I've been watching MKBHD videos for so long, that I find myself using "golf bag" as a unit of measurement. Only problem, I've never seen a golf bag in real life.
@@JakeobEit's just another room in your house lol. Add insulation in the walls and an insulated garage door and the difference in your heat bill is negligible
07:03 "I'll put the celsius conversion up there" Literally forgets to put it the one time he said he would, and did put at other times haha, great video!
@@Antrikshy As a Porsche 911 owner the news travels when a "well known" person falls in love and buys a 911. Anyway, he recently received his allocation then delivery of a 992 911 Turbo S. So he did buy one of the cars he reviewed, but not every single one obviously that'd be ridiculous.
I am a Toyota hybrid/EV certified technician. Consider me biased, but I would absolutely take the ERay every.single.time. Hybrid-electric assisted powertrains are the future.
it serves exactly its purpose... (like for any other mild electrified sports car). The idea is really just to not wake up all your neighbors before a nice weekend trip
@@MHWGamerRight, but the limitations on doing it in cold weather? When cold starts are some of the loudest for V8s like this? Hopefully something they can tweak with a software update - useful feature just nerfed.
@@CerebroJDi mean barely anyone is driving a car like this in the winter let alone owning one in a a place that's that cold for long periods of time. Doesn't seem like a issues.
@@CerebroJDyeah sure you can drive these cars year round but they knew the majority of buyers are only taking this out in the spring/summer or live in warm places
Im on a list and hopefully be able to order in a a month or 2. I know there is so much love for the Z06, but for me E-ray beats it in so many ways. Easley, 11K difference, (lower msrp, included ceramic brakes , no GG tax, etc). Faster all the way past 1/4mi. More consistent, AWD and safer in bad weather. Still can handle track duties good. You will save allot of $$ on gas. might be able to get yourself out of trouble if the main engine is down or other issues. Battery has an 8 year warranty and should not cost much to replace if needed. Lots of good things.
Not meaning any disrespect, but where do you work and how much do you earn? It seems strange that someone who types with so many grammatical errors would be able to afford this car
@@real.ilya_remov So you look at people driving expensive cars, like massive SUVs and always think "there goes a really clever person, they must be really good at spelling"?
@@real.ilya_removyou must have a brain the size of a peanut. I’m a high school drop out, wasn’t born in America, speak 3 languages. Opened two businesses. Purchased a new gtr, new c7 z06, new c8 stingray, ordered a c8 z06 and in line for a c8 Eray. I will most likely purchase the c8 zr1 as well. You can either be school smart or street smart. I’ll choose street smart every time. Most college students end up working for some company making less than 6 figures a year. While many drop outs these days make 6 to 7 figures per year. You may out smart me in a class room, but I’ll out smart you in the real world. The fact that you’re asking how he can afford that kind of car tells me that you can’t even afford a Chevy. Which is dirt cheap entry level supercar or high end sports car which ever way you want claim it. You say you’re not trying to be offensive but that was clearly you trying to be offensive. Let me know if I had any grammar issues as well, but in end I’ll still be driving what MOST people with bachelor degrees won’t able to afford. License plate “DropOut”
@@real.ilya_remov Well, at the end of the day this is a comment on the internet. Their financial success/ability is separate from their ability to write a grammatically-sound comment at a place as casual as RUclips. I'd argue it's much more likely than not that they're perfectly capable of writing something better if you put them in a more serious environment.
@@real.ilya_remov Everybody knows it's older guys buying Corvettes. How good is your uncle or grandfather at typing? My brother in Christ, he's buying a wicked cool car and you're pointing out minor oversights! Give y'er head a shake, man
This seems like a very cool car. Kudos to Chevy for continuing to make cool hybrids and PHEVs as many consumers still aren’t comfortable with a transition to full EVs and a fun hybrid is a great transition point. Also the stealth mode and recharge features are pretty badas$. Thanks for the great review as always! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
It sounds like every other C8, including mine, because it has the same LT2 engine and the performance exhaust. The Z06 has an even better sound, with its flat-plane crank 5.5L LT6 engine.
