would like to see plaid vs 765lt with the shorter track gearing and dragtimes driving because he has gottin mid to low 9s with the 765lt on the streets. and then gt500 vs z06 since gt500 beat regular c8 and we have seen base 80k gt500s start pulling from top option 185k z06 around 120 130mph gt500 starts pulling away which shocks me
@@_Ambition124 Can't argue about the weight though, that 765 is pretty light for a "mainstream" supercar. Obviously weight makes a huge difference in acceleration, coupled with +800hp that thing just flies when given the chance. The Z06 is just a great value given its performance, what a machine!
yes! It offers exactly what commentator states... it's a very good taste of all the important skills sets. i own a C8 Z07. It's great on street and then the track, tho to change its personality to the max, u need to sets of rubber & rims alongwith a good alignment specialist for before & after adjustment
This is an excellent format for a race - testing launch, acceleration, braking, cornering, and balance in a very concise format. I'd argue that Edmunds is killing it with this U-drag series. Well done!
Constant GHAY agenda being pushed by WOKE MEDIA. Disgusting they have a TWINK host instead of a MAN. Give us car media by CAR GUYS. Google the host if you don't believe me.
From the dig and the roll section, easily 720s. The Z06 w/Z07 will catch up in the corner. But that's 2 sections to the 720s to the Corvettes 1 section. So ultimately 720s will probably win.
I don't know, the 720s makes more power and weighs hundreds of pounds less. The Z06 would have a better chance on a twisty track than in a straight line
pretty sure im gonna have to buy my first vette when they bring the 1000hp awd hybrid to market. Should be top 4 fastest production cars ever and really cook in cornering
I think the weight difference is more impressive. You can always put more power on any car regardless if it's forced or na, but having 600lbs of weight difference is freaking outstanding.
I think we'll have to wait for the Chevy ZR1 Zora before this is a little more fair. Let's try it again in a couple of years, if Chevy follows through with the ZR1
@@rahulsawant8369 it shouldn’t bother any corvette fan, the fact that the vette is a fraction of the price, and can pull off a 10.4 quarter mile (non z07 package) is impressive. But he has a point, next models should be insane
@@brandonjacobo4965 price is irrelevant if you want bragging rights. Fast is fast and rich people dont care. But yea Corvette fans should be proud the Z06 8s hell of a car for 150k for this spec
765LT already makes about 760 hp, on the dyno Rumours have it that the new ZR1 is going to make 810 hp, presumably at the crank And the McLaren is lighter anyways
I just track days at Thunderhill east. A 765LT was parked next to my Mustang in the shade. I watched him zoom by at different places on track. Visible pulling away from the other cars in his class. Super cool owner too.
@davidhubbard7573 That's assuming it makes it down the track. The 170 is a Dodge after all. That being said, both the Demon and the 170 are drag cars, and that's pretty much all they can do.
This test is so impressive to an extent that it should be in ALL DRAG RACES! Bravo to whoever made this amazing idea as it shows not just drag but in addition brake and cornering without renting a circuit 👏🏼
I really appreciate how you guys did a running lap in between the races where you discussed the results and simultaneously let the brakes take a breather and gave the cars a cool-down. I see so many channels where they do a race and SLAM on the brakes and just sit there, letting the pads cook on the rotor after an immense deceleration. Keep up the good work, loved the video.
McLaren: Half-a-million dollar hypercar with 85 more HP, and 130 more lb-ft of torque...and over SIX HUNDRED pounds lighter. As awesome as the new Z06 is, it's totally outgunned here. I'm surprised at how close the Z06 actually kept it. Impressive showing for the American beauty & beast.
It seems close because the race is really short. A few seconds is a big difference for any tracks that’s short. Put both of them on a longer track let’s say the Nurburgring as an example, you’ll see a huge gap. Also, the 765LT have dyno’d about 760 to the wheels stock. So in reality it’s more of an 865LT lol
C8 ZR1 will make it like nothing , oh I forget C7 ZR1 did it before that has same HP and same weight . Edit : i saw a lot of C6 ZR1s which has less power and still beating it and they also fully stock .
@@LeeXRV even C6 ZR1 beat it so easily here so shut the fk up and go play nfs instead of talking about things you can’t afford th-cam.com/video/W462wbUPjwU/w-d-xo.html
That 765LT is almost lose to Z06 , Z06 did better 0~60 launch time , it has less power and naturally aspirated too but if it has same power , it will definitely beat that cocky overpriced and very overrated 765LT so easily .
Excellent videos series, and exactly what I expected. I own a GT2RS and know not to mess with a 765LT in straight acceleration. I would love to have a run at it in this format though. Great concept.
Total otherworldly domination from the 765LT as expected. Just because the corvette is being compared here doesn’t give it a value proposition given the sheer differences in performance.
Wow that McLaren is next level fast. So impressive. Given the crazy markup on the Z06 and the crazy low prices on a 720S, I would definitely go 720s. Would love to see the 720s vs Z06 in U Drag
If you go to the right dealer and there are many of them, you won't pay over sticker, of course if you are in Californication you will get screwed.I will get mine this spring or summer(depending on production) at sticker, getting the Z06 HTC sticker is $140k and that's what I'm paying not counting sales tx here in Michigan.
600lbs less and 100 more HP with the advantage of turbo torque, we knew it wasn't going to go well just based on the spec sheet. That said there is nothing in the Z06s price range that competes so I'm happy to hear a McLaren and a chevy can be compared. A win for the USA in my opinion.
This is some serious cope. A 720S is similar priced (even cheaper) compared to the Z06 on the open market and its performance is barely behind the 765. Plenty of cars that can compete at the current Z06 $180k range.
