As an automotive engineer, yep that's pretty much always is the case these days. Same case with hot hatches or any "suped up" variants. For example, Focus ST and RS variants were planned in from the start of the platform design. What may happen is killing the variant mid development, but creating a performance variant from scratch on an existing platform in such a short period of time is rarely, if ever, seen these days.
@@timeless74 Yeah, honestly I think a hybridized version of American powertrains could’ve been the future but certain companies *insert Dodge* just went away with V8s completely
Wow, I'm loving this "announce the car and immediately drop videos of it" thing. Way better than staring at a spec sheet for 8 months before we see the thing in action.
Yea honestly I always thought it would be smarter to use strong motors for instant torque and then let the engine take the work at a certain rpm. Combustion takes a tiny second to start up so replacing that tiny second w motors is the obv smart choice
@Snusted Exactly👍 why would anyone limit themselves and potentially not be able to charge when you could easily get the best of both technologies with more range than either one alone? I have my theories as to why EV's are being pushed but I'll spare everyone unless asked.
I have been singing the NSX’s praises since it came out for being such a cool hybrid super car, it’s super cool to see a domestic take on it, Chevy did a great job on this one
Really made it stand out, nowadays hearing hybrid when it comes to sports/super cars it doesn’t just sound like a Prius with a V10, so credit is due to the Honda/Acura teams.
I’ve like the nsx since launch and was happy to see people hate on it so I would eventually afford one. Unfortunately those who know, know and prices havent dropped.
@@BostonRoger hahaha. But you never know for your future isn't written yet. I see you in a NSX hybrid because you told yourself you would when you can afford one. In the future you will be able to afford one. Happy ventures
@@micahdavidmorningstar4176 Yeah it's sad everyone is going EV. Even the death of manuals is sad. Im planning on getting a manual just to keep for the joys of shifting.
Just wild how the Corvette has gone from the poor man's super car to something that is just absolutely desirable regardless of price. The C8 took the first step, the Z06 made it official but if this thing is even remotely as good as it looks in this video, I just might have to figure out my finances for real. This looks AMAZING!
@@Justin_GFM GM is capable of amazing things when profit isn’t the first thing in mind, and they let their amazing engineers/designers have some creative freedom. The last couple of new electric cars are very competitive (Lyriq, Bolt family, Equinox EV, Silverado EV) and the other cars are just very impressive, especially for a typically “corporate America” company (Hummer EV, C8, Celestiq, CT5 and CT4 blackwing, Escalade V)
@@G82Jesse definitely. I hope they give the option to turn it off in the car’s settings. Although it certainly sounds cool, giving the impression that the motor has a straight cut gearbox.
@@G82Jesse Probably not like the Taycan. The exterior sound is required at low speed, however, I'm an ev early adopter, and once you hit speed, you can defitely hear the natural e-wine from the interior. Also, there's no reason to pump in extra sound being that the v8 is plenty loud.
I can't say I've ever been a lover of Corvettes but holy crap this this is wild! Congrats to the engineering team that developed this beast, and to GM management for having the courage to approve the project.
Yeah, it is a nice combination, isn't it? I hope they'll let us do a wing delete, like we can with the new Z51. Having the wing sit up there all the time (instead of making it retractable when it isn't functional, which is almost all of the time) always looked kind of juvenile to me.
I don’t think it’s juvenile, but active aero of some sort would be really cool in this thing and weight isn’t something their really going for considering it’s a hybrid and awd
I still choose the Z06. But I have to admit the E-Ray is going to be better for daily use, more fuel efficient, and faster than the Z06 on the street. it is definitely a spectacular car
gm has new inline 6 , gm has new inline 6, how about a transverse inline 6 powering electric motors? or just half a v12 mechnaical connection to wheels? i6 is more effceint and les weight (easier to control drifts, cheaper) and sounds better than v8, although the weight would be less in center of car, that maybe not a problem. by effiency, i mena more power and less weight to push. in automatic transmission mode, the electric idea would be the smoothest correlation between driver input, power and sound, with no transmission shifts or whatever number of manual or automatic transmission shifts driver wants... if hes lazy at the moment , he will nto be willing to put the effort to have more fun, if hes not he will put the effort. he can spin the engine for the sound at low speed, and not loose some the energy because battery (althought its possible to have no battery, battery is heavy and doesnt last long the more energy there is going into and out of car).. given lotus emira is v6, maybe weight will be similar to emira too? give us that hydrallic steering so peopel can feel how close to grip limit car is... how much can you feel grip limit of rear wheels etc through seats?
by smooth power correlation, that includes smooth torque vectoring, then pipe engine sound to correlate with that per wheel. base heavy sound=torque, mor ehigh pitc sound = rpm
The body color trim with the Z06 wide-body looks like the perfect version of the Corvette to me. Plus I like the combination of electric sounds and V8 sounds. Amazing!
Tough decision. With the Z06, you get that exotic engine, but in many respects, that is a negative, especially years down the road. With the Eray, you get all wheel drive, and more or less similar power, but 300 lbs added weight, and the additional complexity of the electrical stuff.
I did not expect to see these so soon, seems really well thought out. Can't wait to see a drag race with the 911 Turbo. That locked garage clip was spicey 😂
@@RageCage1701 Porsche claims 0-60 in 2.6, quarter mile in 10.5 GM claims 0-60 in 2.5, quarter mile in 10.5. I think we need some real world tests. I’m curious to see their Nurburgring times too.
