Is the 2024 Chevrolet C8 E-Ray the BEST Corvette ever built?
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- The C8 E-Ray is all new from Chevrolet. This is the FIRST Corvette to feature AWD and is. a performance hybrid. On the outside you will discover the wider Z06 body, standard carbon ceramic rotors, and new Cacti Green color. On the inside you will be greeted by a full leather interior with carbon fiber. Powering the E-Ray is a 6.2L V8 paired with an electric motor to produce 655HP. Is the 2024 Chevrolet C8 E-Ray the BEST Corvette ever built?
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This is the answer. Keep the V8 and add in some hybrid components to satisfy the government
It isn’t there though to satisfy the govt. It’s there to satisfy the performance gods
@@RaitisRides ultimately, GM is now laying the foundation for what’s right down the road in years to come - Hybrids
@@doggedlydetermined7022 hybrids make way more sense vs EV's this is why I believe the push for EV's is all due to bs.
It’s not a hybrid any different than any other of the supercars are doing to electrically assist performance.
I prefer the upcoming ZR1, keep the flat plane crank high revving V8 and slap some turbos on there 😉👍🏻🇺🇸
People have gotten 0-60 in 2.1 seconds on the Eray STOCK! Beast of a machine!
This is very true
@@RaitisRides Hmm - 2.1 sec 0-60 on the C8's instrument cluster = ~2.5 sec of measured accurately with a "Draggy" device. But I'm willing to bet 2.5 sec can be beat if one puts on Cup 2R tires and runs on a prepared surface on a perfect day!
That's very unture, the time on the dash is not accurate, the real time is about 2.7, and 2.5 with 1foot roll out.
@@hpickettz34 1:34
I just love how he goes back through the history of these cars. I’m younger and it’s cool to know about them.
On throttle 🔥
Heck yeah
This car is awesome. It sounds like a spaceship
It moves as fast as one!
The sounds is wild.
Joe as an owner of ZL1 and I believe you own one too, my allocation came up for the eray over the Z06. That being said I went with the Eray for a few reasons. 1. All wheel drive, 2. V8+ electric motor, 3. Torque, 4. Sleeper on the street, 5. uniqueness. Based on your review I think made the right choice and yes I will be tracking the car!!! If I don’t like it I can always trade for a Z06 right…ha ha 🏎️🙏❤️
I think you are going to be VERY happy! I do still have my ZL1 1LE
@@RaitisRides GREAT to hear Joe…and I have no plans to sell my ZL1 either as I freakin love that car…glad to hear you still have your Z my friend!! Cheers from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I try to tell guys that all the time. That hybrid battery give more hp. I drive a Q50S hybrid love it and will always keep it & definitely adding a eray to my collection
I just put my order in this week, after waiting 22 months...just don't know when the Company is going to move me up to 3400 status!! I ordered Carbon Flash Metallic 2LT, RED & BLACK INT...with High polished Aluminum rims, w edge red calipers...plus chrome badging!! Should be 8-10 weeks, if Bowling Green keeps their 💩 together!! Thanks for the Excellent review!!
Just picked up a brand brand new C8 Corvette three days ago and let me tell you something I fell in love
A true Supercar ...."see the USA in your Chevrolet"........the car looks SO good. Thanks Joe. PS: in 2023 Chevy produced 53,785 Corvettes, 2nd highest in Corvette history (1979 was #1) ...2024 should be the record breaker.
I instantly fell in love with that paint color.
One and done color. Cancelled.
@@jamesh1641 That Cacti green would look amazing with tan interior. And now I think their value just might increase with a 1 and done year.
@@RobertMacCreadyI have seen it in person with black and tan. Black is better. As far as it being a collectors item in that color later, uh no. That has not proven out for unpopular production colors.
@@jamesh1641 I'm talking about the Cacti green with the black top and black noctules. That, with the tan interior I think would look amazing. Saw Cacti color C8 that just saw a few days ago, then I looked at a C8 with the tan interior and imagined that interior in the Cacti green. I think it would look amazing.