Believe me price have nothing to do here ,you are not gonna pay 400k $ for 130fp of toque and 85 hp more and 600libs lighter because if you go and buy a vette c8 z06 in germany or italy for 2ice the price that cars in América lets Just say that the mclaren is about 380k dollars in América and the c8z06 is 162k dollars in europe so its no 500k dóllars it only 220k more expencive lol i Stiller take the c8 any time over the mclaren because reliability is way superior and no need to mod it , to me cornering performance is my point over straight brutal speed
To be fair, they're a lot more comparable on a track, but that aero on the Z06 along with the high weight, flat plane torque compared to turbo torque, and less power won't hold up against even a Huracán or McLaren GT in a roll, much less the 765LT. Here to hoping for a twin turbo Z06 with active aero can provide more realistic competition
@@diverxpl Yeah, the Z06 with Z07 package is an absolute monster on the track against just about anything - all that aero certainly does it no favors in a drag race against hypercars
Even as a McLaren fan (and someone who is definitely not a fan of the Z06), I think this is a good test for the Chevy... to see how close it can run to a much more expensive, focused car. Yes, it's a pretty big gap, ut the Z06 performs very respectably, all things considered. It doesn't meet the 765LT in performance, but still punches way above it's weight and that's awesome to see. The Z06's power and traction off the line is very impressive.
I think the Z06 did amazing for being like 1/3 the cost. Who would have thought a corvette would be drag racing a Mclaren 10 years ago. Also, when the Zora comes out it will be much closer. Both amazing cars!
10 years ago the mp4-12c had 615hp and a zr1 had 638hp and when you take that generation’s comparison to this one in the video, you see that the weight difference between the corvette and it’s competitor is more prominent now, it’s not as crazy as you thought
I have a C4, have driven C7s and C8s and liter bikes, and have also driven the 720S. The 720S is ungodly fast AND quick, handles really well at speed, and while you really have to use a lot of force with the brakes they are excellent. I found that once the turbos were spooled up the car took off like it got a huge kick in the tail... 30 to 100 is over in a flash. The 720S was as fast or faster than the fastest motorcycles I've ridden. The 765's acceleration must be even more brutal with 5% more HP and a lighter vehicle. Given the difference in the power-to-weight ratios, the Z06 had no chance. That it got beat by the Z06 in 0-60 during the first race was a freak of nature... must have had warmer tires. I'd love to have a Z06... but if I could have any car it would be the McLaren.
I found this channel this day and I'm admitted this is epic channel..not just only drag races but you put everything for car enthusiast will love it 👉👍
@@a.m.4049 The z07 probably wouldn't be any faster with the amateur drivers and only one corner. The car selection here is just bad for a competitive comparison. But nearly half a million for the McLaren the Z06 has far better performance per dollar. Koenigsegg vs McLaren would be similar results
thanks for the video ,,,great fun to watch i hope you would consider expanding the test to include 1/2 mile drag race , and without launch control , and braking test ....i beleive it will add juice to the competition .
Love, Love, Love this drag race format and that you get to the actual racing quickly, unlike all other drag race videos. Please keep up the great work. This may be crazy, but I'd like to see either of these against a Tesla Model S plaid which should smoke both of these through the quarter mile, but how much will it lose on the braking and cornering. Interesting, no?
I'm in England, picked up my Z06 last weekend, now available in RHD unfortunately the weather hasn't allowed me to enjoy it yet, rained every day since I picked it up, can't wait for next week, forecast good, but despite the limited use, it puts a big smile on my face just looking at it, and driving it is phenomenal
Twin turbo power vs naturally aspirated! 755hp vs 670hp! 460 pound feet vs 590 pound feet! 2978 to 3060lbs (McLaren) 3535-3637lbs ( Z06) The McLaren was gonna win no matter what. It has all of the power to weight advantages over the Z06, but the Z06 will still be my weapon of choice. Great, exciting but predictable race and outcome. All of this is in MY OPINION
It’s a mclaren guys those are priced the way they are for a reason so of course it’s gonna be a beast that Vette is no slouch Naturally Aspirated going against twin turbos and the car was dyno tested at 850 hp I expected the mclaren to win but this race was closer than what I expected
The S would cook the brakes and probably run off the track with the speeds it can achieve. That is the S and X Achilles heel sadly, terrible brakes. I had a P100D S which isn't even as fast as Plaid, and the brakes were horrific. The Plaid uses the same brakes essentially.
Do a lot of these using different vehicles especially from the comment section...this is way cooler than all the drag race channels you got a follower keep them coming 🔥
Love both cars. The wing on the vette is better for road courses, not drag racing. However, I'm sure the extra hp and lighter weight of the McClaren helped out too
992 Turbo S is ~2 seconds slower 60-130 and a bit more 100-150 than a 765, it’s not a fair fight but we are talking about twice as much money, it’s expected.
@@CM-cw8fe in a U drag race you never know, the Porsche could slow down faster and turn sharper, all I know is that a 911 turbo s can do a quarter mile in 10.1 seconds
@@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj A GT4, GT3, or GT2 RS could turn faster, but that Turbo S is a hefty car, so I don't see it out-turning (or even out braking despite being a porsche) a 765LT. It is a grip monster off the line though, with much less aero to slow it down on the straight, so I assume it would perform better than the Z06 here, but just doesn't have the turning capabilities or the top end power of the 765 LT
@@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj the Porsche Turbo S can do a 10.1 in the 1/4, the 765LT will do 9.3s which is train lengths ahead. The Turbo S is not anything resembling a match with the 765LT.
I can’t wait to see someone do a legit twin turbo conversion to the Corvette and curious how much closer this race would be. But with the INSANE markups on the corvettes, that price gap tightens up quite a bit.
@@user-yi9hz3or2t I see reading comprehension is not your thing, so let me break it down for you. I made no excuse, nor did I say the Z06 would win. I pondered a question.
