2023 Corvette Z06 Review // The $100,000 Supercar

The 2023 Corvette C8 Z06 ($106,000 in the US, $128,000 starting in Canada) aspires to achieve a formidable goal: to slay supercar titans and crush its competition for a fraction of the cost. The mad scientists at Corvette say they designed it to have both the soul of a Ferrari 458 and the clinical speed of a Porsche GT2 RS. An extremely bold claim.
670 horsepower. 8600 rpm redline. This is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in any production car ever. Will it be able to live up to its mighty expectations? Thomas and James aim to find out. We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE!
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[@Huwberts_Emporium]

In the day and age of boosted cars and moving to EV's a 670hp from a 5.5 n/a V8 is absolutely incredible.

[@Sahadi420]

I'm just hoping that this "Corvette" (lol) doesn't follow it's rear-engine Euro counterparts as far as reliability is concerned. Listening to Thomas talk about the "dancing valves" that make the sound awesome just made me think of how many thousands it will cost when one goes wrong. The one thing I always loved about Corvettes was what Jay Leno said about them. "You get supercar performance with Chevy Cobalt pricing." I hope the new Vettes don't turn out to be mechanic's dreams.

[@sayyedameerarkhisro1464]

Wouldn't mind it being a supercharger. Turbos are just overrated

[@bindingcurve]

@@Sahadi420 Just buy the pushrod one then

[@skylerhickman3646]

@@Sahadi420 The lamborghini Huracan and R8 which will be the closest competetors are EXTREMELY reliable

[@ilcedamcevski2397]

What's so unbelievable about that! Ferrari 458 special got 605 hp out of 4.5 v8 10 years ago! What should be so great about the engine please. Test it against the old 458 special. What is really good is the price, the look from the outside and the sound is also good. The steering wheel is a disaster when driving fast, when you grab it you reach into nothing. The interior is a matter of taste. I prefer to drive my old AMG SL 63 V8 best 6.2v8 sound. Thanks for testing.

[@juda210]

I’m guessing the embargo’s been lifted with the amount of reviews that just popped up on my feed, yet somehow throttle house is always my first choice. You guys are honestly the best car reviewers on the site, the production quality is excellent, please keep it up

[@charliecole624]

They really give me that old feeling of watching Top Gear as a kid

[@AntiBellum]

It’s so much more than a review. I could care less about some of the cars they have focused on in their videos, I’m just watching for them sometimes

[@broomhandel3960]

Facts. TH feels relatable. It feels like two young guys getting to play around with cars together. Cinematography is awesome, but they joke around with each other and never take it too seriously; it’s a joy to watch!

[@Christri]

I only see two Canadian reviews. But this was still the first I clicked.

[@polarwa27]

Uu

[@ASV9399]

I've never wanted a car more than this.

[@erichermann7553]

First of I love Chevy but then I love ford too so would I choose the GT500 mustang or C08-Z06 yes yes yes I pick Chevy I want 1 so bad that I can smelll the fumes by just to think about this magnificent marvel GM created so I agree with u I want 1 so bad that I will write to GM headquarter and ask for another production run lol 😂

[@uchihasenpai5671]

same here. At least it is kinda adffordable I think. But not sure I much I have to earn yearly to afford this beauty...still a poor grad student

[@eneveasi]

​@@uchihasenpai5671 Me too and I hope they keep making this or another even better V8 model by the time we can finally rationally afford a 100+ grand supercar ahahaha (I hope there is never a time when there is no engine option)

[@gwcrispi]

Sucks. I can afford one but I can't find one. At least not at MSRP.

[@artemis9306]

@@uchihasenpai5671 twice or thrice times the car price. And emi should not be more then 10% of your salary. It's a finance rule.

[@Sparky-ww5re]

Congratulations to GM for this exotic mid engined masterpiece. There's nothing more American than a V8 Corvette, and the C8 Z06 is icing on the cake.

[@vanderz1012]

@TC63 nothing wrong with that. Also if you call 100K poor well 🥲

[@vanderz1012]

@TC63 100K for Ferrari performance? Hell yeah! 🤣 at least flat plane crank mid engine cars aren't unheard of ford's been doing it for years

[@Rob-pf6yl]

@@TC-zf1ji are you that annoying dude who always has to disagree in order to be different

[@vanderz1012]

@TC63 never said it was new technology at all. I was talking american cars not world cars. Flat plane cranks and DOHC has been around for years. Japanese, Italian, German its all the same

[@mile_high_topher]

@@TC-zf1ji Is it American to stick to using outdated technology, ensuring an inferior car, out of sheer stubbornness? I still remember when people insisted American muscle cars had to be solid rear axle, despite producing terrible... everything, because it was traditional. So silly.

[@TimeBucks]

Amazing, legendary duo

[@letssomemorefun2018]

Wow

[@carlosmedina8555]

divertido

[@nazkhan3506]

👍

[@azimshamuhammad3302]

DO NOT POST ANY REPLY! DO NOT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT TIMEBUCKS OR I WILL REJECT YOUR SUBMISSION, JUST THUMBS UP AND THATS IT!

