For sure up there as one of the best. Sad part is as good as the c8 and its variations may be, the dealer mark ups have ruined it. This is projected to be apprx 200 000 USD and wouldn't be surprised with mark ups, this going closer to 250-300 range at which point you are slowly creeping in exotic territory. GM sees this and I am sure they will adjust their prices accordingly for the next gen. MSRP's in Canada have already been jacked, 2023's starting at $78K CAD for a 1lt and now 2024 a 1lt starts at $90 CAD. Corvettes have always been aspirational and attainable, however the attainability is slowly vanishing it seems......
In 1990, I saw a Corvette for the first time at an American exhibition in the Soviet Union, where I was living at the time. It left a huge impression on me. Now I live in Canada and own a Corvette C6 ZR1. I’m also number one on the list at my dealer for a C8 ZR1. Thank you, Joe for your great videos!
The color looks like deep blue purple and it is magnificent. The tan leather interior looks so damn good with this exterior paint. Monster Vette. I don't think this car could get any better.
Between Lamborghini making that weak Revuelto, Ferrari with their terrible looking Cillindri, Dodge and their horrible EV, somehow Chevy came through and blew them all out of the hemisphere with the ZR1.
Chevrolet built a masterpiece with the C8 Corvette. The Histeria color is striking and the wheels are slick. 1,064 HP is INSANE! Joe and Lori you're the best!!!!!!!!
...meanwhile engineers at Porsche are holding their annual secret meeting at Davos to decide whether to move the next generation 911's headlights 1/2 inch to the left or to the right.
What a car, something I didn't think I'd ever say about a Corvette, but the C8 just keep impressing. I would have ZR1 just as it's seen here in this exact configuration. That color combo is just perfect.
1990 I was 23 years old. I had bought a brand new 1988 Mustang GT in the day. Since then I've owned a 1988 Z51 Corvette, a 1991 ZR-1 Corvette, a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V, a 2013 Audi S5, and now a 2016 Z06 , 3LZ Convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic! I love my Corvette. I would love to have a new Z06 or a ZR1 but for the price, I either have to wait or just enjoy my C7. Thanks for the video Joe!!
Zora Arkus-Duntov came up with a mid rear engine prototype in the 60's but GM couldn't endorse production due to high costs etc. But dreams do come true even after the fact, "Legends never die"
"1990, I was in 8th grade". You just had to throw that in, didn't ya, LOL. I was halfway through my Air Force career. Out of my reach, but that C8 ZR1 sure is gorgeous.
Dude your sense of humor is crazy . Watching this on my Apple Watch 😂 . After buying this car I’m for sure would be eating Costco hot dogs cause I will be broke lol . Funny ass hell . Love your videos . Thanks men
I love EVERYTHING about this spec!! If I ever had the chance to buy one, Id insist that it match this car to the "T" It looks purely exotic! Breathtaking!
Joe great review as always and Lori awesome job with the video! I can’t wait until you can go on throttle with this beast. If anyone can handle this much power you can!
Love the history lessons given in each video you narrate, especially the origins behind the name ZR1. Great job. It would be a dream to own one of these American Muscle car icons.
LOVE the color....corvette was my DREAM car back in the day aka The A-team....then it went to to Dodge Stealth....have been following the corvette overall
Great overview of an absolutely insane machine, I’m willing to bet, anyone watching this clip understands what several orders of magnitude this C8-ZR1 represents and its ability to compete at the highest levels. The car under review is gorgeous, very tasteful and can I say almost stealth in its outward appearance, a “sleeper” of sorts
When i was in high school they had that sick zr1 commercial saying America still makes rockets (before spacex 😂) and showed that 2000’s zr1 sliding sideways with a smoke trail lol
You do look good everywhere. You do not need to have the car to look god. Your reviews are really great with lots of sense of humor and i enjoy watching your review. Happy Holidays.
Never been a huge fan of American cars but the ZO6 and the new ZR1 are pretty amazing. Never thought I would want a vette over a Mclaren, Ferrari, or Porsche haha.
V8 again ,Joe . ✋I'm here😁. wow wow wow this C8 is fantastic. .1064 HP mind-blowing . Thank you for your more specific explain that how does it get 1064 hp.❤❤❤🙏
This is the best American Muscle car on the planet. Great review Joe. Surely, if I had a extra 200K and underground garage, I will take this one for sure. Blessing to you Bro.
