U-DRAG RACE: Corvette Z06 vs. McLaren 765LT
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Welcome to Edmunds’ U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races! In this video, we put two of the latest and greatest supercars against each other: the absurdly expensive McLaren 765LT vs. the all-new (and glorious-sounding) Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Does the Z06 have the power to take down the best from McLaren? Or do you really get what you pay for? Edmunds’ Clint Simone covers it all in the video above. Now turn up the volume and get ready for a battle of dollars and horsepower!
What is a U-Drag race?
A U-Drag race consists of both cars heading down the track like a standard drag race, then braking hard, flipping around and then heading back.
00:00 Intro
01:12 Vehicle Stats
02:25 Race 1 Prep
03:41 Race 1
06:04 Race 2 Prep
07:11 Race 2
09:37 Stats Recap
12:24 Edmunds' Take
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Does the McLaren do enough to justify its $320,000 price premium over the Z06? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
765LT is next level car vs the Z06. Hence, the next level price . Z06 vs R8GT vs 600LT vs Technica is way more appropriate, IMHO.
seeing how ppl are selling these z06s with markup for 300k i would be going 765lt before that for the money
would like to see plaid vs 765lt with the shorter track gearing and dragtimes driving because he has gottin mid to low 9s with the 765lt on the streets. and then gt500 vs z06 since gt500 beat regular c8 and we have seen base 80k gt500s start pulling from top option 185k z06 around 120 130mph gt500 starts pulling away which shocks me
If money is no object, hell yeah!
@@carculturenation2166 you just hate the Z06, don't you?
The 765 had 100 more horsepower and weighs 600 pounds less, so this is what I was expecting.
Most idiots will never understand this fact.
Mclaren has a lot more than just 100 hp more. Has around 850hp when put on a dyno
@@_Ambition124 pretty sure that’s at the wheels too
@@_Ambition124 Can't argue about the weight though, that 765 is pretty light for a "mainstream" supercar. Obviously weight makes a huge difference in acceleration, coupled with +800hp that thing just flies when given the chance. The Z06 is just a great value given its performance, what a machine!
Also has twin turbos to c8 naturally aspirated and barely has more horse power lmfao
This "U-drag" test is getting to be more and more a performance standard. Killing it, Edmunds!
carwow comp🤧
yes! It offers exactly what commentator states... it's a very good taste of all the important skills sets. i own a C8 Z07. It's great on street and then the track, tho to change its personality to the max, u need to sets of rubber & rims alongwith a good alignment specialist for before & after adjustment
That 765lt is on another level
I wouldn’t doubt that the U Drag will become the next new standard for racing fans with tracks around the world. And it’s all in thanks to Edmonds.
It's a good one. Carwow has some nice lineups, but I can't make it through a video where a grown man is acting like a 9 year old kid. Brutal to watch
This is WAY cooler than a regular drag race. Great video
Why did it take us car guys so long to figure this out?
Constant GHAY agenda being pushed by WOKE MEDIA. Disgusting they have a TWINK host instead of a MAN. Give us car media by CAR GUYS. Google the host if you don't believe me.
This is an excellent format for a race - testing launch, acceleration, braking, cornering, and balance in a very concise format. I'd argue that Edmunds is killing it with this U-drag series. Well done!
You know, a Hennessey would be fun to watch around the track ;)
Yeah killing it once every like quarter if we lucky.
*Uuh ONE is TURBOCHARGED....MIGHT HELP?* 🤔🤔🤔
I agree! I would love to see this become way more popular
That McLaren... when you have a car that can WALK a Z06, that's god-tier performance.
It won't walk the demon 170
@levariojones104 not even close
The Z06 is naturally aspirated, it’s really not that impressive
Build quality 😂
@davidhubbard7573 That's assuming it makes it down the track. The 170 is a Dodge after all. That being said, both the Demon and the 170 are drag cars, and that's pretty much all they can do.
I found this channel this day and I'm admitted this is epic channel..not just only drag races but you put everything for car enthusiast will love it 👉👍
I’d like to see how much closer the race would be with a 720S.
From the dig and the roll section, easily 720s. The Z06 w/Z07 will catch up in the corner. But that's 2 sections to the 720s to the Corvettes 1 section. So ultimately 720s will probably win.
I think the 600LT would be a better matchup.
I don't know, the 720s makes more power and weighs hundreds of pounds less. The Z06 would have a better chance on a twisty track than in a straight line
Z06 is more comparable to the 600LT or 570S.
