Coming from a 2019 manual C7 Z06 3LT to a 2008 C6 Z06, now owning the best Corvette they ever made imo, recaros, harness and brakes makes it even better.. do your heads! Greetings from Germany

This was my dream car for the longest time and I finally bought one a few years ago. Did heads/cam/exhaust mods and I don't regret any of it. There is uncertainty about the valve drop issue due to the factory guides but honestly it's just a great excuse to have the heads rebuilt and milled for a bit of extra power (I went with the Advanced Induction 280cc package). Always nice to swap out the stock lifters anyways so pulling the heads covers that aspect as the lifters in these engines are beneath the heads. Very potent engines, I made 629 rwhp and it's naturally aspirated. At the track I had a lot of problems launching due to prep and my inexperience with manual transmissions at the launch, but despite my shortcomings it still did a 132 mph trap in the 1/4 mile. Low 10 second cars were trapping that speed at my track, so it just shows how wild these are with a better driver. Auto Glory has a bunch of videos on utube of these cars racing very quick cars, and winning. It's also crazy how low these are completely stock, mine is a 2009 c6z06 with stock suspension and I have to be very careful where I drive, 100% avoid all speed bumps haha. It's bad on gas at heavy throttle as you have 427 cubic inches to feed, but on the highway in 6th gear 1300 rpm, my display says it's using 4L/100 kms of fuel. I was absolutely shocked. I almost bought a base c6 and thought I would just supercharge it and be happy, but there is SOOO much more the z06 offers in the C6 model, zero regrets.

A great looking 2013 Z06. I own a 2013 60th Anniversary Grand Sport and really enjoy driving it. C6 is my favorite generation of Corvette, and they catch my eye every time I am out driving.

I have an 09 Z06,Head fix,cam,ported intake,throttle body. She went from beast,to angry beast!

I own a 2006 Z06 and love it. It's also red. They are great looking cars. It's definitely a driver's car and a visceral experience. I did some performance mods to mine, and it is making 526whp or around 620 HP at the flywheel. It transformed the car into a beast, and it sounds so good. At the time I bought it 7 years ago, they were around $40K. I did think about a C7 Z, but they were $85K+- and I didn't see paying double for that car for a minimal difference in performance. And I think the C6 Z is a better-looking car. I'm biased, but I think it is the best-looking Corvette ever made - along with C6 ZR1.

I've been fortunate enough to own a C6 Z06 and now a C6 ZR1. Both are amazing cars!❤

Just picked up a 2012 Z06. After coming from a 2019 GT mustang I can truly say the feeling of torque is addictive.

Have a 2013 427 convertible. Everything you said plus carbon fiber body, open air and magnetic shocks for better ride. Amazing vehicle.

my c6 z06 has 600hp… it makes driving to work fun lol

Dream car right there. I will own one hopefully this year. Would definitely put some carbon side skirts, new lights front and rear + Paint correction = perfection.

like this Z06 much better than the C8 version

Great review as usual. BTW that looks to be a super clean example. By 2013 the C6 was very refined and the best year, the interior, especially the seat were much improved.

Watched a billion corvette videos and never knew the seats were upgraded in the final 2 years of C6 Z06. Very useful knowledge! Thanks.

Excellent review ! Very well done !

Excellent review man! Very thorough and well described.

Amazing car. My favourite generation!

I switched from the GY Eagle F1 EMTs to Michelin Pilot Super Sports, and now 4S tires non run flat. The transformation is astounding. The ride improves dramatically, the tramming reduces to nil, tight turn front tire hopping disappears in warm weather, traction level increases dramatically and cold weather handling improves to very useable. Best upgrade for these cars, imo.

I love my C6Z. I’ve owned two… both with HCI, full exhaust, etc, and both making nearly 600 RWHP. There’s a reason the car crowd calls the C6Z the “supercar killer”. At 3150 pounds, you won’t find a faster street car for the money.

Well done👍🏼

Awesome looking Z06 you have there! Looks pristine :⁠-⁠) I found an 09 Atomic Orange Z in 13, and have kept it ever since. Finally got upgraded OEM Lingenfelter heads installed, new tires and four wheel alignment this year, so as not to worry about driving it. It turns heads quickly and draws any car nut in my Northern BC communities to it. I have a Boss also that is awesome, but nowhere the handling and truly comfortable car the Z is. Cheers, from Canada, and thanks for sharing your enthusiasm :⁠-⁠)

You have a very professional delivery and cover the various features of the car without being repetitive. Chevrolet should have engineered the ZO6 so that it could have a targa roof. With the advent of the C7 even the monster ZR1 could be had with a soft top. Everything you say makes this car desirable so long as a fixed roof isn't a problem. Great Job young man!