@@BingBangBrineI mean it is subjective lol to me I like the lt2s raspy v8 sound better than the flat-plane but doesn’t mean everyone else has to agree
@@Dhagobacayr74 true. I mean, I like his opinions on tech, but he can’t really evaluate a car as a car. He can only evaluate a car as a device. Which makes sense for him; that’s all he knows how to do, but still
This takes the second gen NSX to the next level by using a V8 over a twin turbo V6. Still though, the second gen NSX's drivetrain was ahead of its time for a car under $200K.
I have been watching your videos for over 10 years at this point, and this must be the first time I see you convert to the metric system! As a European, I applaud you and thank you big time, but I don't understand why it had to take so long 😅
I think the reasoning behind the not letting stealth mode happen under 50 degrees is because of the engine needing to warm up to rev match properly with the electric motor
Which is interesting, given that if you are using stealth mode you're going to be pulling away slowly anyways. Seems like a better implementation then would be to warn that the switch will take longer than usual. I'd imagine it's more to do with the tiny battery supplying quite a bit of current to run the still pretty powerful motor, and batteries don't like being put under high load when cold, just like engines. Strange that there isn't an option to pre-start or something and warm up the battery for a few minutes first.
I'm guessing you can't go into stealth mode when it's cold out because the engine will need to warm up. You wouldn't want to just fire it up and start driving at what ever speed you're cruising at. My question is, what if you were already driving around earlier and the engine is up to temp, can you then use stealth mode in the cold? Would be neat to see.
Deleted my previous comment after getting the context. It seems a bit strange that it would be so strict, given the state of modern precision manufacturing. The ICE should not need much warm-up time. But given that it doesn't allow you to switch into stealth mode while driving, I'm guessing that they didn't want to complicate the software and/or the user manual.
@@wnoyes1100This seems plausible, but 50 degrees shouldn't be much of a problem. It would make more sense to disable stealth mode based on the state of the battery, which could include temperature, but also health and charge %
This will probably be quite limited.. meaning we might see the same issues we do with other sports car hybrids that are now pushing 10 years or older. Getting parts for the special made battery packs etc. is often really difficult. One example is the LaFerrari hypercar.. many of them are stuck in place waiting for parts for a year or more whenever something happens to the electrics. Regular EVs and hybrids do not have this problem.. but cars that are less popular often suffer from this in the long run, with no one making the parts anymore. I see it as a risky move to go hybrid on a car like this.. either it should be full on EV, or gas, not something in between… it is literally always the worst of two worlds. More things can go wrong, heavier and usually less efficient unless you charge it up every day from a wall charger.. and often also limited parts meaning long service times.
Went out and bought an EV shortly after my Prius' head gasket went. And there I was thinking about the Prius' battery being the likely first failure point the whole time I owned it. Anyway, no head gasket worries now!
@@1dameister1 A bit low for what purpose? This car hits 60 in 2.5 seconds. The electric motor does exactly what they wanted it to do. This is not an EV.
Keep up the good work, electrification is so vast and intriguing. There can be so many configurations that electric and hybrids cars can do that make it stunning. They made the space for the electric motor systems on the C8 since the beginning the space is in the gas cars too, Integrated in the chassis. Awesome cars all the way through!!!!!
The benefit I see how chevy did this is that the two systems ARENT connected at all mechanically. So the ICE should be as easy to service as a normal C8.
I've driven a few of these at work. They are definitely nice. But depends on how much your looking for a Well built and sturdy car. I feel as these jeeps kinda have a noisey and somewhat loose or improper built build quality to them. But still they seem like a really decent car. I don't however think it would be a choice had I been wanting something from that category.
hahahahaha I like how you're dropping subtle hints to your purchase of Porsche 992 Turbo S. Can't wait for your review on it. Also congratulations on your Porsche 992 Turbo S.
You need to get your hands on the Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered because it has the same hybrid setup. The ICE only does FWD and the electric motor powers the RWD.
Happy New Year and thank you for all your reviews this year - consistently always to a very high standard on all your channels. I do hope you do a review of the new petrol powered beasty that joined your garage recently (belated Happy Birthday), as it’s my favourite car!
Surprised by how in depth Marcus went. I didn't expect this level of detail (and knowledge) from his background in the tech industry I'm used to seeing. Bravo.
Not one person mentions the Lemans prototype hybrids that Chevy modeled to get this setup. The electric motor is meant to SHOOT you to the next corner on a race track. LMP hybrids compete against TWIN TURBOCHARGED engines in their class VERY successfully, and no turbo spins fast enough to provide the immediate torque of a electric motor. This tech has been around for a while with devastating lap times and average speed achieved. The latest iteration runs the measured power through the gears in combination with the electric motor for energy recovery and acceleration and is setting lap records doing so.
