Jay Leno. One of the nicest guys I ever met and he was standing at the very back of a line at a "car show" waiting to get just a drink. I was too, and offered to buy him a drink so he wouldn't have to wait so long. Nope. He smiled and said he didn't want me to do that. He never acts like somebody bigger or better than anybody. One of a kind.
I am 73 years old and just purchased a 2014 Corvette convertible Z51 with 7,000 miles. Three months later I still can't get the smile off of my face! 😊 My first Corvette . Really impressed with the car.
At the risk of sounding like an "America" fan boy, Yeah, the Vette and after that the Viper ARE the best performance vehicles for the money, point blank Period. The Viper is a little more "raw" for lack of a better term, but if you're looking to buy a new (still front engine) manual shift Vette, you should drive one of the latest (gen 5) Vipers before you write that check. Either way, you can't go wrong.........Long live the USA!!!
Indeed! I just saw a video where a guy took delivery of a Ferrari F12 Belinetta, another front engined coupe. Dude paid well over $300K for a car that has 730HP. This Corvette has 755HP for a mere $135-140K depending on options selected. That is mind boggling. Give me one of these in orange or blue ANY day.
Kabloosh the LS3 and 5.0 Coyote or 5.4 voodoo are by far top 3 engines in my book. Absolutely stunning to hear. Other 2 in my top 5 1.6ecoboost in the rally car. (Non road car) Rx8 Mazda triple wankel
I was on the highway this weekend with a Z06 driving beside us. He blasted it a few times and it was crazy loud. Even my wife was laughing how nuts it sounded.
5:00 That's why even as a Corvette owner, I respect the hell outta Porsche owners. When it comes to auto-crossing, track days, and even car meets. We take in pride in the fact that we actually drive our cars. Most other supercars just sit stored away most of the year. Not with Vette or 911 owners :) We rip wherever we go!
@@phillipgarrow2297 unless it's a pagani or bugatti, those are just art. i would only take them out on sunday when the roads are clear because i wouldn't want a scratch on it.
Jay you are the most loving and caring person when it comes to cars. Old cars, new cars, heavy cars, slow cars, fast cars, ugly cars and beautifully cars. You open up your home to all of them, thank you so much, the world needs more people like you, just look at that ZR1 smile and shine.
I’m 69 years old, never gonna sit in a car like this, much less drive or own one , but as I watch this video I have a smile ear to ear ! Thanks Jay , feel like I was right there with you 😉
I just acquired a 2018 Grand Sport 3LT. My first one since 60 years ago. Not even similar cars. It's a little unstable over 210 miles per hour. Soon after that I woke up from that dream. Have had it for 4 days. It's brought a new meaning to driving for me. The 8 speed automatic is ideal for this 79 year old. Had it up to 162 mph. So stable at that speed.
The 2020 Corvette for under 70K is amazing. Of course, I can barely afford to buy a car for 20K, but at least the dream feels a little more real than it did.
I love stick shift too. Not a big fan of padel shifters you just have a lack of feel when shifting. I ride cbr600rr and it is a sequential gear box and it feels great. I think the lack of feel has to do with the lack of a clutch and not having the play when shifting. If I bought a car with paddle shifters even if it was worth using I would never use it but maybe Im just not used to it.
My friend bought one of these and I can attest to the fact that it "pulls, soo hard!" as Jay mentioned. This was the first car that pushed me beyond the excitement stage when accelerating and strait into the frightened stage, which was certainly a unique experience.
Canadian Tuxedo? No such thing here. The term is 'Timiskaming dinner jacket', and it refers to the plaid 'wool' jackets so popular in these latitudes. Also substitute North Bay, Kapuskasing, etc.
@@maximuscervantes5546 You do realize electric sports/super cars are still relatively a new thing right? You are comparing it against something that been developed and refined over the last what 60 to 70 years. Give it another 10 to 20 years and electric cars will be a completely different beast.
@Blake it will happen eventually, yes but it's not very close. Plus where's the fun with no roaring engine up front? Plus you've got the lingenfelter Corvette which does 0-60 in 1.9 seconds and has a higher top speed
I actually spoke to Jay Leno about the Corvette ZR-1 (when I worked at GM) back in November 2017 at Purchase University in NY. It was then we spoke about the ZR-1 he drove at Milford; he mentioned we did a good job with that vehicle. I also asked him about the Toyota Supra Turbo; I asked him to do a review on that vehicle....and it's amazing he did a review on BOTH the Supra and the ZR-1, back to back. Jay Leno also gave me wise advise and said, not to mention to fellow GM coworkers that I own a Toyota Supra. LOL Jay Leno is a cool guy to meet and talk cars with! It would awesome to meet him again.
TRAV First off, let's keep in mind these are two different cars from a different era. In any case, the new ZR-1 has a much better/capable handling chassis for RWD high Hp and Tq. And many control modules communicate to the ECM, making the car very balanced under different driving situations. This is not the case with the Supra....you're on your own for these driving situations. *Ex:* electronic throttle bodies (LT5) open up so many control-capabilities with other modules than a cable/mechanical type throttle body (2JZ). Also, the way each engine makes Hp and Tq are very different. The LT5 has a linear power-band where the 2JZ has an explosive power-band. For example, one can observe a higher *slope* of Hp-Tq on the Dyno graph of a high Hp 2JZ than the LT5; this is how quickly the 2JZ's power builds from nothing to savage in a couple 1000rpms. The LT5 has Hp and Tq available much sooner in the rpm-range where the 2JZ requires exhaust gas energy (flow) to spool the turbo (especially a single turbo) which then comes on very quickly, making traction very difficult for many types of tires; as a result, the Supra is harder to control from a standing-start than the ZR-1. This has to due with how each engine sends load to the tires (gradual or or instant) throughout its rev range. LT5 - linear/predictable/manageable high Hp and Tq A lot of this has to due with the calibration of multiple control modules (CAN-Bus) communicating to each other throughout the vehicle, helping the driver to "manage" such savage Hp and Tq from the LT5. 2JZ - explosive/burst/digital high Hp and Tq This is partly due to the engine size of the 2JZ (small 3.0L) vs the size of the turbo of choice (HUGE power-gap to climb in a matter of 1 second or less). Essentially, you go from calm (sub-300Hp) to savage (900+Hp) in a second of spooling the Turbocharger. Its fun to drive....hard to race (efficiently). *NOTE:* Its also harder to sell a vehicle of those power-band characteristics cause the company could get sued by untrained drivers in accidents. But again, these are two different cars from two DIFFERENT eras (decades apart).
