Tim's driving opinion speaks volumes. He owns a Senna, a 675LT, a flagship Ferrari, and STO and a Zenvo. He raves about how good the driving experience is without qualifying bang for the buck. Sure it is not on the scale of Ferrari or Maclaren in styling, but it is on driving. This is a huge endorsement for the Z06.
@DevDev they bought a 458 and took it all apart to see how it was built then used that to make this car they 1000% back engineered ferarri tech, weirdo
Eddie, keep up the great work. So proud to see where you came from seeing you at car events in Birmingham, and videos in the north campus parking lot. To being with a legend like Shmee!
2 or the most proper & respectful guys!!! I imagine they probably went for lunch after filming and indulged in a big ole kale smoothie or a low sodium turkey sandwich on whole wheat, and some sparkling water! Gotta love these guys! Great content as always!
This car in this spec looks STUNNING and sound AMAZING! I am glad Shmee was able to experience this American supercar and well done Eddie! That one SWEET looking ZO6!
Tim, awesome to see you and Eddie tearing around South Mountain Regional Park in his Z06. I live just on the other side of the mountain from where you were. Would have been awesome if I could have bumped into you up there. Anyway, the Z06 is a monster, and I'm sure it put a huge smile on your face! Please put one in your collection!
The time the Z06 put down at VIR with Car and Driver is just insane. Right there with the likes of the 765LT, GT2 RS, AMG Black, and faster than a Ford GT. Mind blowing track weapon.
Finally! It took a while, but I'm so glad you got to drive it Tim. I bet this feels very different from the previous generation Z06 you spent time in. God bless!
@@jimsteinway695 VT is showing some weakness in his, i believe that his is the exception not the rule. It’s a truly remarkable car, not even counting the huge discount it comes at compared to cars it rivals on the track. Have you read/seen the issue with build quality with McClaren??? For twice the price? Ferrari/Lamborghini might be better…at 2.5 times the price & both of those brands come with their own niggling problems too. My comment is simply saying that ppl who think the son rises and sets out of $350-$400 thousand dollar cars will never ever give the C8 its respect. Their loss, just exhausting to see year after year. ✌🏻
I would buy this car without any hesitation at 140k euro's, probably about 160k dollars. It has everything an audi r8 is lacking, tech wise and interior wise.. absolute great car having viewed this test
The new Z06 is so fucking impressive it makes me genuinely proud of Chevy and the fact that an American car company can build a super car for a third or a fifth the price as the competition. You see just how much all of the people on this project care about producing the absolute top level vehicle from the little details like soft close engine cover to the big stuff like the exhaust sound being tuned to reverberate back into the cabin. The Corvette is so important because it represents the American dream in many ways. It’s the car your neighbor down the street has because he worked his whole life to have something nice. It’s a car that the average guy can aspire towards, shit you can pick up a decent C6 now for around $30k. And now they’ve finally fixed the interior quality. I only wish the old Top Gear crew were still together just so I could see Clarkson’s face when he heard that v8 screaming like a Ferrari 😂
Tim gotta say if you’re going to get another Shmeemobile to keep in USA surely it makes sense to have to have one of these ? Practically for bags and touring, whilst fun to drive and options as roof off 🤔 worth thinking/considering surely? If only they made them in RHD and sold in New Zealand I would be ordering one for sure 👌
I would love if you got one, but you do need a car with a good amount of storage. I just watched his vlog, very good it is. Worth anybody wanting one to watch. One for the Shmuseum...lol
That’s South Mountain, good drive and views! Wish I could meet you guys in person and to hear this thing too. I’m on a waiting list so someday hope to have mine in Rapid Blue but saw a c8 in Red Mist recently, very nice color!
Holy Shit that is insanely awesome. So there was this saying that the corvette was the common man's Ferrari. I believe it so cuz they used to look so similar to a Ferrari. But man oh man have the nailed it this time. All I heard was a iconic 458 scream. Super.
To answer you Tim, the next iterations of the C8 will be: ZR1 = Twin-turbo Z06 engine; Zora = Twin-turbo Z06 engine + E-Ray electric front motor. I have a C8 Stingray, was thinking of upgrading to an E-Ray, but it's the same price as the Z06. If I'm paying that money, I'd rather wait for the Zora. Go big or go home.