I can’t believe GM built this car. They’ve been languishing for decades and then this masterpiece of engineering comes out, wow. Super gorgeous car and that flat plane crank engine that sounds like a Ferrari, is incredible. Now they’ve built a twin turbo! They could have revised the nose and tail to differentiate the ZR1 from other vettes. The craftsmanship second to none. All the engineers and technicians who worked in this car deserve praise. I wouldn’t want any other sports care in the world. This is my pick above them all. Good job GM and Chevy. Lotsa passion involved. 👍👆🙌
First..Great video. Secondly, I've been on waiting list since 2019. First for Z06 now for ZR1. I didn't get the Z06 because the dealer switch the deal once the order banks opened, he wanted 50k over, I said no. Now my dealer I've had my Zr1 preorder with, now states that gm stated that only 2k nationwide would be released next year. Therefore I'm number 38 on the list, it's not likely I would be able to order next year. Now dude, I'm over it. Now when I look at it, Chevy's bs trim level buying system is severely flawed. It's the same damn car for each trim (3lz) just different engine configurations. There's so many options in the 200k plus range I'm out. Lastly, the values of the c8 have been tanking.
Incredible machine that the boys at Bowling Green have created. Not a car that I see in my future, I just hope to someday get a ride in one. Like Mark has said here in your comments, the dealer upcharge on these cars is going to be insane and that's a shame. Great video, Joe!
gm did absolutely fantastic job with c8 in general. i just wondering is c8 durable reliable problem-free car technically?? and it is easy & simple maintenance and etc ??/
Read an article the other day and it was I think Lamborghini or maybe Ferrari could be wrong but they built a transmission that goes thru the gears n one transition of the engines rpm cycle so it always climbs with no drop that just blew my mind and seems like a game changer possibly. I’d have to sit on the throne some more to wrap my head around that a bit.
It's beautiful. But, the extra frunk storage space of the Stingray is so worth the trade-off in horsepower. You can take your lady & her stuff for a weekend vacation.
Amazing looking color combination. The only 'zonkable' thing to me has always been the plastic vents below the taillights...very cheap looking. Instead, they should use the same wire mesh that's around the exhaust. Looks way cooler than gloss plastic.
Maybe it's just me but, I like a seat to be able to recline a bit. The ride is going to be stiff already, but there should be a way to add length to the body so the seat can recline.
Corvette did a great job by tilting the screen towards the driver 👍Driver oriented infotainment system should be mandatory in all cars because 90 percent of the main screen usage is usually done by the driver of a car, not passengers. If passengers want entertainment they can use their cellphones. 😎
That's right! I've been saying that for years. That's why the Corvette interiors are one of my favorites. It also looks like your in a fighter jet. So awesome.
"...you're gonna need more fuel for more of the bang from the spark." I'm going to use that at the next cars & coffee. )))) *Hey Bob, your Vette needs more of the bang from the spark!*
This is the best car America has ever produced. Its stunning.
Now that's a stretch. It's a shocking vehicle, but the best ever is definitely a stretch.
Thanks to a Russian engineer by the name of Zora-Arkus Duntov
For sure up there as one of the best. Sad part is as good as the c8 and its variations may be, the dealer mark ups have ruined it. This is projected to be apprx 200 000 USD and wouldn't be surprised with mark ups, this going closer to 250-300 range at which point you are slowly creeping in exotic territory. GM sees this and I am sure they will adjust their prices accordingly for the next gen. MSRP's in Canada have already been jacked, 2023's starting at $78K CAD for a 1lt and now 2024 a 1lt starts at $90 CAD. Corvettes have always been aspirational and attainable, however the attainability is slowly vanishing it seems......
If dodge could bring back the Viper then that would take the cake for sure
Mk iV ford GT ?? Ur out of ur mind. If this is the best car America has made then u must love European designs becuase this is a direct copy of them.
In 1990, I saw a Corvette for the first time at an American exhibition in the Soviet Union, where I was living at the time. It left a huge impression on me. Now I live in Canada and own a Corvette C6 ZR1. I’m also number one on the list at my dealer for a C8 ZR1. Thank you, Joe for your great videos!
What a story 👍🏼
Any advice on being able to afford one ?
That orange Corvette....I could get to church pretty quick in that.
You better believe it
Amen.
@@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIHheck yeah
God’s Speed for sure!
They'd hear your arrival, too!
The color looks like deep blue purple and it is magnificent. The tan leather interior looks so damn good with this exterior paint. Monster Vette. I don't think this car could get any better.
They really raised the bar over at Chevy with this ZR1
Wait until the Zora comes out
@@RaitisRides233mph top speed.