The crazy thing is, this is the first ever production AWD Corvette and the Vette is 70 years old, all Chevy (and GM) did was to make the Corvette a year sports car now, and to think there are even more powerful versions still to come, hats off to the Corvette Team and I can't wait to see what else they have planned
Damn GM! Not sure what you guys are smoking over there, but you're rocking it. Thought the Z06 was the "answer" but for a lot of folks that might want a top end, all year daily...this is peak Vette. Also, just check out the elegant engineering throughout...just beautiful work. Keep the accountants at bay.
Hoping the ZR1 is the Z06 motor with the hybrid system added. With the amazing detail and engineering they've done and the emphasis on the front being completely Independent from the rear, it's easily doable. It'll be my new grail car for when I make it 😂
Exactly! GM is finally working to their full potential, it's like the engineers were given a blank check to design whatever they want, with absolutely no financial restrictions or arbitrary limits placed by the so called infamous "Bean Counters" who were always blamed for limiting the engineering at the big 3 auto companies in America.
The "Stealth Mode" is straight out of their GT3/Endurance division. The way it kicked in instantly reminded me of the Le Mans Hypercars that leave the pit lane quiet and then BOOM. Heavenly engine noise. Such a great integration of the system. Then again, I feel like GM's racing division probably will have some input on the EV Ray, and the ZR1 if it does follow this path.
Good point. Why did they design hybrids with a tiny crappy engine? They can put a big gasoline engine, and a big electric engine, and have the best of both worlds. It seems obvious when you see this Corvette. There's not any logical reason to put a 3 cylinder engine in an electric hybrid, when the electric motor and batteries literally doesn't take up any additional space in the vehicle.
I love how we thought "Hybrid Corvette? 🤢" because we thought of a small engine with electricity that is slower but GM actually went with the Porsche 918, McLaren P1, La Ferrari and Lamborghini Sián route of "Exactly the same engine as before, just use electricity to up the aggression xd" 😂
Hybrids are cool because you don't sacrifice much convenience compared to a pure ICE car, it charges the battery itself usually. Keeping a pure EV car constantly tethered to an outlet makes me never want one.
This is so awesome. I’ve always loved the thought of electric being instant torque and what not but was pretty upset to hear that EV is the future for cars. But this is exactly what I’ve been wanting, hybrids, electric components aiding the superior ICE engines. And this just knocks it out of the park. Still features an iconic and powerful 6.2 V8 that was already awesome by itself, and now with the aid of AWD and an electric aid just completes it
I know right! Imagine the cts-v(e) hybrid with awd and still tire slaying v8 scream. This is what dodge missed when they added that stupid EV growl noise to the new “charger”
sorry, but from an engineering standpoint, an electric motor is "better" than an ice engine. It has more power to weight, Is more effecient, and requires less maintenance. The issues arises from batteries. They don't hold as much energy density as petrol fuel. So in order to put down the kind of power an rc car does, you'd need a huge bank of batteries (weight) or have a tiny run time (fast discharge)...So weight negates the efficiency savings that an electric motor gives you. Just thought id chime in.
YES, it's an amazing idea. I think it makes the most sense, as people have said in the comments. The main point I realized is that you don't need a new charging infrastructure, and you don't even have to pay for a charger in your garage, you could just use 120 volt extension cord, on a regular receptacle, and the gasoline engine could do the rest of the charging (that's the beauty of a hybrid). Something I want to point out, I LOVE the new Corvettes, but there is nothing better than the sound of the original NON flat-plane crankshaft 6.2L Chevy engine with push rods, and an underhead camshaft with a 2 valve cylinder head. Have you heard a 2006 Chevy Z06? OMG. For the sound alone, I wish they offered one of the original LS1 engines (or whatever the last code was that they used for the push rod engine).
The electric motor driven by supercapacitors charged by the motor which drives either a generator or the wheels depending on driving demands seems to be the best, but the E-Ray is just about its equal, the motor picks up the slack for the engine under acceleration and recovers energy from braking for the next takeoff, the engine cruises efficiently at highway speed for nearly a thousand miles, and if it used supercapacitors instead then it would be safer than a Tesla which is prone to exploding because of how unstable NCA chemistry is.
Incredible car. Kudos to the Corvette engineering team and everyone involved in building these cars. Can't wait to see the factory tour coming soon from the Savagegeese crew.
I never thought a hybrid could be so good but corvette nailed it awd is what the vette needed imo. And that wide body is perfect. After a 4 year wait I'm finally getting my stingray in April 🇦🇺
ALL cars should use this architecture (same engine w/ electric motors). This is what the public really wants - enhanced performance w/ additional fuel efficiency. I love that GM didn't kill performance w/ battery weight. Bravo GM. Bravo.
I thought I wanted a Z06, until I saw the ERay...this is just...like....yeah lol can't even put words together, I'm just excited about this. The price is always gonna suck, but one day I'll be able to afford one. Best of luck to everyone else going for their dream car. Don't stop!
Nice! I’m still leaning towards the Z06 as of the moment but it’s pretty interesting to have a much wider variety of configurations right now for the Corvette. That whirring spaceship-like sound of the electric motor sounds cool!
The NSX was slightly disappointing, but not really a fair comparison. The NSX launch was a long time ago and hybrid and battery tech gets cheaper to produce every year. E Ray looks great though!