MKBHD love your Auto Focus video, finally testing all cars not just EV 😉. Can't wait for more this year. And hopefully you and your team come to Europe this year visiting Rimac Factory, test some EU only cars,.... Keep up with great work and greetings from sLOVEnia 😍
All that matters is the Corvette got AWD. This makes it a legitimate contender for retirement car, rather than needing a secondary car for the winter. The 911 4 and 911 Turbo finally have competition
Yo, Marques actually reads the comments. I remember a guy commenting on the Tesla Cybertruck's video and he requested for him to put international SI units other than American. Here I am watching him put them in. Small things. Thanks Mkb
7:20 “It has all season [tires] implying you can [use it in winter climates].” As a Canadian I must say STOP IT. All season tires are a death trap during winter. “All seasons” typically means “until it’s cold, then you’re f***ed”.
Very good review of this amazing Corvette variant. I want one, try getting it if you're an average Joe like me. Eager buyers waited in line at certain large Corvette dealerships months ago just to get on the list with a $4k downpayment (no dealer near me seemed to take orders); these buyers are just now starting to get them. So I think this car is out for me for now, but I absolutely would love this Corvette up here in Philadelphia, where winters can get a little snowy. Oh, hate that damn square steering wheel btw!
They're assuming we all have golf bags and heated garages(stealth mode temps) and neighbors who dont wake up until 10 am. Screams for rich people only😂
I just don't think any c8 matters until the ZR1 version comes out and we find out if that's assisted by electric or if they make an electric assisted version of it. That's the one to have I think
Still rather a Z06 tbh. E-Ray is cool but the front axle electric & the downsides of the stealth mode aren’t enough to make me want it more. The temperature limits of stealth mode defeat the whole purpose of getting away from your neighbourhood for a cold start as well. And the fact you can’t switch into it while driving makes it almost unusable, especially with such limited range. And people tend to forget batteries fail & do need replacing overtime, that will add a hefty bill to the maintenance. I’m sure it will improve in the future and then maybe, but as it is, it’s not enough
Look, I thought the E-Ray is fully electrified EV and I was excited for it cause GM is or was the only mainstream car manufacturer to make a sports EV outside of SUVs. I think I feel disappointed because they didn't give me that or some people wanting and another is stealth mode is great but huge limitations overall. I want to love the car but I wish Corvette team go back to drawing board to bring a true EV. I had enough many hybrids for a decade. I just hope 2024 this year bring that.
It isn't going EV until probably the next generation. Next two trims in the lineup are the ZR1 and the Zora. The ZR1 has a twin turbo variant of the Z06's engine while I believe the Zora is the same engine paired with electric motors. For now, the Corvette is Hybrid/ICE and thank god it is
A fully electric EV is on the way, but the vast majority of corvette owners, buyers, and potential buyers are still very much stuck on ICE vehicles, so for them to be able to bring it to market successfully think of this as a stepping stone to try and bridge that gap. I'd prefer if they released the EV under a different lineup entirely than the V8 as a bit of a purist, but an EV is definitely in the works, it will absolutely be controversial, and it will almost certainly have more performance than anything else GM has ever built.
Will never listen to MKBHD talk about cars again after saying Nissan doesn't make tracks cars.... but they have indeed made some of the best in existence.
I'd buy this version just for the fact that it's AWD. It's beating every other c8 off the line. Slap a whipple on it and it's in hypercar territory for a fraction of the price.
The development targets were different for the E-Ray in comparison to the Z06. The E-Ray is a GT car that has AWD capabilities, whereas the Z06 is a track-focused car that has specific suspension modifications and chassis tuning. As for the E-Ray, the engineers needed to carefully calibrate the electric drivetrain to provide torque-fill and work seemlessly with the dual-clutch tremec and the electronic rear differential. Some may argue that GM put the E-Ray out to fulfill government regulations so they can say “hey we have an electrified hybrid variant.”
I've been watching MKBHD videos for so long, that I find myself using "golf bag" as a unit of measurement. Only problem, I've never seen a golf bag in real life.
