I love how this only came in manuals

This is the car that made me fall in love with corvettes! In high school my best friends mom bought a 2001 Z06. We would take it out on the weekends. Man, what a ride!

21 years later, it’s still a beautiful car

My step-dad skipped out on buying one of these when they first came out because my mom didn't want to have a manual car and the Z06's only came with a 6 speed. That was ~20 years ago, they still own the Vette they bought, an Automatic btw, and my mother has never once in the 20 years of ownership taken it out on a drive. It still pisses me off. lol

My favorite Corvette ever! Those pop-up headlights are just 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

Even in 2023, the car looks stunning 🎉.

It’s pretty amazing how much information MW is able to present in 6 minutes. You guys had/have some talented writers.

I remember when this car came out. I was just entering junior high as a 7th grader. I bought an issue of Road and Track Nov 2000. Got a subscription....afterwards. I wore that issue out. I could recite the specs from memory. Never did buy a Z06 but I've owned a 93 40th anniversary Corvette for 13 years. Yes, it's a six speed. Thanks for the memories.

What's crazy is how much they've gone up in the last four years 😳

C5 is a milestone in GM history.

22 years later, this is still one of the most beautiful car ever made

I always liked the C5 Corvette.

Love the body style and everything else about this 2001 Z06.

04 Z06 here. I'm aiming to keep it for the rest of my life.

I was in high school when this car debuted. My tech teacher, Mr. Grandlund, taught a section on auto design. As part of that, we went to the Detroit Auto Show. I got to see when they wheeled it out and onto the turntable. I'll never forget that- and for the money, a used one of these is hard to beat if you're looking for a performance car.

I miss my LS1 Trans Am. These LS monsters from GM were raw driving machines

I have a 2002 I bought in 2009. It's still my favorite car. I was into drag racing quite heavily back in the day. The original LS6 only lasted for about 7 months until I built a fully forged 427 on a RHS aluminum block. Heads cam a f.a.s.t intake. Long tube headers borla exhaust a Vortech Supercharger kit from A&A corvette. Water-methanol injection. A 200 shot of nitrous. The transmission was built to handle the power and a twin disc clutch. And a lot of little other things to help the car handle the power. It is such a fun car. It's probably the only car I will own for the rest of my life.

that year 2000 sun just hit different

My dream...This is more than enough for me...No gadgets..No track pack.....A stick 4 wheels and a motor

I bought a yellow '01 Z06 last year and I love it

The best yellow looking car ever! Every time I jumped into Gran Turismo 3 after some time into arcade mode this was an easy pick. Driving at SSR or Seattle was like going to the 🌙

Brings back memories as a supervisor at a job I had back in day drove a red Z06 to work everyday! He loved the car and took me for a ride in it once, it was an amazing machine very worthy of the title "America's Sports Car" 🇺🇸👍

Pop up headlamps are so cool

This is one the greatest cars of all time.

And a couple of years later they bumped the horsepower up to 405! This is when Corvettes started really kicking ass again😃

I was firmly entrenched in a loan for my SVT Cobra R which had identical power figures if memory serves. I still wanted one of these so badly though. That fixed roof with a trunk design just made it look sexy as hell imo

I've had a couple LS powered catfish Camaros but when I bought my 01 z06 I couldn't believe how much faster it was. A completely different animal. It drives on rails and puts the power to the ground way faster than my camaro did not to mention the borla catback makes it the best sounding car I've ever driven.

I got a 2001 yellow zo6, n she still only has 34.000kms on her. BUT SHES PROCHARGED N METH INJECTED4 CORNER COIL OVERS, ETC 840HP 10.10 ET 140MPH!... SHES STILL A BEAST!..🥳🤠😎🇨🇦

I bought mine in 2006 and shortly afterward did my first ever track day. It was surreal blowing everything else into the weeds on my first ever day. Of course I was in the nooB group but I still couldn't believe how dominant I was. The car is a serious track machine even in stock form and back then it was very close to the fastest street car money could buy at any price.