Tim, you def need a ZO6 for your channel!! & i hope you do some more videos/tracking of it soon! On a side note, i think you are the only reviewer to complain about the paddle shifters😁
This is how a z06 is supposed to look!! Absolutely nasty!! Gotta have the high wing n the kit!! The ppl that have the low wing have the base z06 n I don’t like those cars. But this one yess sirrr masterpiece!!
Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I'm so glad you got to ride in and Drive Eddie X Absolutely Gorgeous C8 Z06 Z07 and I think you should try to get one for the Channel
ZR-1: 825-850hp Zora: 1,000 You can count on those numbers. I have not been surprised by anything regarding the C8. I began fanatically digging for information on the C8 back when the C8 “Holden Ute” test mule first showed up. There was actually a surprising amount of GM’s plans floating around on the internet at the time. Before the C8 was even confirmed as real, I had already discovered GMs plans for the C8. I knew the planned models, specs, everything. I knew the Z06 was getting a flat-plane crank V8, and they were aiming for 675hp. The ZR1 will be powered by a twin-turbo version of the LT6, and I’m guessing it’ll have about 840hp, because later they will throw the 160hp electric motor and batteries from the E-Ray into a ZR1, taking it to 1,000hp, to create the Zora.
@@docpj9665 As far as I’m aware, there will not be a Grand Sport for the C8. From what I recall, they decided to drop the GS because they added the E-Ray, in order to not have too many variants. But if they do a Grand Sport, imho, it should be a Z06 with an LT1, just like with the C7. It worked so well last time, I imagine it’d work again.
Get a Z06/Z07 Shmee. I know you were seriously considering the E-Ray, but the flat-plane scream is unmatched. Or you could hedge your bets that the Zora/ZR1 will be a hybrid flat plane powered car.
Great Video . 'Stock naturally aspirated V8s' top out at less than 200 MPH. All of them. The Z06 claims 196 MPH. The 458 claims 202 MPH. But none actually exceed 200 MPH. So, if all the aero is removed off the Z06, then it will still struggle to reach 200 MPH.
I’m shocked that interior combo looked that good. That fuel mileage is sickening. My C6 sees 29 mpg on a nice flat stretch. I can get 17 in town….but I would happily trade for a C8, let alone a Z06. Although that exhaust note would get me in deep trouble. Such a nice car, looks fantastic.
I remember this guy, boy did he make the right move all those years ago lol Glad to see him still going.
You mean splitting from Automotive Incel?
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EddieX deserves all the exposure. He's come a long way since his early days on Vehicle Virgins.
Tim's driving opinion speaks volumes. He owns a Senna, a 675LT, a flagship Ferrari, and STO and a Zenvo. He raves about how good the driving experience is without qualifying bang for the buck. Sure it is not on the scale of Ferrari or Maclaren in styling, but it is on driving. This is a huge endorsement for the Z06.
That Z06 is STUNNING. Those Gorgeous Vossen wheels take it over the top.
Incredible how they managed to do a supercar for that amount of money...mad respect to the team 💪
And that's why they trade for $150k over MSRP
I mean they took the tech from a 2009 458 Italia and just copied it, old tech gets cheap after more then a decade
@@Shmee150 I Would love to see EddieX Wrapping The C8 Z06 in NFS Most Wanted Sargent Cross Police Form.
@@mapko15 they didn’t take any tech lol. Just because they’re modeled it similar to the 458 doesn’t mean they used the same tech weirdo
@DevDev they bought a 458 and took it all apart to see how it was built then used that to make this car they 1000% back engineered ferarri tech, weirdo
Eddie is such a cool guy, great energy!
Eddie is the reason Vehicle Virgins exists. He deserves more subs
This was awesome!! Glad you liked the car. Future Shmeemobile? 🤔🤔🤔
Eddie, keep up the great work. So proud to see where you came from seeing you at car events in Birmingham, and videos in the north campus parking lot. To being with a legend like Shmee!