😂, hilarious
I've only seen a kiddie-sized version
Using golf bags as a measurement really shows you these cars are for rich people only
🤣🤣
maybe he’ll use luggage bags/strollers for peasants like us when reviewing some affordable cars😂
Stealth mode is perfect so the kids can "borrow" the Corvette without waking you up.
If I had kids in the house, the keys would be stored in the pew pew safe!
@@kencarp57 Trust me, they know the combo.
@@bencarey243 trust me they get they ass beat
@@bencarey243 LOL but it wouldn't do them any good. They'd need to know the combination to my FINGERPRINTS. 🖐
Gone are the days of just clutching it down your downhill driveway
The 50 degree limit for the stealth mode is the best excuse for a heated garage that I've seen lol
Massive waste of energy to heat a garage lmao
@@JakeobE a lot of people in cold places, actually have heated garages so they can tinker with their vehicles all year round!!
@@JakeobE A lot of people use their garage as if its another room of the house
@@JakeobEit's just another room in your house lol. Add insulation in the walls and an insulated garage door and the difference in your heat bill is negligible
@@JakeobE for you
07:03 "I'll put the celsius conversion up there"
Literally forgets to put it the one time he said he would, and did put at other times haha, great video!
Its crazy how we grew up with this guy from buying phones to buying cars
Bro I can't afford most of the cars he showcases 😅
He rents most of them, some are lent out just for the publicity @@adami1738
Reviewing*
He's not buying these cars.
@@Antrikshy As a Porsche 911 owner the news travels when a "well known" person falls in love and buys a 911. Anyway, he recently received his allocation then delivery of a 992 911 Turbo S. So he did buy one of the cars he reviewed, but not every single one obviously that'd be ridiculous.
Thank you so much for those unit conversions especially temperature speed and distance I really appreciate it brother, keep up the good work.
Loved the conversion of units detail. Amazing video as always!
I am a Toyota hybrid/EV certified technician. Consider me biased, but I would absolutely take the ERay every.single.time.
Hybrid-electric assisted powertrains are the future.
Agreed. Sadly everything is going full soulless electric.
I love EVs but you cant get the emotion from an EV like you do in a CE.
That makes such perfect sense, it’s out of the question. Unfortunately. But I’ve been saying the same thing for about a decade.
Thanks for the review! Thanks for all the hard work you and team have put in over the last year, and Happy New Year to all!
Are we getting a video of your Porsche? 🤞🏼
7:05 would love that Celsius conversion on the screen there!
Omg the sound at 9:52 sounds so damn cool !! The ev whine gives such a Sci-fi sounds. Sounds amazing.
Stealth mode is such a cool idea. All those limitations make it virtually useles. Turns it into a gimmick.
it serves exactly its purpose... (like for any other mild electrified sports car).
The idea is really just to not wake up all your neighbors before a nice weekend trip
@@MHWGamerRight, but the limitations on doing it in cold weather? When cold starts are some of the loudest for V8s like this? Hopefully something they can tweak with a software update - useful feature just nerfed.
@@CerebroJDBetter to have something than nothing. Stuff like this cannot be fixed with a software update.
@@CerebroJDi mean barely anyone is driving a car like this in the winter let alone owning one in a a place that's that cold for long periods of time. Doesn't seem like a issues.
@@CerebroJDyeah sure you can drive these cars year round but they knew the majority of buyers are only taking this out in the spring/summer or live in warm places
Im on a list and hopefully be able to order in a a month or 2. I know there is so much love for the Z06, but for me E-ray beats it in so many ways. Easley, 11K difference, (lower msrp, included ceramic brakes , no GG tax, etc). Faster all the way past 1/4mi. More consistent, AWD and safer in bad weather. Still can handle track duties good. You will save allot of $$ on gas. might be able to get yourself out of trouble if the main engine is down or other issues. Battery has an 8 year warranty and should not cost much to replace if needed. Lots of good things.
Not meaning any disrespect, but where do you work and how much do you earn? It seems strange that someone who types with so many grammatical errors would be able to afford this car
@@real.ilya_remov So you look at people driving expensive cars, like massive SUVs and always think "there goes a really clever person, they must be really good at spelling"?