Joe, you can't hide the fact that you had to drive on a road next to power lines, clearly indicating that this is required for the car to inductively pull electricity from those lines in order to move forward.
Now this made me freaking laugh
I’m a Vette guy and I approve of the Corvette E-Ray!
This is the first car ever, when Joe had that emotional throttles, aww love it!!🤩🤩🤩
That's not even a drivers seat, that's a cockpit! looking good Joe!
People love to hate on this thing just because it’s a hybrid as if hybrid performance cars haven’t already proven to be good. Ex: P1, 918, LaF, NSX, SF90, 296
I’d still take a Z06 over an E-Ray but it would be disingenuous to say that this thing isn’t a monster
You are so very right! Great points
@@RidgeRunner4501my thoughts exactly
I want an e-ray AWD Vette maybe add some forced power
I had a 2015 q50 hybrid and the low end torque was pretty unique to the setup with it being EV powered
The car is a peach. Styling is growing on me. By the way. Don't park your new Vette at Costco unless you like door dings. Those $1.50 Polish Dogs are tasty, but not that tasty. 😋☮️💙
Joe thank you so much for reviewing so many American muscle cars! I love this car❤
I am and will always be a Porsche guy, but my God. what a beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL beast!!!!!!,
That last drive b4 you dropped the top made you weak😂 Joe... I felt all of that too😂
Note that Cacti Green is a one year color. It will not be available for 2025 models.
OMG! is that electric motor whining? I LOVE THAT!! One of your best and most exciting reviews Joe!
That color looks awesome!
It does really work
That color is so clean
How you can really see your serious face on certain cars man. Love the channel
On throttle! Here we go! Yes Joe I love it!
That electric whine on accel is positively EVIL 😈
It adds to the experience by far
E-Ray all the way! Just picked mine up! Love all the low end torque!! I don’t track my Vettes,so on the street,it’s all about the off the line torque!! AMAZING!! And AWD!!! Gitty up! Love it!😎
How much?
Wow, I love the combination of the V8 and electric motor sound. Sounds like something out of Transformers.
The pilot dash layout is what all cars should have
Man I want one haha. I love the hybrid idea, it's perfect
23:10 Driving this car will make you feel ten years younger.
Forget Track mode, this goes into Tron mode!
it's a freaking beast
Best coupe in its price range
I’m glad you are liking this one
I love every single thing about this vehicle. This vehicle scores 10 out of 10 for me. Hope to order one soon.
My favorite part is when he’s ringing the car out and you see painted on the road slow… this would be the spec I would look for except the boomerang I want painted body panel and the front end left and I think I’d be quite happy and broke
Thanks for taking the drive with me!
@@RaitisRides N P
What an awesome beast this is, i can't get enough when Joe says "On throttle here we go" keep it coming brother.
You see what ppl are doing to the E-ray with modifications? 1000hp 😮
You’re having too much fun! Great for you, it’s well deserved
Yes Joe thank you for showing the c8 corvette. The c8 corvette is my favorite corvette ever. Keep up the good work Joe great content on today review 👍🏾😀
Great show Joe ! You have the best job ever ! Cheers from Kelowna B.C. Canada 🇨🇦
Always incredible reviews my friend!! Keep up the phenomenal content good sir!! 🙏🏼🚗👍🫶
That means the world! Thank you
The eray and Z06 iron out the odd proportions of the stingray with the widebody. It comes in some really good interior and exterior color combos
The color is bomb, and the car is a savage. Awesome review crew!!!
Great review Joe and kudos to you camera 🎥 man 🧍♂️
That is so very awesome of you to say!
so good! I had to watch the road test 3 times!
I know how you feel!
This car is a monster and great video!!!
Zora would be proud, this C8 E-Ray will never be referred to as "a sheep in wolves clothing."
Wow,Joe I see you enjoyed yourself in the Corvette e ray , I would buy one also maybe in blue with the black contrast top.😊😊😊.