[@attazia604]

Nic

[@rousseau327]

Holy hell, never thought I'd hear a sound like that from a Corvette. Simply amazing.

[@narrowistheway77]

There’s nothing holy about hell, just food for thought, choose your words more appropriately 😉 GOD Bless! ❤️

[@NXT_LVL]

Jason taught us how a Flatplane changes the sound. "know it all"

[@garnetcobragaming]

@@narrowistheway77 Nice username 😊

[@GameOver-nm2us]

@@narrowistheway77 Holy Hell man who tf cares

[@rousseau327]

@@narrowistheway77 ironically, you've stumbled upon the very juxtaposition that gives the words "holy hell" meaning when used in this context.

[@mitchf9588]

I have to say, unlike some other car review channels, I don't think I will ever get bored of y'all's videos or the effort you two put in. I often find myself being not very excited to watch a car review anymore, but then I see its a TH video, I have to watch it... and I always love it!

[@SamuraiHageshi]

Exactly. I got bored of most car reviewers but these two have reignited my spark

[@justinwright1789]

I totally agree. They have a great thing going.

[@PouyaLucky]

"The car is so TIGHT in the REAR END that I could feel it in my back perfectly" BEST car handling summary EVER 😂😂 great job as always to you guys and everyone else involved in making these inspiring videos

[@bryanlamb6351]

Really proud of GM for this one. Absolutely amazing, completely bad ass, and done in-house with a warranty. BRAVO!!

[@mushroomtits8387]

Almost like American auto engineers have been held back from doing more of this 🤔

[@NaruSanavai]

@@mushroomtits8387 By both regulations...and their own customers.

[@PyroBlonde7777]

@@mushroomtits8387 American auto manufacturers have been heavily held back. Just look at Detroit and what cars from the era were like compared to the rest of the world. Today Dodge has to drop the Hemis again due to Democrats fining them for not meeting the 38mpg requirement. The oil crisis of the 70s was also caused for poor leadership. It nearly wiped out our auto industry. Seriously messed up in retrospect.

[@ko7305]

no manual = fail, you suck GM

[@Robin-sf3gk]

@@mushroomtits8387 Mainly because the customer was never willing to pay more than 50k but wanted to have >500hp on the spec sheet.

[@JerryPena]

The production value is bar none the best I've seen on KZbin for free for us to watch. Just crazy how you've improved in just 2 years. You see motortrend and other big car reviewers with a bigger budget that doesn't come close to your production. Incredible!! Much respect to you guys and your team. The sky is the limit for you guys

[@MW-te5fv]

TH is awesome but if you really wanna see production value check one of recent drag race videos with Jason Cammisa on Hagerty's channel. Will blow your mind.

[@Arnie3]

@@MW-te5fv they are both really good but hagerty has those cool slow mo’s

[@agegonzo39]

I came here to mention Hagerty channel. Also awesome content, but yes I love these guys amongst a few others

[@alexamayeobu9460]

Motor trend was at this point till they started firing people left and right

[@MW-te5fv]

@@alexamayeobu9460 Dunno about that, most of their content is behind a paywall

[@neonunderground5972]

Throttle House is the modern Top Gear. These guys are the best.

[@theysayisagorilla]

I love how Thomas got emotional describing the beauty of how the design of the engine translates into the perfect synchronization of drivability between man and machine thus creating the ultimate driving experience.

[@lj6284]

Sound is on par with a 458 italia or a scuderia. Pretty impressive

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

If only the Vette's forefathers could see whats its been crafted into today - they'd be in awe - because I know I am lol

[@Sam-mw5hx]

It sounds better than any modern Ferrari

[@VibesInMotion]

@@juraaskarov2906 are you deaf?

[@MV-yp8il]

USELESS comparison.... Corvette Is better

[@bman1668]

You wish lol 😂 fucking 10 years later and still slower than it’s competition is 570/600lt /488 / huaracan and all those are faster than new c8 z

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

I love the way this engine sounds. It has all the soul of a flat-plane engine while still retaining some of that LS "shriek". The fact that an NA 5.5L V8 makes 670 hp is insane.

[@spencerwhitmore1896]

This sounds nothing like an LS in any way.

[@jeffk464]

Not in my mind, it sounds motor sport. You could almost turn your head expecting to see a Kawasaki Ninja.

[@iiSh4d0wsxD]

@@jeffk464 That's a helluva stretch. It's a ferrari V8-ish tone. Sounds nothing like a sport bike

[@iiSh4d0wsxD]

@@spencerwhitmore1896 At the top of the rev range it sounds similar. I can see exactly where he is coming from.

[@RuggedIrish]

@@spencerwhitmore1896 I hear what Tyvek is talking about. It sounds a bit like a whirr; something akin to gear driven cams.

[@WesWilliams95]

That sound!! THAT SOUND!!! 😮

[@michaelfreeman3432]

You guys have the best automotive channel on KZbin. Great personalities and even better content. I love all of it.

[@tenzinsmith7991]

I hope they make a ton of these so they don’t just become collector cars. It’s a more reasonable 458 and I love it

[@notlNSIGHT]

This is Chevy we're talking about. They're gonna make thousands if not tens of thousands of these things.