@@real.ilya_removyou must have a brain the size of a peanut. I’m a high school drop out, wasn’t born in America, speak 3 languages. Opened two businesses. Purchased a new gtr, new c7 z06, new c8 stingray, ordered a c8 z06 and in line for a c8 Eray. I will most likely purchase the c8 zr1 as well. You can either be school smart or street smart. I’ll choose street smart every time. Most college students end up working for some company making less than 6 figures a year. While many drop outs these days make 6 to 7 figures per year. You may out smart me in a class room, but I’ll out smart you in the real world. The fact that you’re asking how he can afford that kind of car tells me that you can’t even afford a Chevy. Which is dirt cheap entry level supercar or high end sports car which ever way you want claim it. You say you’re not trying to be offensive but that was clearly you trying to be offensive. Let me know if I had any grammar issues as well, but in end I’ll still be driving what MOST people with bachelor degrees won’t able to afford. License plate “DropOut”
@@real.ilya_remov Well, at the end of the day this is a comment on the internet. Their financial success/ability is separate from their ability to write a grammatically-sound comment at a place as casual as RUclips. I'd argue it's much more likely than not that they're perfectly capable of writing something better if you put them in a more serious environment.
@@real.ilya_remov Everybody knows it's older guys buying Corvettes. How good is your uncle or grandfather at typing? My brother in Christ, he's buying a wicked cool car and you're pointing out minor oversights! Give y'er head a shake, man
Subjective, but I also really like the body colored side intakes and front bumper. 🤔
yeah, he should have cleared it up but its a free option (when ordering) to have it with the normal black accents which I and most will do.
Doug you look quirky today
"Yes, yes, those quirks are definitely strange..." Me, watching this, knowing I'd never be able to afford or own one...
I don’t see any issues with the quirks. Everything is a trade off.
This seems like a very cool car. Kudos to Chevy for continuing to make cool hybrids and PHEVs as many consumers still aren’t comfortable with a transition to full EVs and a fun hybrid is a great transition point. Also the stealth mode and recharge features are pretty badas$. Thanks for the great review as always! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Hybrids are the future, not full evs. A good plug in hybrid with a 70-mile range, like Mercedes makes, is the right solution for the next 10 years
Volvo had disconnected plugin hybride since 2015 (V60 D6) and continued with the XC90. Fuel on the front, electric on the rear.
Even on camera this thing sounds insane 😮
It sounds like every other C8, including mine, because it has the same LT2 engine and the performance exhaust. The Z06 has an even better sound, with its flat-plane crank 5.5L LT6 engine.
@@kencarp57 false you are wrong the z06 lt6 sounds worse than the lt2
@@BingBangBrineI mean it is subjective lol to me I like the lt2s raspy v8 sound better than the flat-plane but doesn’t mean everyone else has to agree
@@BingBangBrine That's a matter of opinion.
@@BingBangBrineflatplane sounds way better, definitely gives off Ferrari vibes, NA flatplane V8, which Ferrari don't do anymore
“It’s a big deal that they’re shipping it with all-weathers”
Dawg, a lot of sports cars offer all-weathers as an option
😂 I was just saying that to myself, but then again MKBHD is a tech guy more than he is a car guy.
@@Dhagobacayr74 true. I mean, I like his opinions on tech, but he can’t really evaluate a car as a car. He can only evaluate a car as a device. Which makes sense for him; that’s all he knows how to do, but still
Like Gm’s version of the Acura NSX. Same drive trains ( v8 for Gm, v6 for Acura)
This takes the second gen NSX to the next level by using a V8 over a twin turbo V6. Still though, the second gen NSX's drivetrain was ahead of its time for a car under $200K.
"Stealth mode is not available under 50° fahrenheit! I'll put the celsius conversion up there👇:)" * doesn't put the celsius conversion *
Knowing Chevy, there will probably be some kind of recall on this car…
You mean like the millions of Tesla’s…. And every other auto manufacturer.
Pretty much every car gets recalls
Idc how redundant this reply is I'm gonna say it anyway... All manufacturers have recalls
OP is talking about this model getting recalled so why are people talking about recalls being normal?
That was done by a softwere update m8 no one went to a service center @@spizike9866
I have been watching your videos for over 10 years at this point, and this must be the first time I see you convert to the metric system! As a European, I applaud you and thank you big time, but I don't understand why it had to take so long 😅
I think the reasoning behind the not letting stealth mode happen under 50 degrees is because of the engine needing to warm up to rev match properly with the electric motor
Which is interesting, given that if you are using stealth mode you're going to be pulling away slowly anyways. Seems like a better implementation then would be to warn that the switch will take longer than usual. I'd imagine it's more to do with the tiny battery supplying quite a bit of current to run the still pretty powerful motor, and batteries don't like being put under high load when cold, just like engines. Strange that there isn't an option to pre-start or something and warm up the battery for a few minutes first.