America is back on top with are performance cars. We have the Camaro ZL1 650 HP, Mustang 350r 526 hp, Dodge Hellcat 707 HP, Dodge Demon 840 HP, Corvette ZO6 650 HP and the Corvette ZR1 755HP. God Bless America!!
God bless Elon Musk too, he has given you the Model S going from zero to 60 in mere 2, 3 seconds and the forthcoming base model of roadster will do that in way under two seconds. These full electric cars will wipe the table with most, if not all internal combustion cars. And do not forget, Tesla is made by skilled men and women in California, United states of America.
McLaren P1 or Senna will annihilate this in many situations....the ZR1 is nice sure, and definitely way cheaper, but certainly not the best for performance.
The 2019 C7 ZR1 Corvette Coupe with the Targa top and the ZTK performance package is by far my favorite Corvette of all time. The styling is just incredible and looks good no matter what angle you look at it. Beautiful . II just love the open hood with the exposed blower cover, that's amazing. I could get my hands on one I would must definitely opt for the manual 6 speed transmission. This is Americas answer to the foreign completion. America's best buy by far. If could buy one with my specs right now I would. It would be fully loaded all the bells & whistles. Best sound, best styling, best ride, everything is perfect on this car. And the stopping power is amazing. America's best sports car valve by far. America's answer to the Ferrari's & lambos.
Welcome to the C6 Club! I have had mine for four years and it still amazes me. But the ZR1 is a whole different level. Also, I cannot understand why all cars don't have HUD.
I have a 2018 stringray with a 7 speed manual. At about 1/3 the price of the ZR-1 it is still lots of fun. "only" 455 HP but more than enough to get you into trouble and certainly a great performer . Corvettes are really a special car. Can't wait to see Jay drive the Tesla Roadster as my son is one of the staff engineers for the rear power unit on that car :-) (just a bit proud of the boy!)
My dad had 2 different corvettes in his life and his 67 which he bought new. He took it out once and did 140 mph. Thought it was a big deal but 200! He said to me. I wouldn't want to try it. 140 was fast enough. Great car and American made.
This to me is the pinnacle of modern-day automotive engineering. The amount of performance for the price and reliability is just mind-boggling. What an amazing car.
Zero Cool Yes. I get fan-boyisim, but are you a car guy or not? Even muscle car enthusiasts should appreciate awesome Japanese and European cars and vise versa.
Thank you Jay for the virtual 200 club ride! My own Vette story: whilst suffering through Electrical Engineering University, I had a mantra to “Go in debt and by my Vette”. And so I did. Bought a triple black ‘74 rubber ducky coupe and headed out from the East to West coast for my first job. She sits in the garage to this day, even after being married with children. She may not be the most collectible, but we have history, a love affair since I first sat in one at age 14. 1 second ago
'93 5.0 LX Coupe - felt like I needed two hands on the wheel at 90mph. '95 T/A at 110. '99 C5 Hardtop - wrist draped over the wheel at 140mph with the cruise set on the interstate. I simply cannot imagine how stable this new one is. WTG team CorvetteRacing - long live the engineers! He says it takes 110 horsepower to spin the blower at top end, but I wonder how much horsepower it takes to push all that aero? So glad they made it yellow & black! THANKS, JAY!!
Just like the propeller, At the end of WW2, Planes had reached their limit of performance. To be faster you needed to have an alternative method. That was the jet. Today we are seeing a rapid change to electric with cars for the same reason: If you want to be faster or more efficient you need to go electric.This is an undeniable fact.
"Was second best" does not mean it won´t beat it today. Gas has not changed but batteries have for sure! You have to be an idiot not to see that. Facts are not based on opinions. Gas has got to go, and it will, what you think about it really does not really matter. I suggest you begin to settle for that change little by little. It´s been a long time coming, but I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will. Corvette is still a neat car but probably the last one of it´s breed.
It's funny how some people think the internal combustion engine is dead and electric cars are going to save the planet , check out lithium mines and the fact that 90% use fossil fuels to recharge their batteries not to mention that Tesla is loosing money and about too go bankrupt !
I can't get close to affording one of these ZR1s but I am blessed to drive a 2008 Z06 with full exhaust, CAI and which I bought with 12000 miles and now has 35000 miles on. My car has enough power in my unskilled hands to end up on top of me upside if I don't respect it but this ZR1 is truly on another level - awesome!! Love the overview and taking a closer look at it, thanks Jay!
I have Always been a corvette fan. I was born in 1976. My mother's friend had an 80's c3. Ever since I rode in that car at roughly 8, 9 years old. I was hooked. Currently own a 93. Lt1 six speed car. Very fun driver.
"Your Corvette is your classroom ", that is a quotable statement if ever I heard one! Jay, "Ya know, the rush of torque is really amazing.", as a huge smile stretches across his face. Great video. Great car.
Thing I've always loved about Jay Leno's reviews is that he talks about cars and the industry as a whole and draws comparisons from extensive knowledge and experience. You can tell the guy from GM is careful with his responses when Jay brings up another brand.
Love how Jay tests these industry fellas with remarks about their biggest competitors like in this case mentioning Ford with the GT and the Mustang, and how they handle their business. Jay and his metal bracelet Apple Watch are just awesome! 😁👍👍
Jamboolio the first guy isn't from GM though. They should have had a guy from GM presenting the new ZR1 Corvette to Jay. not someone from the racing school. ( no offense to this guy at all. It's awesome what he does.)
CeeStyleDj I think Jay said at the beginning they couldn't get the Corvette from GM but from the school so I guess they had to go with the school guy haha.