@@kevinandrew_ it’s just sad to see what 2008 really did to Honda. They were planning on moving the RL (which became the RLX) to a V8 powered, RWD platform to compete with the Lexus LS, and the plans were that the next generation NSX would get the same V8 (improved of course). But once 2008 hit, they had to cancel plans for that engine and platform, and that’s how they ended up with the “sport-hybrid”, and while innovative, the technology was still too new for it to be impressive to the normal person, which is why the RLX and NSX were a let down for most people.
@@kevinandrew_ I agree, plus gm has the benefit of the platform is shared with the corvette itself. This would be more expensive if it was its own thing.
That launch mode and sound is crazy. This thing is completely off the charts GM took this challenge on and simply nailed it. And the fact that it still has the V-8 is just amazing this technology is perfection I was expecting a higher price tag. Shit I can afford this monster. I want it, much better than my Z06
The Car gods have returned. Very exciting cars everywhere for the Nissan z, Gr Corolla, Gr86, Honda Type R, etc and Z06 which left my jaws stuck open and now this? Good times. Everyone's been budgeted for from 30K to 180K
So you said that the ZR1 is going to be a Z06 as a hybrid. So combining the 670hp 5.5L V8 and the 160 electric motor, you have a Corvette with 830hp! 🤯
This corvette is insane I was a corvette person for the longest time then I switched to the charger hellcat still up there but this new corvette made me fall in love with it all over again soo good shame you guys weren’t able to test drive it yet but can’t wait till you guys do totally awesome
I’m in love😍 I get the performance of an ev but I get to keep my v8 I get awd which is great if you want to daily it in the snow and even though it’s awd I can still drift. Big props to the engineers at Chevy.
Essentially an AWD c8 mid engine corvette! Wow!!! Those launches on wet asphalt were UNREAL!!!! I’ve had 7 corvettes , 4 generations and man I’d LOVE one of these becasue of the weather where I live . Amazing!
Absolutely Amazing. Love they kept the Chevy small block pushrod untouched. The tuning will be interesting on this thing!!! Electrified pushrod so awesome 😎
Hats off to GM for putting out a more than reasonably priced hybrid sports car. Would be a nice step up from my i8. 😎 Wonder if you will be able to drive pure electric or if it will just be like the NSX. Edit: Welp, looks like you can, that's friggen dope.
Quite a nice surprise drop from you guys! So happy you guys got the early scoop. Love the idea of this eRay, but not sure it will be worth the premium for me and really would not want this out of warranty!
This is truly a phenomenal vehicle. All the bells and whistles. Well narrated video to boot. Not long-winded and to the point. Stealth mode seems more like a treat to throw the neighbors off. Ain't never gonna get a complaint there. Gonna save up for one while there is still time.😀
This is a nice change of pace as all the hybrid supercars have turbos which makes it unique in the market. Also very cool of the GM guys to straight up let it rip.
WOW! So glad they went for more power and put the electric motor up front. They could have easily swapped out the V8 for a V6 + electric motor out back. I have to wonder about the battery location, though. It's almost like they had this in mind when designing the new Corvette. I mean, what are the chances that the battery just happens to fit perfectly in that tunnel?
Well, the battery pack can be designed to be whatever shape you want it to be. But you are correct; it is certain that Chevy had this provisioned at the start of the C8 program. They trademarked the ERay name quite a while ago.
"They could have easily swapped out the V8 for a V6 + electric motor out back." I guess they saw how much of a flop the Honda NSX was and sought to avoid that I suppose.
The C8 platform has been under development for about 10 years and all versions were considered and planned for. It's a good marketing strategy to release new versions with a year spacing between them. The other good marketing tool is GMs use of the internet and those young TH-cam bloggers who are car people. Incredible free advertising!
@@bobolulu7615 It also spreads out the engineering load and NRE costs. Not even GM has enough resource to develop and launch into manufacturing such a wide range of models simultaneously, remembering that there are a lot of people dedicated to the Corvette product line, and who have to paid for out of Corvette revenue.
As a passionate hater of EV i have to say, this thing changes my mind; what a bad ass car!! Chevy and the corvette team have done such an amazing job with each of the c8s in the line up. Congratulations to the entire team, they deserve the praise.
I would really miss the carbon flash accents of the other models. I HOPE The ZR1 model will have the carbon flash added back and even more aggressive styling and flat exhaust tips would look badass.
Might be a stupid question but what happens when someone bumps up the power of the V8 a lot by tuning and what not? Is there going to be issues trying to get the electric motor to pair well with that added power? Will there be a lot more complications? I'm just thinking of the future and very curious as someone who loves the idea of this thing but also would be the person that would want to modify the LT2 as we all know the potential of pulling more out of it.
@@Loki_Trickster fair enough, this is my thought but wasn’t sure if it was the case. Hoping it’s a seamless pairing and people modify the hell out of them.
Thank god it’s a cross plane. Makes me not mind that it’s a hybrid. It all works so well and it actually sounds cool with the hybrid sound almost like a supercharger whine.
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The fact that you don't lose much trunk space means the Corvette team had all of the different models in mind when developing the C8 architecture.
not much trunk space left to lose anyway
They definitely planned ahead
The cars were always on the larger side for a supercar anyway so it makes sense that they had the real estate.