[@sdmp78]

Only 315 of the z06 will be built

[@b0cajuni0r]

@@sdmp78 you have not the slightest clue haha

[@notlNSIGHT]

@@sdmp78 That's only for this year. And no exact number has been given. Quit spreading misinformation

[@hhaste]

@@notlNSIGHT Yeah but for how long.. 2 years, then stop?

[@AlonzaStewart]

James: "The fact that it starts with a 1 in it's price is a triumph." GM Dealers: "Are you sure about that?"

[@jaidendetering8734]

Oh yeah, this is gonna be marked up to $250k easy

[@abderrahmanelbakkali190]

@@jaidendetering8734 Delete that reply before they see it and realise that 250k is not enough of a mark-up

[@gunsmokezz]

Pos dealers , if it was not for them and price mark up. I would trade my c7 in for this

[@hoonsenior6963]

Was shopping for vehicles last days off. (Yes vehicles…me, wife and daughter.). Sales manager was trying to educate me on the new realities of the automotive business…no inventory to maintain and vehicles pre-purchased before delivery and in one case a year long wait. I laughed at him and told him that I was patient…eventually a manufacturer would have cars on the lot that I could see-touch-smell-drive and buy and that is the one I would purchase because they have it wrong…I don’t want to purchase a vehicle with my money…they want to purchase my money with a vehicle and I’m not in a rush to sell my money. Which brings me to the new Corvette and dealership markup. When the new one first came out I was going to order one but I couldn’t find a dealer that would sell one for sticker price so being the cantankerous old curmudgeon that I am (and being very adverse to getting ripped off) I assured the salesman that not only wouldn’t I buy a marked up Corvette from his dealership but my wife’s next SUV and my next new truck would also not be a GM product because of their greed. Which is the same thing I told the Mazda dealer in the eighties (many new vehicles ago) when they tried to do the same thing with the Miata and I haven’t looked at a Mazda since.

[@57precision]

@@hoonsenior6963 McMulkin (and others in the top 10) will sell you a Corvette at MSRP. You just have to hurry up and wait the 12-18 months for delivery. If you had went ahead and put your order in when the C8 came out, you'd be driving one right now.

[@impreza.stinkeye]

i work at a chevy/ford dealer right now and we’ve had over 15 of them come in in the last month, they sound SO good and are a joy to have around the shop

[@chaasayadsawapah]

I have watched this twice and I'm probably going to watch it again. I absolutely love what you guys verbally flesh out the magnificence of this car.

[@mikearthur7931]

I worked for a couple of years at the GM Corvette assembly plant and take my word for it......you need to see one of these up close and personal to truly appreciate this beast!!

[@KVX21]

Absolutely, trying to order one now.

[@skipgumphrey9579]

I’m probably just about as far as you can get from a GM/Chevy/Corvette fan, but this is one SERIOUSLY incredible machine ! For a stock exhaust I’d put it in my top 4 and that’s REALLY saying something ! Kudos to Chevrolet…

[@nate1204]

What’s your top 5?

[@raymonds7492]

"On a long enough timeline everything gets an LS" - Mr. Regular

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

Lol, no need to be so proud of being "Far away" from recognizing the Corvette for ALL it represents in American vehicle history.....it just means that up until NOW, you've been missing out....c'mon, give me your hand, let me help you get up onto the bandwagon, lol. 😎

[@Way2EasyDIY]

It's GM, still cheap crap. Let's see how it holds up after about 10+15 years

[@jostrander71]

@@Way2EasyDIY What holds up well after 15 years? Certainly more older Chevrolets around than Hondas.

[@doughboi007]

I think it's obligatory to have a two minute clip of just sounds with this car. Every car channel should set aside time in their vids to make this happen!

[@AudreyF2010]

I was half expecting James to say the brakes were "brake-ier" 😉😂🤣 Then I got distracted by the sheer melodious sound of the Z06... Thanks guys for yet another awesome review! I am looking forward to you hitting an incredibly well-deserved 3 million subscribers 😎

[@gibz5467]

From 20k, to 50k, 100k, 500k subs to getting noticed by the big manufacturers I was here to witness it all and I'm sure there are many too. Thanks Thomas, James, and the Throttle House team for creating great content with good humor

[@ThrottleHouse]

❤🤘

[@ahshitherewegoagain6361]

I been here when they had 70k subs, buy yeah its crazy how high quality their videos were before, considering they were a pretty small channel

[@jojodivas9211]

We’re just missing Mclaren at this point. Wonder why they never show up here

[@ilyasovich]

Yeah, I've been here before the 50K subs mark, and even then, the reviews were high quality

[@guyintheshado]

I’ve been here since.. SINCE… Whatever, I’m here!

[@maxrfinch]

This car is wayyy out of my price range, but I have to admit, that engine, the brakes, those wheels, the whole package is a fantastic deal for >$106k

[@TheFK8Life]

Dealers are going to mark them up about 50 to 80k over sticker tho

[@TRX25EX]

bro all of what you said are not standard, this car when configured properly (so not even fully) is at GT4RS level and when fully is at GT3 level, and I dont think I will get this over them, the intake sound in GT4RS one of best ever, the GT3 is unbeatable icon

[@bigd5899]

@@TRX25EX dude im pretty sure you cant spec is as expensive as even a gt4 rs. that starts at 144k, the gt3 at 179. this z06 with a proper spec is only 128. even the base gt4 starts higher than the z06. its a bargain.