I picked up my 2007 C6 Z06 with 28k miles last September for $40k.. Victory Red too! Super happy with my purchase. I finally received my new custom heads and cam. Looking to get this build together soon!!

Glad I saw this because after a rigorous 2-3 year search for this Vette, I found her sitting on a velvet pillow. It's an 09 with less than 14K miles. I'm over the moon. Mission accomplished. Thanks for the vid. If I can figure out how to delete the 3 beeps of the horn when I get out of it, I'll be happy.

Relaxing voice for a car review! New Sub, Loved your content on this beast of a car! I'm definitely going to be watching your reviews on other cars also.

One of my dream cars right there. I'd prefer a Yellow Z06 but whichever color is good tbh, what really matters is the drivetrain, suspension, and character of the car, not so much the color anymore. Beautiful ride, thanks for posting another great review.

Pround owner here of a bone stock 09 c6z with 58k miles. Incredible driving experience. Exhaust note honestly sounds like nothing else on the road. Imho this car has a more menacing more aggressive look than the c7. The rear end ide say is one of the best in the whole generation. Yes lol, i might be a lil biased but ive seen many random polls online supporting this.

Niceeee. Hoping I can pick up a silver 08 or metallic gray 09 this week. Sold my 14 paxton fbo gt coyote 2 weeks ago.

The Z06 is not structurally the same as the base model. Steel frame for the base vs aluminum on the Z’s

Good review seems like a really fun car to drive, however I believe the exterior of the c7 generation absolutely has the c6’s beat

Your style of reviewing the car reminds me of doug demuro a bit.

It's amazing how the color can totally make this car personally I think that red is awesome makes the car look fantastic the black yellow white and silver make the car look ugly but the best color of all in my opinion is sunset orange that color is amazing in my opinion.

I have 2 C6 Z06's. My original 2008 that I bought new is now a raw race car, and has close to 700 HP NA. I also have a 2009 3LZ garage queen that I bought used with 26k miles for 1/2 price. It still has less than 40k miles and still looks brand new. I also have, and race, a 2021 C8 Z51, and while quicker to 60, the C6Z is WAY faster. I'm fortunate to run an autocross club that has access to a 1/2 mile airstrip and I've roll raced my '09 and my '21 from 30-130 and the C6Z is 2+ car lengths ahead. Same torque, 10 more HP, BUT...440 lbs lighter. The days of 3,100# cars are long gone, another reason the C6Z will always be coveted. My 2021 goes away in this coming September for a fully spec'd 2024 C8 Z06, but for nearly $180K, you can't lose appreciation for the basic, lightweight, big displacement that is the C6Z. I will have both of my Z's forever, and the 24 will be kept forever too, but I'm going back to running the '08 full time as soon as the new engine arrives....engine #3, and the car still only has 14k miles on the chassis. But...I beat the snot out of it, and I always smile when I race it.

Curious on how you said it's not scary. Did you drive it with traction control off? Makes a huge difference. 1st and 2nd will easily break traction if you arent careful.

Keep it stock and it will live a long time....and hold its value. I really like the factory chrome spider wheels...

Guys who get grandsports never drove a Z 😅

Beautiful car, now how can l find one with less than 30,000 miles on it, thanks.😊

Your base has the steel frame, z06 is aluminum. That also contributes to the "light" feel you speak of.

Too bad you don't have any curvy roads in Florida to really see how this car shines.

What is the bes year for Z06?

lets not forget the valve issues that need to be addressed before putting too many miles on it. Especially if youre not the original owner

To put into perspective how rare your 2013 c6z is… they only made 470 of them. The 11-2013 also make a lot more power than the previous years.

I won't get rid of my C6 Z06. 3100lbs with 505HP and a manual 6-speed.

i would argue it's nowhere near "in between" a basae model and a zr1. if a base model is a 1 and a zr1 is a 10, the z06 is like an 8. The grand sport is around a 3 or 4 and the 427 vert is 5 or 6 so that would be your "in between"

Get this guy in a hci packaged c6z and he will reiterate this whole video 😂

I like the red or blu but it isnt a 2019 which they have a way better look and the ZR1 will only get higher in price

Not really between a base and zr1. More technically between a Grandsport and Zr1

This for sale?😜

Wtf? Freight trains are slow brah