C8 Corvette Z51: deep dive and technical review | Video

I have seen a few C8s lately out in the wild and, yeah, they still stop me in my tracks. For me in my lifetime, I’d say it’s the most revolutionary Corvette since the C4.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I cant wait to see what the Z06 is like when we get our hands on one. From everything I have seen with the Z51 and the base model it looks like it should be impressive. 

Factory Vette Cart?

I saw one on I-95 in Rapid Blue. Wow, it’s not subtle. 

I was honestly a little shocked by the gap between the base model and the Z51. Particularly on brakes. If the Z06 is another leap like this it's going to be absolutely bonkers.

Also wondering whether there'll be a Grand Sport analog, pairing the Z06 chassis bits with a normal (or slightly upgraded) base engine.

Seriously makes me want to go out and buy a new pair of all white Nike walking shoes.

David S. Wallens said:

I have seen a few C8s lately out in the wild and, yeah, they still stop me in my tracks. For me in my lifetime, I’d say it’s the most revolutionary Corvette since the C4.

Wouldn't you like to revise that statement?  I picture a white 1982 Corvette with T-tops, turbine wheels, properly tuned crossfire injection, and 20k miles on the clock.  Then, I picture a red 1984 Corvette fresh out of the box.  I'll take the '82.  Maybe to compare a Mk2 Supra to a Mk4 Supra would be better.  It's like going from a stretched Celica to a street icon.  I could be wrong, but Corvette has finally crossed into supercar territory with the C8.

Chevrolet should offer these as a free loaner car to every McLaren dealership.  After the 3rd warrantee repair owners might be ready to put their ego to bed and make the trade into a car that starts, runs, and drives.

How do you order that rolling chassis bare frame car? I'll build my own body. 

In reply to Junkers :

I stand by the statement. From my birth until 1982, the Corvette evolved. It was an old car still sold at the dealership. Then, with the C4, we got something that truly looked new. The Corvette, at least to me, finally became a modern machine.