That would be. Great color touch
Very smart engineering, Joe. Hybrid performance. Everything is Awesome, My favorite cars are C8 and Mustang. OH my gosh such a nice sound.
Thanks for the additional info!
My '67 Corvette Stingray Coupe tri-power with lakers and spinners was stolen after only 4 months of ownership. Liberty Mutual sent the insurance check in 2 weeks. I found a Porsche with Italian tags and a metric dash. Never returned to the Bow Tie. Recently sold my 3rd Porsche with 154,000 miles on the odometer. This E-Ray has my attention. I like the hybrid idea and the AWD. Loved your video. Good job.
Hey Joe! I love the AWD NSX/Audi vibes of this Eray! The ZO6 soundtrack is intoxicating from what I understand but it can get squirrelly on you and it’s not as easy as the Eray to consistently put the power down. A couple of Eray side benefits…no gas guzzler tax,carbon ceramic brakes standard,wet weather friendly, ZO6 bodywork/tires(color matched)and there are supercharger/twin turbo kits that are already in the mid 9 second range…on the all season tires!!! My dilemma is…is it worth the price of 3-4 50k vehicles(Type R,BRZ,Darkhorse, Elantra N,etc.). I understand it’s apples and oranges but that’s a lot of vehicles to purchase and drive the wheels off…as opposed to just one.
Joe, you’ve done it again!! 💪🏾
I said months ago in one of your Camaro reviews that GM should have kept the Camaro alive and put this E-Ray pkge in it with a supercharged LT4 6.2L V8 .
Love this of the cactus 🌵 car...E-RAY is on the way..loving it..C8 is a step away from the Zora 🤔? Thanks Joe and Steven for this exciting segment 😀
The styling is just amazing
I know I wouldn't buy it for me but for those who like the C8 this car offers a lot for the money.
It really does for sure!
this color is so beautiful
AWESOME 💯
I’m so glad that you are digging this one
Joe the sound of the electric battery on acceleration and the LT2 go well together!!! It was a space-age sounding experience!!! Not sure that I want to spend $130K on an Eray after adding options. The catij color was unusual but actually looked good with the black trim. Great video brother!!!!
I would definitely not get an NSX nor the 296 GTB. I like the look of the Ferrari but way too expensive!!!!
Thanks for educating me on this Corvette. I have a Corvette and have always been a Porsche & Corvette guy. Cheers Joe‼️👍👊💪🇺🇸
I keep saying..
If I was interested in buying a new Corvette this would be the model.
This is THE Corvette, in my opinion. The AWD performance, the one of a kind sound coming from the V8 and the electric motor combined, the wide body stance from the Z06... what could be better?!
You mention all the great points
Amazing review Joe.
Yes of course Joe & I might buy this car soon.
One and done color. If you want one you have to order that this week or find one on dealer lots.
It looks awesome. And that mint color is something else, too... 👍👍👍
It’s one and done. Cancelled color.
@@jamesh1641 🤔
looks SAF it looks more like a Italian super car than a made in USA ngl 💯
Love it dope color reminds me of my 22 tundra trd pro lunar rock color when the sun ☀️ hits that angle
Don't Forget The High Air Pressure Stabilizer/Traction System Integrated Into The Strut Mounts,And Or The Renault Fan Car Vacume System Integrated Into The Transmissions Rear Point ....
Over All The E-Ray Is Awesome Man!!!
LIDAR Computers System
STINGRAY Diffuser And Rudder System (Actuated)
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Amazing looks and performance for the price ! Sounds awesome too ! 👍
Freakin' Amazing! Thanks, Joe! If I had the money I would go American! Plus, it would be easier to get it worked on.
imagine stage 2 upgrades to this thing with 1.9 0-60 time specs etc
That would be nuts!
Maybe Joe, but two words might change that answer to your question: ZR1/ Zora 😏
This is true but time will tell
This is Joe without him consuming 4 cups of joe and doing a car review. Normally when Joe jumps behind the wheel of a sports car, you’re getting an “On throttle” or 2 experience.
