We have to admit at some point that the C8 series is beyond awesome.

Great comparison, E-ray more of a daily driver and Z06 weekend fun car. I’d love to have both and compare the two against each other.

Good for you, you love your Z and you're sticking with it. I love my Stingray but I texted my salesperson and asked him to put me on the list for the ERay but until then I will enjoy my Stingray.

What kind of question is that E way or Z06 of course all day Z06 the best V8 and that sound. The engine is an engineering masterpiece

E-Ray is nice, but the Z06 and the sweet LT6 engine is still on top IMO.

Many people are either on a list for the Z06 that is many years long, or they never had the opportunity to get on a list. If GM can produce this car this year like they stated, then the E Ray will be a good option for those people. The Z06 is going to continue to struggle with CF parts supply for who knows how long. I'm number 5 on the list and have been for nearly 3 years, even when my turn comes up I probably won't be able to order the car with the Z07 package due to supply issues. It would be nice if you could do a review on how the Z07 pack drives on the street in regards to ride comfort and harshness.

You can’t go wrong with either, but long term, the Z06, especially a 23 with the Z07 package, will be highly sought after for years.

It’s so cool that GM has pushed the c8 platform to supercar levels. This is a really cool time in automotive history.

One thing about the E-ray that has my attention is the ability to cam it and give it some chop-chop. Should be enough gains there to give the Z06 something to chew on. What remains to be seen is how reliable the battery pack is and how much it's gonna cost to replace it. Perhaps after-market options will be available at that time. I'm leaning E-Ray. It's more practical and bumping the power up on the LT-2 is an easy tried and true option. Hell yeah, GM!

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I'm not a track guy, and I would prefer the softer edge car...

Great perspective and you came to the right conclusion. It's great that the C8 has options for some many use cases. If I lived in a different clime, had ready access to a track...Z06 all the way. But I don't and the e-Ray is perfect for where I'm going. And frankly, I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with the all electric model...exciting time to be a car nut.

No script, just speaking from pure knowledge and experience. Impressive!

I love that they are finally starting to dip their toes into it but it seems so short. Hate to have to replace a 1.9kw battery for who knows $7-8k at the least, when you could replace a whole 100kw plaid battery for $15k

Awesome video, Eddie. I’m in the market for a new Corvette and am on the Z06 list at a local dealership. The E-Ray got me way more excited than I expected and this video really helped me with a lot of questions I had between the two models. I still have some thinking to do, but I feel much more equipped with this info. Thanks man!

Z06, that’s why I’m keeping my 20 GT500. We will be looking at EVs in the future like how we are looking back on the plasma TVs

Your car’s exterior is BEAUTIFUL and GORGEOUS 😍 ❤️😻 Such a tasteful interior too.

E-ray engine same as a Silverado. You got the better car. No disrespect to Tahoe engine which I die for. But you got the bespoke engine. Like the ZR-1 engine for C4s.

With how close the performance and price are with the two models it basically comes down to do you want more comfort, economy and instant torque or do you want that 8500 rpm and exotic car sound.

Glad you want to keep your Z06. Yeah, The new soft close fronk is so cool. I won't rule out we can't retro fit the 2024 latch to our cars. After all I installed a Raptor Transfer case, CF shifter and console and paddle shift steering wheel in my Whipple Regular Cab F150.

Great overview, I too would keep the zo6. It’s the engine that makes the difference for me. You going to Barrett Jackson, it’s the best time for us car peeps.

Great review! Thank you....

I cancelled my Z06 to get the Eray. Went from 6yr wait to being #2 on the list.

agree 100%. The E-Ray is amazing, and a great addition to the Corvette lineup. But the Z06 is the best corvette ever made, the dedication they put into producing the LT6 is phenomenal. will go down in history as a legendary corvette

No, you shouldn't. I think they are different vehicles for different vehicle enthusiasts. It's hard to say one is truly 'better' than the other because they fall into two separate categories. One is more like a Dodge Viper, the other more like an Aston Martin or a similar "luxury performance" brand. Both pretty damn amazing. But man I love the way that E-Ray sounds...

Great review!

I think I’ll wait for the Z. I’ve been on the list for two years 🤞

Hey Eddie I would wait. I would make sure they have all the bugs out of the car first and see what else may go wrong with E-Ray. First year of any new version of a model is a big NO in terms of purchasing. You never know what they got wrong with that vehicle being a completely new redesign, and a hybrid. So I would wait.

Great video with tons of info. Living in Florida where we get lots of heavy rain, the E Ray is going to be the Baum! I’ve already got my license plate on order, always the optimist… C8 ERAY1 will be on my High Country Traverse, ready to be transferred when the E RAY arrives! How’s that for thinking ahead. 😎

I'm a 20/80 guy. 80% performance for 20% cost. I know it doesn't quite make the ratio - but that's why my money is on the base C8 StingRay..... Good enough is sometimes sufficient.....

You've got the most badass 'Vette ever made...no way in hell I'd downgrade from a Z06 to a hybrid 'Vette.

