2020 Mercedes AMG GT-R vs. Corvette C7 Z06 | American Muscle vs. German Engineering
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- Germany versus America. The 2020 Mercedes AMG GTR goes up against the 2019 Corvette Z06. While the AMG GTR cost 3 times as much, is it 3 times the car? We take them to our airstrip for a half mile drag race to find out. Which of these super coupes is the faster car?
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In the 35-140MPH roll, the Z06 had a gearing advantage because 1st gear tops out a little over 60MPH. That gave it the ability to pull ahead initially. We did a bunch of runs in 2nd gear but it was just way out of the powerband. Kudos to the Z06 driver, Ron, who did a fantastic job representing the Corvette.
C6 ZR1 vs Huracan LP610-4 Coupe? C7 Z06 is slower than C6 ZR1, and since the C7 Z06 beated Huracan in your channel, it will be interesting to see the difference between them
Can u do viper srt gen v or gts Or TA vs the c7 zo6. Both manual .
Since the corvette was manual it would’ve been more fair if you would’ve used a manual AMG. Oh wait.... it’s a pussy car
@Paul Reyes Sure, if someone can donate a stock C6ZR1, I would love to do that video. Based on my reading, C6ZR1s run low 7 second 60-130 times. I ran a 7.65 in my C7Z A8. For the Huracan race, I had lighter wheels by a 25-30# which I would say put me in the 7.4 range. My guess is the C6ZR1 with a good driver would put slightly more on a stock Huracan.
@Jeffrey Epstein You read my mind. That video is coming in a few weeks!
Unfortunately I think your shifting is what lost the race. No disrespect to you, but at this point Autos are so much better at shifting than we'll ever be.
Should have keeped the automatic
@@andrepowell3809 This race is in a controlled environment on a drag strip. On the street no one's counting 0.2 secs with a stop watch; what counts is the enjoyment you get from driving the car and for that he was right in getting the manual
You should hush if you are just a garbage gear banger
Autos are faster, it's just obvious, but to me an automatic even a Ferrari dct will never reach the enjoyment of a manual
Thank you for speaking an unpopular truth. Even some of the Old Guard are converts to the Gospel of the Automatic.
Probably should’ve mentioned the torque figures along with horsepower.
That AMG is absolutely killer
The Mercedes GT is my favorite car. But that Z06 sounds soooo nice on the downshift.
There's no doubt your sold auto would've done much better. A manual against a dual clutch, forget it, the extra HP almost isn't even a factor.
The AMG would still win
@@Unxpekted My 2019 Auto C7 Z06 does 6,27 sec. 100-200 stock.
Much much faster than this Z06 in this video and I have already raced a AMG GTR and also a Stock Nissan GTR. Both are faster from a standing start but from a roll I eat them alive.
Nissan does around 7.2 sec stock 100-200 and AMG GTR is almost the same.
The manual C7 Z06 in this video is pretty slow tbh
@@BosaFTWindeed
Right like wtf get those manuals out of here this dude making the zo6 look bad smh lol I'm gonna get a almost exact car but it's a manual 😂 bro someone should tell him it's not even close the same car then love the amg gtr 😂
Shifting seemed on point from your end, but there’s no beating a fast auto from the AMG.
Auto would do better. No doubt.
I love the quality of the video, I also love the fact that all comparisons with the Z06 are against cars that cost 3x as much, shed 200k for comparable performance, yes please. Love my 19 Z06
3x as much ? my stock Z06 1LZ A8 try 12x as much. I'm loving it.
Corvettes just aren't as cool. The mercedes is sick.
@@greenwhale6191 Must be cool to spend most of the ownership period waiting for your car to return from the service centre.
@Tom Wetz owned 2 amg gt (not a gtr, but a gts and gtc) no service issues whatsoever. Only people complaining about service are the people who never owned one. Stop talking out of your ass about something you have 0 experience with.
@@greenwhale6191 if u say a mercades is cooler than a vette ur on CRACK lol
Every shots you guys took, all seems very professional! Keep creating such a cool cinematic video, cheers!
The Stage 2 aero is what killed it ,, the rear wicker bills works like parachutes
Correct
This.... one of the first things i thought
Yes you hit the bullseye! If you want to track your Z06 get the 3LZ with the larger splitter and wings. But if you what to fly straight get the lighter vehicle 1LZ big difference.
That and the manual transmission killed it.
Exactly
Every time you shifted, you fell back. If you still had your A8 I think you would have taken the AMG.
Exactly!!
Talk is cheap...the Merc murdered the Z06 hard...check time stamp 3:33...
