The Mid-Engine Magic of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | MotorWeek Road Test

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[@AmirGTR]

This show is soooo underrated. Some seriously quality content here.

[@chemicalspore]

Under rated? This show has been around since 1981 with the same narrator!

[@mattlaw8020]

Love to see John Davis doing these shows after all the years

[@jasonvogelsang7034]

Hes my hometown guy i started watching MotorWeek as a kid in the 80's

[@ivan73ivan73]

great car!!!

[@honestrunescaper]

Matt Law same here !!!!

[@cptnoremac]

I'm glad he's still the voice of the show. I don't care for the upbeat generic rock music, though. I liked it when it was just silent except the narration and the car.

[@MatthewJay80]

cptnoremac 90’s feel music

[@F1god04]

Hearing John Davis’s voice is so relaxing to me. Glad he’s still doing these reviews.

[@cardo1111]

John Davis has been at this and doing a fine job for nearly 39 years, a great gig why retire.

[@jasonvogelsang7034]

Im a local Maryland man that started watching this on MPT, my uncle Larry Wyatt usesed to work @ mpt am weather and MotorWeek.. been watching since I was a young kid

[@derekdreke4990]

Best job ever

[@houseofno]

Seventy six years old and still working. God bless him. Motor Week will be forty years old next week. John Davis founded the program at 37 years old and has hosted it continuously ever since. He's the Bob Barker of automotive journalism.

[@sherlockhonks2514]

@@houseofno Strangely he actually looks better at 77 than he did at 37. He lost that fat at some point.

[@Synystr7]

How else would he pay for that spray tan

[@McBeamer94]

I really like the new C8 but I have to say the C7 still looks too fresh to go out of production!

[@orangez1986]

C7 will be a classic

[@McBeamer94]

@@orangez1986 Can't argue with that! But the design of the C7 looks anything but classic!

[@savagetuner2404]

@@McBeamer94 I think the word he's lookin for is classy. With an interior overhaul, it could pass for a luxury GT. It's got the body

[@jonathanpineda5968]

Kids the c7 might as well be japanese in the rear.

[@allwheeldrive]

Good review, great car. Please, though, ease up on the slasher background music. It got annoying in about five seconds, particularly when one is trying to listen to the review and engine note.

[@Wattfgoogle]

John W 100% agree

[@TheTektronik]

Motor week has been releasing car reviews since the 80s and John Davis is always doing it well I must say it aged like wine.

[@hmackprotection1]

Indeed

[@MiLiberator]

Exotic looks and performance without the price tag. GM absolutely nailed it!

[@bliglum]

Take notes Acura, this is how you build a usable mid engine supercar at surprisingly attainable prices.. Impressive feat with this one GM, hat's off, J-spec fan saying this.

[@MrZdvy]

Nice review but that constant ‘music’ in the background is most annoying. They seem to do that on most car tv shows, WHY? I want to listen to the person talking and hear the engine sound.

[@mpouli101able]

I like John Davis, but based on the way he dresses I bet he also picks the music

[@rootsmanuva82]

Yes I know it's pretty cheesy but it's a Motor Week staple!

[@KnightDriveTV]

Crazy I remember watching John Davis on tv when I was 10yrs old and he's still goin strong. Great to see him presenting the C8 Corvette all these yrs later. Hopefully he's got 20 more yrs in him before he retires..lol.

[@Rhett.Castillo]

Been watching John Davis since I was 5 years old in the 80s. He still looks and sounds the same.👍👍

[@studio-flash]

A KZbinr has done 0 to 60mph in 2.7 seconds for a base level Corvette. This mid engine supercar has no equal. No other manufacturer could produce a car like this for the money..fantastic.

[@TheOzthewiz]

I can see another JD Power award coming for Chevrolet to add to their most JD Power awards, EVER!

[@livingthislife]

I bought my first Corvette in 2013 it was a C6, followed by a C7 Z51, then C7 Z06, a whim C3. I've had quite a few sports cars and different brands. Corevette is the most fun and issue free ride of them all. My C8 will be arriving soon👍🏾

[@alex_p90]

Love seeing a younger guy catch the vette bug

[@ellobo1326]

Took delivery of my C8 on 08/03/20. Phenomenal car !

[@sonofagun1037]

C3 to C8, you've come a long way motorweek. Did you ever think you'd see the day while you were touring the factory when the c4 was new?

[@Lexrolla-1]

@@Drive315 in the days to come you may well lose it....cling to jesus not idols

[@cindysue5474]

@@Drive315 Stop the spam !