[@TRX25EX]

@@bigd5899 Bro Wheels alone 12K what you talking about lol

[@derekandrew8491]

anyone finds a spec for 106-130 ill fly there and pay you for a finders fee lol

[@user-ec7ku4jr7i]

Can we just take a second and appreciate that intro? That’s was hilarious!

[@yeahbell1998]

At 9:00 he’s not lying before the drop of the z06 Chevy took a gt2rs and a 458 on the track with the z06 to test it, so I won’t be surprise if the z06 can keep up with the gt2rs, chevy and Porsche battle a lot on the GTD or endurance racing tracks, Chevy already proved they can make the fastest muscle car around the track with the zl1 camaro, now I hope they prove the corvette for the track.

[@DavidKelleyIII-vm9tt]

Gm didn't make this engine c8r aka z06

[@stihlworthfixing1061]

You guys are my favorite you-tube Car reviewers, and I have been looking forward to your review on the new Z06! I've had the pleasure of being one of the few that have worked on and helped make this engine a reality in the past 5 years testing it's durability. Our team has worked tirelessly on it, we hope the customers enjoy the car as much as we have enjoyed making it a reality. 😎

[@samuelakpan7614]

They're so good

[@tattooed1979]

Really? I build these engines in bowling green.

[@stihlworthfixing1061]

@@tattooed1979 yes sir. We've run some from your facility

[@iplayvideogames69420]

That's awesome

[@scarface9617]

@@stihlworthfixing1061 what is the Hp. Tq. & the 1/4mile et of this new Z06?

[@jesseperrella]

Im so proud of these two. Amazing, legendary duo, and the skits are fantastic. Love you guys!!

[@vincenzovieri3743]

I can tell u from experience, this car is amazing and I highly recommend it. I own several super cars in gran turismo and the corvette is my fav!

[@ttran626]

Those shifts are so crisp

[@algreentube]

This is the Car Review I have been waiting for since I found out what type of engine was going in the C8 Corvette.......I am not disappointed ONE BIT. This is officially SUPERCAR status, and I love every single, bend, crease, intake, exhaust pipe, and sound out of this car. BRAVO GM, you have created one of the Best New Cars in the Entire World.

[@NSUScooter]

As much as I absolutely love this corvette, I still think Suzuki is who the world should be on the lookout for. A couple people have managed to take the motor out of the Hayabusa and put 2 of them together to form a V8 and it’s an absolute monster. A 3.6L V8 making 600+HP….. Like this corvette it might not have a lot of torque but that amount of HP is no joking matter.

[@TRX25EX]

calm down, its one of best in America but not in entire world, when optioned this reaches GT4RS/GT3 price level and both of these superior as some reviwers mentioned in terms of sound and driving feel.

[@rondail5675]

The Z06 is incredible. A dream that will probably never come to reality for me but best wishes to those that get one.

[@georgiadriven]

never say never !

[@dnegel9546]

just buy a pontiac fiero and slap corvette badges on it. or make your own z06 bodykit. samething.

[@edwardsanchez6536]

Man, I’m 20 years old and I just ordered mine. I was 18 when I bought my 2020 zL1 1LE, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE AS LONG AS YOU NEVER SAY NEVER.

[@jpslayermayor9293]

ICE sportscar to end all cars coming in the final chapter of the long ICE engine in automobiles history. IDK how many years of production GM will make this car, but I intend to get one before the end comes

[@annon-ski7985]

Dont you dare never say never man.

[@tylerolson5860]

That car is absolutely glorious!

[@SPEEDBOYZGARAGE]

Corvette’s are taking over the game! Imagine the next 2 models!!!! Who else agrees??

[@babyjazz101]

I have to say, God Bless GM. In this age of electrification, this is exactly what the world needs. A real drivers, high-revving, stunning car. Love it.

[@micahlovejoy81]

Gm is coming out with a awd hybrid corvette also but i agree this car is amazing

[@babyjazz101]

@@micahlovejoy81 gayyyyy

[@kalebpearl9611]

@@babyjazz101 its gonnna be hitting 60 in like 2 seconds lmao

[@sean-yt8bm]

I agree, too bad it’s ugly though.

[@giangtruc3376]

ok

[@zaroklefteris6671]

Boiz,what have you become. Your production quality is through the roof,higher than any tv show right now,it really reminds me of top gear,the basics of having fun and reviewing a car. You have come a long way from the start and every single video seems to be getting better and better. Good job guys keep up the good work

[@mikepavlov7059]

passion usurps budget

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

@@mikepavlov7059 tell that to the Asian car guy who looks like Lee byung Hun, ridiculously good production but unknown.