Hoovies garage video showed that a couple weeks ago.
As an automotive engineer, yep that's pretty much always is the case these days. Same case with hot hatches or any "suped up" variants. For example, Focus ST and RS variants were planned in from the start of the platform design. What may happen is killing the variant mid development, but creating a performance variant from scratch on an existing platform in such a short period of time is rarely, if ever, seen these days.
That's so awesome that they made it a hybrid but kept the v8 instead of swapping in 6 or 4 banger. Stoked for this thing!
You just know there would be riots if they did that to a halo car like the Vette.
Very smart move.
Wouldve been pretty dumb If some Manufacturer did this
@@howardbrandon11 You mean like how there were riots when they moved the engine from the front to the back?
@@timeless74 Yeah, honestly I think a hybridized version of American powertrains could’ve been the future but certain companies *insert Dodge* just went away with V8s completely
Wow, I'm loving this "announce the car and immediately drop videos of it" thing. Way better than staring at a spec sheet for 8 months before we see the thing in action.
It's really nice to finally have the same access that magazines have been getting for years. Big shout out to GM for this one
@@TheStraightPipes Big shoot oot!
@@JSIV-j7p What? Tesla announces things with working prototypes like this
Hybrid technology makes a million times more sense than all electric. I'm glad to see someone figured out what should have been obvious.
Yea honestly I always thought it would be smarter to use strong motors for instant torque and then let the engine take the work at a certain rpm. Combustion takes a tiny second to start up so replacing that tiny second w motors is the obv smart choice
I have no desire for full ev but hybrids is a whole lot of coolness
@Snusted Exactly👍 why would anyone limit themselves and potentially not be able to charge when you could easily get the best of both technologies with more range than either one alone? I have my theories as to why EV's are being pushed but I'll spare everyone unless asked.
My thoughts exactly!
Hybrid makes a lot of sense!
My exact thoughts
I have been singing the NSX’s praises since it came out for being such a cool hybrid super car, it’s super cool to see a domestic take on it, Chevy did a great job on this one
Really made it stand out, nowadays hearing hybrid when it comes to sports/super cars it doesn’t just sound like a Prius with a V10, so credit is due to the Honda/Acura teams.
Yeah same here but the NSX future will be all electric
I’ve like the nsx since launch and was happy to see people hate on it so I would eventually afford one. Unfortunately those who know, know and prices havent dropped.
@@BostonRoger hahaha. But you never know for your future isn't written yet.
I see you in a NSX hybrid because you told yourself you would when you can afford one.
In the future you will be able to afford one.
Happy ventures
@@micahdavidmorningstar4176 Yeah it's sad everyone is going EV. Even the death of manuals is sad. Im planning on getting a manual just to keep for the joys of shifting.
This thing is so freaking rad. Great coverage dudes!
Thanks dude! 🤝
Rad surfer club
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ go away with that
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ
Im a Christian but time and place bro, time and place
Yaha, hating about the C8 and then writing such a comment...
Just wild how the Corvette has gone from the poor man's super car to something that is just absolutely desirable regardless of price. The C8 took the first step, the Z06 made it official but if this thing is even remotely as good as it looks in this video, I just might have to figure out my finances for real. This looks AMAZING!
Corvettes have always been America’s baby, and GM keeps giving us reasons to love them 😭
normal people can't afford Vettes like they used to and were meant to be. If you need to 'figure out your finances' you cannot afford one.
@@Justin_GFM GM is capable of amazing things when profit isn’t the first thing in mind, and they let their amazing engineers/designers have some creative freedom. The last couple of new electric cars are very competitive (Lyriq, Bolt family, Equinox EV, Silverado EV) and the other cars are just very impressive, especially for a typically “corporate America” company (Hummer EV, C8, Celestiq, CT5 and CT4 blackwing, Escalade V)
I’d say the c7 zo6 was the first Vette supercar
@Online_Now At the risk of getting into a debate with a stranger on the internet, "affording" is different than "allocation" of one's funds.
The exhaust combined with the electric motor... man, that's SICK!!! 🤣
While I agree it sounds very cool, I'm 99% sure that electric motor whine is artificial noise pumped into the cabin, much like a Porsche Taycan.
@@G82Jesse definitely. I hope they give the option to turn it off in the car’s settings. Although it certainly sounds cool, giving the impression that the motor has a straight cut gearbox.
@@G82Jesse Probably not like the Taycan. The exterior sound is required at low speed, however, I'm an ev early adopter, and once you hit speed, you can defitely hear the natural e-wine from the interior. Also, there's no reason to pump in extra sound being that the v8 is plenty loud.
Lowkey sounds like a supercharger whine.
Have you not driven a Prius?!
The combination of the sounds from the V8 and electric motor are heavenly
I can't say I've ever been a lover of Corvettes but holy crap this this is wild! Congrats to the engineering team that developed this beast, and to GM management for having the courage to approve the project.
This thing is legit the definition of my fav car, awd, carbon ceramic brakes, mid engine v8 hybrid and 0-60 in 2.5 seconds!! I adore it
Yeah, it is a nice combination, isn't it? I hope they'll let us do a wing delete, like we can with the new Z51. Having the wing sit up there all the time (instead of making it retractable when it isn't functional, which is almost all of the time) always looked kind of juvenile to me.
@@jamesw1659how is it juvenile? A fixed wing weighs less than a retractable while having more function at producing downforce.