@@stopthinkact7204 my talk isn't cheap. I'm talking from experience. I own an 8 speed c7 zo6 with a few tweaks, it's fast. Really fast and so is the 8 speed paddle shift tranny. With these high horsepower cars, you can lose a drag race by a lot in the shifting alone. With the 8 speed auto/paddle shift, there is no delay in acceleration during shifts... None. And since the shifting is lightning fast and with the better gear ratios of the 8 speed, it's just faster than the manual in a drag race. The numbers don't lie. Look at the quarter mile and zero to 60 times compared between the manual and the 8 speed auto. Besides, the c7 zo6 can be easily tuned to upwards of 850 hp or more for a reasonable investment. It's no joke. Besides, after a couple more runs, I bet that Mercedes would have started breaking down.
Dave S okay maybe the problem is I feel like you are trash talking because you say it will break down but clearly from facts it did not break down...maybe you can’t accept the current reality that’s why you have to say things like “start breaking down”...you reality does not match the truth...speak facts that you can prove...by actually showing a race that you are talking about...you are all talk...even when facts show you the truth...
You know what the vette lost and that’s all that matters...next race!!!
It is gratifying to see someone under the age of forty appreciating a true American classic like the 'Vette.
Rematch against the 2019 zr1
with 2021 AMG GTR Blasck Series with stock 720 hp. Corvette is faster only when have 150-200 hp more than opponents.
You don’t even need a zr1 to beat the amg. You just need an automatic one
All you need is the real thing again 2019 Z06 1LZ automatic the lightest of the Z06 family. You don't use the ZR1 it is a track version model only. Also the Camaro ZL1 1LE and Dodge Viper ACR are too over weight and not able to drag race or go at a rolling start. Too much weight and tall wings and spoilers. I know because I owned some. 3900 pound to 4200 pounds. The Camaro ran a 11.4 the Dodge Viper ACR ran 11.4 the ZR1 the best was 10.9. Not enough.
@@DigitalSubsetSorry to tell you this my dude but not even the auto can touch the GT or GTR. I sold my 2019 Z06 and bought a 2021 AMG GTS just for the fact it's a better car bar none! Intake and tune 800rwhp! If you have a GTR... easy 900-1000hp
@@raulsanchezjr4048 You sold your zo6 because you prefer a Mercedes. That’s not an issue. It’s more luxurious and has lots of features that make it a more comfortable ride. The truth is brother, that amg doesn’t have the full potential that the lt4 engine has as far as power BUT I definitely understand why someone would choose it over a c7 zo6.
Thanks for the clean, precise, tactful, to the point, non biased video about high end cars. Loved it... sub'd.
I love your work man. Top! The mercs are just underestimatet in their powernumbers
Your videos always inspire me to make better videos bro! One of best quality car channels on CZcams. Keep it up
Great videos bro keep them coming
Should have WAY more subs. Been a subscriber for a while now and love your content!
Always excellent production quality!
He lost me soon as he said manual, I was like he's gonna lose... those days are over. You buy them for fun factor but for straight drag racing is this light, not really a good comparison even with perfect driver that's just not realistic.
The real reason people will always purchase the vette's though, boils down to it's aftermarket tuning stages and ease there of. Cheaper to purchase, cheaper to maintain, cheaper to moddify in a sense, easier to make faster.
Well said... With dual clutch plates and the speed wizardry that goes into these vehicles, a stick is not even a relevant comparison anymore and is tantamount to "click bate" ... If you are still on the fence between manual & paddle shifts of today... You have been on the fence a decade too long & should get real... Cant afford to get the right vehicle for comparison? Wait until you can & make the video... Cars in this class need to be as apples to apples as possible...Anything else is leaving out what the majority of Vette owners bought...An auto...
Just watch the video. It's plain as day. As soon as the Vette has to shift it's all over
@@SVW1976 Agreed... America is following in transmission technology & traction... Were magnificent on power delivery but half cant put the power down and the other half (stock) cant stay in the torque band with any authority... This said though, the C8 seems to do a pretty damn good job... GM getting it?
@@Liberty-Works1111 I dunno. I really need to see the Vette with an automatic run that Merc.
@@SVW1976 Me too but easy enough to find the 0-60 & 1/4 mile times on both if someone wanted to put the time in to back into it & id be willing to bet the Vette still looses... I cant tell you where I saw it because I watch so much shit but I remember a manual & auto going at it and of course the manual lost but the auto didn't beat it with the authority the Merc did... I bet it would be close but again, the Germans dont take a back seat to anyone with their transmissions & traction control systems...
The result might be different if race with your old auto Z06
Merc dragged the vette the whole way, it’d be less of a gap maybe
The A8 would beat it no doubt
The corvette has 660hp while the amg gtr has 580, the c7 Z can run sub 11 seconds on the quarter mile while the amg gtr can't do better than 11 flat.