[@markhoskins579]

As I pulled into a parking lot recently, I spotted an attractive, middle-aged women in her white C8 Corvette pulling out. I had to open my window and give her a big thumbs-up, which brought forth a wide grin of appreciation. As a teen, I longed to have a Corvette, and that longing persists, especially now with this new, mid-engine platform (but the wife wanted a Tesla!) Here in horse-country I see the new Corvettes seemingly everywhere (relatively speaking, of course), and I predict that soon I'll be seeing Z06's. Those who have deep pockets, or good financing, won't be able to resist a true bargain supercar. You guys make car reviews not only very informative, but truly entertaining.

[@royrauch9775]

Recently, Texas dealership Covert Chevrolet listed a 2023 Chevrolet Z06 for sale with a $100,000 dealer markup. With options, that brought the price of the car up to an eye-wateringly high $241,995. On a car that starts at $106,395.

[@junioradult6219]

Fools are born every day. Next uear it will be different

[@craigthescott5074]

That ridiculous

[@rwilson4073]

The reason for the punchy torque across the whole rev range is the magic they're working with the intake. They can selectively open and close valves that allow them to modify the amount of torque the engine makes at a given time, so they find the right combinations for each rpm and switch between them as the engine revs up and down.

[@PaganiZondaF650hp]

And that plenum valve system always fails on Audis, etc that had them. Of course only after 6+ years usually

[@raghav265]

That's a lot of maths.

[@nateisright]

Sounds complicated.

[@peterkater4292]

@@nateisright what you meant is "sounds good" 😄

[@fernandog4009]

@@raghav265 💀

[@Isfahaninejad]

I can't believe I'm watching this for free. You guys are the successors to old Top Gear.

[@kibblevert]

You guys really feel like a modern age Top Gear. I can always expect quality and fun times whenever I click a TH video.

[@ciresolstice]

Love the production quality of your features, and the car is simply Amazing. That sound!

[@kristjanveski]

This engine really does have an LFA quality to its sound. It sounds metallic, and precise. I love that there's a new car with a naturally asprirated motor this sorted powerful. The future has looked bleak and way too quiet until now!

[@narrowistheway77]

LFA has the V10 grunt and it’s extremely high pitched, this Z06 engine is awesome but not even close to the LFA sound

[@ppppw2]

L on that comparison bud. sorry

[@kristjanveski]

6:07. I said it has a 'quality,' not an exact likeness. It's a characteristic of the physical sound design, hearing the inner workings wind up and scream as the air rushes in. Just as you hear in the LFA.

[@meintingles4396]

@@ppppw2 People who unironically respond to disapproving opinions with "L" or any other type of low IQ zoomer slang renders it invalid. It absolutely resembles the sound of an LFA. You, and many others will only discount such a comparison because the car is American. We know this. Move along.

[@ssaini5028]

Doesnt sound anything like a LFA V10, V10 has a totally different sound and characteristic. Delete your comment bro, you exposed yourself as being a noob

[@07acanoia]

I am amazed Chevy was able to pull this off. This is dream car material and hope to get one. 🔥

[@Unicornpirate]

I mean its not like GM doesn't have money.

[@laurenldcchase403]

I am a very young 70 years plus. The best thing about your review. Is that I used to race my 57 chevy on the back roads of upstate New York that match the PA roads your on. You and the car your driving have to be aware . Great Review guys.

[@brianswelding]

Perfect way to start a car video... with car noises!!! Thank you 🙏

[@whtdrgn33]

Yall really do have the best editing, best camera play, and best dialog....that is all. Please continue

[@babyteeth4]

Surprised to see you guys were in Pittsburgh! Seems like the weather was, uh, typical.

[@alextran3147]

I thought it was random to have this in Pittsburgh lol

[@markantony3875]

Cloudy? Check. Cold? Check. Windy? Check. Yep, typical Pittsburgh weather. To be fair, there is a couple of nice days there sometime in the summer, right before you go back into winter.

[@marka5617]

Darn, I visited that track a few weeks ago. So disappointed I didn't get to see the TH crew! Had some good BBQ at the food truck, though...

[@ryanflaim8793]

@@markantony3875 don't forget ab random scattered showers.

[@evanescent0311]

I was there a few weeks ago for a track weekend … right before this event … Pitt Race is a beautiful track and pretty close to Detroit. Great choice. That back straight would be wild without the artificial kink they made.

[@user-qt9oc3rn2w]

I have been following the evolution of the c8 and the z06 and this car they have perfected every detail. It's slightly wider with that flare over the front fender wells, the larger vents in the back, the edgier larger Y shaped vent scoops on the sides, with this accelerated yellow sitting on black carbon fiber wheels....love the yellow seat belts :)

[@andikappradana]

The sound of the glorious flatplane V8

[@theflyingcanuck2147]

Getting this type of sound out of a NA V8 is amazing in this day and age. Congratulations Chevy (which I never say), you knocked this one out of the park 👍!

[@miloscvetkovic4828]

Not really, audi had better sound with s4 v8, not so long ago

[@kotarojujo2737]

@@miloscvetkovic4828 at least compared to many cars in 2022

[@MD-uu5nt]

@@miloscvetkovic4828 the S4 hasn't been a V8 in years....and as someone who owned a B7 RS4....no that V8 does not sound as good or exotic as this....