Or it could be because it doesn't have any thermal heating like other GM battery packs utilize.
To the contrary, it has thermal Cooling, including its own radiator
I'm guessing you can't go into stealth mode when it's cold out because the engine will need to warm up. You wouldn't want to just fire it up and start driving at what ever speed you're cruising at. My question is, what if you were already driving around earlier and the engine is up to temp, can you then use stealth mode in the cold? Would be neat to see.
It’s a battery limitation. Cold temps limit the output and recharge capability.
Deleted my previous comment after getting the context. It seems a bit strange that it would be so strict, given the state of modern precision manufacturing. The ICE should not need much warm-up time. But given that it doesn't allow you to switch into stealth mode while driving, I'm guessing that they didn't want to complicate the software and/or the user manual.
@@wnoyes1100This seems plausible, but 50 degrees shouldn't be much of a problem. It would make more sense to disable stealth mode based on the state of the battery, which could include temperature, but also health and charge %
@@wnoyes110050* is not cold temps and especially for batteries.
This will probably be quite limited.. meaning we might see the same issues we do with other sports car hybrids that are now pushing 10 years or older. Getting parts for the special made battery packs etc. is often really difficult. One example is the LaFerrari hypercar.. many of them are stuck in place waiting for parts for a year or more whenever something happens to the electrics. Regular EVs and hybrids do not have this problem.. but cars that are less popular often suffer from this in the long run, with no one making the parts anymore. I see it as a risky move to go hybrid on a car like this.. either it should be full on EV, or gas, not something in between… it is literally always the worst of two worlds. More things can go wrong, heavier and usually less efficient unless you charge it up every day from a wall charger.. and often also limited parts meaning long service times.
Went out and bought an EV shortly after my Prius' head gasket went. And there I was thinking about the Prius' battery being the likely first failure point the whole time I owned it. Anyway, no head gasket worries now!
For real this will basically be a gas-only car after 10 years
Bro is comparing LaFerrari parts to GM parts....
I wouldn’t get a Corvette, but they look amazing and I’d def go with a hybrid like this over just gas.
To be honest 160hp electric motor is a bit low, maybe twice as much would be nice.
@@1dameister1 A bit low for what purpose? This car hits 60 in 2.5 seconds. The electric motor does exactly what they wanted it to do. This is not an EV.
It's such a busy design. All the angles, and surface interruptions, and different pieces. It looks like a late 1990s boom box.
Interesting take. It’s a super car not a Toyota Camry.
I like everything about it except the dumpy golf-bag-sized booty and the fact it doesn't really look like a Corvette.
I felt the same but I'm now warming up to it, most of all with the nicer look of the e-ray.
I gotta say, it takes my vote for best EV-mode idle drone. Sounds like a lightsaber or something.
Taycan sounds good.
Can’t wait for your Porsche 911 autofocus.
I would buy this car just for the cool futuristic sound it made in stealth mode! 😮😮
Thank you for converting the units.
I really appreciate it
Keep up the good work, electrification is so vast and intriguing. There can be so many configurations that electric and hybrids cars can do that make it stunning. They made the space for the electric motor systems on the C8 since the beginning the space is in the gas cars too, Integrated in the chassis. Awesome cars all the way through!!!!!
@@hamishrose9374for sure "hamish rose" his Captain America pfp carries more testosterone then your reply comment c'mon
@@hamishrose9374me. Can use words that have more than 2-3 syllables too. Just not you I’m guessing.
I liked the explanation from The Smoking Tire. They called it the "colorado corvette".
The drivetrain complexity is crazy. The last gasp of internal combustion.
The benefit I see how chevy did this is that the two systems ARENT connected at all mechanically. So the ICE should be as easy to service as a normal C8.
Since you're doing more of these "hybrid" videos, I'd love to see you talk about a Jeep 4xe! Thinking about potentially getting one as my next car.