@@johnh1932the Zo6 would still lose but I'd figure the gap would be closer. Even if both cars weighed the same the vette isn't overcoming the 170hp difference or the aerodynamic drag from the Zo7 package on it. A lot of people on here are forgetting the Zo6's target is the 911 gt3 of which it just beats out at willow springs. That said the Zo6 did well for itself being outclassed here
@@D41Michigan what z06 would be betting on is the aero allowing it carry the speed through the turns. the z07 package isn't a drag racing package its a racing on a track package so its a detriment in drag racing.
@@arbiter1 think about what you just said. I am litterally saying the Z07 package is SLOWING IT DOWN. The Z06 in the video has the ZO7 package....which as you said, isn't a drag package but a track one.
I can see it already, Z06 smashes it off the line, and narrowly beats it in the quarter with a much slower trap speed, comes out of the corner much quicker, and gets beat in the roll as the aero sucks it back. I think it could be a lot faster if they did a non-aero Z06, in which case I think it could survive the straights and still compete in the corners.
@Navy Patriot101 Yeah, but even a Z06 could still fight a GT500 on a drag without all the aero slowing it down. Hopefully the ZR1 comes with active aero so it will be a dual threat on the track and the drag strip, although I do fear it will be a 4000 pound car
The fact this pair up has even been considered just shows how much the Z06 punches above its weight. The Z06 is a darn fine car. To be more fair we will have to see what GM is able to do with its eventual ZR1 Vette.
@malcolmar If reports and leaks are legitimate we are talking almost twice as much torque. 850ftlbs of torque is Wow. Game changer. Then the 765 will have a race. Not to mention that the 765lt is really underrated. More like 900hp crank. These foreigners can't play fair.
I think i will add one of these to my (1:18 scale) collection! 😅 Also the 765LT is a hypercar and does all things well. The C8Z06 is a supercar at 600lbs more, and is a track beast - ALMOST 765LT level. Lightning Lap 2023 proves this. I would take the C8Z with $200k+ in the trunk!
Lol. The 765 is a supercar. The z06 is a sports car. No supercar is mass produced. The z06 isn’t even close to the 765 level. You even watch the video? Or are you that much of a cheerleader?
Anybody who's in the market to purchase a car like the LT is not even thinking of the Z06, its a cool car no doubt don't get me wrong. But it can't compete with these new Ferrari's and McLaren's....720s/765 is on their way out the door a new model is in the line up soon. A very light tune on the LT or a 488/F8 will send these cars into another universe from the Z06 LOL.
@@executiveinvestments I’m going to guess you’ve never driven a supercar on track to know the difference. The R8 (2nd Gen), the Hurracan, the 911 GT3, the 458 are all supercars that I have driven on track. In fact, pretty much any modern era sports car with over 500hp has supercar potential. You are confusing exotic with supercar. Exotics are NOT usually mass produced. The 765LT is both and exceeds “normal” supercar performance numbers thus making it a Hypercar. Cheers!
@@_VelociDad I’m going to guess you watch too much TH-cam. While you RENT cars I actually own a mclaren. And no the 765 is NOT a hypercar. It’s a supercar. The artura, 720, and 765 are supercars. The elva, senna and speed tail are HyperCars and also the old p1. You obviously know zero about mclaren. No hypercar costs $380k like the 765 does. HyperCars all start at $1M. And a mass produced plastic corvette is no supercar. It’s a sports car at best. But keep being that cheerleader that can only rent cars to make himself feel special. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
would like to see zo6 vs gt500 since weve seen the regular c8 vs gt500. should be interesting because seen a base 80k gt500 start pulling away from a top optioned 185k zo6 at 120 130mph
u-drag comparo of their best times and mph... new Z06 $160k --> 31.6 seconds, 145.3 mph; base GT500 $80k --> 30.9 seconds, 145.5 mph..not bad for 1/2 the price and a 4200lb mustang.
@@GrabberBlue5.2 this Z06 had an issue, nobody is getting a measly 10.9 in the quarter mile when everyone and their mother has seen them hit 10.5 in the quarter mile without prepped surface. It's in break in mode
The Vette is approx 1,000lbs heavier than the 765LT and it closer to 200bhp down (the 765LT makes 765bhp at the wheels and ~880-900bhp) at the crank from independent dyno runs. This is why the 765LT drives away from the Vette like it's parked up. McLaren always under-rate their cars like this.
This is actually great news for the Z06. This proves how damn awesome it is. It takes a car that costs $490,000 and 100 more horsepower to compete and beat the Z06. The Z06 proves to the rest of the snobby supercar world that dollar to dollar they're paying way too much just for a name (Lamborghini, McLaren, Bughatti, etc.).
An odd comparisson and the 765LT is $380k (they just tested an optioned to the hilt model). There isn't a value equation that makes any sense when comparing super/hypercar prices, Value isn't just mentioned in performance either, the McLaren has such incredible performance thanks to its incredible design and construction which is very expensive. Also choosing a non-American supercar isn't snobby, nor are they paying too much if its the car for them. Also the 765LT didn't compete with the Z06, it destroyed it.
Different, shorter course. We had to fashion a longer course to account for ever-faster cars, especially heavy EVs with less-than-impressive brakes. This change in course invalidates comparisons with previous racing rounds, hence no carryover leaderboard. This setup worked well, so we should be good from hereon out. Hope this helps explain the difference. Thanks for sticking with us and hope you enjoyed the race.
@RiceCzechs bullshit. The Z06 did a 10.9 second quarter mile. We've already seen them hit 10.6 seconds as advertised on the street without a prepped surface, and the speed it cornered in the U-Drag was higher than GM's skidpad speed yet it had less lateral grip. The Z06 tires are supposed to deflate to 24psi during performance use so it was either incorrectly set to 35psi like C&D did or was still under 500 miles limiting 30% power
I hope this u race style becomes the norm, most "car tuners" would have to learn physics because going around a corner takes more than twisting wrenches.