Love that spec. Looks great. I wouldn’t change a thing
What a nice car!!!! And Eddie is one of the few car youtubers, who is just authentic. Great video
I like the way Eddie talks/presents, great guy, subbed! Cheers from the Netherlands
A fellow dutchy!
Thanks for the kind words!
Glad Eddie built his own path and started his own brand.
It’s nice to hear kind words about an American car that isn’t a Ford GT.
Those wheels look FANTASTIC!!! That style of wheel and the base Z06 wheels painted silver look the best on this car.
2 or the most proper & respectful guys!!! I imagine they probably went for lunch after filming and indulged in a big ole kale smoothie or a low sodium turkey sandwich on whole wheat, and some sparkling water! Gotta love these guys! Great content as always!
Supercar killer just chilling in the back
You need one of these shmee, that engine is amazing
That M5 CS in green with yellow DRLs looks like a villain hunting on a lonely roads 😎
It looks so sick Tim should’ve driven it for his second time
Feels like Corvette is edging it’s way into the supercar space!
That sound is Symphonic. Such a special car and engine.
This car in this spec looks STUNNING and sound AMAZING! I am glad Shmee was able to experience this American supercar and well done Eddie! That one SWEET looking ZO6!
That is a Beautiful car, Well done Eddie!
That sounds amazing, looks great too. I was never really a fan of Corvettes but this is fantastic.
Not even the C5? :,( Come on, they are more sexy looking than vipers. Although the SRT-10 is a smart looking beast.
oh and u got it with the new rims! so nice. love that spec.
More Germany travel Vlogs needed!
Coming very soon
Glad your enjoying Arizona Tim. I live in Scottsdale. I’m waiting for my Z06 on a list 🤔Have a 2021 C8 Stingray. Great car for $79k👍
One of the best roads in Phoenix! Love taking my cars up there. Sweet Z06 🔥
I live in phoenix as well and it looks familiar. What road or what part of town?
@@RedHornet18 South Mountain. Dobbins Lookout!
The vossen wheels look great as does the z06.
Been a fan of Eddie’s since he’s been at University of Michigan with that other guy. Crazy to see him with a car legend like Shmee. Congrats Eddie!
My stingray gets built 3/6… picking up in bowling green. Can not wait
Tim, awesome to see you and Eddie tearing around South Mountain Regional Park in his Z06. I live just on the other side of the mountain from where you were. Would have been awesome if I could have bumped into you up there. Anyway, the Z06 is a monster, and I'm sure it put a huge smile on your face! Please put one in your collection!
This Corvette C8 Z06's engine is like if a LT2 had a baby with a K20 ... lovely :)
The time the Z06 put down at VIR with Car and Driver is just insane. Right there with the likes of the 765LT, GT2 RS, AMG Black, and faster than a Ford GT. Mind blowing track weapon.
Damn it, you type baited me. I thought they actually tracked the C8 Z06 on VIR
Finally! It took a while, but I'm so glad you got to drive it Tim. I bet this feels very different from the previous generation Z06 you spent time in. God bless!
I’ve been in love with the c8 since it was released. This is just pure amazement. Chevy killed it with the whole platform ✊✊
Is there an audio issue or is it my speakers?
no i have it also thought my headset was broken. im glad it is not only me!
Yep same here I was literally changing earphones
Possibly the most positive feedback a Brit has ever given an American car 👋🏼😎🇺🇸
Shmee doesn’t know the car. See vette titans. The z06 is a piece of crap
@@xers6704 well, thanks for the honesty 😝 cheers
@@jimsteinway695 VT is showing some weakness in his, i believe that his is the exception not the rule. It’s a truly remarkable car, not even counting the huge discount it comes at compared to cars it rivals on the track. Have you read/seen the issue with build quality with McClaren??? For twice the price? Ferrari/Lamborghini might be better…at 2.5 times the price & both of those brands come with their own niggling problems too. My comment is simply saying that ppl who think the son rises and sets out of $350-$400 thousand dollar cars will never ever give the C8 its respect. Their loss, just exhausting to see year after year. ✌🏻
Oh the sound is wild
Damn that mic!!!!
The zo6 should definitely be try next American shmeemobile!