Everytime people compere the Corvette they always bring a car with a list 100hp more, why not a 600 or a 720s
I’m more impressed that the vette is naturally aspirated
That deserves some recognition!
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pretty sure im gonna have to buy my first vette when they bring the 1000hp awd hybrid to market. Should be top 4 fastest production cars ever and really cook in cornering
Amazing
I think the weight difference is more impressive. You can always put more power on any car regardless if it's forced or na, but having 600lbs of weight difference is freaking outstanding.
Dude, that 2nd run in the McLaren was absolutely immaculate!!! o.o
I figured that would be the outcome - just look at the HP and Torque differences. Not surprised. But it was cool to watch, thank you! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Can you guys do a leaderboard for the U-Drags total time? If your going to keep doing them, it would be cool to have one.
This comment plus 1000 more likes!
Agreed
The other videos had a leader boarded but really don't compare to a 765 or z07
Yeah please
@@TheMustangStampede 7?
The heat waves coming off the McLaren is insane that it produces that amount of heat.
It also shows the aerodynamics of that car is on point..
And it was a cold cold day, too.
That active aero definitely made a difference. I would like to see a Z06 without the Z07 package in this race as as Chevy admits it’s faster.
Regardless of who won the Z06 is a masterpiece for the horsepower and price thank you GM beautiful and body style
The NA engine
Even as a McLaren fan (and someone who is definitely not a fan of the Z06), I think this is a good test for the Chevy... to see how close it can run to a much more expensive, focused car. Yes, it's a pretty big gap, ut the Z06 performs very respectably, all things considered. It doesn't meet the 765LT in performance, but still punches way above it's weight and that's awesome to see. The Z06's power and traction off the line is very impressive.
Just add a couple turbos.
@@paulchristenson5256 That would be a very one dimensional upgrade.
@@paulchristenson5256then upgrade the 765’s turbos. See how that works?
@@Nemoticonit's a pretty one dimensional race. Nothing wrong with the braking of the Z06. But yeah add a few turbos and it may be a different race.
ZR1… anybody..?
I think we'll have to wait for the Chevy ZR1 Zora before this is a little more fair. Let's try it again in a couple of years, if Chevy follows through with the ZR1
Agreed. My thoughts exactly.
I understand you buddy being a corvette fan this wasn't easy for u..
@@rahulsawant8369 it shouldn’t bother any corvette fan, the fact that the vette is a fraction of the price, and can pull off a 10.4 quarter mile (non z07 package) is impressive. But he has a point, next models should be insane
@@brandonjacobo4965 price is irrelevant if you want bragging rights. Fast is fast and rich people dont care. But yea Corvette fans should be proud the Z06 8s hell of a car for 150k for this spec
765LT already makes about 760 hp, on the dyno
Rumours have it that the new ZR1 is going to make 810 hp, presumably at the crank
And the McLaren is lighter anyways
I have a C4, have driven C7s and C8s and liter bikes, and have also driven the 720S. The 720S is ungodly fast AND quick, handles really well at speed, and while you really have to use a lot of force with the brakes they are excellent. I found that once the turbos were spooled up the car took off like it got a huge kick in the tail... 30 to 100 is over in a flash. The 720S was as fast or faster than the fastest motorcycles I've ridden. The 765's acceleration must be even more brutal with 5% more HP and a lighter vehicle. Given the difference in the power-to-weight ratios, the Z06 had no chance. That it got beat by the Z06 in 0-60 during the first race was a freak of nature... must have had warmer tires. I'd love to have a Z06... but if I could have any car it would be the McLaren.
These are the best races on CZcams, just amazing I love them.
10x more entertaining than watching a regular 1/4 mile.
Problem is this actually involves driver skill and one driver is clearly more competent than the other here.
Nothing better than this format. Keep it up, Edmunds
Excellent videos series, and exactly what I expected. I own a GT2RS and know not to mess with a 765LT in straight acceleration. I would love to have a run at it in this format though. Great concept.
I just track days at Thunderhill east. A 765LT was parked next to my Mustang in the shade. I watched him zoom by at different places on track. Visible pulling away from the other cars in his class. Super cool owner too.
This test is so impressive to an extent that it should be in ALL DRAG RACES! Bravo to whoever made this amazing idea as it shows not just drag but in addition brake and cornering without renting a circuit 👏🏼
It's not a new idea. This is how land speed records are tested in general
I really appreciate how you guys did a running lap in between the races where you discussed the results and simultaneously let the brakes take a breather and gave the cars a cool-down. I see so many channels where they do a race and SLAM on the brakes and just sit there, letting the pads cook on the rotor after an immense deceleration. Keep up the good work, loved the video.