Seems these guys never like hearing other brands though. They always keep quiet about it, like it's their brand's time to shine, not Ford's or Porsche's
Hopefully I'll be long gone by the time they do away with manuals. I'm 63 and I drive a 6 speed 03 Terminator Mustang Cobra with 650 whp and I love it. As long as my clutch foot works I'll drive a stick! Although I'm a mustang guy, I applaud Chevrolet for keeping the manual Corvette alive. ZR1 is an awesome machine...wish I could afford one! LOL
Even if you don't have a new corvette I recommend doing the corvette owner performance school. It really teaches you how to be safe and fast. Worth every penny. This was one of the most special events in my life and I'm 65 and have been around.
@@Sundara229 Its really not. A combustion engine is a combustion engine. A supercharger is a supercharger. An engine is not combustion engine plus turbo, alternator, starter , etc.
Actually, it's called the Lotus Performance Driving School. It's about a 45 minute drive from here in Vegas, Of course, if you're driving the 'vette, it's only about 15 minutes away!
I have always loved the corvette since I was 3 years old. Growing up in Detroit the only cars were the. from the big 3.Turned 50 last year and my wife surprised me with a 78" rally red with t-tops great condition. Blessed to have it.
Yes you can turn off the “Speed Limit” display within the settings in the DIC (Driver Info Center) @Jay Leno ^and what does the European’s have “more” than the Corvette? Their oil changes are “more” expensive and so is their price tag!!! That’s about it!
I'm super curious how this would feel. I've been daily driving a 911 Turbo for 30 years, but I have all sorts of other crazy exotics and maintain a collection of about 60 Corvettes... My daily driver for nearly 10 years has been a 997 Turbo by Sharkwerks with 650 horsepower. 6 speed manual that I drive like a banshee! I've got a preorder for the 2020 Corvette and it sounds like a hoot!!!! I love Jay Leno and Adam Carolla. I love car people! It's Christmas- we are all so blessed. Love you all!
Jay, I loved watching you hit 200 MPH. Been watching for years and this might be my favorite. I don't think the Chevy rep saw that coming. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and all the fun.
2009, GM to Jay: “The new ZR1 is going to be the fastest, most powerful car we will likely ever make.” Jay: “Give me a low serial number; here is my card.”
I met Mr. Leno at a comedy show in Branson in the early 90"s and we talked about our cobra replica"s. He said I should come stop by his garage...Oh the mileage I got from that conversation with my friends. What a real car guy!Wish I was able to go. Love you"re video"s Jay!
Jay: "...and the thing I love about Corvette is that they have not abandoned those of us who like the manual transmission." ----- Later that evening, a drunk Corvette is seen at a local bar feeling up someone's paddles, while Jay sits at home alone.
I got to rent a base sting ray 2018 corvette when we went to California last year! I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it is to drive as a daily driver. Not obnoxious at all in terms of suspension and handling. The loud exhaust was just fun to have and made it more fun! It was easy to drive when you weren't wanting a aggressive drive. Then when you wanted to drive more aggressively it was there instantly! I loved it! I thought I would like a corvette so much , but I did!
The Spring Mountain Ron Fellows driving school was amazing. I went with my dad and i was the youngest driver there at 19.. i got a lap speed of 1.53 in a Z51 manual stingray and it was driving experience ive ever had. I learned so much it was crazy
@maxxjett films....EXACTLY!!! Yeah the 8-speed automatic might shift faster and more accurate but there are three (3) things that let me know I’m driving “Merican Muscle”: 1.) V-8 (no dinky 6-Cylinder) 2.) Manual transmission (screw automatic) 3.) Low, Deep growl (no whiny “Rice Rocket” exhaust can) P.S., cramp seats 😜
What a jabroni you are...Jon........Manual is about sensation and feeling as alive in the moment as possible....how that's not obvious is a red flag that you're a baby soul, lol
@Donald Drumpf...Well they don’t make 2Js/RB26s/SR20s/20Bs anymore, so if you can find one that hasn’t been dogged out by some teenager trying to relive their Fast and Furious fantasies, then yes they are amazing engines. And you talk about these amazing engines but get you don’t understand why a manual is more satisfying than an automatic?🤔 I give all engines respect, but just like in the video, the car out the crate is a beast. (Even Z06). Size might not matter to you, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Alan Smith Porsche are Kings of the track man 😂😂😂😂😂 It don’t matter if you have 1,000 hp they’ll still beat you with less horsepower no matter how many cylinders they use around the track 😂😂😂
I'll never forget playing with my friend in the street in 1963, when we both looked over and saw what seemed like a ufo. We jumped on our bikes and raced to where it had parked. A 1963 Corvette. Totally a new kind of car.
I only thought I like the C7 ZR1 until the C8 came out! Corvette is the supercar for the masses! I own both a C4 and C5 and they're both still fun to drive!
Vernard Pugh They did not receive none the less even ask for. That is not an opinion it is a fact! Sorry your mad gm took a bailout. Which they actually went into debt to pay back early before they were again profitable. As they wanted to get out from under the governments thumb. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubled_Asset_Relief_Program. There was this www.thebalance.com/auto-industry-bailout-gm-ford-chrysler-3305670. It is not the same thing, though Chevy fans prefer to glance over that.
True they did not receive anything from the TARP funds, but they did asked for federal aid. and of all the big 3 they borrowed the most. Coming in at 15.9 billion Although Ford did not receive TARP funds, it did receive government loans. These were critical because banks were not lending during the financial crisis. It requested a $9 billion line-of-credit from the government. In return, it pledged to spend $14 billion on new technologies. On June 23, 2009, Ford received a $5.9 billion loan from the Energy Department's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. It used the loans to retool its product lineup to focus on smaller, energy efficient vehicles. LOL that sounds familiar
Jay Leno. One of the nicest guys I ever met and he was standing at the very back of a line
at a "car show" waiting to get just a drink. I was too, and offered to buy him a drink so he
wouldn't have to wait so long. Nope. He smiled and said he didn't want me to do that. He
never acts like somebody bigger or better than anybody. One of a kind.
...then "indian gives" Conan O'Brian a tv show
@@jonathanpasch6604 lol bro... i think its about time you got over that
Unless he wants the tonight show
so he has this much money and you offered to buy him a drink?
He doesn't drink. He's a square.