Does the McLaren do enough to justify its $320,000 price premium over the Z06? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
765LT is next level car vs the Z06. Hence, the next level price . Z06 vs R8GT vs 600LT vs Technica is way more appropriate, IMHO.
seeing how ppl are selling these z06s with markup for 300k i would be going 765lt before that for the money
would like to see plaid vs 765lt with the shorter track gearing and dragtimes driving because he has gottin mid to low 9s with the 765lt on the streets. and then gt500 vs z06 since gt500 beat regular c8 and we have seen base 80k gt500s start pulling from top option 185k z06 around 120 130mph gt500 starts pulling away which shocks me
If money is no object, hell yeah!
@@carculturenation2166 you just hate the Z06, don't you?
The 765 had 100 more horsepower and weighs 600 pounds less, so this is what I was expecting.
Most idiots will never understand this fact.
Mclaren has a lot more than just 100 hp more. Has around 850hp when put on a dyno
@@_Ambition124 pretty sure that’s at the wheels too
@@_Ambition124 Can't argue about the weight though, that 765 is pretty light for a "mainstream" supercar. Obviously weight makes a huge difference in acceleration, coupled with +800hp that thing just flies when given the chance. The Z06 is just a great value given its performance, what a machine!
Also has twin turbos to c8 naturally aspirated and barely has more horse power lmfao
This "U-drag" test is getting to be more and more a performance standard. Killing it, Edmunds!
carwow comp🤧
yes! It offers exactly what commentator states... it's a very good taste of all the important skills sets. i own a C8 Z07. It's great on street and then the track, tho to change its personality to the max, u need to sets of rubber & rims alongwith a good alignment specialist for before & after adjustment
As it should be… this is a far better test of a car’s all around capability than a 1/4 mile drag race.
That 765lt is on another level
This is an excellent format for a race - testing launch, acceleration, braking, cornering, and balance in a very concise format. I'd argue that Edmunds is killing it with this U-drag series. Well done!
You know, a Hennessey would be fun to watch around the track ;)
Yeah killing it once every like quarter if we lucky.
I agree! I would love to see this become way more popular
This is WAY cooler than a regular drag race. Great video
Why did it take us car guys so long to figure this out?
Constant GHAY agenda being pushed by WOKE MEDIA. Disgusting they have a TWINK host instead of a MAN. Give us car media by CAR GUYS. Google the host if you don't believe me.
I wouldn’t doubt that the U Drag will become the next new standard for racing fans with tracks around the world. And it’s all in thanks to Edmonds.
It's a good one. Carwow has some nice lineups, but I can't make it through a video where a grown man is acting like a 9 year old kid. Brutal to watch
I’d like to see how much closer the race would be with a 720S.
From the dig and the roll section, easily 720s. The Z06 w/Z07 will catch up in the corner. But that's 2 sections to the 720s to the Corvettes 1 section. So ultimately 720s will probably win.
I think the 600LT would be a better matchup.
I don't know, the 720s makes more power and weighs hundreds of pounds less. The Z06 would have a better chance on a twisty track than in a straight line
Z06 is more comparable to the 600LT or 570S.
Everytime people compere the Corvette they always bring a car with a list 100hp more, why not a 600 or a 720s
Can you guys do a leaderboard for the U-Drags total time? If your going to keep doing them, it would be cool to have one.
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Agreed
The other videos had a leader boarded but really don't compare to a 765 or z07
Yeah please
@@TheMustangStampede 7?
Regardless of who won the Z06 is a masterpiece for the horsepower and price thank you GM beautiful and body style
The NA engine
I’m more impressed that the vette is naturally aspirated
That deserves some recognition!
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pretty sure im gonna have to buy my first vette when they bring the 1000hp awd hybrid to market. Should be top 4 fastest production cars ever and really cook in cornering
Amazing
I think the weight difference is more impressive. You can always put more power on any car regardless if it's forced or na, but having 600lbs of weight difference is freaking outstanding.
10x more entertaining than watching a regular 1/4 mile.
Problem is this actually involves driver skill and one driver is clearly more competent than the other here.
Dude, that 2nd run in the McLaren was absolutely immaculate!!! o.o
The heat waves coming off the McLaren is insane that it produces that amount of heat.
It also shows the aerodynamics of that car is on point..
And it was a cold cold day, too.
That active aero definitely made a difference. I would like to see a Z06 without the Z07 package in this race as as Chevy admits it’s faster.
I think we'll have to wait for the Chevy ZR1 Zora before this is a little more fair. Let's try it again in a couple of years, if Chevy follows through with the ZR1
Agreed. My thoughts exactly.
I understand you buddy being a corvette fan this wasn't easy for u..
@@rahulsawant8369 it shouldn’t bother any corvette fan, the fact that the vette is a fraction of the price, and can pull off a 10.4 quarter mile (non z07 package) is impressive. But he has a point, next models should be insane
@@brandonjacobo4965 price is irrelevant if you want bragging rights. Fast is fast and rich people dont care. But yea Corvette fans should be proud the Z06 8s hell of a car for 150k for this spec
765LT already makes about 760 hp, on the dyno
Rumours have it that the new ZR1 is going to make 810 hp, presumably at the crank
And the McLaren is lighter anyways
I just track days at Thunderhill east. A 765LT was parked next to my Mustang in the shade. I watched him zoom by at different places on track. Visible pulling away from the other cars in his class. Super cool owner too.
Nothing better than this format. Keep it up, Edmunds
Could you guys bring the table back at the end of the video to compare with the previous time of other cars you tested on the u-drag?
That McLaren... when you have a car that can WALK a Z06, that's god-tier performance.
