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No offense meant by this, but can you post the individual laps without the commentary? Listening to you guys talk about it is great and all but I'd very much like to hear the sweet noises of the C8Z's new engine on track without the voices and muted overlay.
How does the C8 Z06 compare to a C7 ZR1?
people comparing the z06 lap here to the ZR1 laps record:
the Zr1 was being driven by GM's engineer/test driver
the fact that these guys were able to get that close to that time only speaks of how fast his z06 is in the hands of not professionals
let that vette EAT!!!
The Corvette engieering team built the Z06 to be a track car, and they did that very well. its up there with the best the world has to offer. Going to be interesting to see what they do for the ZR1 & Zora models. So far we have the base Stingray, the Z06 track car, and a hybrid AWD E-ray.
The ZO6 is a Track Monster….. Amazing…
I was lucky enough to get a ride with KC in the Z06 and with Dave in the Lambo (and also in the SL63) at this event. These boys know how to drive, and the cars are as phenomenal as they seem.
That Z06 is a monster. Great job, Chevrolet!
Can't wait to drive a Z06 at VIR Full course myself
Is Carlos a Hobbit?
Just think of what the C7 ZR1 could do on CUP 2R compound tires. It was a generation behind in tire tech when it challenged the Porsche GT2 RS. I think if the C7 Z had the same tire compound as the GT2 RS, it would have be tenths of a seconds between the two. The tire compound makes the biggest difference. The CUP 2s were done in 2 or three hot laps while the CUP 2Rs are just getting warm and not at their apex of performance.
Having professional race car drivers would have made this video real to life and not commentary on the view.
Those guys look like giants compared to him.
Thanx for the video, the Plastic Fantastic is amazing👍👍 Chevy really stepped up it's game.
Probably could shaved a couple of seconds if your drivers weren't both obese.
Oh what a weapon the Zr-1 (or a.k.a. Zora) is gonna be !!! The E-ray is interesting too, but more of a GT then track car like the Z06 is !!
This example just shows the work GM's chassis engineers put into the new Corvette. It's also why I'm so excited for GM's first performance EV, Teslas will look like a station wagon around the track!
I hope someone will read this because I really really want to know what he meant by tire warmers in the car at 1:27. Please, any response is appreciated!
Unless you take the wing off you`ll be lucky to top 163 in that z06.That is as fast as it could go down the back straight at Indy with a roll on at 120mph.The guys at Chevy did it multiple times before the Indy 500 and I thought it would do 10 more miles an hour but after 4 runs they were all the same.Maybe with a mile or two at a long runway it could go faster than 165 but I doubt it, too much drag.
That. Was. Awesome.
I love when I see all those comments regarding corvette against Ferrari and Lambo. Z06 vs STO or z6 vs 458 speciale that’s the way you can compare it.
Ferrari and Lambo will always keep their DNA and definitely makes an statement. Corvette it is a nice ride, but it will never be an exotic.
Would be nuts to see a light Z06, I mean the Z06 is already not obtainable for most people so why not make an insane version
Wow, two cars I can't buy. I was offered a Z06 this weekend at 80K over sticker and tried to reserve a Tecnica and was told they were all sold out.
Did they count for the driver’s weight?
Lol. What a nice coincidence. You're not kidding your insurance company though. You guys are playing with fire. 🤣🤣
That was a ton of fun to watch, and much respect to the 'vette, which has always been right up there with supercars in performance for a fraction of the price. I'd still take the Lambo, but I'd have to mortgage the house. In this life, I could swing a new 'vette, still get at least 90% of the thrills, and keep the house. I'd actually take a C7 over a C8 though.
That Z06 is like hunting prey out there. The car is incredible
The hybrid corvette is faster good that lamborghini is staying to its roots with the huracan
Looks like they feed their drivers well! I see where both can drop a second for next year! 😂
The C8Z is an impressive machine, especially for the money… Even if it did come on more pricey than most hoped.
Love to see the STO vs ZO6.
those guys need to be jogging around that course
Can u sync the vids?
Catch him and pass him. Car and driver so simp now
Dude was super salty his lambo got smashed by a corvette😂😂 had all the excuses in the world
"…can't see out the back so eyes forward." Dude, use your mirrors. You're dangerous!
I am all about America-made cars… but the corvette in no way comes close to European cars… focus on beating Ford and Dodge.
Come on sheesh. Cars at this level it’s all down to the driver PERIOD. Plus you don’t have FAT drivers.
If they get the ZR1 down to about 3400lbs & improve the braking. It will be ground breaking
Proof of just how impressive the Zed06 really is for its price. A lil down on HP but man she's fast
1000ths of a second WIN😂