I just got a poor man’s vette 2019 stingray 1LT. Only 455 hp but I still love it. My ultimate dream car!
I wouldn't consider that a poor man's vette....maybe that title is for C4 owners since theyre the cheapest right now. No shame friend! Great car!
Only!? That's plenty my friend!!
U want a daily sports car. We really dont need all that hp!
Legit question, do you wish you waited?
Should have saved up a few grand more for the Z51 package
I am 73 years old and just purchased a 2014 Corvette convertible Z51 with 7,000 miles. Three months later I still can't get the smile off of my face! 😊 My first Corvette . Really impressed with the car.
Corvette is dollar for dollar the best high performance vehicle
Hear hear!
At the risk of sounding like an "America" fan boy, Yeah, the Vette and after that the Viper ARE the best performance vehicles for the money, point blank Period.
The Viper is a little more "raw" for lack of a better term, but if you're looking to buy a new (still front engine) manual shift Vette, you should drive one of the latest (gen 5) Vipers before you write that check.
Either way, you can't go wrong.........Long live the USA!!!
FUNZO1975 sadly Dodge is no longer making Vipers and the entire 2017 stock sold out in early 2018... there’s always the used market
@@haruruben damn that sucks they were straight track cars
Indeed! I just saw a video where a guy took delivery of a Ferrari F12 Belinetta, another front engined coupe. Dude paid well over $300K for a car that has 730HP. This Corvette has 755HP for a mere $135-140K depending on options selected. That is mind boggling. Give me one of these in orange or blue ANY day.
That SOUND tho... whoever designed the pipes on this thing deserves some kind of award. What a magnificent, hair-raising, wake-the-dead roar...
T. Howard I love the sound my Camaro makes when you rev it up. The V8 is a monster and the exhaust note is the best on a stock car.
Kabloosh the LS3 and 5.0 Coyote or 5.4 voodoo are by far top 3 engines in my book. Absolutely stunning to hear.
Other 2 in my top 5
1.6ecoboost in the rally car. (Non road car)
Rx8 Mazda triple wankel
Devin Bender I like your list but I'd add the hemi and whatever is in the Jaguar track car
chris mousseau mopar has been dead since 1985.
And yes that jag motor is nice and loud!
I was on the highway this weekend with a Z06 driving beside us. He blasted it a few times and it was crazy loud. Even my wife was laughing how nuts it sounded.
5:00 That's why even as a Corvette owner, I respect the hell outta Porsche owners. When it comes to auto-crossing, track days, and even car meets.
We take in pride in the fact that we actually drive our cars. Most other supercars just sit stored away most of the year. Not with Vette or 911 owners :) We rip wherever we go!
Got 70k miles on my 2003 Z06. Had a hard driving life.
Wheres the miata bladed.
If you aren't to drive it to me it's kind of pointless to own it 🙃
@@phillipgarrow2297 unless it's a pagani or bugatti, those are just art. i would only take them out on sunday when the roads are clear because i wouldn't want a scratch on it.
That's what my dad always tells me
Jay you are the most loving and caring person when it comes to cars. Old cars, new cars, heavy cars, slow cars, fast cars, ugly cars and beautifully cars. You open up your home to all of them, thank you so much, the world needs more people like you, just look at that ZR1 smile and shine.
Scorpion7substance Idk what it is about this comment but I can really feel the emotion through it lol
Scorpion7substance yea he’s a true car fan not some biased brand lover or a euro elitist.
I’m 69 years old, never gonna sit in a car like this, much less drive or own one , but as I watch this video I have a smile ear to ear ! Thanks Jay , feel like I was right there with you 😉
Ditto.
Say what you want, but 200+ MPH in a street car is impressive. Hats off to Jay.
Hellcat? Gt500?
Other brands been hit 200 mph.. What took us so long to finally hit 200 ??
Mr Scowl Face not great track cars
Jay didn't build it
Huh the c63 which isn't even a dedicated sports car can hit 200 that's not that impressive for a street car now
True car guy. Even with all he does and all he has, he is always down-to-earth, straightforward and professional.
I just acquired a 2018 Grand Sport 3LT. My first one since 60 years ago. Not even similar cars. It's a little unstable over 210 miles per hour. Soon after that I woke up from that dream. Have had it for 4 days. It's brought a new meaning to driving for me. The 8 speed automatic is ideal for this 79 year old. Had it up to 162 mph. So stable at that speed.
The 2020 Corvette for under 70K is amazing. Of course, I can barely afford to buy a car for 20K, but at least the dream feels a little more real than it did.
What a beast, what a sound! And a stick shift! Corvette heaven!
I love stick shift too. Not a big fan of padel shifters you just have a lack of feel when shifting. I ride cbr600rr and it is a sequential gear box and it feels great. I think the lack of feel has to do with the lack of a clutch and not having the play when shifting. If I bought a car with paddle shifters even if it was worth using I would never use it but maybe Im just not used to it.
So nice to see "the situation" from the Jersey Shore working for GM
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T-shirt time
Lol love it
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My friend bought one of these and I can attest to the fact that it "pulls, soo hard!" as Jay mentioned. This was the first car that pushed me beyond the excitement stage when accelerating and strait into the frightened stage, which was certainly a unique experience.
Chris...yes I know the feeling. Been there. Cannot be tamed....tried many times...FAIL!!!
200 mph for a stock, regular production car?! *Absolutely amazing*! Well done Chevrolet! :)
HiTechOilCo the charger hellcat can also hit 200
Hmmm What about the Dodges handling????
Also, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang did 202MPH with 662HP and 631 lb-ft of Torque!...God Bless America!
@@cameronknowles6267 good luck turning though.
what about the 1989 to 1998 factory nissan skylines? you could get a 1000hp with stock internals
Good to see my man back in the full denim outfit. The Canadian Tuxedo, if you will.
Willy Lamb it’s the ‘Burbank Tuxedo’ here in Southern California lol
Canadian Tuxedo? No such thing here. The term is 'Timiskaming dinner jacket', and it refers to the plaid 'wool' jackets so popular in these latitudes. Also substitute North Bay, Kapuskasing, etc.
We need Jay Leno's Garage/Larry Enticer crossover.