The dual clutch transmission is way faster than the a8 on the vette. It's engineered better but costs more.
I'd say for it's price the vette wins, for the amg gtr money you'll get a c7 zr1 which undoubtedly beats it
@@User-th6yy
AMG GTR does 11.0 secs in unprepped surface, the C7 does 10.9-10.8 in prepped drag strip
auto may shift faster than manual but with a hero driver manual car losing less drive train power to the ground manual from a roll is faster , and thats from verified vbox runs on the net
Very cool scenery and editing, Thanks a lot.
The automatics faster
You mean quicker. Faster or fast is a reference to two things: Its 1/4 mi trap speed or top speed not acceleration.
Autos are a bit quicker to 60 but above that a very good stick shift jockey and good gearing will pull ahead.
The minute you said I had to use a 7speed instead of my auto.....Video became pointless.
Nice cars tho.
Exactly what i said...and watched anyways and every shift the z dropped back a little. A8 would have held and taken it.
And exactly my point too. In reality, the c7 zo6 is lighter, more hp AND torque, lower 0-60 times and simply faster than the Mercedes. The race was lost due to the Vette being a manual transmission. The auto 8-speed is much faster in a drag race. Especially one that is tuned.
That's very true! He did state in his early video that automatic is the faster choice but he just misses his manual.
@@dallycurtis4532 The Z06 did not drop back at all on any of the shifts in the roll race.
@@dallycurtis4532 In the roll race the Z06 did not drop back on any of the shifts!
Love your Drag Race videos ❤🏁
Keep it up 👍
The Germans know how to put all the power down to the ground.
And now everybody understands why in this age of magazine racing and numbers, the manual transmission is becoming extinct.
Now I'm sad because magazine racing has claimed another victim........ the Corvette
In America yes, in Europe if you don't have Mt in your car you drive car without soul
No matter what, I’m sticking to manuals. No matter how extinct they get. You can have your boring automatics. (:
@@opmxopx same here. The driving engagement with manuals is still unmatched for me.
Really only just a small percentage is going to race/track there cars so understandneed for an auto.
That's why I only buy stick cars for the enjoyment of the drive and control of the car.
My money was definitely on the AMG GTR winning, great looking car.
My 05 e class standard model can easily keep up with new mustang's, cameros, Subaru's, hondas etc with mods or not.
But it sounds like shit
@@GG_Jared
Straight pipe can fix that.
@@ajd0101 Can believe that, i have a 03 E class W211 and still runs like it's new
Always excellent production quality 👍👍
This is a great race, both exceptional cars you can’t go wrong with
It would’ve been more fair to run a Z06 with the 8 speed auto, but it would have actually been to run a ZR1 vs the AMG GTR?
Yes the manual is more fun and engaging, but if you want better numbers with the C7 (all models) you’d better just go with the 8AT.
Oh and 100 octane fuel in the supercharged ones. If I run only California 91 with a bottle of Boostane in the tank, it feels like it holds something back on a long pull. If I run a full tank of 100, it’s all there.
Having owned both there is no comparison for me. The Z06 was the car I dreamed of owning I was obsessed with Vettes since the day my older cousin took me out in his split window. However, I bought mine, paid the mark up price gladly. Within 10K miles I was so disappointed in the build quality, the interior, panel gaps, the creaks and groans it made while still virtually brand new. I sold it- quickly- As they say never meet your heroes. I got the 2020 AMG GTR and it was the best upgrade ever. Cost more but the price doesn't reflect how much better that car is build quality wise. Technically the AMG GTR is a mid engined car as the motor sits well behind the front axle in the middle of the car. I have stage 3 in the AMG it is a beast. I'd have preferred to see the difference on a race course.
Wish we could of seen how your old C7 would do against the GT-R. Thanks for sharing
Still would have been an asswhooping
@@Aukrenchi17 idk about that I feel like it would of been a close race
@@hugocervantes3517 ya right
I'd go with the AMG GT. Interior quality, great handling and performance. To each is own though
Yeah infinite money situation it’s definitely the AMG GT-R. But, I can afford the Z, I can’t afford the Merc 😆. I just say bring on the cool cars so we don’t all end up in freaking crossovers.
@@Brianlikescars Right 🤣
I’m considering a base amg gt , will it still have great handling ? How well compare in handling to a f80 m3 or a base 911
@@shelbyhaiketic4212 Honestly I don't think there's to much that compares with the handling of a 911 GT2 or GT3. They're extremely reliable as well. Can't really go wrong with Porsche. They're engineering all together seems to be top notch
@@michaelrainerii3547 are u slow in the brain ? I’m comparing it to a base 911 which is in the same price range used. Idc for the 200k supercar 🤷🏻♂️😂
My Z06 with stage 1 aero is definitely faster than my friend's Z06 with stage 3.