[@reedOsama]

I think this car is amazing, but this has been Ferrari's formula since a while ago

[@theflyingcanuck2147]

@@reedOsama totally agree. I love Ferrari but the fact you can get this for half the price or less and it's a faster version of the 458 is pretty amazing. May not have the same steering but it’s still pretty comparable for way less.

[@brettkalmeta3238]

I have been waiting over a year hoping to see y'all review this car. Glad to see it was not overhyped, yet still has room to grow. I always prefer your reviews - through the lens of an auto enthusiast seeking a spirited and engaging driving experience. Can't wait to see what this does on your track.

[@TRX25EX]

its overhyped, sorry but couldnt beat GT2RS in straight line or lap times + didnt sound as good as 458 did back in the day.......... so what GM hyped it to be didnt be there, still nice for the price (if you can get at MSRP) however will rather get 458 itself than a car trying to be one.

[@SteveMayzak]

The sound of the helmet hitting the A pillar in the intro makes me laugh every time. Love your videos guys. Thanks for doing the work.

[@paulturner7137]

Excellent production! Thank you. We live vicariously in your vids. If that makes any sense.

[@howardlevy4345]

You guys keep knocking it out of the park with your reviews! The Z06 looks like it is an amazing car, hopefully the new engine design will prove to be reliable and hopefully through the power of depreciation I will own one some day!

[@ashes2ashes863]

Time will tell but it is based off of the engine they actually used in the race cars so they definitely have some hours on this motor.

[@jimsturt]

as much as i'd love to see some depreciation on these it is unlikely. they just can't produce enough of them to meet demand.

[@abel4776]

This may be the first corvette where prices will never drop, ever.

[@carguy3543]

I heard these at Laguna Seca a few weeks ago. The sound is AMAZING in person. Once I saw the reviews coming out, I immediately looked for the TH one, they never disappoint.

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

Again, a very detailed... no, I must correct that -- another detail rich review by you guys. Most excellent job in analyzing with a level head such an emotions' stirring sport automobile. Just one note, to put things in perspective: you mentioned, almost with a disappointment tone, that the torque is not that impressive at 460 lbs/ft, yet my 2010 CAMARO SS only throws out about 420 lbs/ft from its LS3 engine, however I can easily keep up with, and then leave behind many different high performance sports cars (and pretend-sports-crossovers), even several years newer, without intently putting the engine and transmission in its best output range... that is, without actually trying hard. And this comes from a muscle car that weights exactly 4000 lbs. with me on board and a full tank of fuel. I'll bet that in a much, much lighter platform, such as the Z06, which revs even faster and easier to facilitate putting and keeping the engine in its hp/tq sweetspot, 460lbs/ft must feel like you're strapped to a Saturn V going right at Max Q. I'm sure that I, and most folks, will not feel any disappointment whatsoever driving that fine Chevy stallion. Once more, kudos to you for an informative and entertaining review!

[@flyjbaker]

It isn’t “much much lighter”. It is close to the weight of your Camaro.

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

@@flyjbaker Really?? I assumed it would be much lighter. I also own a 4th Gen F-Body, with the 4L60E transmission (much quicker, but also heavier than the Tremec manual) and that one weights about 3,750lbs. I figured that, despite the added weight of the several heath exchangers and their fluids, being a two seater with extensive use of alloys and smaller displacement engine, the Z06 would be between 3,550 and 3,650. Guess I didn't factored in that all that advanced tech specific to the Z06 exacts a price in mass as much as it does in currency. Thanks for the heads up!

[@flyjbaker]

@@TheFlashSpeedforce yep. Comes in right around 3700. Maybe a smidge under….3670. It is a big car with big wheels and tires and not much to really shave off any weight. I wish GM would get rid of the 2 golf bag philosophy and shrink the car a little.

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

@@flyjbaker Ohh, Yess please!! Imagine What G.M. could do if they committed to create a 100% focused sport version of the Corvette... Damn all other considerations!! Disregard all the 'utility' factors!! Other manufacturers venture into that kind of product, but always in very limited numbers we must recognize. Perhaps the marketing execs and the bean counters at G.M. do not feel such a small production fits their model business and/or justifies their effort. But, Heck!!!... That will be one car worth buying!!!

[@flyjbaker]

@@TheFlashSpeedforce they tried to do it with the C5 and the FRC. Had it come in $10k under the other Corvettes(which is what they were trying to do) it would have been a success. But it ended up being a stripper that cost the same as the others. Why would you buy a stripper that cost the same as the other well optioned ones? So take that car and pump it up into ZO6 form and, VOILA, the C5 ZO6 was born.

[@Stand-back-up]

Nice to see the 2023 Honda Type R’s competition… in price I mean 😂

[@nate1204]

Lmao

[@dylondylondylondylondylon5]

I know it's a BIG ask but it would be so cool to see the C8 Z06 compared head to head vs the 458 Speciale. Would be one hell of a comparison video if you can find one.

[@davecom3]

You could buy two of these for one 458 Speciale. Kind of highlights the value for money a 'vette is!