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I don't care how fast an electric car is, it will never be like this... enjoy it while it lasts...
tazaxx21 plus electric cars probably have understeer corners, they don’t have sound, and they suck in top speed
Fast Rider9 the tesla roadster actually improved on top speed lol
@@maximuscervantes5546 You do realize electric sports/super cars are still relatively a new thing right? You are comparing it against something that been developed and refined over the last what 60 to 70 years. Give it another 10 to 20 years and electric cars will be a completely different beast.
@@rattlertech but you still have to wait to get that performance... if you want it today you gotta go gas
@Blake it will happen eventually, yes but it's not very close. Plus where's the fun with no roaring engine up front? Plus you've got the lingenfelter Corvette which does 0-60 in 1.9 seconds and has a higher top speed
I actually spoke to Jay Leno about the Corvette ZR-1 (when I worked at GM) back in November 2017 at Purchase University in NY. It was then we spoke about the ZR-1 he drove at Milford; he mentioned we did a good job with that vehicle.
I also asked him about the Toyota Supra Turbo; I asked him to do a review on that vehicle....and it's amazing he did a review on BOTH the Supra and the ZR-1, back to back.
Jay Leno also gave me wise advise and said, not to mention to fellow GM coworkers that I own a Toyota Supra. LOL
Jay Leno is a cool guy to meet and talk cars with! It would awesome to meet him again.
TRAV First off, let's keep in mind these are two different cars from a different era.
In any case, the new ZR-1 has a much better/capable handling chassis for RWD high Hp and Tq. And many control modules communicate to the ECM, making the car very balanced under different driving situations. This is not the case with the Supra....you're on your own for these driving situations. *Ex:* electronic throttle bodies (LT5) open up so many control-capabilities with other modules than a cable/mechanical type throttle body (2JZ).
Also, the way each engine makes Hp and Tq are very different. The LT5 has a linear power-band where the 2JZ has an explosive power-band. For example, one can observe a higher *slope* of Hp-Tq on the Dyno graph of a high Hp 2JZ than the LT5; this is how quickly the 2JZ's power builds from nothing to savage in a couple 1000rpms. The LT5 has Hp and Tq available much sooner in the rpm-range where the 2JZ requires exhaust gas energy (flow) to spool the turbo (especially a single turbo) which then comes on very quickly, making traction very difficult for many types of tires; as a result, the Supra is harder to control from a standing-start than the ZR-1. This has to due with how each engine sends load to the tires (gradual or or instant) throughout its rev range.
LT5 - linear/predictable/manageable high Hp and Tq
A lot of this has to due with the calibration of multiple control modules (CAN-Bus) communicating to each other throughout the vehicle, helping the driver to "manage" such savage Hp and Tq from the LT5.
2JZ - explosive/burst/digital high Hp and Tq
This is partly due to the engine size of the 2JZ (small 3.0L) vs the size of the turbo of choice (HUGE power-gap to climb in a matter of 1 second or less). Essentially, you go from calm (sub-300Hp) to savage (900+Hp) in a second of spooling the Turbocharger. Its fun to drive....hard to race (efficiently).
*NOTE:* Its also harder to sell a vehicle of those power-band characteristics cause the company could get sued by untrained drivers in accidents.
But again, these are two different cars from two DIFFERENT eras (decades apart).
755hp you know your cars..impressive. I've been a long time supra fan...and now a C7 fan. Great cars!
Good Lord!! Over 200 MPH and it's like sitting on the living room couch. Pretty amazing!!
Leno’s skin is pressed against the seat ... “Pulls pretty nice”
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I thought the same thing 😂😂😂
America is back on top with are performance cars. We have the Camaro ZL1 650 HP, Mustang 350r 526 hp, Dodge Hellcat 707 HP, Dodge Demon 840 HP, Corvette ZO6 650 HP and the Corvette ZR1 755HP. God Bless America!!
Yes,Jay said it's exciting for the big three to go up against & beat the European exotics cars at a third of the cost with more HP.
God bless Elon Musk too, he has given you the Model S going from zero to 60 in mere 2, 3 seconds and the forthcoming base model of roadster will do that in way under two seconds. These full electric cars will wipe the table with most, if not all internal combustion cars. And do not forget, Tesla is made by skilled men and women in California, United states of America.
McLaren P1 or Senna will annihilate this in many situations....the ZR1 is nice sure, and definitely way cheaper, but certainly not the best for performance.
Gas rules, Musk is a fraud and no one asked you.
Gas does not rule. Not now, maybe it did in the past. Just man up and get over it.
"Pulls very nice" Jays favourite line
Still till this day, one of meanest looking cars ever. It just looks pissed ❤️🔥
Wow Mike "The Situation" really turned his life around
bahahahaha. I as thinking the same thing dude
Good for him......he does seem a-lot less douchey.
He got rid of Snookie
Yeah the guy right above you said that a year ago. Congratulations?
Ok good I was hoping I wasn’t the only one who thought this 😂😂
America makes the best $ for $ valued performance cars in the world.
If people would be willing to pay supercar money for American cars they'd happily charge it
@@ltaken2589 Ford GT did it lol. They were all sold before they were even built.
@@coreyfryer2712 they're making more now
this true but keep this info to yourself or it will go up
You want "cheap" or "worth it"?
The 2019 C7 ZR1 Corvette Coupe with the Targa top and the ZTK performance package is by far my favorite Corvette of all time. The styling is just incredible and looks good no matter what angle you look at it. Beautiful . II just love the open hood with the exposed blower cover, that's amazing. I could get my hands on one I would must definitely opt for the manual 6 speed transmission. This is Americas answer to the foreign completion. America's best buy by far. If could buy one with my specs right now I would. It would be fully loaded all the bells & whistles. Best sound, best styling, best ride, everything is perfect on this car. And the stopping power is amazing. America's best sports car valve by far. America's answer to the Ferrari's & lambos.
Actually just bought my 2010 C6 LS3 last week. $22k for 80k miles. HUD, Nav, Removable Top, plenty to keep me occupied. Thing of beauty.
Bigups enjoy!!!
Make sure to add the ZR1 body kit panels and a nice wing and some nice wheels and itll look way better
No, I think it looks way better stock.