It won't walk the demon 170
@levariojones104 not even close
The Z06 is naturally aspirated, it’s really not that impressive
Build quality 😂
@davidhubbard7573 That's assuming it makes it down the track. The 170 is a Dodge after all. That being said, both the Demon and the 170 are drag cars, and that's pretty much all they can do.
This test is so impressive to an extent that it should be in ALL DRAG RACES! Bravo to whoever made this amazing idea as it shows not just drag but in addition brake and cornering without renting a circuit 👏🏼
It's not a new idea. This is how land speed records are tested in general
I really appreciate how you guys did a running lap in between the races where you discussed the results and simultaneously let the brakes take a breather and gave the cars a cool-down. I see so many channels where they do a race and SLAM on the brakes and just sit there, letting the pads cook on the rotor after an immense deceleration. Keep up the good work, loved the video.
Won’t matter. Those are carbon ceramic pads and rotors on the 765. They cool down in 60 seconds.
McLaren: Half-a-million dollar hypercar with 85 more HP, and 130 more lb-ft of torque...and over SIX HUNDRED pounds lighter. As awesome as the new Z06 is, it's totally outgunned here. I'm surprised at how close the Z06 actually kept it. Impressive showing for the American beauty & beast.
It seems close because the race is really short. A few seconds is a big difference for any tracks that’s short. Put both of them on a longer track let’s say the Nurburgring as an example, you’ll see a huge gap.
Also, the 765LT have dyno’d about 760 to the wheels stock. So in reality it’s more of an 865LT lol
It is so rare to actually be able to SEE the speed of a car from the drivers pov but you could definitely see the insane speed with the 765 pov
That 765LT is CRAZY FAST.
C8 ZR1 will make it like nothing , oh I forget C7 ZR1 did it before that has same HP and same weight .
Edit : i saw a lot of C6 ZR1s which has less power and still beating it and they also fully stock .
@@gracestingray is this what you’re referring too? th-cam.com/video/xaRqPs5WO1I/w-d-xo.html
@@LeeXRV even C6 ZR1 beat it so easily here so shut the fk up and go play nfs instead of talking about things you can’t afford th-cam.com/video/W462wbUPjwU/w-d-xo.html
That 765LT is almost lose to Z06 , Z06 did better 0~60 launch time , it has less power and naturally aspirated too but if it has same power , it will definitely beat that cocky overpriced and very overrated 765LT so easily .
@@gracestingray I know it hurts you that the Z06 got destroyed. It is what is is.
Excellent videos series, and exactly what I expected. I own a GT2RS and know not to mess with a 765LT in straight acceleration. I would love to have a run at it in this format though. Great concept.
I’ve been watching U-drag since it’s inception. I absolutely love the format and I hope they keep going with it.
Total otherworldly domination from the 765LT as expected. Just because the corvette is being compared here doesn’t give it a value proposition given the sheer differences in performance.
These are the best races on TH-cam, just amazing I love them.
Wow that McLaren is next level fast. So impressive. Given the crazy markup on the Z06 and the crazy low prices on a 720S, I would definitely go 720s. Would love to see the 720s vs Z06 in U Drag
720 would be a better comparison, 765 has a closer ratio gearbox
If you go to the right dealer and there are many of them, you won't pay over sticker, of course if you are in Californication you will get screwed.I will get mine this spring or summer(depending on production) at sticker, getting the Z06 HTC sticker is $140k and that's what I'm paying not counting sales tx here in Michigan.
720’s are $275k+.
Fake bill Nye
Crazy markups? You can't even find one.
600lbs less and 100 more HP with the advantage of turbo torque, we knew it wasn't going to go well just based on the spec sheet. That said there is nothing in the Z06s price range that competes so I'm happy to hear a McLaren and a chevy can be compared. A win for the USA in my opinion.
This is some serious cope. A 720S is similar priced (even cheaper) compared to the Z06 on the open market and its performance is barely behind the 765. Plenty of cars that can compete at the current Z06 $180k range.
Only in todays society when you lose do you win. And only in America does that happen. Its uncanny.
Porsche turbo S will destroy the Z06.
Believe me price have nothing to do here ,you are not gonna pay 400k $ for 130fp of toque and 85 hp more and 600libs lighter because if you go and buy a vette c8 z06 in germany or italy for 2ice the price that cars in América lets Just say that the mclaren is about 380k dollars in América and the c8z06 is 162k dollars in europe so its no 500k dóllars it only 220k more expencive lol i Stiller take the c8 any time over the mclaren because reliability is way superior and no need to mod it , to me cornering performance is my point over straight brutal speed
@@DharqnessIts a coping mechanism, i read that under the tests of american cars all the time.
I never buy a used vehicle whatever the year model without checking out Edmunds owner reviews. Real feedback. No bs.
765LT has close to 850PS and with such little weight for its class we are talking about a missile on wheels. Z06 is simply a very fast car.
To be fair, they're a lot more comparable on a track, but that aero on the Z06 along with the high weight, flat plane torque compared to turbo torque, and less power won't hold up against even a Huracán or McLaren GT in a roll, much less the 765LT. Here to hoping for a twin turbo Z06 with active aero can provide more realistic competition
@@diverxpl Yeah, the Z06 with Z07 package is an absolute monster on the track against just about anything - all that aero certainly does it no favors in a drag race against hypercars
The Z06 is a little more than a very fast car, lol
@@maestroadam A little more what? It has numb steering and engine noise piped in thru the speakers. It's a very fast car at best.
@R Wilson the z06 gappes a huracan
Even as a McLaren fan (and someone who is definitely not a fan of the Z06), I think this is a good test for the Chevy... to see how close it can run to a much more expensive, focused car. Yes, it's a pretty big gap, ut the Z06 performs very respectably, all things considered. It doesn't meet the 765LT in performance, but still punches way above it's weight and that's awesome to see. The Z06's power and traction off the line is very impressive.