[@rivercityrambler7751]

@@davecom3 the Vette like all Vettes will depreciate much faster.

[@craigthescott5074]

@@rivercityrambler7751 who cares your paying 1/3 the price for more performance. And Z06 hold their value very well.

[@rivercityrambler7751]

@@craigthescott5074 no they don't. The problem with Corvettes and their depreciation is that the market is polluted with then which tanks their ability to hold resale value. Unless it is a special model they really don't hold their value well at all. The market on all vehicles right now is currently upside down but in normal times they do in fact depreciate massively. It is a well known. The only Vette I ever bought that I made money on was a 69 Convertible.

[@craigthescott5074]

@@rivercityrambler7751 you need to look at the current market my C7 Z06 is worth more than I paid for it and the C8’s bring more used also. They will never appreciate like a Ferrari but they are not going down in value.

[@dawnpoint]

The overtone is a different interval from the LFA, octaves instead of (I believe) an extended 5th. But my goodness that sounds incredible nonetheless. EDIT: The LFA's interval is an extended 10th, probably the most pleasing exhaust interval possible.

[@seanjtracey]

I love this nerdy commentary lol. Car enthusiast 🤝 music enthusiast

[@TheHoosiers2008]

4th and 8th for z06

[@aisu8481]

I want to know more about this 🧐

[@johvanortiz6267]

I'm sorry, what's an extended 10th interval? Is that like parallel fifths or a third above the root or something?

[@ToyotaAristo]

In reality it is very subjective and individual. There really isn't a better or worse sound since you can say "this octave is better than this one". Of course there are horrible and beautiful exhausts sounds but there isn't something like "the most pleasing exhaust interval possible".

[@just_cade]

Absolutely love this channel. You guys are so entertaining.

[@nilebaker3729]

Have to say, I like your reviews the best these days 👌

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

This generation of ZR1 gonna be insane maybe we might get lucky and it may make 800 hp finally after like 8 generations of fiberglass body sports cars 👀

[@MarcusJII]

Literally just said the same thing to myself lol

[@majahsyn2185]

Between 800 an 900 hp the zora will be pushing like 1100hp

[@tommarino69]

When I heard about the new Z06 being a 458 "copy" I was so excited and couldn't wait to see how it turned out and it hasn't disappointed! Well done Chevrolet & well done Throttle House for another superb video!

[@LFshlevin]

the C7R dominated so many "supercars" on the track it gave chebby the push they needed to redesign the greatest american car ever made the last thing that was "holding them back" was engine placement

[@Steven-re3id]

@@LFshlevin sure you are comparing old models with the c8z the current ferrari base models have over 700hp even the c7 zr1 back in its time at the nurburgring where it really matters it was slower than the competition

[@andrewgiblin3468]

So impressed with the car and this review!! Looks like GM have killed it, and this coming from a lifetime Porsche owner!!

[@anaestereo810]

When form follows function.... ..and the function is going darn fast.

[@bobs_sa8480]

Jesus that sound is phenomenal! That, genuinely, is LFA-level downshifts, gorgeous🤤

[@Dominus_Potatus]

still can't beat LFA though, LFA has F1 sound it is just epic. This car is a solid 2nd for me

[@s89kw]

LFA Unmatched in terms of sound But I love Corvette too It's great for the price

[@onuohafamily]

Imagine it straight piped with equal length headers (idk if it has already)

[@stunter2875]

Speaking of LFA I actually got to see my first one on the road today and it was phenomenal looking and sounds even better

[@sean70729]

Not quite LFA level sound but this car stomps the LFA.

[@AIRDRAC]

I closed my eyes, and though for a moment that I was listening to a larger Ferrari 360. This is by far the best sounding US car ever! And as always, an absolute pleasure to see you review it!

[@myanime101]

not 1 c8 z06 is leaving the dealership at 100k lol

[@Numbahz]

Thank for again BUZZ CHEW for getting a hold of one of these for our garage . I am very happy to say we ordered and didn't pay a cent over markup and even got a deal @$89,320. We will NEVER sell ! Stop asking lol . Throttle house ya it's fun , it's a bit too dressed up tbh , I love the seats this maybe the best Gen ever and of course yellow is the ONLY color 💛

[@iFigure]

Omg that V8 sounds amazing! Imagine how insane the ZR1 will be

[@jackkraft4467]

As someone who works for Chevy, just wait until the Zora

[@RobbieJandik]

The C8 Stingray is a really impressive machine that gets a lot of hate from people unwilling to accept that. I can’t wait for the C8 Z06 to shut them up. What a car.

[@Badboybreal]

Ever notice how everyone that really appreciates fast, great sounding and good looking cars act..."always wow, smiles ear to ear and become overjoyed"... instant childlike moment! 🤗😁

[@qlarifie9487]

genuinely so happy just watching this

[@pale4980]

honestly - I don't care about most of the cars you guys review. However you guys are so damn entertaining, knowledgeable and relatable - I watch every single thing you guys put out. even the track tests. and the extra house. lol. Never stop!

[@Mr1sickevo]

What an absolutley amazing piece of machinery. I currently own a C5 Z06 and thought I'd never see another Z06 I'd love but I love this one. Even that Acceleration Yellow is amazing. Thank you GM for keeping the spirit alive.