Welcome to the C6 Club! I have had mine for four years and it still amazes me. But the ZR1 is a whole different level. Also, I cannot understand why all cars don't have HUD.
You got ripped off lmfao
Goosebumps! Unbelievable! ZR1 sounds like an a fighter jet! 😍😍😍
The last of the true breed corvette! The baddest beast most untamed vette in history. So beautiful she is.
Note to the camera crew. You guys have really improved over the past couple years and are doing a really great job.
Glad someone else noticed this as well.
Agreed.
Credit where credit is due.
You remember that episode with the Jeep/Truck
It's better but they still need to go over to the passenger side and take in the whole side profile for a while.
@@joeblow1942 true
I have a 2018 stringray with a 7 speed manual. At about 1/3 the price of the ZR-1 it is still lots of fun. "only" 455 HP but more than enough to get you into trouble and certainly a great performer . Corvettes are really a special car. Can't wait to see Jay drive the Tesla Roadster as my son is one of the staff engineers for the rear power unit on that car :-) (just a bit proud of the boy!)
Awesome! I had an 05 C6 and I love the new ones. Yes 455 hp is just fine! ha ha
My dad had 2 different corvettes in his life and his 67 which he bought new. He took it out once and did 140 mph. Thought it was a big deal but 200! He said to me. I wouldn't want to try it. 140 was fast enough. Great car and American made.
A 200+mph car with a manual transmission...that’s my kind of car! Incredible machine..maybe one day!
This to me is the pinnacle of modern-day automotive engineering. The amount of performance for the price and reliability is just mind-boggling. What an amazing car.
I love n miss watching jay at night before i go to bed🤣😂🤣😴 his garage is Amazing 😲🚗🚘🚗🚘🚗
Can't wait to see the mid engine Corvette on Jay Leno Garage.
This 2019 looks better and no more manual transmission for Corvette😐 for2020+
Con Man spoke to soon
@@bilbobaggins4710 LMAO this didn't age well
@@surfside75 Where's 2020ZR1
I love this guy: nice reviews, funny jokes, humble personnality and boad car engineering knowledge...Bravo Jay!
I got the legendary double honk from Jay when he was testing the new Supra in Texas at Motorsport Ranch!
I LOVE Japanese cars and JDM culture but man I RESPECT and LOVE the Corvette! It's just a DAMN GOOD car!
Zero Cool Yes. I get fan-boyisim, but are you a car guy or not? Even muscle car enthusiasts should appreciate awesome Japanese and European cars and vise versa.
This car is faster than %100 japanese cars, faster than gtr and nsx combine
cody koala it isn't faster than them combined you crazy
Boosted Fool, me too. I love GT-Rs and Supras. Corvettes and Camaros are also epic.
Boosted Fool It’s slower than a GT3 RS.
To fill in the missing info:
Curb weight 3664 lbs
Price starting at $120,000
I would love to see how the weight breaks down since it has all the carbon fiber. Sounds like a hog with summer clothes on.
how is 120K a bargin
sounds like a jet engine passing you by at 200 mph.. any cars doing this cost 300,000 and up...into the millions
Tre'von Cowen new Ford gt starts at 400k
Not to mention, they were all sold before it was even released.
Thank you Jay for the virtual 200 club ride! My own Vette story: whilst suffering through Electrical Engineering University, I had a mantra to “Go in debt and by my Vette”. And so I did. Bought a triple black ‘74 rubber ducky coupe and headed out from the East to West coast for my first job. She sits in the garage to this day, even after being married with children. She may not be the most collectible, but we have history, a love affair since I first sat in one at age 14.
1 second ago
Hands down, DEFINITELY one of my all time favorite cars!!!
Jay Leno post a Corvette video and my day is made.......the simple things in life
'93 5.0 LX Coupe - felt like I needed two hands on the wheel at 90mph. '95 T/A at 110. '99 C5 Hardtop - wrist draped over the wheel at 140mph with the cruise set on the interstate. I simply cannot imagine how stable this new one is. WTG team CorvetteRacing - long live the engineers! He says it takes 110 horsepower to spin the blower at top end, but I wonder how much horsepower it takes to push all that aero? So glad they made it yellow & black! THANKS, JAY!!
It truly sounds like a jet at 200+ mph. What a feat of engineering. This is only the beginning!
+Random The beginning of the end for fossil fueled nonsense.
Just like the propeller, At the end of WW2, Planes had reached their limit of performance. To be faster you needed to have an alternative method. That was the jet. Today we are seeing a rapid change to electric with cars for the same reason: If you want to be faster or more efficient you need to go electric.This is an undeniable fact.
Utter nonsense. Electric was second best a hundred years ago and nothing has changed. Musk is a fraud.
"Was second best" does not mean it won´t beat it today. Gas has not changed but batteries have for sure! You have to be an idiot not to see that. Facts are not based on opinions. Gas has got to go, and it will, what you think about it really does not really matter. I suggest you begin to settle for that change little by little. It´s been a long time coming, but I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will. Corvette is still a neat car but probably the last one of it´s breed.
It's funny how some people think the internal combustion engine is dead and electric cars are going to save the planet , check out lithium mines and the fact that 90% use fossil fuels to recharge their batteries not to mention that Tesla is loosing money and about too go bankrupt !
I was looking at a z06 but now this made me want to wait for this one! I hope they make the yellow alittle more bright though
Its 2020. Any update or still "waiting"???
Yeah bruh what’s the word did you buy it?
Looks like he didn’t learn at his track day
The Mercedes pearl metal flake yellow, is the best looking yellow I’ve ever seen!! The color on a car always, always looks so bright soaking wet.
Cap
I can't get close to affording one of these ZR1s but I am blessed to drive a 2008 Z06 with full exhaust, CAI and which I bought with 12000 miles and now has 35000 miles on. My car has enough power in my unskilled hands to end up on top of me upside if I don't respect it but this ZR1 is truly on another level - awesome!! Love the overview and taking a closer look at it, thanks Jay!
They way this thing sounds full out at 200 plus mph is amazing. It’s like a thunderous roar from hell.
