2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 7-Speed - Redline: Review
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Quite possibly one of the best sports cars money can buy, the latest Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has all the right ingredients: loud noises, stunning looks, and incredible performance to match. The C7 is simply a world class sports car and that can challenge the worlds best from Europe and Japan.
I bought mine and it was totally worth getting divorced over it!!!
Lmao good for you
you made the right choice!
Amen dude
this is my dream car. right now, I'm driving an s-10, because I'm only in highschool. BUT I WILL DO IT!
Lol. Excellent
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i just dont get why people hate on it, it looks exotic, sounds like a le mans race car, has a 100,000$ sports car interior, and its faster than a 911 S. all while being a huge value.
I feel the same way lol, idk why people can hate such a beast of a car!
Mr. Unknown its a shame :(
lots of people hate on the Porsches the challengers vipers, mustangs
Sartaj Aujla but the mustang fanboys are usually the ones doing the hating... they are almost as bad as GTR fanboys.
+justin bouche I don't personally like mustangs or gtrs , one of the reasons are they're drivers are basically fanboys
Always been a mustang guy, and this was my first corvette. The c7 is absolutely a blast to drive everyday.
I never been a Corvette guy but this one is awesome looking.
Same. I never liked the c5/c6 much but this one is hot
The worst thing in the C5 was the air dam, instead of a grille for the radiator. Such low clearance. I dinged my air dam cross-strut and the car always ran hot afterwards.
Same here. And I ended up getting one. Never would thought I would own a corvette.
@Frost Bite first few years of the C3 were great
@Frost Bite
The C4 ZR-1 and GS were pretty good.
19:43
And a grey blob appears over the speedometer when you've gone too fast
Chevy thought of everything ;)
ok
@@xmagnus9671 ofcourse .. but it doesnot make sense ..
@@52ShadesofSpades so he doesn't incriminate himself with going over the speed limit
@@eddierios7383 who gonna incriminate him?? Its the past ..
52 Shades of Spades
youre not very smart are you 😂
Getting this car in 5-6 years. I’m currently driving a 17 wrx 🙏🏽
Making sure you're sticking with those words my guy. 3-4 years to go.
About to get a new job that will pay me more, a month in and I will be buying a 2014 vette
Repeatedly calling the targa roof a "T-top"......the 80's called, they asked are you trying to bring it back?
Menacing... That Corvette is looking very aggressive and eye catching in that pure white exterior with those crisp black rims. This was a great review, Sofyan. Keep up the amazing work!
Just needed a red interior and magnetic ride suspension and it would have been perfect ;)
Sofyan, If you want to check out my TH-cam Channel. I love cars and really want to go far with it. Thank you for commenting though!
+Redline Reviews that color combination is perfect. Is my favorite. The interior is less care intensive for track days and you are already driving a great sports car you don't need a vibrant exterior color to get people's attention.
DriveAndBeDriven with
I just bought a 2016 Z51 LT3, has competition seats, 2100 miles on it for 54k before taxes. Had to be at least 75k new. I think I got a good deal.
Hell yeah you did
padistedor cool
Hey how is the interior holding up?
padistedor for a normal corvette with 460 horsepower idk if I’d pay more than 40k. I for 1-5k more you could’ve gotten a 2017 10 speed auto zl1 with 650hp and 650lb ft torque, or 6 speed manual zl1 1LE both do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and have higher top speed than corvette.
Yea you did. I️ bought a 2k14 Z51 for about 46k with about 20k miles. I️ wish I️ could have got your deal lol. But I️ found the car that looked exactly how I️ wanted.
So many of these car reviews nitpick about the dumbest shit. "OMG it has an ugly switch hidden behind the steering wheel! It's terrible!" Like STFU. You're paying around $60,000 for a 460hp sports car that looks amazing and is faster around a track than many $150,000+ European cars
B Ko this is more than 60k
Karo French you can buy a pre-owned for 40k
Yeah it's 40k with low miles
19:42
why would you blur your speedo?
i mean obviously you were holding at 60 and just downshifting for the noise, right? right?
he was going over 65 easily
nah that was only about 25 miles per hour, clearly
I think he was going WAYYY over the speed limit on a 55 MPH road. There are many 55 MPH roads in the DC area.
DiarrhoealOrange nah clearly his MPH never went over 25
xd
Brilliant vehicle. The jump from C6 to C7 is almost unbelievable.