Z06…. no question

The ZR1 is going to be a Z06 with a Electric Motor and AWD. With the C8R Type Body Work. About 830hp or 870hp. (670 +160hp or 200hp Electric)

ERay is definitely cool but it ain't no C8 Z06. Flat plane crank V8 for life, baby.

I have been on the list for a Z06 since Sep 2020, with my primary interest is getting back to driving at Road Atlanta. Although the E-Ray is impressive, the Z06 will be the better car for the track. Plus I am one of those center exhaust Corvette guys. I do not like the outside quad exhaust of the Stingray and feel the same about the E-Ray.

Z06/Z07 will always be more special and valuable- it’s a NA screamer - just like the 458!

thats a hard one but after some days to think on it, i am choosing to remain on the list at MM for the z06.

Can the artificial electric sound volume be turned down or up according to the driver’s preference?

That Eray looks incredible

Are you back in Midwest when you filmed this or still out west?

Eddie, Thank you! I'm keeping my reservation for my Z06 3LZ Red Mist (none Z07). Long waiting list 2363/2446. Again, Thanks.

Any comments on your ZO7 package without the carbon fiber wheels. That’s my spec. Can’t see street driving the CF wheels plus the 11K cost. Any regrets? Since you drove the press car with the CF wheels and own yours without… what’s your thoughts? Thanks … great video.

I am on a list, along with everyone else. If I were to track, Z06. If not, E-Ray. I don't know when my number will come up, but I'm still not sure. 🤣 I've probably got close to 2 years still. Maybe a bit over a year? I'm guessing.

Lol that Tacoma that was preening through passenger window.

Looks like I will have to settle for now for a stingray since some dealers have stopped taking orders for both. Since they have long list and have no real idea when the cars will come.

I think this hybrids electric portion should resemble the power and top speed of the gas engine. 160 ehp goes so fast with a heavy car giving it has a starting gear

Would love to see a 60-130 race between the two😏

Rumor is that the ZR1 will be the Z06 with the E-Ray front axle........830hp......oh Lord, please make it so......

Funny how man laughs every time after pushing it lol

Electrification is wave of future, but your is something else.

Great video! 👍👍👍😀🏎

What if the Zora or the ZR1 comes will you still traded it then?🤔

Z06 it is

The e ray looks awesome. But the engine in the z06 is something very special and about to be very rare as EV takes over. Z06 will be valuable in the future.

Eddie my Friend, what you doing man, Youre Z06 will worth more than the E Ray in the future. Z06 is all engine man. Or just wait for the ZR1, will be the Z06 and E ray combined. Oh and when are you going to let me drive that GT500 lol

I'd probably do the e ray and try and get some other manual track day car.. A lotus or a Cayman.., older C7 gs...

How long dl you think that Flat plane crank engine can last ??? I bet the regular C8 LT 1 and Eray LT2 engines last longer than FPC of Z06. So for collectors who like to keep their cars long beyond 20 years the FPC might not be a good choice

I am in the eRay camp. Why? I will accelerate faster than almost anyone, including ZO6 drivers, but I will rarely hit 150 mph and get smoked by a ZO6. Also, the tech in the eRay is awesome. The stealth mode will come in handy and 4 wheel drive is another superior element of an everyday driver in NJ/NYC

I predict an insane factory electric front wheel drive conversion. : )

Z06 all the way

I can’t afford any trims, but I go for Stingray and Z51 recommendation for normal people. Plenty fast enough.

Youve got an HP Tuners coat on. I can understand your bias. Wait till the car is fully electric, itll be insane.

E ray will be very interesting, if GM has done it's homework and the Hybrid system is reliable the sky is the limit.

We wanna see the NSX Type S vs the Corvette E-Ray

The amount of “purists” I’ve seen online freaking out thinking the ERay is either an EV or a plug-in hybrid. You’d think Chevy didn’t still sell NA C8’s. I like the ERay, hope it sells well, but I’d take the Z06.

E ray is faster. They are already calling it the fastest Corvette yet. I really like the idea of the stealth mode as well. That’s cool.

Chevy should have planted the 5.5L 670hp FlatPlane Crank in the E-Ray for a combined output of 830hp...

Yea but one can buy the wide body from GM or aftermarket

I could see a C8 Z06 owner jumping to the C8 Zora when that becomes available.

Does the Z51 package exist with the Eray ?

F1 should do this. About 600hp na and 400 from brakes

I'd wait for the F-Ray

Id take the E-Ray but I think they should have Modded the 6.2 motor. I think GM new they could make money if they used the 6.2 , But if lived in a warmer state Id take he Z06.

very easy to answer, if you want a amazing straight forward acceleration, a relatively modern hybrid engine and a good mpg with a supersports car? you must go for the E- Ray, but if you want a screaming V8 engine and a amazing track car? you must go for the ZO6. What do you want?

@EddieX what do you for a living? if you dont mine me asking, kinda cool that you get to drive nice cars.

I get the Z06 and the wife gets the E-ray. Then we switch!

