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

[@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

[@GABRI-EL03]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 😎

[@LibsareTRASH]

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

[@jostrander71]

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

[@tenzinsmith]

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?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@jesseperrella]

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

[@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

[@michaelfreeman3432]

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

[@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?

[@diverxpl]

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.

[@Paganizondaf650]

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 💀

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@whtdrgn33]

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

[@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.

[@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 😎

[@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!

[@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.

[@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".

[@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.

[@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

[@Stevensalcido]

@@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@BlingtingSam]

The only good chevy

[@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

[@fredericoespinoza]

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]

@@fredericoespinoza 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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Isfahaninejad]

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

[@PZac-g8w]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@CarandRacer]

Boys - not only are you one of the first reviews for the C8Z - you are the best. Well done and let’s GO!

[@voodooturbo]

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

[@SaketBakshi]

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

[@bradbahle4159]

14 years of development on the C8 all led to this absolute monster! Was lucky enough to ride with a pro in the Z06 wZ07 package at the GM training facility in Bowling Green last week, and my oh my, what a beast this thing is!! The audible feedback and responsiveness of this car is nothing short of an engineering masterpiece! Well done GM

[@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

[@grantdoyle1259]

Loved the flat plane crank in the sheldy gt350r and never understood why more performance cars didn't go that route. Absolutely in love with this car, great video guys!

[@gtmike916]

Most people don’t go for Flat Plane Cranks because of the complexity of them which is why the Voodoo 5.2 is discontinued. Not only that but most of your power as stated in the video is all the way up high. 670HP @ 8,400 RPM is not practical for a street car period.

[@gavcom4060]

@@gtmike916 okay dude, it’s not like you’re gonna be using 670 HP cruising down the highway constantly

[@Kevin-ql1hb]

Ford got it wrong with the gt350r. The engine was so unbalanced that it rattled the oil filters loose and blew up. They had a few small fixes but discontinued the engine as a failure. It had a cool marketing name though, and that's all that matters nowadays.

[@gtmike916]

@@gavcom4060 Your comment makes zero sense. You’re mentioning horsepower when my point is about RPMs/Powerbands. Obviously no one is going to use 670 HP to cruise lmfao.

[@gtmike916]

@@Kevin-ql1hb It’s a shame they didn’t put in more R&D to be honest. The motor had potential but poor execution on the build. They should have just produced the Aluminator 5.2 more and used that instead. We would have the same powerband and more Horsepower that way.

[@WesWilliams95]

That sound!! THAT SOUND!!! 😮

[@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

[@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.

[@angelbankslopez577]

That is the best intro yet. The poor man's Ferrari you guys made me love it. The soundtrack on showing the car off even better keep them videos coming throughout the house.

[@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.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

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

[@Yinyang1277]

Been seeing them daily here in Michigan and I LOVE THEM! I’m so happy they brought back the quad center exhaust it looks perfect in person! It sounds mean even at idle. Even in comfort mode or perhaps eco it sounds great too! Not too loud, but still has that high pitch

[@simonharley3779]

You guys outdid yourselves this time, new level of production quality unlocked! :D

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@archipelago93]

Fantastic review. This almost seems like it has the sounds to become the audio-spiritual successor to the LFA. And it just seems like such an exceptional car all around. Just amazing!

[@maynarddrivesfast804]

Woah, woah, woah. Let's not be hasty, Archie.

[@sylvaind.6786]

Successor of LFA 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevemiller1626]

Not even close

[@archipelago93]

Omg lol. Ok, so for any car since the LFA, name one STOCK production car that 100%, unequivocally sounds FAR superior to this. I’ll wait.

[@sylvaind.6786]

@@archipelago93 no need to. Comparing to LFA is pure stupidity

[@michaelmarcus509]

Love the idea of a Chevy flat plane crank dual overhead cam motor. I hope it’s as reliable as a typical ls

[@DavidKelleyIII-vm9tt]

Gm didn't make this engine

[@DavidKelleyIII-vm9tt]

Gm didn't make this engine c8r aka z06

[@neonunderground5972]

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

[@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?

[@KYLEDHENDERSON]

Absolutely stunning! Love the front end. The engine is pure theater.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BorgWarnerKP39]

Now the sound fits with the looks! im a huge ford enthusiast, but this..... this literally give me goosebumps.....

[@leileijoker8465]

I saw it in the Detroit Motor show. What a magnificent beast! In the age of hybrid and EVs, this and the future ZR1 may as well be the last American ICE supercars.

[@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

[@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

[@jacobrev6567]

To be honest I really like this looks than a regular C8 already

[@leomathlein3658]

I can tell this car is gonna be up there with the LFA and the Murci when it comes to sound and experience, beautiful machine

[@sylvaind.6786]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlienCreatureThing]

It sounds amazing but cmon it’s nowhere near the LFA

[@Cv2CaboVerde]

You guys make some of the highest quality car reviews on the channel 🙏🏽 I had to leave another reviewer’s video bc I needed more quality

[@muffinman4353]

Waited eleven months for my 23' C8 1LT, with 70th anniversary badging. Paid MSRP at, 64k. It's not the Z06, but it's fast enough for me. Alot of car for the money..... It's a beast on the road!