I don’t think it’s juvenile, but active aero of some sort would be really cool in this thing and weight isn’t something their really going for considering it’s a hybrid and awd
I still choose the Z06. But I have to admit the E-Ray is going to be better for daily use, more fuel efficient, and faster than the Z06 on the street. it is definitely a spectacular car
@@ctcdarkness depends on what country's state as bad. A retract wind can reduce the co2 rating because there is no drag while driving normally.
I didn't expect to hear an electric motor sound with a V8, but I'm HERE for it. So cool.
Thanks to GM for inviting us to the Proving Grounds for our first top secret walk around video. Let us know what you think of the video and car!
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!
Ugh, the proving grounds is where my dreams went to die as a software engineer.
In Canada we say ZED, not "zee" like the dumb yanks. Be Canadian for Pete's sake!
gm has new inline 6 , gm has new inline 6, how about a transverse inline 6 powering electric motors? or just half a v12 mechnaical connection to wheels? i6 is more effceint and les weight (easier to control drifts, cheaper) and sounds better than v8, although the weight would be less in center of car, that maybe not a problem. by effiency, i mena more power and less weight to push. in automatic transmission mode, the electric idea would be the smoothest correlation between driver input, power and sound, with no transmission shifts or whatever number of manual or automatic transmission shifts driver wants... if hes lazy at the moment , he will nto be willing to put the effort to have more fun, if hes not he will put the effort. he can spin the engine for the sound at low speed, and not loose some the energy because battery (althought its possible to have no battery, battery is heavy and doesnt last long the more energy there is going into and out of car).. given lotus emira is v6, maybe weight will be similar to emira too? give us that hydrallic steering so peopel can feel how close to grip limit car is... how much can you feel grip limit of rear wheels etc through seats?
by smooth power correlation, that includes smooth torque vectoring, then pipe engine sound to correlate with that per wheel. base heavy sound=torque, mor ehigh pitc sound = rpm
Can we just appreciate the sound combo?!
Yea This thing sounds like a freakin Batmobile
Loving this style of videos guys!!! Can’t wait to meet up at some point!!
Dude you 3 would be awesome at collaborating!
Collab!!
The body color trim with the Z06 wide-body looks like the perfect version of the Corvette to me. Plus I like the combination of electric sounds and V8 sounds. Amazing!
Yes, the Z06 Body looks way better than the Stingray Body! The proportions and stance are better!😎👍
Same price as a Z06. It is gonna be really interesting to see what the take rate between the two will be.
I think it’ll have to be between those who really want the high-revving, low torque V8 or the V8 that we’re all familiar with
Tough decision. With the Z06, you get that exotic engine, but in many respects, that is a negative, especially years down the road. With the Eray, you get all wheel drive, and more or less similar power, but 300 lbs added weight, and the additional complexity of the electrical stuff.
One is a future collectible. The other is an amusingly amazing rough draft of quickly obsolete tech
@@GreyCrowesoo.. which one you gonna buy? 😗
@@lovesynth- Reading between the lines is hard.
I did not expect to see these so soon, seems really well thought out. Can't wait to see a drag race with the 911 Turbo. That locked garage clip was spicey 😂
A top of the line 911 will still wipe the floor with it. A 992 Turbo S lightweight is about a half second faster both to 60 and in the quarter mile.
@@RageCage1701yeah
@@RageCage1701 Porsche claims 0-60 in 2.6, quarter mile in 10.5
GM claims 0-60 in 2.5, quarter mile in 10.5.
I think we need some real world tests. I’m curious to see their Nurburgring times too.
The crazy thing is, this is the first ever production AWD Corvette and the Vette is 70 years old, all Chevy (and GM) did was to make the Corvette a year sports car now, and to think there are even more powerful versions still to come, hats off to the Corvette Team and I can't wait to see what else they have planned
Damn GM! Not sure what you guys are smoking over there, but you're rocking it. Thought the Z06 was the "answer" but for a lot of folks that might want a top end, all year daily...this is peak Vette. Also, just check out the elegant engineering throughout...just beautiful work. Keep the accountants at bay.
Hoping the ZR1 is the Z06 motor with the hybrid system added. With the amazing detail and engineering they've done and the emphasis on the front being completely Independent from the rear, it's easily doable. It'll be my new grail car for when I make it 😂
Honestly I think the accountants realize plenty of people would daily a corvette if it came with all wheel drive!
The amount of engineering that went into this car is mind blowing
Exactly! GM is finally working to their full potential, it's like the engineers were given a blank check to design whatever they want, with absolutely no financial restrictions or arbitrary limits placed by the so called infamous "Bean Counters" who were always blamed for limiting the engineering at the big 3 auto companies in America.
AWD on a Corvette?! Super hype to potentially get one of these on the used market when I have a mid-life crisis in 20 years
Enjoy the maintenance cost on a 20 year old hybrid.
I was thinking the same when I can afford this one I can’t wait to have a mid life crisis! Awd!!!!
@@patrickwhite4449 buy it used you can afford it lol
@@patrickwhite4449 just pray it’s like a Prius
Hybrid system will age like milk
The "Stealth Mode" is straight out of their GT3/Endurance division. The way it kicked in instantly reminded me of the Le Mans Hypercars that leave the pit lane quiet and then BOOM. Heavenly engine noise. Such a great integration of the system. Then again, I feel like GM's racing division probably will have some input on the EV Ray, and the ZR1 if it does follow this path.