Between Lamborghini making that weak Revuelto, Ferrari with their terrible looking Cillindri, Dodge and their horrible EV, somehow Chevy came through and blew them all out of the hemisphere with the ZR1.
The revuelto has a naturally aspirated V12 thats not weak
Truth!
McLaren will still beat this with 300 less horsepower
Except it is only RWD ! ! !
All that power with only RWD is just asking for trouble!
Wait for the first crash - it is coming ! ! !
@@LWRCnot when it's a mid engine layout and has a rear weight bias. Laferrari & P1 were both rear wheel drive with similar power to weight ratios.
Man I can’t wait until you get to go on throttle with this beast. Y’all work so hard and we appreciate y’all so much. 💪🔥
You an I both
My neighbor had a red test model ZR1 i got to ride in it. Was very fun!!
@@curtpark4316 that sounds dope, hopefully one day I can get into one of these amazing cars
I wanna see the “on throttle” without any nannies on either…let’s see it!
Chevrolet built a masterpiece with the C8 Corvette. The Histeria color is striking and the wheels are slick. 1,064 HP is INSANE! Joe and Lori you're the best!!!!!!!!
😊
...meanwhile engineers at Porsche are holding their annual secret meeting at Davos to decide whether to move the next generation 911's headlights 1/2 inch to the left or to the right.
😂
More like deciding to go all electric 🤮
😅
Porsche fan here. Stop it.😂
I was there 2 days ago, and no one could get that close to the c8. You have some strong connections. Love your channel
Thanks for helping to make it happen.
more like way around. with 1.18 subscribers GMs not stupid
No matter how fast that EV goes, there will never be a replacement for displacement, Joe! Great vid!
👎
What a car, something I didn't think I'd ever say about a Corvette, but the C8 just keep impressing. I would have ZR1 just as it's seen here in this exact configuration. That color combo is just perfect.
Gorgeous blue color. Stunning vehicle. Can't wait til you go "ON THROTTLE "!
1990 I was 23 years old. I had bought a brand new 1988 Mustang GT in the day. Since then I've owned a 1988 Z51 Corvette, a 1991 ZR-1 Corvette, a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V, a 2013 Audi S5, and now a 2016 Z06 , 3LZ Convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic! I love my Corvette. I would love to have a new Z06 or a ZR1 but for the price, I either have to wait or just enjoy my C7. Thanks for the video Joe!!
It’s such a beauty, I think it’s one of the best cars America has ever produced. Love it.
this is the sickest looking corvette the color the wheels it is perfection
Zora Arkus-Duntov came up with a mid rear engine prototype in the 60's but GM couldn't endorse production due to high costs etc. But dreams do come true even after the fact, "Legends never die"
Tadge>>>Zora
You know you've that you've made it in life when you are driving the ultimate apostle to the supercars with an LT7 V8.
You better believe it Luis
@@mr.majestic3851 On 1000+ HP? 😂😂 Boomer take
This Corvette is a beast!!
You are better believe it
Wow, what a vehicle. I never thought in my lifetime I would see such a radical Vette. I'm so excited to see her perform 👍🏼
I’m glad that Chevy made this happen
@@RaitisRides Agreed 👍🏼
@@RaitisRides I can hardly wait to watch you drive it next year.
Holy crap those rims are insane😳🙌
Those wheels look so much nicer than ( boring ) black wheels that add nothing to the looks of the car.
that blue is GORGEOUS
Pretty remarkable engineering for the amount of horsepower
You are so very right about it
"1990, I was in 8th grade". You just had to throw that in, didn't ya, LOL. I was halfway through my Air Force career.
Out of my reach, but that C8 ZR1 sure is gorgeous.
Thank you for your service! I was about 35 in 1990.
Me too, lol..
Beautiful color. Love the wheels. I've resisted the C8 so far thinking my older Vettes are just fine. But this thing. Oh my.
Love that color combo ! 👍
It’s a really nice spec
This new ZR1 is nothing less than stunning, Joe. Wow! I love that color, too.
Dude your sense of humor is crazy . Watching this on my Apple Watch 😂 . After buying this car I’m for sure would be eating Costco hot dogs cause I will be broke lol . Funny ass hell . Love your videos . Thanks men
That color combo looks like a luxury gt
The most beautiful color I've ever seen!
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
I love EVERYTHING about this spec!! If I ever had the chance to buy one, Id insist that it match this car to the "T"
It looks purely exotic! Breathtaking!
Man this color combo for the ZR-1 is super nice. You know GM engineers loved to create a beast that would surpass the best supercars.