Thank you relaxed Joe for showing us the “electric” assistance on the 24’ E-Ray.
Just my 2 cents but how cool would it have been if GM had used a lightning bolt on tail of the Stingray logo…😁
Mean Machine!
You better believe it
That color looks amazing and I do like the black accents. No matter what color, I still would rather have the black accents like this one!
Happy Monday buddy 🎉 Great car 🦾🔥
Corvette all the way. Joe you are a FREAKIN beast!!
That color is NICE ! Looks great with the top down. Stealth mode ? Naaaah Thanks Joe and Steven 🤙🏼
I like the way you think!
One and done color. Cancelled.
This review is top-shelf as always. Absolutely love this car … prefer hybrid over EV most every time & it seems to work really well in this application.
A great on-throttle bang for your dollar!
Porsche/ferarri and.other cars are higher quality but you will spend a lot more $$$ for that! Not everyone can afford to spend $200K or more on a foreign sports car🎉
Thank you Joe and Steve for the great review of a vette beast!
Im proud of the car industry across the board because they are spitting out great hybrid horsepower before we go all EV.
Gotta be crazy fast.
It pins you to the seat hardcore
I fast forward to on thoddle expo every time !
I like Joe's enthusiasm, you can tell he slammed a redbull or monster before this one !
How well does the front and back avoid scraping on speed bumps and sharp angled driveways? I know there’s a nose lift system on this but how effective is it for daily use?
My c5 is lower with no front lift.
I love that color and your reviews are always entertaining! I wish they would take a little inspiration for the wing from like an 1990 NSX. The rear of the C8 just needs to be finished better. I feel like if the fenders formed the wing that it would be the proper look. Or like a Ford GT. Something cool back there.
Thanks for letting me share the cars and passion for them with you! That is a great idea!
You the man JOE!
Thanks for having my back Noel
There's so much to be said here but I'll just summarize everything into one word ; THANKS!
I actually like the squared exhaust tips but I’ll be losing them soon for an aftermarket upgrade. And by the way, on ‘24 C8s, you can use a little force when closing the frunk (not slamming) and the soft close latch will close it automatically. Almost like the rear hatch but with some umph
Saw 2 guys in an Eray do a 0to60 in 2.0 on youtube. It is an amazing car, that's for sure. I'm on a list, with my Chevy dealer, for one. The ZR1 will be crazy $$ and the Zora will be even more $$$. AND they 'throw in' the $9,500 Carbon Ceramic Brakes which I think makes the Eray a great purchase.
You are so very right Robert!
Hi Joe. Excellent video as always. You’re the very best! How about a next video on the Ferrari SF90 Spider? Full On Throttle would be awesome!
This is wild!!!! Lovely Car!!
The e ray and z06 might be the best trims you can get on a c8
I love your review and the car, Joe. Im a Genex; it will take me at least 15 minutes to get in that car, and Im not sure I can get out of it. 😁
That color is just killing me. Cacti Green? I live in Arizona, and I've never seen a cactus that color! Zonk! Thanks for the video, Joe.
You’re hilarious
Color has been cancelled. You’re not alone.
@@jamesh1641 Manufacturers lately: "You can have the car in black, white, or if you want the 'performance package' you can get it in gray with blacked out wheels!"
Don't Forget The High Air Pressure Stabilizer/Traction System Integrated Into The Strut Mounts,And Or The Renault Fan Car Vacume System Integrated Into The Transmissions Rear Point ....
Over All The E-Ray Is Awesome Man!!!
LIDAR Computers System
STINGRAY Diffuser And Rudder System (Actuated)
I love the introduction of the video 📹
How does the battery charge? always charged with fuel?
Although the styling is not my cup of tea...this mellow beautiful color suits the styling very well!
I strangely like the seafoam green color. Never thought I’d like this, but it suits the car!