It would be sick if the E-Ray could actually do that EV to petrol startup just like an actual Le Mans hypercar.
Imagine that with an ALS spitting flames a meter long
The way they implemented the ev on this vett is exactly what should of been done with hybrids for a while. Simple and elegant, well done.
Good point. Why did they design hybrids with a tiny crappy engine? They can put a big gasoline engine, and a big electric engine, and have the best of both worlds. It seems obvious when you see this Corvette. There's not any logical reason to put a 3 cylinder engine in an electric hybrid, when the electric motor and batteries literally doesn't take up any additional space in the vehicle.
Never thought I'd love a Vette so much. This thing is sick! Ordering my New Balances right now
They better be white
The gm guy doing the long donies/drifts has gotta be the most fun part of this video
He wasn’t gonna do them unless I asked. I think he’s happy I made him do it hehe
I love how we thought "Hybrid Corvette? 🤢" because we thought of a small engine with electricity that is slower but GM actually went with the Porsche 918, McLaren P1, La Ferrari and Lamborghini Sián route of "Exactly the same engine as before, just use electricity to up the aggression xd" 😂
Who’s we? The rumors were always the the 6.2 with hybridization, so we always knew at the very least they weren’t downsizing.
Everyone that followed this car knew from the beginning knew that it’ll retain some form of v8…
broooo i was jjusut about to say this not to the T but based on the P1 with the c8 hybrid part
@@ctcdarkness Oooh! Then, let me change that, I have seen people who were really disgusted at the idea of a Hybrid Corvette 🤔
@@marcusjohnson7896 Yes, exactly! It's the good type of hybrid 🌚❤️
This is what I consider a cool electric-ish car! Good job gm! 10.5 in the 1/4 is damn good.
So a cool hybrid?
It can probably do 10.4s maybe 10.3s on good conditions due to AWD
Hybrids are cool because you don't sacrifice much convenience compared to a pure ICE car, it charges the battery itself usually. Keeping a pure EV car constantly tethered to an outlet makes me never want one.
It's slow... at least people who hate Hellcats and Demons would say so
@@_LEONKING_hellcats don't stand a chance on the street from a dig those cars aren't even close to what a vette is or can do
I like it as it has awd without another differential as a point of wear
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This is so awesome. I’ve always loved the thought of electric being instant torque and what not but was pretty upset to hear that EV is the future for cars. But this is exactly what I’ve been wanting, hybrids, electric components aiding the superior ICE engines. And this just knocks it out of the park. Still features an iconic and powerful 6.2 V8 that was already awesome by itself, and now with the aid of AWD and an electric aid just completes it
I know right! Imagine the cts-v(e) hybrid with awd and still tire slaying v8 scream.
This is what dodge missed when they added that stupid EV growl noise to the new “charger”
sorry, but from an engineering standpoint, an electric motor is "better" than an ice engine. It has more power to weight, Is more effecient, and requires less maintenance. The issues arises from batteries. They don't hold as much energy density as petrol fuel. So in order to put down the kind of power an rc car does, you'd need a huge bank of batteries (weight) or have a tiny run time (fast discharge)...So weight negates the efficiency savings that an electric motor gives you. Just thought id chime in.
I love how GM continues pushing the envelope with their sport cars
YES, it's an amazing idea. I think it makes the most sense, as people have said in the comments. The main point I realized is that you don't need a new charging infrastructure, and you don't even have to pay for a charger in your garage, you could just use 120 volt extension cord, on a regular receptacle, and the gasoline engine could do the rest of the charging (that's the beauty of a hybrid). Something I want to point out, I LOVE the new Corvettes, but there is nothing better than the sound of the original NON flat-plane crankshaft 6.2L Chevy engine with push rods, and an underhead camshaft with a 2 valve cylinder head. Have you heard a 2006 Chevy Z06? OMG. For the sound alone, I wish they offered one of the original LS1 engines (or whatever the last code was that they used for the push rod engine).
The electric motor driven by supercapacitors charged by the motor which drives either a generator or the wheels depending on driving demands seems to be the best, but the E-Ray is just about its equal, the motor picks up the slack for the engine under acceleration and recovers energy from braking for the next takeoff, the engine cruises efficiently at highway speed for nearly a thousand miles, and if it used supercapacitors instead then it would be safer than a Tesla which is prone to exploding because of how unstable NCA chemistry is.
0:33 the hybrid motors in combination to the v8 sounds insanely badass
Piped in fake noise unfortunately
@@KingShark26 still sounds cool
Kinda like a supercharger whine!
@@KingShark26 isnt piped in still the actual sound, like how the camaro ss had a pipe from the intake piping for sound? or is it from speakers?
I'll wait for the E-R1.
Well played sir 🤣
Incredible car. Kudos to the Corvette engineering team and everyone involved in building these cars. Can't wait to see the factory tour coming soon from the Savagegeese crew.
savagegeese??????????????????/ pfffffffffffffffffft.............
OOOOOOOOH MYYYYYY GAAAAAAAWD!!! That Drift Session was absolutely mental!!! Awesome coverage Guys!!! Amazing machine Chevy has put together here!!!
The C8 platform is an absolute marvel of cost to performance.
