*Thomas the vette engine intensifies*

When a regular C8 still selling for $90k and the Z06 selling for $120k+, I'm guessing the ZR1 is gonna be $200k+. The C8 regardless of trim is awesome but like dude... This is ridiculous.

$200k isn’t affordable anymore period. It’s just another supercar at that point.

Man what a throwback with RedvsBlue clips good old days

As a valet in CA, i see C8's all the time, but only 1 E-Ray

I'm a C8 Stingray owner. I absolutely adore this car and I've slapped 24,000 miles on it in a year and a half. No regrets. That's why it sells so well: C8's are just that good.

If I can afford a Z06/ZR1....I'm driving it.

I work at a Chevy dealership so its hard not to see a C8 every day, and yet I haven't seen a single E Ray yet!

Bro's acting like we won't see new highs for dealership markups making what's supposed to be an American budget supercar cost as much as a v12 Lambo.

I got a massage yesterday, i stepped out and into the light, blinded, but graced by the howls of a Z06 getting on it. That was very nice 😂

"You can't have a mid life crisis with a manual" Me in my 7MT C7: Observe...

I had never seen a C8Z until a guy just down the street from me showed up on day in a burgundy/wine colored Z06 with the aero pkg...drove past me on the street and just hearing that FPC LT was beautiful.

Remember, C7 460hp Grand Sport has FASTER Laguna Seca laptimes than the C8Z51

Whenever I go out to Hampton Bays, there's this little car show at Meschutt Beach that's held there and every time I've gone to it, there must have been at least 3 to 5 C8 Corvettes. Not to mention, the number of other Corvettes that are there is insane. We're literally talking about at least one Corvette from each generation, with one of them being a C7 ZR1 in Sebring Orange which blew my mind. Last year I saw a C7 Z06 Convertible along with a 5th Gen Dodge Viper, an Aston Martin DB5, a Porsche 928, etc. You just have no idea what you're gonna see at this meet-up.

Bro first 30 sec in n the editing feels so nostalgic 😂 I love it

Combining the Z06's LT6 engine with the E-Ray hybrid would result in a combined 830 hp and 582 lbf-ft. The high revving strong top end of the LT6 is well complimented by the strong low end grunt of the hybrid system. While it would be cool to have a more powerful ZR1, I think the combination of ample power across the entire rev range along with AWD would make a brutally fast track weapon.

I love the c8 but I remember part of the hype with the stingray announcement was the advertised MSRP. Once they actually came out they ended up being a lot more expensive than we initially thought. In my mind I was hoping the lower MSRP meant that eventually I could snag a used one for cheap but unfortunately it’s been the exact opposite. Can’t imagine how expensive the ZR1 will be

ThatDudeinBlue, You're amazing! I hit the like button as soon as I saw it!

That Red vs Blue clip brought back some great memories. Thank you. 😆

Mike and Kyle had/have two of my favorite zr1’s on KZfaq. Mikes was insane.

Good vid you earned another sub. Can’t believe I haven’t subbed yet! Thanks man!!!

Love the Red vs Blue references. Such a good throw back.

The red vs blue clips ❤❤😂 brings back good memories and reminds me that you still have the same sense of humor as when we met randomly 😅

Love the Red vs Blue shout out.😂 Good video as always!

I have a feeling it'll have 900hp, possibly twin turbo, maybe AWD with the hybrid setup

***Yeah, C8 Corvettes are everywhere down here in Jacksonville Florida

I fully agree about the E-Ray. If I wanted a corvette, that one would actually be my current preference because you never have to plug it in. This to me is the only electric design that makes sense. Autonomy doesn't work for me unless the thing makes its own power. Like the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid, this is another, more affordable one that actually got it right.

Hey Dude in Blue love your channel and respect your opinion. I believe the C8 ZR1 will be an E-Ray with the Z06 engine. I know that’s not as exciting as Supercharging or Turbocharging but it makes allot of sense and will be wicked fast!

I don't understand why everyone loves flat plane cranks all of a sudden? The balance issues limit motor size with them. I hope the ZR1 has a supercharged 6.2 or larger with a cross plane crank.