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@Anthony Smith actually there is secular evidence of his existence

[@g00dl00kinb0i]

A bit clumsy in the rear end design but for a 1st shot attempt it's just beautiful, I wish I spent my money more wisely in the last 3 years. I'd get this in a second !

[@g00dl00kinb0i]

@WSC II Thanks for the kind words, I guess we all learn the hard way at one point or another, women can and do take everything from some men, sadly now I've joined those ranks. I got a lesson for the rest of my life from that. But definitely looking towards the better days coming like you said, I still have the trusty Camaro when I get an urge for some speed, just not the same league of speed. You take care, stay well.

[@joshrandall5297]

I agree. The rear looks like it was tacked on as an afterthought. From a front-angled view, it doesn't work.

[@davidwade7681]

Ugly rear foresure

[@stevensimunov7826]

The rear is less ugly without the droopy spoiler. Bring back round tail lights and get rid of the extraneous black plastic.

[@davidwade7681]

@@stevensimunov7826 exactly

[@gojackets4894]

This engineering is exciting. Definitely a game changer.

[@Firestorm637]

The C7 was a front midengine car. Now the C8 is a rear midengine car. I like it!

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

Its shit

[@pontiacGXPfan]

It's not a Corvette anymore

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

@@pontiacGXPfan Exactly

[@UvidCo]

@@pontiacGXPfan so I guess the Vette should still be a 6 cylinder ? Because that was the first vette. It's called change, either go with it or be left behind.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@UvidCo if that's horseshit turns out to be true that why hasn't the Mustang had to change? it's still the same ugly fake retro garbage it was when Ford came out with it.

[@Dreww31786]

I feel like I’m in 1992 watching this

[@culcune]

How many base cars could go 0-60 in 2.x seconds in 1992?

[@captainchaos0666]

Someday this review will be in the Retro Review playlist and John Davis will still be hosting this awesome automotive programme. He is truly a living legend.

[@dnshift1]

Classic John Davis doesn't age a bit 🤙 I've always watch your show since the 80's. Awesome show!

[@redbug3777]

😆👍

[@realazduffman]

Can't wait for this to be a retro review in 25 years

[@jpmavichana]

Stealership's $25k-$30k mark ups are total killer.

[@adriank9]

Felt 80’s now! Love that feeling ;)

[@CHAPELQEYStv]

CORVETTE, IS A REAL WORLD CLASS SUPERCAR NOW!

[@SupercarDriven]

Yup it’s a winner I love my 2020 Corvette stingray spider with 3LT Z-51 package 🔥 content coming to our channel with this car build

[@dansantarsiero1526]

With the exception of this video, I always loved watching the road test of MotorWeek, filmed in my backyard, through the farm lands of northern Maryland. Many of those same roads that I've driven on with recognizable landmarks.

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

Other than the 63 split window and up till 69, I never really liked them. Although they had some c8s at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale AZ a couple of months ago, and am really impressed with this one

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

My dad has everything Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and he loves his C8.

[@nightowl3582]

It's crazy how long I've been watching this guy. I'm 45, been watching him since I was probably like 13.

[@TotalLifeVictoryTV]

GO John❗️ You are THE pioneer in this space. Been watching you for 33yrs. Much respect sir❗️#C8Bound

[@jonathansmith8483]

I literally grew up with this guy !!! Thank you

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

This is the only car made in the last 20 years that I would actually own.

[@standarddef8769]

His voice reminds of Saturday afternoon tv in the late 80s/early 90s

[@headinthekloudz]

It can be the year 3256 and a new episode of motor week will feel like it was filmed in the early 90s 🤣

[@ba851]

Still the best motor news. Thank you Motorweek

[@truebetold65]

It looks like an updated version of an early C3 with a camero rear end. Beautiful.

[@TheTmat007]

This it hands down the best sportscar for the money, in my opinion.

[@marceljjones1428]

Excellent review as always

[@redbug3777]

😆👍

[@hmong337]

John Davis and Motorweek #1! Best explanations for each car and brief.

[@MrCalverino]

I saw one and got so damn excited

[@LukesVintageRC]

That’s a rockin vette 🤘

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I think it’s a tragedy this car doesn’t photograph nearly as good-looking as it is. Looks much more aggressive in person. Beautiful car.

[@kinster02]

I'll take a Grand sport if and when available.

[@carsmusicandclothing7066]

I rather a GS package over a ZR1 package since ive i gotten older. The C6 gen showed me that.

[@ttamcc.4674]

@@carsmusicandclothing7066 why you say that???

[@adamstc8]

The last 2 Grand Sports were excellent cars! Given the cooling and other track-day issues of the C7 Z06, I'd personally rather a Grand Sport C7. The C8 Grand Sport will be killer!