I never thought a hybrid could be so good but corvette nailed it awd is what the vette needed imo. And that wide body is perfect. After a 4 year wait I'm finally getting my stingray in April 🇦🇺
ALL cars should use this architecture (same engine w/ electric motors). This is what the public really wants - enhanced performance w/ additional fuel efficiency. I love that GM didn't kill performance w/ battery weight. Bravo GM. Bravo.
Awesome to see more hybrid supercars, keep up the good work GM!
I am glad they are offering a color match option. Looks much better 👌
What a car! Love the electric engine noise being pumped in along with the sound of the glorious v8! Pure symphony to my ears!
I thought I wanted a Z06, until I saw the ERay...this is just...like....yeah lol can't even put words together, I'm just excited about this. The price is always gonna suck, but one day I'll be able to afford one. Best of luck to everyone else going for their dream car. Don't stop!
The combination of the v8 and hybrid makes it sound like it has straight cut gears😂
OMG it does 🤣
Nice! I’m still leaning towards the Z06 as of the moment but it’s pretty interesting to have a much wider variety of configurations right now for the Corvette. That whirring spaceship-like sound of the electric motor sounds cool!
Still. What's it gonna take. 🤣🤣🤣
They just keep knocking it out of the park, and raising the bar with each new model. SOOO IMPRESSIVE.
Awesome execution of this hybrid setup. Love the color schemes too. Hats off to GM.
This is what Honda tried to do with the NSX but they made it too expensive
It'll probably be priced the same as the nsx. How are you praising the price when it's not even out yet? Lol
@@TB_Abethey showed the price at the end of the video
The NSX was slightly disappointing, but not really a fair comparison. The NSX launch was a long time ago and hybrid and battery tech gets cheaper to produce every year. E Ray looks great though!
@@kevinandrew_ it’s just sad to see what 2008 really did to Honda. They were planning on moving the RL (which became the RLX) to a V8 powered, RWD platform to compete with the Lexus LS, and the plans were that the next generation NSX would get the same V8 (improved of course). But once 2008 hit, they had to cancel plans for that engine and platform, and that’s how they ended up with the “sport-hybrid”, and while innovative, the technology was still too new for it to be impressive to the normal person, which is why the RLX and NSX were a let down for most people.
@@kevinandrew_ I agree, plus gm has the benefit of the platform is shared with the corvette itself. This would be more expensive if it was its own thing.
I've always preferred the body-colored spec but you almost never see them. I think this proves how much better it is than the black trim.
I had no idea GM was even developing this car until I saw your video. Super excited to see it get released!
That launch mode and sound is crazy. This thing is completely off the charts GM took this challenge on and simply nailed it. And the fact that it still has the V-8 is just amazing this technology is perfection I was expecting a higher price tag. Shit I can afford this monster. I want it, much better than my Z06
The Car gods have returned. Very exciting cars everywhere for the Nissan z, Gr Corolla, Gr86, Honda Type R, etc and Z06 which left my jaws stuck open and now this? Good times. Everyone's been budgeted for from 30K to 180K
The guy driving was definitely having fun out there
So you said that the ZR1 is going to be a Z06 as a hybrid. So combining the 670hp 5.5L V8 and the 160 electric motor, you have a Corvette with 830hp! 🤯
So this is the turbo s and the zo6 is the gt3. Got it, good job Chevy!
Good insight there, Jay 🤔
Yup
Yup
This corvette is insane I was a corvette person for the longest time then I switched to the charger hellcat still up there but this new corvette made me fall in love with it all over again soo good shame you guys weren’t able to test drive it yet but can’t wait till you guys do totally awesome
I’m in love😍 I get the performance of an ev but I get to keep my v8 I get awd which is great if you want to daily it in the snow and even though it’s awd I can still drift. Big props to the engineers at Chevy.
So cool to see that GM invited you to do this.
Would be interesting to see if they make an e-ray with the z06 engine. You’d be at 800+ horsepower easily
That's gonna be the Zora
@@thecake6635 was going to say that. It’s going to be the Zora and they said the minimum is 1000Hp
Probably Zora + Twin Turbo
@THE CAKE Actually the ZR1
It will probably cost 200,000 dollars.
The sound!!🔥🔥 Its a true futuristic sound. AWD seems pretty smart
I want to see a side by side tests of this and the Z06. That should be a fun review!!
Definitely!
Essentially an AWD c8 mid engine corvette! Wow!!! Those launches on wet asphalt were UNREAL!!!! I’ve had 7 corvettes , 4 generations and man I’d LOVE one of these becasue of the weather where I live . Amazing!
Absolutely Amazing. Love they kept the Chevy small block pushrod untouched. The tuning will be interesting on this thing!!! Electrified pushrod so awesome 😎
Hats off to GM for putting out a more than reasonably priced hybrid sports car. Would be a nice step up from my i8. 😎 Wonder if you will be able to drive pure electric or if it will just be like the NSX. Edit: Welp, looks like you can, that's friggen dope.
Quite a nice surprise drop from you guys! So happy you guys got the early scoop. Love the idea of this eRay, but not sure it will be worth the premium for me and really would not want this out of warranty!
This is truly a phenomenal vehicle. All the bells and whistles. Well narrated video to boot. Not long-winded and to the point. Stealth mode seems more like a treat to throw the neighbors off. Ain't never gonna get a complaint there. Gonna save up for one while there is still time.😀
You guys' reaction pretty much sums it all up!!