I don't get it, why are almost all touchscreens in cars so crap? The only good touch sensitive displays that I have seen in a car is the one in a Tesla. I mean come on now, It's 2016! Just look at your smartphone and try to give me your excuses.
they are designed before the car is and need to be able to withstand constant 100s of degrees of heat
Cuz you're not suppose to focus on the screen. You're suppose to pay attention to the road
K.C.'s RC The touch response. (and of course because I like electric cars I'm a "stupid environmentalist", maybe I just don't want the planet to end up like Venus, what's so wrong with that?)
If your buying a corvette for the infotainment system and touch screen, you're buying it for the wrong reasons....
tesla ones aren't great either lol, they lag and shit
"I wouldn't want my sister to drive this car who can't drive stick."- Deep comment.
Probably the best car ever made in the US. There's still room for improvement in interior styling but I really admire how much american sports cars and supercars have evolved over the last decade. And that engine sound... it feels alive!! Cheers from Europe!! PS. 19:43 love the censorship there lol
One of the best reviews on a C7 Corvette Stingray with manual transmission.
There's nothing "controversial" about a manual transmission..... I have one and it's awesome to drive!!!
Damn this car is beautiful. Gangsta music goes well with video
Rear looks like it's crying?....thanks, now I can't unsee that lol
Most people look at the horsepower and not what really matters... the torque. Horsepower matters on top end speed and some acceleration but torque is all about acceleration and getting off the line that's why it can beat many cars even though its only 460 HP. And I just wanted to add that on the road torque really matters because you most likely won't be going 120 or higher.
This is a great video showcasing the 2016 Stingray. In May 2023 I bought a 2016 3LZ Z06, convertible with an automatic. The dealership sold the Z06 with the standard before I could get it. I don't mind. I have owned a 1988 Z51 with the Borg Warner standard and a 1991 ZR-1 with the 6 speed (ZFR?) standard. I loved them both, however, I must admit, at 56 I'm getting a little older. I am very happy with my 8 speed auto in my Z06. It doesn't shift as fast as the duel clutch in my Audi, but it shifts pretty fast for a torque converter auto. Thanks for the video! My Audi S5 has lights on the side mirrors that flash when someone is in you blind spot, and adaptive cruise control. It's a 2013 S5. I really love those two features and wish my Chevy had them.
Sweet car! I ordered mine just before I woke up yesterday........
Hahaha same
My 2015 Z51 Vert is my daily driver. Love it! Great review!
I've never seen you that excited when test driving a car sofian!!
I love the 7 speed, I would love to cruise in 7th down the highway.
I own pretty much the same car in a '14. Set your mirrors correctly and there are no blind spots. In fact no cars have blind spots, set your mirrors, it is one of the best driving upgrades you can do for yourself. It will take some getting used to but you always know where everyone around you is. If you need a quick lane change, no shoulder checks required.
Tony Gull but im bad at optical stuff....
Jk, im not even old enough for a car
Tony Gull it's all about getting ussd to the car , i own a 2010 camaro , and everybody complain about the visibility , wich for me is perfectly fine , i'm planning on getting the new corvette now
@Tom: just saw the review and your comment. I too have a ‘14 & love it. What is your recommendation for mirror settings? I use the traditional show a very little bit of door in both right and left mirrors. Is that wrong?
Cannot agree more with this. As someone who used to drive box trucks daily for work I can attest that mirrors make everything perfect.
Tony, please tell me how you set up your mirrors so there are no blind spots.
Thank you,
Mark
Love it when you said "forget about that self-driving crap". Yep, some people like us enjoy driving.
Its such a shame so many companies are doing self driving crap
Inferno Productions I mean your not forced to use it more features don’t hurt
Your reaction gives me joy. The smiles, laughter, and outbursts. A true car guy knows this feeling. I can tell it’s genuine instead of the fake reactions you see from others. It’s making me want a C7 just from watching lmao. Chevy should pay you!
That joy lasts 5 seconds. After that, 5 hours of pain and suffering.
I always wondered who they made the red leather for... its this guy! Ewww... sorry
I love this car, can’t wait to get mine. Going to daily drive it
I had a 2011 Grand Sport. Looks like the one in this video puts the power down much better. Mine would spin out even with traction control on when I launched hard. I could hit 70 leaving 2nd gear and the sound it made was addicting. You can get in a lot of trouble with a vette but you will have a good time doing it.
Corvettes man. one of my favorites!
Saw a guy on the highway a few days ago that had a Stingray that had Z51 badging on the side similar to how the Z06 has. I was wondering if that was factory or not.