Just add a couple turbos.
@@paulchristenson5256 That would be a very one dimensional upgrade.
@@paulchristenson5256then upgrade the 765’s turbos. See how that works?
@@Nemoticonit's a pretty one dimensional race. Nothing wrong with the braking of the Z06. But yeah add a few turbos and it may be a different race.
ZR1… anybody..?
Horsepower plus less weight is a power to weight ratio that the Z06 can’t overcome. Totally outclassed it is not even fair to pair against each other
Who else is impressed that Tobias Fünke became a test driver😂
I love U-Drags, and this is the best one yet. Would love to see even more mainstream and non-sporty vehicles be put to this same test.
didn't expect anything different.
That's the difference between a company with F1 engineering pedigree, and one that doesn't
I think the Z06 did amazing for being like 1/3 the cost. Who would have thought a corvette would be drag racing a Mclaren 10 years ago. Also, when the Zora comes out it will be much closer. Both amazing cars!
10 years ago the mp4-12c had 615hp and a zr1 had 638hp and when you take that generation’s comparison to this one in the video, you see that the weight difference between the corvette and it’s competitor is more prominent now, it’s not as crazy as you thought
zr1 comes out.
@@juhsztn weight is the 🐘 in the room.
@@iluvcakes19 that’s essentially what i said
@@juhsztn yes and I'm agreeing with you.
I’d like to see some previous models do this race to see how they do. Like the c7 zr1 would be a good one to use.
This is by far the best way to test a car quickly. WELL DONE!
I like this style of racing. Its a cool idea that I'd like to see more of
I have a C4, have driven C7s and C8s and liter bikes, and have also driven the 720S. The 720S is ungodly fast AND quick, handles really well at speed, and while you really have to use a lot of force with the brakes they are excellent. I found that once the turbos were spooled up the car took off like it got a huge kick in the tail... 30 to 100 is over in a flash. The 720S was as fast or faster than the fastest motorcycles I've ridden. The 765's acceleration must be even more brutal with 5% more HP and a lighter vehicle. Given the difference in the power-to-weight ratios, the Z06 had no chance. That it got beat by the Z06 in 0-60 during the first race was a freak of nature... must have had warmer tires. I'd love to have a Z06... but if I could have any car it would be the McLaren.
I love Mclaren, but I hate their lack of reliability.
This is one of the best race idea on TH-cam. There are so many different combination of cars yall could run
A 765lt is crazy lol. You'll need to bring in an SF90 to match it.
Turbos on the z06 would make it a fair fight
ahh not, weight difference is too much and active aero on mclarens matter
@@nicklovely6431
Your U drags are a joy to watch
I found this channel this day and I'm admitted this is epic channel..not just only drag races but you put everything for car enthusiast will love it 👉👍
This is awesome. More of this, please.
Them being so surprised by the result is confusing to me😂
IKR and the more accurate test would be against a Z07. It would still lose but still.
@@a.m.4049 The z07 probably wouldn't be any faster with the amateur drivers and only one corner. The car selection here is just bad for a competitive comparison. But nearly half a million for the McLaren the Z06 has far better performance per dollar. Koenigsegg vs McLaren would be similar results
@@a.m.4049 It IS a Z07. The entire thing is stupid. A half million dollar car with far more power. No kidding...
Yeah I thought so too
thanks for the video ,,,great fun to watch i hope you would consider expanding the test to include 1/2 mile drag race , and without launch control , and braking test ....i beleive it will add juice to the competition .
I figured that would be the outcome - just look at the HP and Torque differences. Not surprised. But it was cool to watch, thank you! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
I wonder what would happen if they actually use the Z06 maximum launch RPM @5500? 🤔
Love, Love, Love this drag race format and that you get to the actual racing quickly, unlike all other drag race videos. Please keep up the great work.
This may be crazy, but I'd like to see either of these against a Tesla Model S plaid which should smoke both of these through the quarter mile, but how much will it lose on the braking and cornering. Interesting, no?
The 765LT is my favorite supercar.
Great test! What about the 992 GT3 RS vs C8 Z06 and the 765 LT vs Ferrari SF 90 or…GT2 RS?
GT2RS will be okay it has more horsepower than the GT3RS
Yea, the Z06 is slower than Edmunds GT500 @ 30.2 sec.
I'm in England, picked up my Z06 last weekend, now available in RHD unfortunately the weather hasn't allowed me to enjoy it yet, rained every day since I picked it up, can't wait for next week, forecast good, but despite the limited use, it puts a big smile on my face just looking at it, and driving it is phenomenal
McClaren turned that C8 into a f*cking pig! Lmao 💀💀💀
Twin turbo power vs naturally aspirated! 755hp vs 670hp! 460 pound feet vs 590 pound feet! 2978 to 3060lbs (McLaren) 3535-3637lbs ( Z06) The McLaren was gonna win no matter what. It has all of the power to weight advantages over the Z06, but the Z06 will still be my weapon of choice. Great, exciting but predictable race and outcome. All of this is in MY OPINION
Let’s do a similar race !!
Let’s see who hits more home runs Aaron Judge Vs Jose Altuve
Given that the 765lt is a insanely quick car, the Z06 did very good
It has 100 hp more and its lighter so idk why they were acting suprised
This format is brilliant. You guys nailed it.
It’s a mclaren guys those are priced the way they are for a reason so of course it’s gonna be a beast that Vette is no slouch Naturally Aspirated going against twin turbos and the car was dyno tested at 850 hp I expected the mclaren to win but this race was closer than what I expected
McLaren have so many masterpieces, they are just legendary ! 🙌, 765lt is a magnificent peace of adrenaline !..
yes mcLaren is a beast , we will have to wait for the Zora platform to be released and see if it evens up the odds.