I love the new Z06! I think it would be a great addition to your collection. It would be so cool to drive that in the UK!
I think he's considering an E-Ray... Will he change his mind?....
I was in Scottsdale the same time frame and saw a blue C8 a few times. I'm 99% sure it was this one! How cool!!
I would buy this car without any hesitation at 140k euro's, probably about 160k dollars. It has everything an audi r8 is lacking, tech wise and interior wise.. absolute great car having viewed this test
That M5 CS is amazing!!!
Congratulations
The new Z06 is so fucking impressive it makes me genuinely proud of Chevy and the fact that an American car company can build a super car for a third or a fifth the price as the competition. You see just how much all of the people on this project care about producing the absolute top level vehicle from the little details like soft close engine cover to the big stuff like the exhaust sound being tuned to reverberate back into the cabin. The Corvette is so important because it represents the American dream in many ways. It’s the car your neighbor down the street has because he worked his whole life to have something nice. It’s a car that the average guy can aspire towards, shit you can pick up a decent C6 now for around $30k. And now they’ve finally fixed the interior quality. I only wish the old Top Gear crew were still together just so I could see Clarkson’s face when he heard that v8 screaming like a Ferrari 😂
That sounds epic!!! Tim you should consider this for your Stateside car instead of the Mustang. I think it’s time to try a Chevy!???
Tim gotta say if you’re going to get another Shmeemobile to keep in USA surely it makes sense to have to have one of these ? Practically for bags and touring, whilst fun to drive and options as roof off 🤔 worth thinking/considering surely? If only they made them in RHD and sold in New Zealand I would be ordering one for sure 👌
There will be a RHD version.
Yes you need to buy the E-Ray and explain more about the list price and the price paid.
Eddie the Legend, what a guy!
Those blue dashboard stripes reflecting in the windshield would drive me nuts.
The first American car i would BUY! Looks Fantastic.🇬🇧❤🇺🇸
Wow, I've never seen Schmee so calm. He's like a totally different person in this video. Like this is the normal guy when he's not in character.
Shmee you should order one now if you want one, order to spec and wait till you get it at MSRP.
Love Eddie. Hope this helps him get more views
Nice color!
Just started watching you, love the content
Thanks for stopping by
"Not a road that is suitable for nearly 700 HP"
*Matt Farah has entered the chat
Audio problems? Sucks that you don't know it's messed up until editing 😥
I noticed it started when eddie got in the car, so I wonder if his mic got loose.
I love old Corvette C7 ❤️🔥
I would love if you got one, but you do need a car with a good amount of storage. I just watched his vlog, very good it is. Worth anybody wanting one to watch. One for the Shmuseum...lol
That’s South Mountain, good drive and views! Wish I could meet you guys in person and to hear this thing too. I’m on a waiting list so someday hope to have mine in Rapid Blue but saw a c8 in Red Mist recently, very nice color!
The reverse cam is better than in AR Giulia QV. Why, just why AR keeps failing it?
Holy Shit that is insanely awesome. So there was this saying that the corvette was the common man's Ferrari. I believe it so cuz they used to look so similar to a Ferrari. But man oh man have the nailed it this time. All I heard was a iconic 458 scream. Super.
After seeing you with the hybrid Corvette tim. I think you on the right track for your next American car
To answer you Tim, the next iterations of the C8 will be: ZR1 = Twin-turbo Z06 engine; Zora = Twin-turbo Z06 engine + E-Ray electric front motor. I have a C8 Stingray, was thinking of upgrading to an E-Ray, but it's the same price as the Z06. If I'm paying that money, I'd rather wait for the Zora. Go big or go home.
Now one of these would be a fantastic edition to the same collection
Great spec. Track time.
Congrats to you Mr. Eddie X
Great to see Eddie is still doing well.
You are amazing smhee you are humble and i hope the best for you. Keep up the good work
Id love to see another vid of you guys taking it on a less twisty road with less traffic or a track.
Good to see you in Arizona!!!
Eddie likes the American muscle cars. Gotta be a Michigan thing lol
I certainly do haha. But the R8 is very German!