These things will be upmarked to 300k no doubt
At that point it's not worth it...what a shame.
@@user-rw8zj1td9v get ur money 💰 up..rich and financially stable people don't complain 😅
Chevy is not limiting the production numbers so that will help.
@@dd9354 now I just need 200k haha
Let me know where you get that 200k at lol
Joe great review as always and Lori awesome job with the video! I can’t wait until you can go on throttle with this beast. If anyone can handle this much power you can!
This guy is the best in the business 👊😝🔥
Love the history lessons given in each video you narrate, especially the origins behind the name ZR1. Great job. It would be a dream to own one of these American Muscle car icons.
While I kept hearing Def Leppard after you announced the color, all I could say was that this car is a work of art.
I love that Suzanne! I am a huge fan of Def lepord
LOVE the color....corvette was my DREAM car back in the day aka The A-team....then it went to to Dodge Stealth....have been following the corvette overall
Oh wow! I remember those days
0-60 in 2 seconds, 215mph top speed and if looks could kill, I'd be dead.
Great overview of an absolutely insane machine, I’m willing to bet, anyone watching this clip understands what several orders of magnitude this C8-ZR1 represents and its ability to compete at the highest levels. The car under review is gorgeous, very tasteful and can I say almost stealth in its outward appearance, a “sleeper” of sorts
The wheels and color are awesome!
An American HOME RUN......USA USA......thanks Joe and Lori.
ZR1 is my dream.❤
Hysteria Purple with the Habanero interior would be the shit!
Great video and incredible car, thanks Joe!
When i was in high school they had that sick zr1 commercial saying America still makes rockets (before spacex 😂) and showed that 2000’s zr1 sliding sideways with a smoke trail lol
That’s a man’s car 👊🏽
Well there are many great woman Corvette drivers!
ON THROTTLE, HERE WE GO!!!
Hold on tight
You do look good everywhere. You do not need to have the car to look god. Your reviews are really great with lots of sense of humor and i enjoy watching your review. Happy Holidays.
Never been a huge fan of American cars but the ZO6 and the new ZR1 are pretty amazing. Never thought I would want a vette over a Mclaren, Ferrari, or Porsche haha.
Great video as always. Keep it up!
You git it Edurado!
V8 again ,Joe . ✋I'm here😁. wow wow wow this C8 is fantastic. .1064 HP mind-blowing . Thank you for your more specific explain that how does it get 1064 hp.❤❤❤🙏
Thanks Jack! You got it my friend
I am not a modern Corvette guy, but this is the best looking modern Corvette. Great job🤘💪👍❤
This is the best American Muscle car on the planet. Great review Joe. Surely, if I had a extra 200K and underground garage, I will take this one for sure. Blessing to you Bro.
I can’t believe GM built this car. They’ve been languishing for decades and then this masterpiece of engineering comes out, wow. Super gorgeous car and that flat plane crank engine that sounds like a Ferrari, is incredible. Now they’ve built a twin turbo! They could have revised the nose and tail to differentiate the ZR1 from other vettes. The craftsmanship second to none. All the engineers and technicians who worked in this car deserve praise. I wouldn’t want any other sports care in the world. This is my pick above them all. Good job GM and Chevy. Lotsa passion involved. 👍👆🙌
I have owned and been around vettes for years but the C8 is the best looking one I’ve seen since the C2 roadster was made.
Awesome Vette! Can’t wait for the On Throttle video!
Wow, Joe. I love it! We needs it. We needs our precious. Can't wait till you go on throttle!
Hubba! Hubba! Right car, right colors. YUM!!!😂
First..Great video. Secondly, I've been on waiting list since 2019. First for Z06 now for ZR1. I didn't get the Z06 because the dealer switch the deal once the order banks opened, he wanted 50k over, I said no. Now my dealer I've had my Zr1 preorder with, now states that gm stated that only 2k nationwide would be released next year. Therefore I'm number 38 on the list, it's not likely I would be able to order next year. Now dude, I'm over it. Now when I look at it, Chevy's bs trim level buying system is severely flawed. It's the same damn car for each trim (3lz) just different engine configurations. There's so many options in the 200k plus range I'm out. Lastly, the values of the c8 have been tanking.
Incredible machine that the boys at Bowling Green have created. Not a car that I see in my future, I just hope to someday get a ride in one. Like Mark has said here in your comments, the dealer upcharge on these cars is going to be insane and that's a shame. Great video, Joe!
The spec is stunning. I would go with a Z06 because of the NA engine. I hope this model makes the Z06 easier to get. Amazing car!