[@V.M.P.J.]

Once again, amazing review guys. Definitely one of my favorite review car channel. 👌🏽 This car gives LFA vibes.

[@ethandelafontaine]

this brought me a tear. seeing a high revving n/a v8 being released THAT SOUNDS LIKE THAT truly is something beautiful

[@alexandersimpson3638]

That’s engine must be beautifully balanced for a V8 to hit 9,000 rpm hence the extra power made available.. Porsche only managed this with a straight 6.. 👍

[@chabweezy9905]

@@alexandersimpson3638 flat 6

[@alexandersimpson3638]

@@chabweezy9905 straight

[@chabweezy9905]

@@alexandersimpson3638 its a flat six sir

[@jacksonmartin2973]

This was a delight to watch. This is a car I’ve been so excited about and it was awesome to have such a well made review from these guys. Well done.

[@SPEEDBOYZGARAGE]

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

[@Gdhillon91]

This show is TV quality. Great production and great content. Rivals top gear of the old days imo

[@PKSWORLD22]

The twin turbo and supercharger builds are gonna be crazy!! Oh and when its straight piped 🤯

[@redline350zHR]

Omg straight insanity - & u KNOW it will be done 😈😈

[@James_Edward59]

Seriously, they have so much potential since they are N/A. That is one thing reviewers overlook all the time is what is their potential with aftermarket parts.

[@jreyes2464]

well the ECU are locked same with the TCU so to add force induccion we are gonna have to wait years.

[@mikeoxlong9410]

They’ll easily reach 1000+ hp

[@chabweezy9905]

@Ruthlessgod1 free fire name nope it can do it in under 3

[@anthonyguf]

You guys are awesome! I really enjoy your reviews. Since Dodge is doing away with a V8 I’ll be waiting for a C8 Z06 for my next car. The new engine sounds great! Keep up the great work!

[@JerseyMikeP]

I'm waiting for a DOHC 6L V10 in a rear engined viper. 🥰🤘🤟❤

[@crazysilly2914]

@@JerseyMikeP you will be waiting till the end of time...

[@JerseyMikeP]

@@crazysilly2914 But you know that will be a BADASS track car. Just might have to build it myself ;-)

[@andrewgiblin3468]

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

[@edwint1780]

Awesome review as always. The only issue I have is with the title of this video. The c8 z06 is far from a 100k supercar. With the dealer markups it going to be much closer to the 200k mark than 100k.

[@josephschoendorf3715]

For sure! I had a friend put a deposit on one almost two years ago. The dealership called him and said they couldn’t sell it to him because they were going 100k above sticker and gave his deposit back.

[@Tim99GT]

@@josephschoendorf3715 Soul crushing.

[@coreymoore9451]

Wait for the corvette zr1

[@atleastmypalmsarewhite9960]

Just wait, eventually these dealerships will be begging you to buy any car from them. This show won't go on forever.

[@coreymoore9451]

@@atleastmypalmsarewhite9960 same as any other car in a year or 2 trucks and sports cars and super cars

[@AndrewNation13]

I'm loving this review, the car is unspeakably special as well ... obviously that flat plane is some kinda cranky, elated to listen to that perfectly harmonic mechanical symphony, beautiful motorsport experience Thank-you guys so much 😍🥰

[@senselesscat555]

I have to say the high rev sound on a vette is awesome

[@NiirTheRaccoon]

Coming back to check this out after I saw a burnt orange C8 ZR1 on the road in Purcellville, VA a couple of months ago or so. I didn’t think they were even out on the road yet. That thing sounded monstrous, even with the driver keeping it tame and gentle. I could just tell it had a beast inside of it by the low gurgle and rumble.

[@miguelojera2356]

That exhaust sound is just pure eargasm 😵🔥

[@jovani6044]

The production quality of these videos just keeps getting better and better nice job 👏🏽

[@unmanned_mission]

the tire pressure light never disappoints

[@rickarra1833]

Yeah, it's on in my car too

[@XploreAz]

Mine come on every time once the cool weather shows up.

[@tythanh4708]

ok

[@kevoskryptoklik98]

Fix it broke azz I hate laze people who can't at the bare minimum in life put air in their own tires. My gosh you people.

[@kevoskryptoklik98]

Peasants all around these days. It just smells like broke people in this comment thread.

[@Stand-back-up]

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

[@nate1204]

Lmao

[@dannywinget]

The sound is wonderful! For the price this is incredible.

[@abualzuaree]

Danny you're into supercars too ah!? Lol

[@dannywinget]

@@abualzuaree of course lol