[@carsmusicandclothing7066]

@@ttamcc.4674 One thing i dont like about C6 ZR1's is that they were smaller than any other Vette during that time. Small when it came to length and wheelbase. That was something that i thought was cool as kid but now.. I dont wanna feel like im driving a Miata when im supposed to be driving a Vette. The LS9 is still an engine that i digg tho.

[@TheOzthewiz]

Wait a couple of years, Chevrolet will be having Corvette "fire sales"!

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Finally. A vette that doesn't require a mullet

[@alex_p90]

Hal 1000 Is your profile pic a Charger LOL

[@redbug3777]

😆👍

[@SolidShoikot]

I wish they kept the exhausts in in the center, the way it was before, because nostalgia.

[@tjclt250r]

i love the valley of fire outside Vegas always see new cars there testing

[@theylied1776]

I can guarantee you Edelbrock already has the specs for this engine and they are already building a supercharger for it. By the end of this year someone is going to have one of these superchargers and it's going to be cranking out about 720 horsepower.

[@adamstc8]

Hennessy posted a video yesterday about a twin-turbo C8 he's currently working on. 600 WHP so far! Thing is ridiculous fast!

[@cindysue5474]

@@adamstc8 Wait till he cracks the ECU then you will see its full power.

[@jamesbradford8574]

Finally, people who understand the benefits of mid-engine geometry, and understand that the Corvette has been mid-engine for decades. If the center of mass of the engine rests between the axle lines, it's mid-engine, and the Vette has been this for a very, very long time. Open the hood of a C7, for instance. There's a reason the engine is so far back into the firewall. Perhaps more importantly, the switch to mid-rear engine for the C8 wasn't for traction purposes. Matt Farah and Doug Demuro laughably don't understand this. I'll offer a clue, in case somebody wants to fill in the KZbinrs: polar moment of inertia. When mass is distributed out toward the end, it's harder to induce turning. When mass is concentrated at the center, turning is much, much easier. So, the reason the C8 is now mid-engine, even though it was before, too: to improve handling. Not traction. The traction bonus is just that, a bonus. It's frustrating to hear these massively popular KZbinrs guess, and guess wrong, and just repeat what other KZbinrs say, like a troupe of uneducated parrots all chirping the same nonsense. It's refreshing to come here to see people who actually know what they're doing. My hat is off to y'all.

[@55Mrcry]

Is it me or did this guy over do the spray on tan...

[@naywahn]

He mixed? 🤔

[@TheOzthewiz]

We are ALL getting fond of the "Agent Orange" look by now! lol

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

This is definently spring mountain where that corvette school is

[@Dirty-D]

No G test? No 1/4 mile test?

[@hpmetabolics7558]

Hey!.....this ain't Top Gear!😄😁

[@culcune]

They'd probably get 14.3 quarter...

[@rgii6374]

@@hpmetabolics7558 But they have done 1/4 test on just about everything over the years...even ford probe lol

[@bobquattrini1787]

@@culcune 0-60- 2.8 / 11.1- 1/4 Smokes a mustang Gt500 with 760 hp. in motor trend this month

[@ingsmiley]

John Davis is a legend, this car is exotically stunning in the front and base Camaro in the back. They should give it a nicer rear end next generation

[@jamesstewart259]

I always wondered when GM would bring back the Fiero.

[@lancesingleton3700]

Booooo

[@josemontano7767]

It’s so different it’s shouldn’t be called a corvette anymore. Maybe Chevy GT or something or Corvair.

[@PeterBee911]

Totally agree with you.

[@jrq3rq]

The new C8 was done right!!! Rides a little high but I can’t imagine a better execution! Bravo GM 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@w.s.soapcompany94]

Do we know if it has got oil temp and volt gauges?

[@troypatillo1688]

I love it. I wish they’d offer a different steering wheel option. Still nice tho.

[@abrahamj.sagrero6098]

I'm still in love with my 6 speeds chevrolet manual transmission 😍 more fun to DRIVE!!! 😎

[@jorgeherrera1075]

Great simple video

[@gvi341984]

Whatever happen to classic review? New England setting with cones .

[@theranter]

GM did a huge event for the press and KZbinrs to get their hands on the car... they don't seem to be sending them out as press cars.

[@23294virgo]

MW's usual Owings Mills, Maryland driving scenes always look beautiful.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

John Davis.. Best Host Ever!!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

The ZO6 and ZR1 versions of this should be absolute beasts...