My stock 2004 Z06 did the 1/4 mile in 12.6 @ 114.5 on a 2.0 60-foot in 60 deg weather at sea level. Not bad! That's on par with today's 5.0s and 392s of today. Well before it's time.

Um, how come I have never seen this review? I can't imagine I have missed it. Not gonna lie I even looked for a review on the C5 Z06 from MotorWeek last week?! Huh?! I picked up a Commemorative Edition 2004 Z06 last September and man, I love the car so much! One day I said I wanted one, I found one, I bought one. You just gotta make it happen!

This has always been and remains my favorite Corvette ever. It reminds me of my childhood

The fact that this thing barely topped $48k... just shows you how car prices have risen in the last 20 years!

I worked at Home Depot when these were new. A frequent customer, Thor was is name, and I had briefly discussed Corvettes at some point. He pulled up to the store one day in a yellow c5 z06 and offered me a ride. Without clocking out, asking permission, or removing my vest, I got in the car. We drove around for a long time. The car was very fast. Seemed like traction was very limited. I thought that car was the pinnacle of automotive achievement. Thank you Thor.

What people don't realize is this was lighter than the infamous c4 ZR1 and this match to the early c4 ZR1's output and the next year you got the same 405 horsepower but again in a much lighter and more modern car This may not have been the technological tour de force of the ZR1 but the ZO6 was a much better overall and faster car.

MISS YOU SO MUCH EARLY 2000’s …

C5 Z06s were a potent combo of high hp and low curb weight. Chevy added the heads up display in 2002 along with 20 hp. Suspension tweaks in 2004 made it even better.

my favorite corvette 😁😄😄😄😁 Best looking by far with the pop-up headlights

My friend have yellow 2003 Z06. Great ride! 🔥

Thanks for reposting this. I had it on videotape when it first aired. I don’t know where that tape is currently. Now, post the 2002 Z06 test you did.

I think it's interesting they didn't realize the potential of magnetic shocks for the C5 Z06

Need For Speed 3: Hot Pursuit

In light of how repulsive the C8 Z06 is, the C5 Z06 hardtop ain't looking so bad

Don’t hold back, John. Tell us how you really feel.

Game changer.

The acceleration times were about half a second off

Miss my Z06

My favorite Corvette of all time

I got one new in 01......i was 33 and i was in love

No complaints about high lift over for the trunk? I can’t believe it! 😂❤

One of the best Corvettes ever made

2:19 John: NO AUTOMATIC IS AVAILABLE!

My dad still has his '01 to this day. Probably over 200 track days by now and no major engine or transmission problems. He did add a tranny cooler though early on.

C5 Z06-no automatic available C8 Z06-no manual available

the 2001 Z06 was incredibly light as well. seen them Stock run high 12's all day in FL heat. love this body style.

2001 ZO6 cant get it with an automatic. 2022 cant get it with a manual.

I remember my mother had bought me a diecast model of the C5 Corvette ZO6 for Christmas when it first came out.

I'm fortunate to own one of these beautiful cars, and they are everything you could wish for.

Top 10 greatest sports cars of all time, just behind the likes of the f40, f1, and easily underrated, and easily on par with the R34 gtr. If you can pick one of these up, do it. You’ll thank me in 10 years 💰

Good old days!

This, the SVT Cobra R, & the Viper gts. Top dogs of America in the early 00s!

"...even on the challenging curves of West Virginia's Summit Point Raceway!" Me, knowing full well that those track shots are from Mid-Ohio: *doubt increases*

I’d love to have a C6 Z06 but I’d definitely be happy about a C5 Z06

Snuck it in when we weren't looking, huh?!!!!!!!! You guys sure ARE crafty!!!!!!!!! I was just about to comment, asking where today's Retro Review was.

I have an 04 Z and it's a great car!