Former C8 owner here… i have 3 on my street alone in El Paso. Apparently they produced like 50k plus last year alone…up from 30k the year before

I live in Detroit and I see the e-Ray all the time

David! Seeing the clips from the ford performance event in Charlotte was super cool. I saw you there and we briefly chatted and that was honestly the highlight of that already insane night ( ok meeting Vaughn GJ might be tied). Always love your videos dude, next time you are in Charlotte I'd be honored to have you in my 02 Gt mustang it has a little bottle of the good stuff in the back 🤫. And I have actually seen maybe 5 or y Erays in the wild by me!

I see C8 Z06s everyday.. my dealership owner parked his in the show room... considering your lucky to find one under 100k, i see c8s and z06s all the time in my area . no e-rays yet... man I wish i had that kind of money....

Not the RvB reference 😂😂😂 got me dying

Here in Brooklyn I do see the C8s lot more than when the C7s were out. My church in the Bronx is across the street from a rather small to medium Chevy dealership and they aways have least 2 to 3 C8s on the showroom floor. Talk to one of their salesman and the street and he said that the C8s are selling very well.

Omfg that is the best red vs blue episode. I can't believe that reference in a car video lmao

I know it’s off topic but I saw a Cybertruck for the first time on a day that wasn’t my greatest and it made me smile 🥲 But I’m also in an area where you wouldn’t expect a lot of cool cars but there’s 3 CTSV wagons in my town, a couple V10 M6s and a few M5s etc etc

I was sooooooo happy to hear you say “it can’t be a midlife crisis if it’s a manual”. That needs to be a tshirt Bud!!! Also made me feel better about myself which means I probably ought to go talk to my therapist… 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

As long as it beats the cars from overseas, I’m happy. Go Corvette!

I've seen many C6s and starting to see lots of C8s as well

Corvettes are fairly common anyway. C6, C7, C8. That said, I've been seeing some more C8's lately but it seems less C7's. So it's possible people have traded in

I’ve ridden in some fast cars, and I’ll say that a modded C6 ZR1 was the most terrifying. Not the fastest, but the most insane. The car just acted like it was looking for every chance to kill you. It was awesome.

The C8 platform needs and manual option to set itself apart. Period. Imagine how fun a manual C8Z/ZR1 would be! I feel you on the age thing David! Still worth it!

The ZR1 is going to have the Z06 engine with the ERay front e-motor. Makes the most since

love the red vs blue clip

It won’t be RWD. It will be AWD if it wants to be quicker than the E-Ray.

If Chevy are serious about track times and having usable power, they’ll keep the Z06 engine and electrify it with the same E Ray system and make it AWD. AWD isn’t popular sometimes but with that much power, AWD helps tremendously

Even in Australia, theres 3 c8’s i see regularly just driving around just near where i live. Considering they are imported and 3rd party converted to rhd so a base model on road is around $180k+

As I’m watching this video on my lunch there’s a c8 corvette parked behind me 😂

I'm more curious about the 2024 YENKO/SC Corvette than the 2025 ZR1 because the YENKO/SC has MOPOWA BABY...

Another reference to front engine and mid-engine... C2-C7 Corvettes are front-mid engine. C8 is rear-mid engine. The engine is between the front and rear axles and either in front of the driver or behind the driver. Front engine means the engine is over the front axles. The last front-engine Corvette was 1962, C1.

The only thing will help lower the ZR1 price is Zora coming after it.

Im in central Florida, I see probably 3 to 5 C8 per day. They're beautiful and sound awesome

Love the content. Been a subscriber for awhile 🤟. I have liked the E-RAY ever since I saw it was coming out. If I had the 💲💲I would buy one in a heartbeat.

The RedVsBlue reference 👌🤣

I live in Gilbert AZ.... lots of every Corvette

I bought a C8 Z06 convertible and it’s the best sports car I’ve ever owned. I knew the ZR1 was coming but I prefer the NA engine in the Z06. And it’s so fast and well sorted I honestly never yearn for more power in it. I think the Z06 is the pinnacle drivers car.