Won’t matter. Those are carbon ceramic pads and rotors on the 765. They cool down in 60 seconds.
Love, Love, Love this drag race format and that you get to the actual racing quickly, unlike all other drag race videos. Please keep up the great work.
This may be crazy, but I'd like to see either of these against a Tesla Model S plaid which should smoke both of these through the quarter mile, but how much will it lose on the braking and cornering. Interesting, no?
That was wicked awesome! Great video.
600lbs less and 100 more HP with the advantage of turbo torque, we knew it wasn't going to go well just based on the spec sheet. That said there is nothing in the Z06s price range that competes so I'm happy to hear a McLaren and a chevy can be compared. A win for the USA in my opinion.
This is some serious cope. A 720S is similar priced (even cheaper) compared to the Z06 on the open market and its performance is barely behind the 765. Plenty of cars that can compete at the current Z06 $180k range.
Only in todays society when you lose do you win. And only in America does that happen. Its uncanny.
Porsche turbo S will destroy the Z06.
It is so rare to actually be able to SEE the speed of a car from the drivers pov but you could definitely see the insane speed with the 765 pov
This is by far the best way to test a car quickly. WELL DONE!
Glad to see U-Drag back. For a car costing nearly 1/4th, the Corvette had no business staying even as close as it did.
It wasn’t close
Would love to see it up against the Ford GT!
The second race wasn't close in any regards 😂😂
It literally got gapped at every measure
@@jp23x lol
I’ve been watching U-drag since it’s inception. I absolutely love the format and I hope they keep going with it.
I'm in England, picked up my Z06 last weekend, now available in RHD unfortunately the weather hasn't allowed me to enjoy it yet, rained every day since I picked it up, can't wait for next week, forecast good, but despite the limited use, it puts a big smile on my face just looking at it, and driving it is phenomenal
thanks for the video ,,,great fun to watch i hope you would consider expanding the test to include 1/2 mile drag race , and without launch control , and braking test ....i beleive it will add juice to the competition .
This is awesome. More of this, please.
I like this style of racing. Its a cool idea that I'd like to see more of
Do a lot of these using different vehicles especially from the comment section...this is way cooler than all the drag race channels you got a follower keep them coming 🔥
I never buy a used vehicle whatever the year model without checking out Edmunds owner reviews. Real feedback. No bs.
The fact that a Corvette is being compared with a Mclaren says it all, and at 1/3 the price; thats definitely a victory for GM, and this is a Z06, can't wait to see what GM does for a C8 ZR1, flat plane crank V8 to the rear and a strong electric motor moving the front tires anyone?
So u think if gm had more budget to make a special edition for 400k would make it road legal and beat the 765? Haha trust me thatd gm's best already dont play yourself.
@@exreturn2010 dude you're sounding like a fanboy.. enjoy all cars for what they are.. the Zr1 will have over 800 hp so ya that will be a better race.. i love that all car companies put out these cool cars even if i cant afford them
Maybe Corvette could reverse engineer McLaren tech for next year…..
even after that the C8 Zora which is supposed to be the strongest corvette ever which will still be (if rumors are true about it ofc) around what, 100k cheaper MSRP? which is crazy good
@@aarohanrimal6663 crazy good but it's not close to the quality of the mclaren even if the mclaren is shit reliability wise
Your U drags are a joy to watch
Liked, subscribed, and commented. Keep the U-DRAGS coming!!
I definitely like this format. Keep it up folks.
Wow that McLaren is next level fast. So impressive. Given the crazy markup on the Z06 and the crazy low prices on a 720S, I would definitely go 720s. Would love to see the 720s vs Z06 in U Drag
720 would be a better comparison, 765 has a closer ratio gearbox
If you go to the right dealer and there are many of them, you won't pay over sticker, of course if you are in Californication you will get screwed.I will get mine this spring or summer(depending on production) at sticker, getting the Z06 HTC sticker is $140k and that's what I'm paying not counting sales tx here in Michigan.
720’s are $275k+.
Fake bill Nye
Crazy markups? You can't even find one.
Who else is impressed that Tobias Fünke became a test driver😂
I’d like to see some previous models do this race to see how they do. Like the c7 zr1 would be a good one to use.
This is one of the best race idea on CZcams. There are so many different combination of cars yall could run
Could you guys bring the table back at the end of the video to compare with the previous time of other cars you tested on the u-drag?
Great video! More U drags please!!!