I've driven a few of these at work. They are definitely nice. But depends on how much your looking for a Well built and sturdy car. I feel as these jeeps kinda have a noisey and somewhat loose or improper built build quality to them. But still they seem like a really decent car. I don't however think it would be a choice had I been wanting something from that category.
Pistons, valves, camshafts, water pump etc. How quaint!
Ah, the nostalgia!
hahahahaha I like how you're dropping subtle hints to your purchase of Porsche 992 Turbo S. Can't wait for your review on it. Also congratulations on your Porsche 992 Turbo S.
Love the non subtle Doug reference in the title and description 😂
A few minivans have pulled this trick in reverse. Petrol FWD and a battery on the back axle. I never really thought about the syncing issue.
Loved the pull at the end! Agree that it's probably the best daily out of the lineup.
This is my dream car at this point. The original C8 was already so good, this version is insanely cool.
Its just flabbergasting seeing Marcus with beard. Never expected that lol.
The recharging is fast because the battery is TINY. It doesn’t need to be big for what is required.
Also do to the charging system and it only charges the battery 80% to reduce wear.
Awesome Video! Thanks fpr all the unit conversions. Would have loved to know how the sync between the electric and combustion engine sounds.
You need to get your hands on the Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered because it has the same hybrid setup. The ICE only does FWD and the electric motor powers the RWD.
Happy New Year and thank you for all your reviews this year - consistently always to a very high standard on all your channels. I do hope you do a review of the new petrol powered beasty that joined your garage recently (belated Happy Birthday), as it’s my favourite car!
Casually hitting 120mph
Quirks is a nice way to put it. Sounds to me like they thought nothing through.
Wow that thing looks amazing. That paint color with those wheels look fantastic on that car.
2:40 small but very much appreciated detail of adding Celsius for the rest of the world
Surprised by how in depth Marcus went. I didn't expect this level of detail (and knowledge) from his background in the tech industry I'm used to seeing. Bravo.
Not one person mentions the Lemans prototype hybrids that Chevy modeled to get this setup. The electric motor is meant to SHOOT you to the next corner on a race track. LMP hybrids compete against TWIN TURBOCHARGED engines in their class VERY successfully, and no turbo spins fast enough to provide the immediate torque of a electric motor. This tech has been around for a while with devastating lap times and average speed achieved. The latest iteration runs the measured power through the gears in combination with the electric motor for energy recovery and acceleration and is setting lap records doing so.
agreed and in certain tracks and auto cross I think we might see some z06's sweating to the E-ray.
MKBHD love your Auto Focus video, finally testing all cars not just EV 😉. Can't wait for more this year. And hopefully you and your team come to Europe this year visiting Rimac Factory, test some EU only cars,....
Keep up with great work and greetings from sLOVEnia 😍
Ngl that stealth mode is a selling point for me 😂
My mom watching this: What is that wobbly camera 😅
Mind you, the Stealth Mode turns this into a FWD 'Vette...
7:00 Marques, where is my Celsius conversion?
All that matters is the Corvette got AWD. This makes it a legitimate contender for retirement car, rather than needing a secondary car for the winter. The 911 4 and 911 Turbo finally have competition
I always love seeing that Michigan manufacturer plate.
Throttle house might been the most accurate and organic review on the e ray from a automotive standpoint
Yo, Marques actually reads the comments. I remember a guy commenting on the Tesla Cybertruck's video and he requested for him to put international SI units other than American. Here I am watching him put them in.
Small things. Thanks Mkb
I honestly love your sitting down in front of the front fender at the end of the video.
7:20 “It has all season [tires] implying you can [use it in winter climates].”
As a Canadian I must say STOP IT. All season tires are a death trap during winter. “All seasons” typically means “until it’s cold, then you’re f***ed”.
Very good review of this amazing Corvette variant. I want one, try getting it if you're an average Joe like me. Eager buyers waited in line at certain large Corvette dealerships months ago just to get on the list with a $4k downpayment (no dealer near me seemed to take orders); these buyers are just now starting to get them. So I think this car is out for me for now, but I absolutely would love this Corvette up here in Philadelphia, where winters can get a little snowy. Oh, hate that damn square steering wheel btw!
This has become a dream car for me, i love all of it.
The battery reminds me of ERS in Formula 1
Exactly where that technology came from.