Awsome analysis
@@lappydog9020 thanks 😂
Now that’s how you end a car video....at 200+ mph!
I have Always been a corvette fan. I was born in 1976. My mother's friend had an 80's c3. Ever since I rode in that car at roughly 8, 9 years old. I was hooked. Currently own a 93. Lt1 six speed car. Very fun driver.
Just love Jay. Actually knows his stuff and can explain to you in simple terms.
An amazing LAND ROCKET SHIP. Blows the doors off of cars that cost 4 to 10 times more and you can drive it all day for pennies per smile.
"Your Corvette is your classroom ", that is a quotable statement if ever I heard one!
Jay, "Ya know, the rush of torque is really amazing.", as a huge smile stretches across his face. Great video. Great car.
"...no chip in it"...it's also a T-top."...haha. Gotta love Jay's 80's flashbacks.
Every time this young soul clicks on this guy's videos I learn an immense amount. And the fact the guy went over 200 just tickles me fancy
Thing I've always loved about Jay Leno's reviews is that he talks about cars and the industry as a whole and draws comparisons from extensive knowledge and experience. You can tell the guy from GM is careful with his responses when Jay brings up another brand.
Well said
my GAWD! this car looks so GOOD! WOW! especially in this color
Jay Leno has so many great cars
I don't know how many times I've watched this video but I have to watch it again every time it pops up
Love how Jay tests these industry fellas with remarks about their biggest competitors like in this case mentioning Ford with the GT and the Mustang, and how they handle their business. Jay and his metal bracelet Apple Watch are just awesome! 😁👍👍
Jamboolio the first guy isn't from GM though. They should have had a guy from GM presenting the new ZR1 Corvette to Jay. not someone from the racing school. ( no offense to this guy at all. It's awesome what he does.)
CeeStyleDj I think Jay said at the beginning they couldn't get the Corvette from GM but from the school so I guess they had to go with the school guy haha.
Alberteezy 21 gotcha. That makes more sense. After I watched the rest of the video, I saw the guy from GM
Seems these guys never like hearing other brands though. They always keep quiet about it, like it's their brand's time to shine, not Ford's or Porsche's
well, duh... they are basically advertising it here. At least this time the guy made a comment that Ford: "Pulled it off"
Hopefully I'll be long gone by the time they do away with manuals. I'm 63 and I drive a 6 speed 03 Terminator Mustang Cobra with 650 whp and I love it. As long as my clutch foot works I'll drive a stick! Although I'm a mustang guy, I applaud Chevrolet for keeping the manual Corvette alive. ZR1 is an awesome machine...wish I could afford one! LOL
Damn, I got ZR1 dreams with a ZL1 budget! Gorgeous car... MERICA’!!
DENIM SHIRT! Jay's best version, IMO.
Chevy should offer a "Jay Leno Denim" color option.
He'll probably be buried in his iconic Denim shirt at this rate.
Canuck tuxedo for Mr. Leno....all day, every day.
Jay own a t shirt?
Even if you don't have a new corvette I recommend doing the corvette owner performance school. It really teaches you how to be safe and fast. Worth every penny. This was one of the most special events in my life and I'm 65 and have been around.
As a ford guy at heart, this car makes me feel like cheating. What a machine!
Admiral Sloth same dude!
But just wait until the GT500! ;)
I sill love my 2017 GT350....
lol ikr
also a Camaro guy hanging round us Ford guys telling us we suck...
I did drive my friends 2018 ZL1- it's very nice and super fast out of the hole!
The engine is 50% bigger 🤣. Jay on point, to straighten him out.
Lol
thaddeusabear jay is NOT HAVING THAT
He didn't say the displacement was 50% larger
@kragseven "the engine" is the whole thing, everything it needs to operate. What you refer to is the engine block.
@@Sundara229 Its really not. A combustion engine is a combustion engine. A supercharger is a supercharger.
An engine is not combustion engine plus turbo, alternator, starter , etc.
BEST Jay Leno's Garage I've seen in awhile! Not only does Jay know his stuff but he's totally fine at 200 mph+ ! This ZR-1 is state of the art!
Actually, it's called the Lotus Performance Driving School. It's about a 45 minute drive from here in Vegas, Of course, if you're driving the 'vette, it's only about 15 minutes away!
One of the greatest scenes in television history, Leno hitting 202mph in a Vette.
P.S. 7:18... AND holding a conversation. PRICELESS!
No him Flipping in 69 Barracuda
I have always loved the corvette since I was 3 years old. Growing up in Detroit the only cars were the. from the big 3.Turned 50 last year and my wife surprised me with a 78" rally red with t-tops great condition. Blessed to have it.
Yes you can turn off the “Speed Limit” display within the settings in the DIC (Driver Info Center) @Jay Leno
^and what does the European’s have “more” than the Corvette? Their oil changes are “more” expensive and so is their price tag!!! That’s about it!
hey, the doors close a little nicer! hahaha
I'm super curious how this would feel. I've been daily driving a 911 Turbo for 30 years, but I have all sorts of other crazy exotics and maintain a collection of about 60 Corvettes... My daily driver for nearly 10 years has been a 997 Turbo by Sharkwerks with 650 horsepower. 6 speed manual that I drive like a banshee! I've got a preorder for the 2020 Corvette and it sounds like a hoot!!!! I love Jay Leno and Adam Carolla. I love car people! It's Christmas- we are all so blessed. Love you all!
Jay, I loved watching you hit 200 MPH. Been watching for years and this might be my favorite. I don't think the Chevy rep saw that coming. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and all the fun.
2009, GM to Jay: “The new ZR1 is going to be the fastest, most powerful car we will likely ever make.”
Jay: “Give me a low serial number; here is my card.”
Aaron Neighbour think he owns the first public 09 zr1
Knightmare 1690 he does. Was auctioned off at Barrett Jackson.
That is one of the sexiest cars I've ever seen. And although I'll never have the casheesh to buy one the price is insane for what your getting.
Is that a play on stuttering John's gasheesh?,lol
I met Mr. Leno at a comedy show in Branson in the early 90"s and we talked about our cobra replica"s. He said I should come stop by his garage...Oh the mileage I got from that conversation with my friends. What a real car guy!Wish I was able to go. Love you"re video"s Jay!
