said its not fast? its just not super or hyper car thats it