This makes more sense than going all EV. You get the best of both worlds..:)
I absolutely LOVE this! Its a great segway for us engine guys to adapt into the electrified world. AND THEY KEPT THE V8!!! 😍
I like the wing on this more than the z06 or base. It works with the flow of the design off the back. The body color paint on top is cool
I want it on my stingray! Wondering why wld it not fit when they all share the same rear hatch?
@@Forever.Remain.Nameless Maybe just get a stingray without the package then buy the part and have then install it, assuming the rear is the same
you guys live for DRIFT Mode!... and this delivered more than ive ever seen you enjoy!! loved the fist pumps out the window! awesome
This is a nice change of pace as all the hybrid supercars have turbos which makes it unique in the market. Also very cool of the GM guys to straight up let it rip.
It seems the Chevy Corvette team had a couple of tire to destroy for this event! Very good video guys👍
This is how you do a hybrid! Bravo GM bravo!
The electric battery almost sounds like a supercharger
I think it is not a coincidence
*motor
Agreed, I actually kinda like it for that reason!
They nailed those wheels--wow. The Corvette finally looks like a legit Super Car!
I think this is the perfect balance, not fully electric not freaking rid of gas a nice hybrid of both
GM killing it with their Corvette!
Love to see a V8 with electrification...what a desireable car.
WOW! So glad they went for more power and put the electric motor up front. They could have easily swapped out the V8 for a V6 + electric motor out back. I have to wonder about the battery location, though. It's almost like they had this in mind when designing the new Corvette. I mean, what are the chances that the battery just happens to fit perfectly in that tunnel?
Well, the battery pack can be designed to be whatever shape you want it to be. But you are correct; it is certain that Chevy had this provisioned at the start of the C8 program. They trademarked the ERay name quite a while ago.
"They could have easily swapped out the V8 for a V6 + electric motor out back." I guess they saw how much of a flop the Honda NSX was and sought to avoid that I suppose.
The C8 platform has been under development for about 10 years and all versions were considered and planned for. It's a good marketing strategy to release new versions with a year spacing between them. The other good marketing tool is GMs use of the internet and those young TH-cam bloggers who are car people. Incredible free advertising!
@@bobolulu7615 It also spreads out the engineering load and NRE costs. Not even GM has enough resource to develop and launch into manufacturing such a wide range of models simultaneously, remembering that there are a lot of people dedicated to the Corvette product line, and who have to paid for out of Corvette revenue.
Awesome you all had the best coverage of this. I’m not sure any of the American TH-cam channels have seen it in person.
The 918 was NA V8 awd Hybrid. This thing seems scary fast. Crazy how fast cars are advancing. And I’ve driven the new Turbo S Taycan and 911
It had 2 electric motors. This has independent power trains for each axle. Unlike the 918
As a passionate hater of EV i have to say, this thing changes my mind; what a bad ass car!! Chevy and the corvette team have done such an amazing job with each of the c8s in the line up. Congratulations to the entire team, they deserve the praise.
I would really miss the carbon flash accents of the other models. I HOPE The ZR1 model will have the carbon flash added back and even more aggressive styling and flat exhaust tips would look badass.
Might be a stupid question but what happens when someone bumps up the power of the V8 a lot by tuning and what not? Is there going to be issues trying to get the electric motor to pair well with that added power? Will there be a lot more complications? I'm just thinking of the future and very curious as someone who loves the idea of this thing but also would be the person that would want to modify the LT2 as we all know the potential of pulling more out of it.
Probably no issues when tuning. The motor and battery operate independently from the engine, as it is a parallel hybrid.
Hybrid system is separate, and it gets its power from regen, meaning you could crank the engine power up and not influence the hybrid system at all.
@@Loki_Trickster fair enough, this is my thought but wasn’t sure if it was the case. Hoping it’s a seamless pairing and people modify the hell out of them.
That's a problem for tuners to figure out. Im sure they will figure it out.
@4:30 even the test driver is impressed!!! tire roasting fun!!!!!!
I just love how this dude can actually drive and doesn't baby the car. Super awesome
The zora is gonna be nuts
Eray weight compared to Stingray?
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5:30 Ok, got to the bit I was looking for.
the electric motor alone has more horsepower than my pt cruiser 😂😂
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Love how Hoovies garage figured something like this would be released when they tore apart his Z06.
Thank god it’s a cross plane. Makes me not mind that it’s a hybrid. It all works so well and it actually sounds cool with the hybrid sound almost like a supercharger whine.
That’s the c8 I’d buy and have been waiting for them to make
This NSX type S just looks so good
lol exactly the first joke that came to mind
Except it sounds so much better.
For 1/2 price!!
Ha ha (in my family guys voice)
This > NSX
This with a supercharger will be insane
they ll never make it because it will overshadow their top trim, the zo6. thats why they used the slower stingray v8 and not the zo6 v8
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I think he meant an aftermarket supercharger
@@ChickenMcPussy bro that would be insane.
104 is a lot but this is like cutting edge tech actually blended very well very impressive vehicle
Having the stingrays tail as lightning bolt would have been a cool touch
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This is what the NSX should have been
this car is pretty insane the sounds of both the v8 and the electric motor is pretty damn good 😩
This is crazy.....worth the upgrade🤔
Doug couldn't even get to ride along in the the E-Ray. And StraightPipes gets it. Super dope.