You don't need to push the remote to lock and unlock the door, it has a proximity sensor for the remote. If you turn off the car in Track or Weather mode it defaults to Touring when you start it back up. You can configure the display to whatever you want no matter what mode you're in.
Great review; i stare at this car whenever i see one.
Just got a 2016 Stingray Z51. Love it so far! Couple questions, does track mode have the best/fastest throttle response vs all other modes including sport? Second, does it "hurt" the car if you just drive in track mode all the time? I usually drive in sport a lot but kinda love the track feel and throttle response better. Just didn't know if it's bad for the car to just keep in track mode 100% of the time.
I know it's a little late but consistently driving in track mode poses no issues for the C7 except that it may introduce a rattle or 2....?
@@sufficetosay all good, i still drive in just sport mode unless I'm on back roads.
@@scotty2221 Same
If you read thru Corvette forums the C7 zo6 and grand sport owners have issues cracking their rims which is specific to their cars wider rims not to the Stingray wheels. Most of those issues caused by driving in Track mode on the street. I drive mine in Touring mode on street to not suffer any issues with cracked rims. You can always adjust the steering feel and open the noo exhaust all the time in the menu
Love that burn out!
Remember manual shifting? That made you a better driver
I m a Mustang and Camaro fan but never get to use the back seats. With the current pricing especially a gt350, I would rather own a Vette! It's unique, lighter, agile, complete sports car. This and a Viper is the best American sports/muscle cars you can get!
I love how people hated this generation of tail lights when the C8’s look like they tore them off of a Camaro 😂
Tail lights?
I have never seen an owner do burn outs in their own car. Always reviewers
Maybe just not on camera, but we've seen plenty of our friends who own performance cars do burnouts, especially if they already plan to replace the worn tires, or if they are riding on their track wheels. Tires on these things are just expensive, which is why most won't do it all the time.
You've never met me, obviously.
How is the 7 speed manual controversial?
Jordan Fournier
some people don’t like the closer ratios a 7speed gearbox has. They say a 7th gear is diminishing returns.
Realistically affordable a sports car. GM is generous to car lovers.
Can you do a review on a 2017 Acura NSX?
if reliability was any good, I'd cop this in a heartbeat. But Chevy's reliability has long since gone down the tubes.
I've never driven or owned a car like this, but I do know people who have. You are right about the cops. In fact, these cars are monumental magnets for all around trouble - from jealous vandals to cops who have nothing better to do.
I love that hockey stick tachometer. It seems like a knod to the C4 Corvette.
Nice review!! Saving up for a 2014 non-Z 51, 2LT, 7 speed manual. I’ll be cherry picking a low mileage hopefully one owner in excellent condition well-maintained model. Multiple owners/mods will not be looked at or considered. As close to original OEM as possible.
I prefer the 18 inch/19 inch tire set up that came on the base model.
Z51 is the way to go hopefully with the NPP exhaust and Competition seats!
Still the only true mainstream American challenger to high performance Euro offerings. The Corvette looks like a riot to drive. Someday maybe for me... Someday... =D
I have the same car in red on red. I have 43,000 miles on it, and love it.
great review
half price of the porsche 911 carerra,nice sport car
Recently bought a '14 'vert Z51 and totally agree with the driving experience of the manual. Considered a C8 as it was in the budget but am so glad I went with a manual--it eggs you on to drive the piss out of it. Cornering is amazing and maintenance costs on these are pennies vs the Boxster I was also considering. Insurance cost is also VERY cheap (one of the only reasonably priced things in Maine is car insurance. I'm 65, no tickets, and my annual insurance cost is less than $500). I love this car!
Have owned many corvettes since I was 30. I now own a C7 StingRay with the 7 spd manual. Very fun and don't even want a C8.
I got 36mpg driving 400 miles and 17.5mpg average commuting on streets to work.
@Sofyan
I could be wrong, but I don't think I've EVER seen you swoon over a vehicle like this Vette! Like a kid at the candy store! Love it! And yes, I agree on the Z51 pkg. It is MUST! You get so much equipment at that level for the price.
What are the chances that you could test a Challenger Hellcat w/ Tremec 6060?
30 mpg hwy. Is incredible in a V8 sports car. This is why when I pass many silver haired men driving these cars on the X way they are driving 65 mph on a 70 mph limit. What a waste. My dad's buddy bought a new 2014, drove it from Arizona to Las Vegas at 100 mph, and still got 25 mpg with an automatic transmission.