Such a cool idea, and interesting to see!!
Great straight-line comparison! I wonder daily driving & 9turn track, what would that look like? great Vid! Thanks
765LT has close to 850PS and with such little weight for its class we are talking about a missile on wheels. Z06 is simply a very fast car.
To be fair, they're a lot more comparable on a track, but that aero on the Z06 along with the high weight, flat plane torque compared to turbo torque, and less power won't hold up against even a Huracán or McLaren GT in a roll, much less the 765LT. Here to hoping for a twin turbo Z06 with active aero can provide more realistic competition
@@rwilson4073 Yeah, the Z06 with Z07 package is an absolute monster on the track against just about anything - all that aero certainly does it no favors in a drag race against hypercars
The Z06 is a little more than a very fast car, lol
@@maestroadam A little more what? It has numb steering and engine noise piped in thru the speakers. It's a very fast car at best.
@R Wilson the z06 gappes a huracan
Finally. One of these with cars worth watching. More of this, please.
Great way to test cars and entertaining.
Would be very interesting to see plaid against one of those super cars
Great race. I'd be happy with either one.
That 765LT is CRAZY FAST.
C8 ZR1 will make it like nothing , oh I forget C7 ZR1 did it before that has same HP and same weight .
Edit : i saw a lot of C6 ZR1s which has less power and still beating it and they also fully stock .
@@gracestingray is this what you’re referring too? czcams.com/video/xaRqPs5WO1I/video.html
@@LeeXRV even C6 ZR1 beat it so easily here so shut the fk up and go play nfs instead of talking about things you can’t afford czcams.com/video/W462wbUPjwU/video.html
That 765LT is almost lose to Z06 , Z06 did better 0~60 launch time , it has less power and naturally aspirated too but if it has same power , it will definitely beat that cocky overpriced and very overrated 765LT so easily .
@@gracestingray I know it hurts you that the Z06 got destroyed. It is what is is.
It says a lot for the Vette to even be in a comparison with the mclaren
Love this format.
awesome concept
I think the Z06 did amazing for being like 1/3 the cost. Who would have thought a corvette would be drag racing a Mclaren 10 years ago. Also, when the Zora comes out it will be much closer. Both amazing cars!
10 years ago the mp4-12c had 615hp and a zr1 had 638hp and when you take that generation’s comparison to this one in the video, you see that the weight difference between the corvette and it’s competitor is more prominent now, it’s not as crazy as you thought
zr1 comes out.
@@juhsztn weight is the 🐘 in the room.
@@iluvcakes19 that’s essentially what i said
@@juhsztn yes and I'm agreeing with you.
I love U-Drags, and this is the best one yet. Would love to see even more mainstream and non-sporty vehicles be put to this same test.
I love this series!
I like this U-Drag type of race
I’ve never seen this U-drag and it’s awesome!!!!
Tell your friends!
This format is brilliant. You guys nailed it.
I can’t wait to see someone do a legit twin turbo conversion to the Corvette and curious how much closer this race would be. But with the INSANE markups on the corvettes, that price gap tightens up quite a bit.
One is a world class exotic, the other is an attainable bargain from America. Two different goals, two different results
Great content as always and can't wait for more videos.
Edmonds should check back in 5 years to see which car is still running 😂😂😂😂 my money is on the Vette
Horsepower plus less weight is a power to weight ratio that the Z06 can’t overcome. Totally outclassed it is not even fair to pair against each other
When that boost hooks up and the traction is steady, the 765 it just goes. Hoping the ZR1 Corvette gets some form of boost like the older ZR1’s probably will thankfully. But man the turbos in the 765LT just make it go!
The 765LT is my favorite supercar.
I like this 👍 Tells a lot more about the cars than a simple drag race..
well done amazing video
Pretty well what I expected, the Corvette is a great car but it is clearly outclassed up against a McLaren, the price difference is also unbelievable.
The old guy's a better driver according to the numbers and the law of nature which says that old guys rule.
Agreed.
Lol
4:14 mclaren s heat shimmering is so cool
McLaren: Half-a-million dollar hypercar with 85 more HP, and 130 more lb-ft of torque...and over SIX HUNDRED pounds lighter. As awesome as the new Z06 is, it's totally outgunned here. I'm surprised at how close the Z06 actually kept it. Impressive showing for the American beauty & beast.
Let’s do a similar race !!
Let’s see who hits more home runs Aaron Judge Vs Jose Altuve
A 765lt is crazy lol. You'll need to bring in an SF90 to match it.
