2020 C8 Corvette Z51 Review // Expectation vs Reality

June 17, 2020

2020 C8 Corvette Z51 Review // Expectation vs Reality

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Thomas and James finally get behind the wheel of the much anticipated 2020 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, with Z51 Package (performance exhaust, tightened suspension, larger Brembo brakes, and an electronic limited-slip differential) and a bunch of other added extras. At an MSRP of over 100K Canadian, could this be the best performance bargain on sale? Does it render a Supra useless? For that matter, is it a supercar killer? Watch to find out. Subscribe!

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Comments

Caleb Miller
October 13, 2020
Hey why don’t you guys go over to Hennessey and test out the 1200 hp ZR1 or their Camaro Exorcist??
sweaty yt300
October 14, 2020
C8 is awesome 👌 👏 😎
Zachary Shirley
October 17, 2020
Lol get off the gas no under steer, lol learn to drive.
A D
October 17, 2020
You had me at $100,000 for a base Corvette.
Boywonderr71
October 17, 2020
You need to get the track alignment
justin L
October 17, 2020
Rims look like they came off a Pontiac grand prix
Juan Michael
October 18, 2020
can someone explain to me why people say "a fraction of the price"? like, couldnt a fraction also mean 99/100?
Gerrit
October 19, 2020
Honestly, Omaze is like the perfect sponsor for any YT channel.
Pumdon12
October 20, 2020
C8 don't have enough horsepower to beat other supercars. C8 is a sport car not a supercar.
Parker Varin
October 21, 2020
"This Corvette is a Corvette"
"The shnozberries taste like shnozberries"
Jordan Williams
October 22, 2020
That white is crispy
Kyle
October 23, 2020
The thing I keep coming back to is the fact it’s a naturally aspirated v8. No supercharger/turbocharger. It does a 0-60 in 3 flat give or take. It’s also 65k or so. You get what you pay for price wise in terms of little mistakes. I think when Chevy cranks out the supercharged version it’s going to blow the doors off of the other supercars while being in the 100k dollar range.
Kyle Marsh
October 24, 2020
it's tuned to have understeer so you dont have it snap oversteer w/ mid engine
Jordan Olsen
October 24, 2020
Believe me, I'm a manual trans lover as much as the next guy, but this car i feel doesn't need it. And personally after having my mustang GT with a DCT which is similar in power to this just a little less, I REALLY grew to love the dual clutch in modern cars.
عمر أحمد
October 24, 2020
Do a drag race between a c8 corvette and a ford gt
Alex LaJeunesse
October 25, 2020
Skip this, buy a Camaro SS 1LE, get amazing track performance (without the understeer) and save $20-$40k depending on how the Corvette is equipped. Done.
Jacolbran Jackson
October 28, 2020
2020
Jacolbran Jackson
October 28, 2020
2020
Cometa Soulstar
November 1, 2020
The best vettes haven't come out yet. They start with the Stingray, and then they move on to the higher trim levels as the years of that body style progress. The the that's out right now is the base model.
Elias Rifkin
November 1, 2020
If it was "more raw", people will complain it's too unrefined.
FighterMan9836
November 3, 2020
they’re giving away a corvette AND (basically) a used camaro
Jay Spader
November 3, 2020
Does the understeer still exist if you gun it into a corner like mid engined porsches?
Life is Easy with Ray Syd
November 5, 2020
Great review, I just reviewed a base model and actually really enjoyed the car. I would love to see how much of a difference the magnetic suspension makes. The car just felt like the front end sharpness wasn't quite there for me.
buk kuk
November 5, 2020
deign seems to be a bit disappointment .. awkward proportions .. probably black colour would cover that a bit ..
Truthisstrangerthan Fiction
November 6, 2020
Understeer goes away with the track camber setup. This car is a tour de force at this price. GM absolutely nailed it and I’m not a GM or Corvette fan boy…except for C1 and C2.
Daniell Barros
November 7, 2020
Quiero traer este auto a Brasil
bobby jackson
November 7, 2020
stop asking for a manual transmission its 2020
Louis Hernandez
November 8, 2020
My Dad has this car
linhkimphu trankimphung TV
November 10, 2020
new kids on the block
Get Nae nae’d
November 10, 2020
slaps big sway bar in the back haha corvette go skrrrt
Blazin Ice
November 12, 2020
The C8 does have a slight blue hue
Lance Mannion
November 13, 2020
I realize I'm in the minority… Or maybe not. There's absolutely no denying, mechanically, as far as the numbers go, this car is incredible. And an incredible value when you put it up against the world's best. But it's like the new Camaro. Great platform, stout powertrain, and in the proper trim a very hard car to beat around the track. But I just don't understand what GM is thinking as far as design goes. Not so much the interior. It's light years ahead of what Corvettes used to be (as it needs to be to compete with a much more diverse field of competitors) – but my God this thing just doesn't have a good angle. It's just a convoluted mishmash of angry angles and pointy panels! Put this up next to an LC500 (I think they're around the same price) – or to really emphasize the point, park it next to a new NSX. I realize the price gap, yes. But what I'm saying (it is just my opinion, don't get bent…) is GM really has to clean up the design to be more organic and ageless. It might be because I just came from a YouTube video about the new Ford GT, and then I clicked on the picture of this. Hate Ford all you want (I certainly don't) – but that car is an absolute piece of rolling art. I think/hope as time passes GM will tweak the car and do away with some of the excess but for now – if I had the money! – it would be an lC500 for me.
Crypto Miner
November 13, 2020
I own this car…..in Forza
Frost
November 13, 2020
I mean it is a car meant for a track, I don't expect the tightest of street turning. It just means don't go into corners like a wild man and you're fine.
g4do
November 14, 2020
General motors is AL BUNDY and the public is his wife… Al never listens to his wife. Why are we still married to general motors?
T .H
November 14, 2020
I’m of the opinion that car reviewers are contractually obligated to opine for a manual, but secretly prefer a modern, non cvt, automatic. They’re concerned the comment sections will be filled with slack jawed idiots blasting them for daring to like an automatic, as If not complaining about the lack of manuals makes them less of an “expert”.
kyle terry
November 15, 2020
I guess I don't have much of a chance to buy this car…..almost 250% the price here compared to the US
Zahven
November 17, 2020
This car is gorgeous and I want one and I don't care what anyone says.