Great review! I am in the market for a Black Vette right now but the white one you are driving is SO sexy. Also, thanks for pointing out the outdated switches inside and laggy touchscreen program.
Watching every C7 video I can find, April can’t get here fast enough
Love this gen of corvettes
Now *this* is a GT.
The closest thing to a true GT that America has ever produced. 😳
you prefer a manual cheese days? In the modern era, with current technology? Really? Meh. give me a modern AT any day, especially a Germanic DCT. If this was an 80s Vette or Mustang GT then, yes, give me the manual. But today? I prefer performance which equates to the AT. (Crazy to see myself write this, but facts are facts.)
I love your reviews! You look like you're having a lot of fun. I also really like how knowledgeable you are.
The c6 camaro would probably be the more practical and responsible choice, but there's something very special about this corvette.
So bad Chevrolet it's not trying more to sell this marvelous bargain in Europe, this car will hurt a lot similarly priced European and Japanese sports cars...my God with 55k € you can't get nothing close to this car in Europe.
Beautiful car! I would get this exactly in this color w/ the black accents except I would add a nice front splitter and maybe put a track wing on it, oh and don't forget spare tires! Can't forget about those! Loved the review keep up the good work :)
Awesome Car. WOW!!! It's like a F-22 Raptor for vehicles.
At 16:25, that was my reaction when I drove my brother's Z51.
Try to spend 10 hours in this noise factory. Then with your wife. What a joke...
Video in a nutshell: 16:56
Great review. I love the corvettes and you very accurately articulate why. FUN FUN FUN! And you are right, what a bargain for what you get.
Yo, u should review the gt350
Chevrolet went fron this.......to a cheap-ass fake Ferrari for keyboard racers.
#fuckGM
Corvette C7 > C8.
Great review, the C7 is amazing value.
bro, everything needs to be red for you.
This car is an masterpiece~!
If you want something SPECIAL, get a Viper.
I really enjoy your reviews, you have a great presence and are very thorough, your nitpicks and use of music has gotten easier to listen to also, thanks!
Awesome video, one of your absolute best! Can't wait until your review of the C8!
it has passive locking btw
great job..!!!!! adn awesome car, definetly buy this ride
I also prefer red interior on many sports cars . This Vette is smoking hot and a blast to drive . almost as fun as a M4 coupe cnvt IMO
M4 LOL...... That's funny.
Let me guess...you own an M4.
I love that at 19:46 he blocked off his speedometer so he does not incriminate himself or condone speeding lol
almost look like u got sort of scared of the car for a minute.
They should call this the storm trooper spec!
0ttoman I like that! Haha
That house in the background.. wow
I bought a white 2015 manual c7 z51 2LT coupe with Red interior for $40k in May. I have videos on my Chan and honestly I couldn’t see driving this without a manual
Can I recline the seats back so I can take a nap? (really)
C7s look even better on the track th-cam.com/video/WwvL7VdSO2M/w-d-xo.html
The driver assistance features would add a lot of weight because of all those wires and computers. I kind of wish they put blind spot monitoring on it, though. The blind spots on this and the camaro are horrible.
I don't find the blind spots to be bad at all in the C7. And it already has both front and rear cameras.
Hey what's the song at 0:30?
RuTube darude sandstorm
Just bought this (convertible auto version)....same price as my $50K 2020 Silverado but waaaayyyyyy more fun. Seems like good value to me. Still haven't fully tested it and just stored it for the winter. Can't wait for Spring.
an absolute beast, i cant wait for a review of the Z06.
+justin bouche What ??? haven't you washed one already ???
"i hate my car starter pack" *uses a cloth and dish soap to wash his car*
+justin bouche +Sartaj Aujla :) well, Toyota is a bit boring, Lexus really has done a great job in differentiating themselves hints why i said brand and not company.
LMFAO... you can't even afford a corolla for god sake.... GO AWAY...
there is no one named sartaj here... who the hell are you talking too... also i dont wanna hear about fording cars when you dont even drive.
justin bouche
LMFAO... you were responding to Sartaj.... you fucking moron...... it was too funny...... IMBÉCILE...
Love my 7 speed. I don't understand why you'd buy a corvette without a manual transmission?!
Mine is a 7 spd as well but it can be a bummer when I'm stuck in bumper to bumper traffic inching forward a bit at a time.
18:33 lol
Yeah i really like the new Corvette. Good review
Absolutely love this car, what a bargain.
So whens that hellcat review coming?
makes it look like the car is crying LMAO!