People are hyper focused on 0-60 now so it's not surprising that people will think the e ray is a better option than the Z06. I would pass on the e ray personally but acknowledge they are going to sell a ton of them due to the cheap price (compared to the Z06) and the relative performance.

Mean machine

I think the topic of losing values should be mentioned on these videos

You look like Kim Jong Un with those sunglasses

I'm 21 on the Z06 list, so GM with their ineptitude already decided for me, unfortunately....ERAY until I can get my hands on the Z06...

You gotta ha e both man

E-Ray if you want an all weather daily driver that's a street rocket. Z06 if you want a dedicated track monster that can also be driven on the street.

Depends on how bad the price gauging is.

Why not a plug-in? At least GM should give that option to the buyer.

Yes, definitely ERay, with same track performance hotlap as Z06 but with a lot more user-friendly everyday purposes. AWD, Snow, better traction, instant tq & power from electric motor, better fuel economy, better display, cost less, etc! Also higher performance easy upgrade electric motors for even More performance, soon to follow. ERay all the way, beats it hands down, especially for everyday use. Win-win

Are they high? Z06 ftw

Dont feel bad praising the Prius. Once, my wife got mad at me just because I recommended the Prius for her and got upset whole day. I don’t know what I have done wrong ! It’s beautiful and practical car, even though I own Exotic sport cars. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Eddie I was about to barf when you started hyping the Egay..you finished strong on the Z06 at the end. The battery is to small, to tight and to hot where they stuck it. I have a 2Kw patriot solar charger. It's 12x12". The ERAY is going to lose horsepower charging and catching up. The motor is out of a Toyota Corolla hybrid. 160 hp is tiny. Without more power you'll get the wheels to turn but not for very long. We will see what happens. I afraid by allowing the use of the Z06 body it will destroy the Z06 market.

ZR1 will be the very high powered supercar, Zorra will probably be the true hypercar GT hybrid like Speedtail or Regera 😎

I don't think calling it a C8 with more power should be said . The wide body looks significantly better and in someway the Eray arguably looks the best if your more into a classy exoytic design that stands on its own without wings and dive planes to look bad ass . Both looks are cool . But if your not a track person you really don't need all of that for street driving or the cost . The all season tires will save boat loads of money over cup tires that last 1-2 days of track use and make your car slow when not at temp or its moist . An E ray at a stoplight will dust the ZO6 9-10 out of 10 times and 10 out 10 when the conditions aren't perfect for sticky tires via the awd . The Eray suffers whatever it suffers from weight as the C8 is relatively heavy , Z06 more so and Eray is on par with American and Euro Gt cars that are very heavy these days . But the wide body is certainly a big step up from C8 . Stock carbon brakes which are expensive option , the giant tires , and depending on your eye the body matching which looks higher end to me and less plasticky and boy racer . It's all taste but having a classier option that still looks bad ass is great . All corvettes as well as many other cars are already way over powered for public roads and even though e ray is heavier and less nimble for many people the AWD including whatever eundersteer that will warn them they may be outside of their driving skills will protect them . Even if an AWD car isn't faster with a pro driver it at least feels and often is easier for regular people to push an awd car and maybe get saved ( although understeer can ruin you as well if you put too much confidence in AWD as a miracle aid and expect the car to save you ) . I would like to see regular drivers on courses meant to miimic street driving and see which car they can drive faster and return without poo in their pants . You are 100 giving up a very special engine for a less special engine and an electric motor which is not uncommon and that is the big rub for average person who isn't tearing up 3k + whatever other track fees and fuel costs you can spend in a weekend in a Z06 . WITH the brakes standard Eray is less expensive and 100 better as transportation that happens to be stupid . Z06 IS better at pure fun and stupidity while still being able to use as a car at times . Eray could EASILY be the only car you own and your daily driver . I have daily driven much less luxurious and comfortable corvettes as my only car and even drove them in winter even of carefully and they did better then some might expect with the Goodyears on a C5 for instance . Much better then my Firehawk TA With giant summer tires from factory that wouldn't even move on flat if any snow . I bet eray with all seasons drives fine on packed snow and will be drive able nearly every day of the year in NY for instance .

As tech progresses the eray tech will get left behing with next hybrid and or full electric.Just like a mobile phone.

20 years from now will the first ordered delivery ? 😂

C8 come with Super Cruiser?

Z06 by a long shot! I’m really not sure what the target market even is for the E-Ray. I’d take a normal Z51 Stingray over the E-Ray any day. More pure, much lighter, likely more reliable. No brainer!

Pro charge E Ray😁

corvette was already skating on thin ice then chevy goes and pulls a stunt like this

No way!

When are you going to explain how to buy the very popular zo6 without paying any market adjustment ?

C8 z06

Keep the Z06 but then again most KZfaqrs don’t keep their cars very long since they tend to keep up with the latest and greatest to keep their content relevant. I’d be surprised if you kept this if a Zr1 comes up or whatever is next for corvette. Either way I think you are in a spot that most wished to be in. Enjoy