It's a winner, I'd pick it.
honestly I think this thing is better looking than most super/hyper cars. Like if there was a single "hotwheel" it would be this.
probably even better when it's Matte 🔵
Just pull over a few miles from home and restart the car in stealth mode
They're assuming we all have golf bags and heated garages(stealth mode temps) and neighbors who dont wake up until 10 am. Screams for rich people only😂
This is probably the most "tech bro" review of a Corvette I've ever seen.
I just don't think any c8 matters until the ZR1 version comes out and we find out if that's assisted by electric or if they make an electric assisted version of it. That's the one to have I think
THANK YOU WITH THE METRICCCCCCCCCCSSSSSS ! really appreciate that !
Kudos for the great content, as usual! One question, which camera/lens combo did you use for this video? Dynamic range and sharpness are amazing!
He normally film all videos on this channel on a phone
Gotta love that fast F1 battery charging tech making its way into the consumer mainstream
Despite the recent changes to body style, nothing will change my mind that Corvettes are for old dudes. If i had to choose though, E-Ray sounds legit.
Still rather a Z06 tbh. E-Ray is cool but the front axle electric & the downsides of the stealth mode aren’t enough to make me want it more. The temperature limits of stealth mode defeat the whole purpose of getting away from your neighbourhood for a cold start as well. And the fact you can’t switch into it while driving makes it almost unusable, especially with such limited range. And people tend to forget batteries fail & do need replacing overtime, that will add a hefty bill to the maintenance. I’m sure it will improve in the future and then maybe, but as it is, it’s not enough
9:53 DAMN that sounds AMAZING!!
As an oregonian my car is rarely above 50 degrees in the morning. Kinda makes the stealth mode (which is basically the key selling point) useless.
"Through-the-road" hybrids are the coolest thing to me for some reason, I wish there were more
I feel like Doug Demuro is gonna end up suing you over your usage of the word “quirk” so much 😂
_Where's my damn Celsius conversion..?_
While the idea of "stealth mode" may seem amusing, it's essential to prioritize safety, especially when it involves kids and vehicles.
Look, I thought the E-Ray is fully electrified EV and I was excited for it cause GM is or was the only mainstream car manufacturer to make a sports EV outside of SUVs. I think I feel disappointed because they didn't give me that or some people wanting and another is stealth mode is great but huge limitations overall.
I want to love the car but I wish Corvette team go back to drawing board to bring a true EV. I had enough many hybrids for a decade. I just hope 2024 this year bring that.
It isn't going EV until probably the next generation. Next two trims in the lineup are the ZR1 and the Zora. The ZR1 has a twin turbo variant of the Z06's engine while I believe the Zora is the same engine paired with electric motors. For now, the Corvette is Hybrid/ICE and thank god it is
A fully electric EV is on the way, but the vast majority of corvette owners, buyers, and potential buyers are still very much stuck on ICE vehicles, so for them to be able to bring it to market successfully think of this as a stepping stone to try and bridge that gap. I'd prefer if they released the EV under a different lineup entirely than the V8 as a bit of a purist, but an EV is definitely in the works, it will absolutely be controversial, and it will almost certainly have more performance than anything else GM has ever built.
Will never listen to MKBHD talk about cars again after saying Nissan doesn't make tracks cars.... but they have indeed made some of the best in existence.
Even a Corvette has fast charging now
This Corvette is quirked out like a new Vegas character
I love how he put both Fahrenheit and Celsius
I'd buy this version just for the fact that it's AWD. It's beating every other c8 off the line. Slap a whipple on it and it's in hypercar territory for a fraction of the price.
I like the noise it has a soul, that is what electric cars misses, a unique soul
Love the look of this car.
The development targets were different for the E-Ray in comparison to the Z06. The E-Ray is a GT car that has AWD capabilities, whereas the Z06 is a track-focused car that has specific suspension modifications and chassis tuning.
As for the E-Ray, the engineers needed to carefully calibrate the electric drivetrain to provide torque-fill and work seemlessly with the dual-clutch tremec and the electronic rear differential.
Some may argue that GM put the E-Ray out to fulfill government regulations so they can say “hey we have an electrified hybrid variant.”
Even if they did it for the EPA reasons, they did a good job at it and didnt half ass it!
Great job on the video Marques! Thanks for making it.
41 seconds into the video and I already need this car 🤣 the centre console kinda iffy though, its super large
Is that the dreaded Canon wobble I'm seeing?