This car, the Chevy Corvette, I have waited my whole life to own. The problem I'm having is trying to buy one. I've been dealing with an exceptionally honest dealer Aaron Miller, but the whole team is exceptional at ( Leach Wilson) in Shelbyville IL. They told me from day one that they would sell the car to me at sticker there . I've been waiting for 3 years now to get one. The dealerships have been gouging the customers, and Chevy hasn't been sending them anywhere but to a few chosen dealerships. Some of the people I know have decided not to buy one now. They moved off and bought Audi's or Porsche's. Chevrolet you need to try to get out to the other markets, I've been a Chevy guy, especially performance Chevy, since I was 17. ( I owned a 70 Chevelle SS 396) Now that I've raised my family and waited my whole life, I want the car of my dreams. Please get it to us Chevy purists!

love the look of the C8. beautiful car. Its a bargain for what you get but id never go back to a gas car... ever. But when they come out with a full electric version and my kids are all in college i'll be shopping for one.

C6 ZR1 was very raw. C7 ZR1 is scary fast but not as crazy raw and unruly as the C6. I own a 7MT car and unless you are something crazy on cold tires - it never loses traction.

I see C8s often but not every day and I get excited every single time

Haha knew I’d see the cicio shop car eventually in this vid, hope you been good Dave miss you brother

Here in Denver, I've seen more Cyber Trucks, than E-Rays.. and I've seen precisely 1 Cyber Truck.

I agree with you that this is a great time for car enthusiasts! Pick your brand/flavor and enjoy! I was thinking about a new/unabused GTR but don’t like dealer gouging…which basically leaves the E-Ray(AWD)or ZO6 if I can swing it by purchasing it from an MSRP only dealership(they are out there). Manufacturers are going to be swinging for the fences before they all have to go electric(sigh!)…we all just have to figure out what ridiculous toy we want to see everytime we open our garage doors…😆

I live in the Houston area, I see C8's, but not as many as I would have thought would be around. I still see C7's and older all the time. I have seen one E-ray.

Lol I work at the milford proving grounds so I definitely see corvettes literally everywhere. Outside work during the summer, I see at least 1 a day. I think the C8s just catch your eyes more than the C7 or C6.

Saw a corvette E-ray for the first time at Caffeine and octane last weekend, it was a dark gray and i had to do a double take since i also see sooo many normal C-8's, Adonis and Daily Driven drove in with like 20 c8's a month ago LMFAO

In LA you can’t leave the house without seeing at least one or two c8 cars. No matter where I go in the country, the two most seen gens oddly is the c4 and c8. I see c4 vettes everywhere. The c5 is the one I see the least of not counting c1-c2

I saw a C6 ZR-1 pull a wheelie at a drag strip in Valdosta GA. It actually lost to a Supra. Both had Drag tires etc..

Im sure this car is and will be great, but also so so complacated to the point of losing interest in it. The average person unless winning one will never be able to have one or drive one which is fine when you have finally accepted it lol. I feel like the 1960's was the best time to own something simple and quick for the average person. Those times are gone, RIP simplicity.

I feel like a hybrid powertrain is very possible. Supercharged v8 in the back and electric motors up front.

The GTD is not "essentially... a GT500 engine and DRS". For starters, it's running a rear transaxle.

Hey dude in blue whats your thoughts on the rumor of the ford thunder bird making a comback ive heard rumors its going to once again rival the corvette

THE C8 ZR1 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IS GOING TO BE MEGA NO OTHER WAY ABOUT IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw an E-Ray at a Chevy dealer in NJ getting ready for delivery, not quite "in the wild" but close.

The C8 ZR1 is NEVER going to be a nightmare as everyday folks will never be able to buy one due to ridiculous dealer markup. 99.7% will end up in collections of 80 year olds that will stare at them in their garages and only time we will see them is when they come up for sale at Barrett Jackson and only to be trailered back into hibernation of another 80 year old's collection

Saw two base c8s and a z06 when going out for lunch yesterday, so in a 30min interval. Wild

Yes I see C8s everywhere! And I ain’t mad about it.

Love the red vs blue references

To me the fun aspect of a car is the most important part, sure, you can have a car that always gets traction, has a smooth pull, and handles perfectly, but im still gonna pick the screaming kinda sketchy dosent get traction to well and throws the front end up in the air when you stomp the throttle.

Def a placebo effect on the C8’s lol, I swear I’ve been the same way.