Never seen this review. Love my 03. C5 was my High School dream car. Can I get a 2 door Tracker review Motor Week? John Davis over Doug Demuro. Davis is a Legend!

Cool to see some stuff from the early 2000's getting uploaded. nice.

What a trip down memory lane! However you say the track is Summit Point, but clearly it is Mid-Ohio

Doesn't feel like 20 years ago....and this 'Vette Z06 can now qualify for Collector or Classic plates in my state.

No automatic is available. Music to my ears!

This car had a lot of hype behind it because it was faster than the Ferrari 360 Modena when new. They claimed it was quicker than the Diablo SV which where a lot of C5 Z06 owners began to go wrong.

I'm sure, this will be my next car!

Ah yes. An actual Corvette. Not the parts bin abortion, ferrari clones the last 2 have been since 2014. I dont even consider them a corvette. THIS is a beautiful vette.

This era of cars from all manufacturers was awesome, so many legends were made from 1994-2004, and everything was so raw compared to today. Id love to see a retro review of a 03-04 mach 1 if possible.

I love my 2004 Z06 but that comment about no squeaks or rattles didn't hold up well over time!

Someone at Motorweek had insomnia, and uploaded a Retro Review super early! 🙌🏽

My dream goal one day! Built perfect

I've loved these videos for years retro review is the best!!

Oh yeah, this was a perfect vid on the C5 Z06 👏👌! I'm saving up for a C6 Vette M6, LS2 or LS3! But if I come across a clean C5 Z06, I will pull the trigger on it for sure! Chevy power varooom varooom 🚗💨💨💨💪😎

Z06, my kinda car!

The FRC that the Z06 is based on is super rare. Believe they were made for a year before the body was used only for the Z06@

20 years later we still have a new Z06!!

2004 Z06 was a great car. No automatic available. Those were the days

My parents had a 01 Vette wasn't a Z06 but it was a six speed, they went out one night me and my sister took it for a rip first car I went over 100mph in parents still don't know.

They still on the road to this day

I saw the vid on the 2023 Corvette Z06 and it looks like it will do this legend proud.

still my fav vette!

Best line of the day: Nary a squeak or Rattle to be heard!😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

2 decades later, mid-engined, flat-plane crank, and performance that rivals most high end supercars.

pretty much the perfect sports car

Owned a 2003 till she was t-boned by a non-insured non-licensed driver. Man, what a car. Had it tuned with a cold air intake and Diablosport tuner. Never had any issues with her other than the driver side seat. It would twist under acceleration. The hinge on the door side of the seat would give out allowing torso section of the seat to "twist". It was alarming to say the least. The service department could never figure it out. Thought about replacing the seats with some Corbeaus but never had the chance. RIP 2016 with 35,000 miles.

My dream car 22 years ago and I'm still no closer to owning it today

My favorite generation of the vette

could they spin anymore on that 1/4 mile run?

I have a yellow 2001 Z06 lol. Bought it with 15,000 miles. Mine made 352 whp bone stock which is 405 hp with a 13% drivetrain loss 🤷‍♂️. It went 12.61 with a 2.0 60' in 3,000 ft DA lol. That's poor air and a very easy launch. At sea level with a 1.85 60' it would be a 12.0 car. The seats are trash, totally unacceptable for a car literally built for the race track. Other than that I love the car!

Still a killer ride

Dream Vette 2002 like me.

I have the first C5 off the assembly line with all the options silver and it's got 69 thousand miles I love it I'm waiting for the market to go up for the 97 model ground breaking design and Proformace thanks chevy it looks good next to my 67 Z28, and my 57sedan delivery with a 2017 Z51 Corvette motor with the 10 speed trans and custom frame and suspension with a 9 inch with a all aluminum center section torque sensing diff 6 piston calipers up front 4 in the rear big rotors ,and I have a 70 DeVille convertible with a built 482 big cadi motor thanks GM

I love these

WOW! 385hp 🤯 A 2001 Dodge Viper only had 450hp 🤣