Tim, you def need a ZO6 for your channel!! & i hope you do some more videos/tracking of it soon! On a side note, i think you are the only reviewer to complain about the paddle shifters😁
Can’t wait to drive one. Honestly I love my 550sl so much, I’m not in a hurry. My real quest is renn tech and full mirror on the B&O
Sounds like a 458. Looks an awesome car!!
Nice and beautiful blue colour👍
I’m pretty sure Ford and GM developed that 10 speed trans together. Great video Tim what a killer spec on that Z06.
It’s a DCT in all C8’s but your right about the 10 speed
The C8s use an 8-speed DCT made by Tremec not the 10-speed.
This is how a z06 is supposed to look!! Absolutely nasty!! Gotta have the high wing n the kit!! The ppl that have the low wing have the base z06 n I don’t like those cars. But this one yess sirrr masterpiece!!
Wow Eddie is definitely slept on. He's great on camera!!
Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I'm so glad you got to ride in and Drive Eddie X Absolutely Gorgeous C8 Z06 Z07 and I think you should try to get one for the Channel
Welcome to Phoenix Tim. South Mountain Park has some beautiful vistas.
ZR-1: 825-850hp
Zora: 1,000
You can count on those numbers. I have not been surprised by anything regarding the C8. I began fanatically digging for information on the C8 back when the C8 “Holden Ute” test mule first showed up. There was actually a surprising amount of GM’s plans floating around on the internet at the time. Before the C8 was even confirmed as real, I had already discovered GMs plans for the C8. I knew the planned models, specs, everything. I knew the Z06 was getting a flat-plane crank V8, and they were aiming for 675hp.
The ZR1 will be powered by a twin-turbo version of the LT6, and I’m guessing it’ll have about 840hp, because later they will throw the 160hp electric motor and batteries from the E-Ray into a ZR1, taking it to 1,000hp, to create the Zora.
@@docpj9665 As far as I’m aware, there will not be a Grand Sport for the C8. From what I recall, they decided to drop the GS because they added the E-Ray, in order to not have too many variants. But if they do a Grand Sport, imho, it should be a Z06 with an LT1, just like with the C7. It worked so well last time, I imagine it’d work again.
When you gonna pull the trigger on a U.S. house? You should have a place here. Seems like you’re here half of the year. Lol. Love your work man
I don't want a house here, all of a sudden I'd be routed to the same spot again, and the fun is travelling around
Right on. Just a thought. But I assume with all the friends you’ve gathered over the years you always have a place to stay. Lol
Hi Tim, have you thought about adding a Raptor R as your new US car?
Considering it, would love to drive one
Glad to read that!
@@Shmee150 ole cleetus just got one if you are around florida. tell him u know freddie.
@@Shmee150 visit @cleetusM , he has one and he will let you rip it around!
Get a Z06/Z07 Shmee. I know you were seriously considering the E-Ray, but the flat-plane scream is unmatched. Or you could hedge your bets that the Zora/ZR1 will be a hybrid flat plane powered car.
USA has some amazing car in the Z06, plus add the Z07 package
Wow with earphones in those mic pops are deafening. Blows my ears out and I don't have it loud at all.
I can see shmee150 with a E-ray for his next American car, and I'm all for it
Great Video . 'Stock naturally aspirated V8s' top out at less than 200 MPH. All of them. The Z06 claims 196 MPH. The 458 claims 202 MPH. But none actually exceed 200 MPH. So, if all the aero is removed off the Z06, then it will still struggle to reach 200 MPH.
I seen some standard C8 corvette under 3 seconds 0-60 like 2.8. I am sure it handles a lot better.
Eddie would you please send the specs on your Vossen wheels and tire sizes
Carbon fiber wheels?
New car New JDM
Absolutely Magnificent! 🤯
Rare audio glitches in this video.
Wishing you will get one❤️
Is it me or the audio is bit off
I’m shocked that interior combo looked that good. That fuel mileage is sickening. My C6 sees 29 mpg on a nice flat stretch. I can get 17 in town….but I would happily trade for a C8, let alone a Z06. Although that exhaust note would get me in deep trouble.
Such a nice car, looks fantastic.
Hope you can fix the mix issues!
Cant wait to see the next american shmeemobile!