I think they put a modified + tuned Z06 engine on a upgraded ERAY platform. Maybe boost the electric motor output a bit to ensure a similar rear to front power ratio. Then take a little weight off to counter the additional awd weight.. Total HP will be around 830-970. ERAY Engine 495 + Motor 160 = 655 (Motor is approx 32.3% of engine output) Z06 Engine = 670 __________________________________________ AWD 1. ZR1 = Engine 670 + ERAY Motors 160 = 830 or 2. ZR1 = Engine 670 + Modified ERAY Motors 215(.32%) = 885 or 3. ZR1 = Engine 700-720(subtle modification & tuning to the Z06 engine) + ERAY Motors 160-250 = 860 - 970 OR RWD Only ZR1 = Heavily modified & boosted Z06 engine RWD Only in the 825-880 range Personally speaking, Id like to see them offer the AWD version. I know many "purist" may not like that, but from a performance perspective, #2 or #3 would be tough to beat in the streets. If it was 700HP+225HP(32.3%) for 925 total HP that would be an absolutely wicked car that would be worth the price. With quality tires, that would be a low 9 second car if they also focused on a little weight reduction too. AWD will be more performance versatility, more practicality, more performance in the streets, prep, no prep, ive always been partial to AWD platforms, but I think a subtly modified & tuned Z06 engine + 32.3% Motor HP would be perfect when combined with a little extra weight reduction & downforce. Between ceramic brakes, carbon rims, hood, trunk, qtr panels, carbon racing seats, Ti Exhaust, Ti Lug Bolts, anti gravity battery, you could take off a good 150-200lbs of sprang weight and another 100lbs of unsprang weight. THAT would be a car worth getting in line for as long as you could get one without a crazy markup. I can understand a $10k-$20k markup for a car like that, but anything more than that should be considered criminal price gouging.. Whatever they decide to do, I just hope its AWD.

Living in Bowling Green Kentucky has almost made me tired of seeing C8s lol

Here in Dallas I see tons of c8's a few z06's and no ERays.

Speaking of Ford GT. My friend Kevin owns both an 05 and 2020. He actually road trips his 2020 all the time. He is also getting that Mustang GTD and Im willing to bet he will drive that as well. He is a real car guy. He buys them to drive not to sit.

Me too! I see new model corvettes almost every day. Super popular :)

I’ve seen ONE E-Ray, and it was someone who worked on the corvette team. With the E-Ray, I think most people would rather get the z06 or base model.

I live around Detroit. I've seen *ZERO* E-rays on the streets around Wayne and Oakland counties. I see mostly C5's and C6's. See a few C7's, only a small handful of C8's.

I definitly see more C8s than I ever did the C7 or C6s for sure.

ZR1 will probably be AWD with E-Ray type electric motors in the front...

I am most interested in what the MSRP will be on the ZR1. My question is how much "cheaper" will the ZR1 MSRP be compared to a comparable Ferrari or Lamborghini.

No, what would be amazing, is if they make a true supercar, is give it the E-Ray hybrid system as well as twin turbos. Though I'd bet that'd land it in the $300k range, so it's really not likely sadly.

10:48 I meet a guy at a cruise in with a (then new) 2005 Ford GT and he said he bought 4 of them. He locked two away, drove one casually, and had one that he’d tinker with and beat to hell.

It can’t be as raw seeing how the last gen vette was at the pinnacle of that layout, with the new mid engine chassis, you can take that performance to the next level. It’s gonna be so much performance that it will be nannied, im just hoping they let you turn it all off!

Ive never seen a C7 ZR1 in person, and have seen C6 ZR1s less than 20 times, so I almost doubt in my whole lifetime ill ever get to see a C8 ZR1 in person

It's such an incredible shame that the C8 doesn't offer a manual transmission. Think how awesome a 6 or 7 speed manual would be with optional computer rev matching (turn it on/off if you like). Once you push the clutch in, if you're downshifting or breaking, the computer notices you slide out of gate and into a lower gear, it could instantly calculate the optimal RPM and rev the motor to perfectly match the gear you're switching into before you even let out the clutch. Sure, it's fun to do this yourself, but that should be the new "automatic" feature. Not eliminate manual transmissions completely. I know the fully automatics have significantly lower latency but where is the fun for people that love manual transmissions?

I tried my best to get a C7 ZR1. Couldn't get an allocation. At that point, I was done with all that BS. They can keep it.

i live in south florida i see more C8s on the road than , c7s , and c6s , only ever seen 1 e ray

Anything that can “melt your face”sounds like fun to me 😂

I've seen one E-Ray, maybe two Z06. Can't wait to see this ZR1.