Turbos on the z06 would make it a fair fight
ahh not, weight difference is too much and active aero on mclarens matter
@@nicklovely6431
Them being so surprised by the result is confusing to me😂
IKR and the more accurate test would be against a Z07. It would still lose but still.
@@a.m.4049 The z07 probably wouldn't be any faster with the amateur drivers and only one corner. The car selection here is just bad for a competitive comparison. But nearly half a million for the McLaren the Z06 has far better performance per dollar. Koenigsegg vs McLaren would be similar results
@@a.m.4049 It IS a Z07. The entire thing is stupid. A half million dollar car with far more power. No kidding...
Yeah I thought so too
I took my Roush Mustang up over 155 mph. 5th gear redlined, however fast that is. If you're not used to it, it's a different world up there. I would never recommend that to anybody. If you buy one of these cars to drive fast, please get a membership at a local race track.
I’ve missed the U drags so much, where have you guys been??????
Should put the ZO6 against McLaren’s cheapest production car offering, not it’s most expensive. Then it might be a good race. This was a slaughter in both price and performance.
Yeah. You can solidly buy THREE Z06's for the price of that McLaren. 😂 I think I'd rather have 3 Vettes honestly. Also, I'd love to see them do this same test with the E-Ray.
Ok yeah put Mclaren’s cheapest car vs Chevy’s most expensive… makes sense.
@@MagnificentMalone You compare dollar for dollar in most cases. That makes more sense.
@@MagnificentMalone why not? It’s still more expensive than the Z.
Corvette is a Na high revving track monster . It’s heavier and has a lot less torque and hp . It’s an amazing machine still and likely performance car of the year
it already won PCOTY and Car and Drivers hot lap test.
Great idea!
We need to see C8Z vs GT500 CFTP, I mean they raced the GT500 against a regular C8. Please do this Edmunds!!!!
So insane and impressive how the Corvette does against cars over $300k more expensive. INSANE!
😂😂😂😂 the Corvette got raped, it wasn't even close 😂😂
I want to see the continuation of the Shelby GT500 series.
Me as well except lets make it a CFTP car which will be able to accelerate and exit the U-turn portion much harder due to the Cup IIs.
Gr8 video guys, AWESOME
Total otherworldly domination from the 765LT as expected. Just because the corvette is being compared here doesn’t give it a value proposition given the sheer differences in performance.
Kevin Nash mentioned this clip on his podcast and boy it did not disappoint! 👌🏼
Huh.. Who would’ve thunk the price of a house in difference would matter.. weird
Dang I wish houses where I am were that cheap.
Yeah, but they're both beasts of cars - the fact that they did this race is pretty sweet, IMO. Both of these cars are basically THE most desirable at their respective price points. That being said, a much more fair race would be against a regular 720s. The Z06 does have one advantage though - those carbon fiber wheels boy!
I do wonder how much weight would be saved if they removed the rear trunk area, with the Corvette's rear end just having the engine compartment 🤔
To the stupid ducks out there: it doesn't always have to be an exact matchup to film something like this. It could have been how the Vette was able to hang with the McLaren and therefore is a good bargain.
@@Anonymous-pm7jf I wouldn’t exactly say the Vette hung with the Mc, but I get your point. Personally I’d take the Vette
Guess I should have bought a Maclaren instead of my house lol I'll still take the z06
McLaren have so many masterpieces, they are just legendary ! 🙌, 765lt is a magnificent peace of adrenaline !..
yes mcLaren is a beast , we will have to wait for the Zora platform to be released and see if it evens up the odds.
Expected but still WOW!!! The 'vette is an amazing car for that price..... what might the Zora do?
This test is interesting. It would be cool to see 3 laps of this just to show which car is better on the track. The test currently relies on your launch as the most important factor and it's not even a prepped surface.
A bad launch by the McLaren on round #1 allowed it to be close, 3 laps would make it embarrassing! The video is click bait, the Z06 is not in the same league.
yes!!! my favorite comparison style...this test s the greatest, I wish you guys did it more.
a straight followed by a left turn followed by a straight- dude you are talking Nascar.
@@miked.7722 totally the same. I would LOVE to watch a nascar try this against either of these cars
I love Udrags! Such a brilliant concept!! You guys gotta patent that ASAP!! 👍🏽👏🏾😎
Maybe, if the cars are remotely comparable, which these are not.
I wonder what would happen if they actually use the Z06 maximum launch RPM @5500? 🤔
I knew the outcome was going to be what this was. I do believe this will be a great race with the C8 ZR1.