[@vitocorleone6925]

I have a torch red 02 Z. Best money I ever spent on a used car!

[@rickhunter6513]

One thing, ok, two things the c5z06 has over the C8… manual transmission and pop up, up and down headlights.

[@vitocorleone6925]

@@rickhunter6513 another thing, it doesn’t cost $150,000.00. I bought my C5ZO6 in 2014 for 22 grand with 9,000 miles on it!

[@rickhunter6513]

@@vitocorleone6925 I guess at that price that would be considered frosting on the cake 😂🍻

[@vitocorleone6925]

@@rickhunter6513 Yo, dat was da cake. flew from So Cal to Vegas and drove it back the same f’n day. It was awesome.

[@dogefromthefuture]

"They're ALWAYS celebrating some anniversary" so true 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paranoyd29906]

Can't wait to see y'all drag race the z07 package against the big toys....y'all videos are always entertaining and 🔥

[@joypops1]

I haven't watched a video about a brand new car, that has given me Goosebumps from my first intro to it. What a glorious fantastic soundtrack. Hell yeah GM, go show em what real cars should be like now. Wonderful video people at TH, your production and videography are truly top notch!

[@makatron]

Flat plane crank engines sound so good, remember the first GT350R I sat on and that high rev scream was glorious!

[@lilsalai548]

Was abt to mention Ford implemented the flat plane crank in their V8

[@makatron]

@@lilsalai548 sadly the gt500 monstrosity replaced such beautiful yet faulty Voodoo engine.

[@lilsalai548]

@@makatron no seriously, I didnt know

[@bryanclark407]

Too bad you can’t get the z06 with a stick.

[@makatron]

@@bryanclark407 yeah such shame, a good 6 speed stick would be perfect for it.

[@NewShockerGuy]

PITTSBURGH!!! My home town! So awesome! Love this video even more!

[@ABlindHilbily]

This is the Corvette I've been waiting for. The purist in me still misses my C5 but darn if I'm not thoroughly impressed by this piece of art and machinery.

[@Jonathan-wi8qv]

The production on this video is off the charts. I’d pay to watch a video like this

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

you did if you watched the ads

[@RonJobbins]

Wish I was rich enough to own one of these so I could support the people that worked on this masterpiece

[@anydaynow01]

Unfortunately the dealerships are going to overprice this car into the ground 😪, such a shame it is the super car for the masses!

[@993mike]

My understanding is that most Chevy dealers are going $90K over on them. Great 😢

[@LP-bt4jk]

It’s only 100k. You don’t need to be rich to have one of these….

[@thevinceberry]

@@LP-bt4jk you do when your dealership add another 50% to it.

[@AlienCreatureThing]

@@LP-bt4jk you don’t have to be rich to have a 100k car? Bro what?

[@larrymcgoldrick3471]

I have not been entertained so well since Top Gear on BBC and just like TG, it has absolutely nothing to do with cars. Thanks so much!!!

[@TheFadime123]

THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT Z06 period

[@SaketBakshi]

You guys just nail the unveiling of a thorough review and make it a wonderful occasion. Thank you

[@StormtrooperGary117]

You guys are truly the successor to top gear. Keep up the great content!

[@amariskates]

Mannnn, when I started the video I thought to myself, "I can't believe I'd rather watch Throttle House than the new Top Gear". TH has certainly kept the classic Top Gear spirit alive.

[@Robin-sf3gk]

They just need their 3rd musketeer now 😂

[@tallblondephysicist]

Production been going crazy lately, y'all killin it

[@infinisourced]

One of the best car sounds I have ever heard.

[@voodooturbo]

My god, the sounds! Unbelievable in every way. What a work of art!

[@onlyinthehood2243]

American Built, AMAZING LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE PLUS ENOUGH SAVED OVER THE RIVALS TO AFFORD GAS AND Tires💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 YOU GUYS MADE MY DAY WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥🤙🏽

[@jookya2]

also hopefully saving money for all the repairs the american built vehicle will need, not you didn't mention QUALITY as an american value. I do admit GM makes some great perforrmance engines, and they make pretty vehicles, thats where my compliments end though

[@shanehayden726]

Nice to see you guys visit my local track!

[@bishopnick777]

Great content thanks for sharing !!!

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Congrats to Throttle House for being the first ZO6 review on KZbin... That I'm interested in.

[@alishajal]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate what amazing content Thomas and James bring for us? I absolutely love their videos. Love from India.

[@chicago1680]

not as good as the Hagerty. Not even in the same league

[@louisbaladez1186]

Yes Bro I love these two nuts 😊

[@IHWKR]

No.

[@Chemunguss]

@@chicago1680 shut up😹😹😹😹

[@chicago1680]

@@Chemunguss nahhhh.

[@richardnegrette1468]

Im from pittsburgh glad to hear you guys were here!

[@nitroxide17]

I remember there were so many GM fan boys making fun of dual overhead cams… 🤔 Anyway GM did a great job with the C8.

[@DavidKelleyIII-vm9tt]

Gm didn't make this engine