I want to see the continuation of the Shelby GT500 series.
Me as well except lets make it a CFTP car which will be able to accelerate and exit the U-turn portion much harder due to the Cup IIs.
How many miles are on the vette? The vette has a limiter programmed on the engine if under 5k miles for break in.
Edmonds should check back in 5 years to see which car is still running 😂😂😂😂 my money is on the Vette
BTW the U-drag race is fantastic! Adds braking into the mix. The S Plaid would be interesting.
The S would cook the brakes and probably run off the track with the speeds it can achieve. That is the S and X Achilles heel sadly, terrible brakes. I had a P100D S which isn't even as fast as Plaid, and the brakes were horrific. The Plaid uses the same brakes essentially.
@@DeeperImageAutomotive There’s a carbon ceramic brake package for 20k now but it should be standard…
Did you guys ever do the CT4 Blackwing vs M3
yes!!! my favorite comparison style...this test s the greatest, I wish you guys did it more.
a straight followed by a left turn followed by a straight- dude you are talking Nascar.
@@miked.7722 totally the same. I would LOVE to watch a nascar try this against either of these cars
Funny how the Vettefanboys thought the Z06 would destroy 911s everywhere, yet it only runs a 10.9 on the quartermile. Thats 911 GTS time lmao
Price.
@@downdemon2378 Z06 goes for 200k, thats almost 911 Turbo Territory so...
@mateokovac2642 they run 10.5
Do a lot of these using different vehicles especially from the comment section...this is way cooler than all the drag race channels you got a follower keep them coming 🔥
Love both cars. The wing on the vette is better for road courses, not drag racing. However, I'm sure the extra hp and lighter weight of the McClaren helped out too
The old guy's a better driver according to the numbers and the law of nature which says that old guys rule.
Agreed.
Lol
That was wicked awesome! Great video.
would love to see the 765LT vs 911 TS head to head doing the U drag
992 Turbo S is ~2 seconds slower 60-130 and a bit more 100-150 than a 765, it’s not a fair fight but we are talking about twice as much money, it’s expected.
@@CM-cw8fe in a U drag race you never know, the Porsche could slow down faster and turn sharper, all I know is that a 911 turbo s can do a quarter mile in 10.1 seconds
@@CM-cw8fe and on a dyno that 765LT is more than 800hp
@@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj A GT4, GT3, or GT2 RS could turn faster, but that Turbo S is a hefty car, so I don't see it out-turning (or even out braking despite being a porsche) a 765LT. It is a grip monster off the line though, with much less aero to slow it down on the straight, so I assume it would perform better than the Z06 here, but just doesn't have the turning capabilities or the top end power of the 765 LT
@@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj the Porsche Turbo S can do a 10.1 in the 1/4, the 765LT will do 9.3s which is train lengths ahead. The Turbo S is not anything resembling a match with the 765LT.
Seems the z06 vs 580 would be much more fair . Can’t wait to see the Zora. Those Mclarens are so amazing
@Chris Paukert - check out drag times Mclaren Artura (671hp) vs the Z06 (670hp), it’s a great race!
I can’t wait to see someone do a legit twin turbo conversion to the Corvette and curious how much closer this race would be. But with the INSANE markups on the corvettes, that price gap tightens up quite a bit.
Would love to see how the Z06 would perform at a curb weight of 3300lbs.
Everyone has excuses like this lmao the 765 would still win
@@user-yi9hz3or2t I see reading comprehension is not your thing, so let me break it down for you. I made no excuse, nor did I say the Z06 would win. I pondered a question.
@@johnh1932the Zo6 would still lose but I'd figure the gap would be closer. Even if both cars weighed the same the vette isn't overcoming the 170hp difference or the aerodynamic drag from the Zo7 package on it.
A lot of people on here are forgetting the Zo6's target is the 911 gt3 of which it just beats out at willow springs. That said the Zo6 did well for itself being outclassed here
@@D41Michigan what z06 would be betting on is the aero allowing it carry the speed through the turns. the z07 package isn't a drag racing package its a racing on a track package so its a detriment in drag racing.
@@arbiter1 think about what you just said.
I am litterally saying the Z07 package is SLOWING IT DOWN. The Z06 in the video has the ZO7 package....which as you said, isn't a drag package but a track one.
Damn that Mclaren is on a different level.
The guys at McLaren must love this video.
A 600lt would’ve been more closer I think
I need that Z06 vs a 2020 GT500. Same race. I know the Z06 will win off the line. Still want to see it.
This!!!!
I can see it already, Z06 smashes it off the line, and narrowly beats it in the quarter with a much slower trap speed, comes out of the corner much quicker, and gets beat in the roll as the aero sucks it back. I think it could be a lot faster if they did a non-aero Z06, in which case I think it could survive the straights and still compete in the corners.
@Navy Patriot101 Yeah, but even a Z06 could still fight a GT500 on a drag without all the aero slowing it down. Hopefully the ZR1 comes with active aero so it will be a dual threat on the track and the drag strip, although I do fear it will be a 4000 pound car
@Chris Paukert What'd I tell ya! 🤣🤣
Please do this race again with the c8 zr1! I feel it will be much closer 🤔
Great content as always and can't wait for more videos.
the first guy took the turn in the Z06 like he was driving a semi making a right turn.
Yeah, shitty quarter mile too (10.9 seconds) and it's overall time was slower than the C8 Stingray they raced before in a previous video
Wow both amazing cars. That McLaren is crazy
911 Turbo vs McLaren 765lt, 911 almost half the price also
Thats why you see 911’s everywhere
That C8 Z06 didn't lose, it just fails to win 😆
And slower than their GT500, which did the Udrag in 30.2 sec.
The Corvette C8 Z06 is simply the most performance for the money in the world right now.