This Vette looks almost Ferarri-like. And a twin turbo V8? Total badass!!
King of the Hill insane ride best way to tell it's got the oval- square rear lights and the brake light is on the roof
I've always been a fan of corvette, but this really shows that the Americans can compete!
My new dream car. All it takes is money!! Thanks Joe. 😎🇺🇸
Love it!! Only the interior would look great in black or grey!!
This is a spectacular vehicle, inside and out. Sorry Joe, "Costco hot dog," nobody's eating in my Vette!
Trust me Rick I do not blame you one bit!
gm did absolutely fantastic job with c8 in general. i just wondering is c8 durable reliable problem-free car technically?? and it is easy & simple maintenance and etc ??/
love the fingerprints you added. are those standard or part of another package?
Read an article the other day and it was I think Lamborghini or maybe Ferrari could be wrong but they built a transmission that goes thru the gears n one transition of the engines rpm cycle so it always climbs with no drop that just blew my mind and seems like a game changer possibly. I’d have to sit on the throne some more to wrap my head around that a bit.
It's beautiful. But, the extra frunk storage space of the Stingray is so worth the trade-off in horsepower. You can take your lady & her stuff for a weekend vacation.
That Corvette Convertible Looks Very Nice In Blue👍🏻👌🏻🏁🚗🔵!!!
It is actually Purple.
Sorry😐.
Love that new purple color. That’s the color I’d get if at all possible.
Amazing looking color combination. The only 'zonkable' thing to me has always been the plastic vents below the taillights...very cheap looking. Instead, they should use the same wire mesh that's around the exhaust. Looks way cooler than gloss plastic.
I have a C8 and a ZL1 Camaro and I love both of them.
Hi, Curious if you know or can ask. Is the coupes all split window or is the split window an option. Nice review. Thanks
The coupes are all split window
Thanks, some knuckle head said it was an option 🙄
@@kurtthomas4746I have your back Kurt
It can be body colored or black.
Great video! Can't wait to see you test it.
Great review… slick ride Gm has done a great job…
Maybe it's just me but, I like a seat to be able to recline a bit. The ride is going to be stiff already, but there should be a way to add length to the body so the seat can recline.
Can't wait to get mine in htc. Rapid blue or the new yellow?
Man, I can’t wait to see the first test drive of this mean machine 😊. Awesome review 👍👍👍
This is something. Time to see on throttle when ready
Honestly screw the Charger, I'm getting this
Oh I will be bring it to you
@@ghost2811-q7xsounds like a plan
Great job Laurie and Joe. Love this review and as always Joe is the best ☮️✌🏾
Last May I drove an M3 Competition at the BMW Track Days at Road America in Wisconsin. Hopefully you get to drive the Vette on that track.
Corvette did a great job by tilting the screen towards the driver 👍Driver oriented infotainment system should be mandatory in all cars because 90 percent of the main screen usage is usually done by the driver of a car, not passengers. If passengers want entertainment they can use their cellphones. 😎
That's right! I've been saying that for years. That's why the Corvette interiors are one of my favorites. It also looks like your in a fighter jet. So awesome.
@@OrionInception Thank you. Manufacturers are kind of afraid to do that because they don't wanna alienate the "passenger side" of the clientele 🙂
With the center exhaust how am I going install my 2" hitch and bike rack? 😀
When are you getting yours, Joe?
What a dream! Love it Joe!
Thanks for letting me share it with you rent!
Thanks for showing us that beauty 🔥💯
The Mustang GTD and C8 Zr1 are putting America back on the map, it’s a good year
I’d consider eating cup of noodles for a year to be able to afford the zr1
Nice video Joe thank you
You are so very welcome!
Love it just like that one.
Beautiful color. Love the low wing on it.
BEAUTIFUL MASTER PIECE!
Looks a lot better than the prior year
Looks like upgraded paint and interior
I cannot stop drooling, Joe - I would be willing to eat hotdogs or even microwave Ramen noodle bowls if I owned this car !
Joe, The ZR1 looks super car for sure. Actually, better than the ones I see here in the suburbs 🇺🇸
Oh wow that is so great to hear!
I love the color combination and the 1,068 hp.
A no zonk review. Rare.
Super rare but this a ZR1
"...you're gonna need more fuel for more of the bang from the spark."
I'm going to use that at the next cars & coffee. )))) *Hey Bob, your Vette needs more of the bang from the spark!*
Head 🗣️ Busting Excitement, Raiti pull some strings, Get some On Throttle.
We will see what we can do