The car sounds wicked, HOT DAMN!
Jay: "...and the thing I love about Corvette is that they have not abandoned those of us who like the manual transmission."
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Later that evening, a drunk Corvette is seen at a local bar feeling up someone's paddles, while Jay sits at home alone.
I got to rent a base sting ray 2018 corvette when we went to California last year! I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it is to drive as a daily driver. Not obnoxious at all in terms of suspension and handling. The loud exhaust was just fun to have and made it more fun! It was easy to drive when you weren't wanting a aggressive drive. Then when you wanted to drive more aggressively it was there instantly! I loved it! I thought I would like a corvette so much , but I did!
Just picked up my first 2018 Chevy Camaro 2SS and love it but my next car is gonna be a ZL1 or Z06 Vett for sure.
Sweet
I'm a fan of the ws6
The Spring Mountain Ron Fellows driving school was amazing. I went with my dad and i was the youngest driver there at 19.. i got a lap speed of 1.53 in a Z51 manual stingray and it was driving experience ive ever had. I learned so much it was crazy
This is absolutely my dream car.
Dear Gm: Thank you for keeping domestic performance alive.
That yellow is beautiful.
Corvette has such a great racing history. Its the most accomplished product GM makes.
Love Corvettes. Never a dull day.
So I'm guessing that the GM exec that crashed the ZR-1 pace car this weekend at the Detroit Indy Grand Prix did not take that free 2 day course...
Yes, but Stevie Wonder had to cancel last minute.
Benjamin Smith hahahhahahahaha
He was drunk. 😥😥
Forgot traction control
Mmmm manual, love it!
@maxxjett films....EXACTLY!!! Yeah the 8-speed automatic might shift faster and more accurate but there are three (3) things that let me know I’m driving “Merican Muscle”:
1.) V-8 (no dinky 6-Cylinder)
2.) Manual transmission (screw automatic)
3.) Low, Deep growl (no whiny “Rice Rocket” exhaust can)
P.S., cramp seats 😜
I drive a manual and have driven a paddle shift. Its pretty weird they did that. Paddle is soooo much smoother, more responsive and faster.
What a jabroni you are...Jon........Manual is about sensation and feeling as alive in the moment as possible....how that's not obvious is a red flag that you're a baby soul, lol
1.Yea, 2jz & RB's are definitely worthy of respect
2.BECAUSE MANUAL IS THE TRUE LINK FROM SOUL TO THE CAR!
3.agreed
@Donald Drumpf...Well they don’t make 2Js/RB26s/SR20s/20Bs anymore, so if you can find one that hasn’t been dogged out by some teenager trying to relive their Fast and Furious fantasies, then yes they are amazing engines.
And you talk about these amazing engines but get you don’t understand why a manual is more satisfying than an automatic?🤔
I give all engines respect, but just like in the video, the car out the crate is a beast. (Even Z06).
Size might not matter to you, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
That ZR1 in yellow is absolutely stunning.
Can't wait to see the ZR1's Nurburgring lap time.
Joseph Ramirez it beat the ford gt
A little 242 cu.in. naturally aspirated Porsche GT3 RS beat the 755 h.p. ZR1 at the Nurburgring. Chevy had to go home..😭
Alan Smith the gt3rs still over 20k more expensive plus the official lap time hasn’t been released
Alan Smith Porsche are Kings of the track man 😂😂😂😂😂 It don’t matter if you have 1,000 hp they’ll still beat you with less horsepower no matter how many cylinders they use around the track 😂😂😂
Alan Smith gt3rs is 220k lmao
Beautiful car.
Does it come in denim?
Asking for a friend...
With the Leno interior pack Jay would look like a head driving the car.
I'll never forget playing with my friend in the street in 1963, when we both looked over and saw what seemed like a ufo. We jumped on our bikes and raced to where it had parked. A 1963 Corvette. Totally a new kind of car.
Jay....you are a lucky guy and completely deserve that!!!
I think the YUGO was the best car ever made.
Well duh. Of course.
Then YUGO buy one. :)
Well if you work hard enough, and save your money, one day your dream might come true.
Maybe zr1 swap one
I only thought I like the C7 ZR1 until the C8 came out! Corvette is the supercar for the masses! I own both a C4 and C5 and they're both still fun to drive!
the discomfort on the rep's face every time Jay mentions Ford. lol
SerenityNow Lol despite skipping over who needed tarp $$$$$$$$$$$$, not ford. Plus typically successfull companies tend to not need rescued.
LMFAO is that why ford asked for bailout money also? I mean they are still the only company that hasnt paid all that money back.
Vernard Pugh They did not receive none the less even ask for. That is not an opinion it is a fact! Sorry your mad gm took a bailout. Which they actually went into debt to pay back early before they were again profitable. As they wanted to get out from under the governments thumb. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubled_Asset_Relief_Program. There was this www.thebalance.com/auto-industry-bailout-gm-ford-chrysler-3305670. It is not the same thing, though Chevy fans prefer to glance over that.
True they did not receive anything from the TARP funds, but they did asked for federal aid. and of all the big 3 they borrowed the most. Coming in at 15.9 billion
Although Ford did not receive TARP funds, it did receive government loans. These were critical because banks were not lending during the financial crisis. It requested a $9 billion line-of-credit from the government. In return, it pledged to spend $14 billion on new technologies.
On June 23, 2009, Ford received a $5.9 billion loan from the Energy Department's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. It used the loans to retool its product lineup to focus on smaller, energy efficient vehicles.
LOL that sounds familiar
Cactus Sensai Doug the 2010 Camaro saves Chevy
I like cars. I enjoy driving. Not like Jay though... Not like Jay. Thanks for sharing Mr. Leno!!
I miss watching Jay Leno on tv! I grew up with both Johnny Carson and him being on the tube!!!!
45 seconds. Dedicated Jay Leno fans are here.
krocialblack yup
krocialblack I'm here now...
52 minutes here, I'm getting quicker.
krocialblack bumble bee Corvette
I'm here for the cars lol
For some reason I'm more excited that I think I saw a DeLorean 25 seconds into the episode lol