720 is a work of art. Can’t wait for vette’s next design.
The fact this pair up has even been considered just shows how much the Z06 punches above its weight. The Z06 is a darn fine car. To be more fair we will have to see what GM is able to do with its eventual ZR1 Vette.
200 more hp and way more torque is going to make the ZR1 a top apex Predator.
@@jostrander71 Agreed and all at a price/performance value no other supercar maker can match.
@malcolmar If reports and leaks are legitimate we are talking almost twice as much torque. 850ftlbs of torque is Wow. Game changer. Then the 765 will have a race. Not to mention that the 765lt is really underrated. More like 900hp crank. These foreigners can't play fair.
@@jostrander71 Wow indeed. That sounds like a monster.
@@malcolmar except everywhere else in the world they’ll cost about the same amount
Great straight-line comparison! I wonder daily driving & 9turn track, what would that look like? great Vid! Thanks
I think i will add one of these to my (1:18 scale) collection! 😅 Also the 765LT is a hypercar and does all things well. The C8Z06 is a supercar at 600lbs more, and is a track beast - ALMOST 765LT level. Lightning Lap 2023 proves this. I would take the C8Z with $200k+ in the trunk!
Lol. The 765 is a supercar. The z06 is a sports car. No supercar is mass produced. The z06 isn’t even close to the 765 level. You even watch the video? Or are you that much of a cheerleader?
Anybody who's in the market to purchase a car like the LT is not even thinking of the Z06, its a cool car no doubt don't get me wrong. But it can't compete with these new Ferrari's and McLaren's....720s/765 is on their way out the door a new model is in the line up soon. A very light tune on the LT or a 488/F8 will send these cars into another universe from the Z06 LOL.
@@ahmadflemming9041 lol the 720 and 765 isn’t on they way out. U sound clueless.
@@executiveinvestments I’m going to guess you’ve never driven a supercar on track to know the difference. The R8 (2nd Gen), the Hurracan, the 911 GT3, the 458 are all supercars that I have driven on track. In fact, pretty much any modern era sports car with over 500hp has supercar potential. You are confusing exotic with supercar. Exotics are NOT usually mass produced. The 765LT is both and exceeds “normal” supercar performance numbers thus making it a Hypercar. Cheers!
@@_VelociDad I’m going to guess you watch too much TH-cam. While you RENT cars I actually own a mclaren. And no the 765 is NOT a hypercar. It’s a supercar. The artura, 720, and 765 are supercars. The elva, senna and speed tail are HyperCars and also the old p1. You obviously know zero about mclaren. No hypercar costs $380k like the 765 does. HyperCars all start at $1M. And a mass produced plastic corvette is no supercar. It’s a sports car at best. But keep being that cheerleader that can only rent cars to make himself feel special. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Imagine not expecting this result lol.
The McLaren said, oh you wanna play… here’s my “other” dashboard.😅
would like to see zo6 vs gt500 since weve seen the regular c8 vs gt500. should be interesting because seen a base 80k gt500 start pulling away from a top optioned 185k zo6 at 120 130mph
u-drag comparo of their best times and mph... new Z06 $160k --> 31.6 seconds, 145.3 mph; base GT500 $80k --> 30.9 seconds, 145.5 mph..not bad for 1/2 the price and a 4200lb mustang.
@@GrabberBlue5.2 this Z06 had an issue, nobody is getting a measly 10.9 in the quarter mile when everyone and their mother has seen them hit 10.5 in the quarter mile without prepped surface. It's in break in mode
I’m so proud of the Vette! I can only imagine what an extra 100hp and weight cutting would do!
The Vette is approx 1,000lbs heavier than the 765LT and it closer to 200bhp down (the 765LT makes 765bhp at the wheels and ~880-900bhp) at the crank from independent dyno runs. This is why the 765LT drives away from the Vette like it's parked up. McLaren always under-rate their cars like this.
Do a rematch of this, But with the Corvette C8 ZR1 against the McLaren 765LT
This is actually great news for the Z06. This proves how damn awesome it is. It takes a car that costs $490,000 and 100 more horsepower to compete and beat the Z06. The Z06 proves to the rest of the snobby supercar world that dollar to dollar they're paying way too much just for a name (Lamborghini, McLaren, Bughatti, etc.).
The cheaper base model Mclaren Artura smoked the Z06 on Dragtimes as well. Give it up
An odd comparisson and the 765LT is $380k (they just tested an optioned to the hilt model). There isn't a value equation that makes any sense when comparing super/hypercar prices, Value isn't just mentioned in performance either, the McLaren has such incredible performance thanks to its incredible design and construction which is very expensive. Also choosing a non-American supercar isn't snobby, nor are they paying too much if its the car for them.
Also the 765LT didn't compete with the Z06, it destroyed it.
2020 Corvette Stingray: 31.4 seconds on U-Drag
2023 Corvette Z06: 31.6 seconds.
Edmunds explain how you fucked up?
Different, shorter course. We had to fashion a longer course to account for ever-faster cars, especially heavy EVs with less-than-impressive brakes. This change in course invalidates comparisons with previous racing rounds, hence no carryover leaderboard.
This setup worked well, so we should be good from hereon out. Hope this helps explain the difference. Thanks for sticking with us and hope you enjoyed the race.
@RiceCzechs bullshit. The Z06 did a 10.9 second quarter mile. We've already seen them hit 10.6 seconds as advertised on the street without a prepped surface, and the speed it cornered in the U-Drag was higher than GM's skidpad speed yet it had less lateral grip. The Z06 tires are supposed to deflate to 24psi during performance use so it was either incorrectly set to 35psi like C&D did or was still under 500 miles limiting 30% power
I hope this u race style becomes the norm, most "car tuners" would have to learn physics because going around a corner takes more than twisting wrenches.