[@cyberspectre8675]

First review I've seen that acknowledges the C6/C7 as mid-engine cars. The change isn't as radical as people think. But the marketing team is having a blast with it.

[@vernonprice5986]

It's a massive change since the engine is now in the back.

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

I had my Pantera at Spring Mountain! New Vette is cool?

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I NEED TO VISIT MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER. TO SEE THE NEW CORVETTE.

[@sergiodavid5025]

Que guapo esta el nuevo C8,me gustaria oirle mas el motor

[@ypl236]

Best car review, straight to the point without all the snowflake drama

[@PeterBee911]

Such a shame that it lost this long hood. I much prefer the C7 as I've never been a fan of this kind of design (that the C8 has). Only thing I found pretty bad about the C7 was its tail lights.

[@spukersonmerlosk1661]

Alot of y'all fail to realize that a Corvette Rear Mid-Engine been in the works since the 1960s....but that has been falling through for decades however

[@steveespinola7652]

This Vette is BAD ASS. 😎👍

[@yodatrdor9153]

Love to have one in my garage.

[@brianlee5649]

Me too.

[@possiblycrazy442]

I love the colors!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thinking about trading my Hellcat for a C8. Having a Prius/C8 combo would be pretty iconic.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Todd Saeger The Trackhawk is the best! It’s pretty much the perfect all-around vehicle

[@ElliottAlvis]

Todd Saeger I know what you mean! The Hellcat is actually quite the handler as well considering what it is.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Todd Saeger wow! I bet that’s badass!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Todd Saeger That’s very true!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Todd Saeger oh man I bet that was a real treat to see. My dad used to have some big block corvettes when I was younger. So I know the sound.

[@joskjj3625]

I’m not a gm fan but man do I love corvettes especially the new mid engine c8 corvette, this and the Cadillac sedans are probably the only gm products I actually wouldn’t mind buying that’s if I had the cash but anyway gm did an awesome job with the c8 corvette 👍

[@teggisser5534]

Dear Santa, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cindysue5474]

@@Drive315 Reported for spam!

[@Firestorm637]

Interior much improved

[@chrisstewart5111]

Good reviews continue for this long running show. However the music has become distracting. Note to post production editors - lower the volume of the music, it is near equal to John's voice-over.

[@markjmaxwell9819]

Pretty cool it will only get better.

[@youngestson6537]

Great video.

[@casinosnoopy9900]

Is there a single C8 in the country that has been purchased for $59,995 plus TTL?

[@JOSESANTIAGO-jb8ii]

Esta preciosa esa corvette con motor central

[@kc0lif]

can't wait for the zr1

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

Someday down the road I’ll pick one up

[@AmraphelofShinar]

You must be really strong. Those things probably weight 3800 lbs.

[@ajhill5094]

I saw one irl and I have to say it looks better in the pics.

[@DwainDwight]

I will be getting one when they release a ZR1.

[@waynewicks6814]

Didn't Chevy try a mid engine car before Oh yeah the Fiero witch had over heating and electric issues i hope they learn from their mistakes nice looking car

[@spukersonmerlosk1661]

They tried to release a mid engine rear Corvette since the 1960s.

[@markw9512]

Seriously, MotorWeek: the car has been out for two years now, and STILL no instrumented performance data??? Every other mag out there managed to get it, why can't you?

[@hiyoutube8013]

A base vette is faster than the out going z06 insane gm killed it

[@kgthegreatone943]

I can't wait to see the ZO6 and the ZR1

[@oneslackr]

Yep, I'm waiting to see what they do with the Z06.

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

Just awesome!!

[@willpowers4762]

Im going to hang on to my LS3, C6 until the new Z06 arrives.

[@francismartin2427]

Z06 and ZR1 variations please.

[@marks6072]

i foresee many trips to the dealer service department for warranty work in the 1st model year

[@Tonyr0206]

That's true of every car from every manufacturer on first year products.That's why they say never buy a new car in it's first year of production.

[@mikenobile3017]

He also did a Video on the Mid Engine Fiero in 1985

[@MrDaylow]

ALL 1st year new design Vette's have gremlins ! The 2021 should be perfect !

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Bill Mitchell's wish finally came true. It's a shame it didn't come soon enough for him to see it.

[@i_see_the_world_in_all_blue]

He must have the same tanning bed as trump

[@TheOzthewiz]

The "Agent Orange" look is IN right now!

[@WhoRambo06]

Waiting for my daughter to get her DL so I can buy me that c8 ride with my wife

[@seriouscatisserious]

That rear-end is such a disaster. Sweet lord.

[@RedLP5000S]

I foresee that being the first issue to be revised.