Yes! you better believe it. I have the same experience. 2016 Z06 3LZ with Z07 track package. 126K. After three years I got a 2019 Z06 1LZ 86K. The 1LZ is just under 300 lbs. lighter. I will say major difference in the straight line performance. I race other Z06 vehicles and guest what? Their in the rear view mirror. Especially if their manual transmission.
Put that Zo6 on your channel
Absolutely beautiful quality 👍
Match up would’ve been better with the Corvette ZR1 against the AMG
Yes against the GTR with 710hp and it would destroy the ZR1 with its 755hp....crazy huh?..
It's hard to deny the results. AMG GT-R is definitely the quicker car, but for 3x the price, it better be. Numbers don't lie either, most Z06's are mid 11 second cars all day. Hard to get into the 10s unless the conditions are just right.
True for the price I could have a C63s Amg and the Vette for the weekend.
Check these race cars czcams.com/video/nWazJpsShpI/video.html
Awesome video! Great quality keep it going, maybe more Porsche content?
@Skaptor Thanks! Hopefully, I heard Fabspeed just got a Porsche 718 GT4. That car is extremely high on my list.
I have a 2016 Z06 Convertible Automatic. She's beautiful, Triple Black. Has all the options, 3lz package. However, she sits in the garage. I know nothing about it. Hell, don't even know how to set the radio stations. I'm a older guy, 68, and I take her out of the garage every once in a while and ease down to the marina on pretty days to check on my boat. That's it. It sure is fun to watch these videos and see this fellow drive the heck out of the car and show me what this rocket is capable of. This guy can drive. He knows the machine. I can't. The most excitement I had in this car is when I dribbled ice cream on my seat. I know you might say, "What a waste of machinery" and you're probably right but after working most of my life, starting my business, raising kids, the Viet Nam thing, it's nice easing down the road in one of the meanest, baddest, cars ever to come from Chevrolet. Just watching your videos is a turn on for me. Thank you.
New to the channel really enjoying the content. Something about Germany cars that are able to put down the power efficiently with less HP and Torque ,
Well done video!!! We must get your subs up!!
Yes the 8 speed auto is faster. However the Manual is more fun to drive. The GTR is the top of my list right now for the price with the GT3RS coming close. Great video
@20GRIZZ20 people drive back roads, canyons and such more often then racing. Plus daily the manual us more entertaining smart-ass.
The 8 speed is only quicker from 0-60 and 1/4mile… the 7 speed mt has a higher end advantage
Great content my friend👌🏽👌🏽 I would like to see you run it against the ZR1 so it’s a bit more of an even fight...push them through some slaloms on a skid pad would be awesome to watch too
@4ever_s4turd4y_ Thanks! Agreed, ZR1 is closer in price and I think it would definitely walk the AMG GTR (even the Pro). Hopefully soon, I’ll be able to find a large parking lot or space where I can set up handling tests. For now, all I can do is straight line stuff at this airstrip.
@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy agreed,the AMG might not win at all against the ZR1,but take them to the GREEN HELL...... it will literally be rape of the ZR1.....where the GTR was meant to play,track days........but for the price,the Chevy cant be beaten. but if it were my money.....and i had the cash....AMG thanks.
I'd like to see the AMG versus the ZR one at the Norbord Green
Both incredible machines, I LOVE my C7 Z06 M7 but you really need to remove the Stg 3 aero if you want to do non track speed comparisons.
Another excellent video. 👍
Wow! the z06 sounds so good!!
Ahh that garage... Seeing that Exige makes me miss my 350whp BOE400 Elise that someone hit and totaled not too long ago. It brought so much joy to the neighborhood kids that I let sit in the car and take pictures. It also brought joy to their parents who also wanted to sit in the car and get pictures. I loved the stories that were shared by former Lotus Elan and Esprit owners. Just being able to drive the car and put smiles on everyone's faces who saw and heard the car was amazing. Now to get back on on topic, this was a great comparison. My wife and I have been looking at a base AMG GT as a good way to get into an entry level GT car that is somewhat exotic. It will definitely be more forgiving and safer than the Elise, but it won't provide the same thrills. The Evora 410/GT seems like the logical step if I want to go back to having one car that can still be used as a daily but also be a bonkers street car when I want it to be. I've also looked at base C7s with the Z51 packages to be a partial Elise replacement or even a Camaro SS 1LE (track package). These picks would be much more forgiving than my boosted Elise was and allow me to become a better driver in a safer manner at track days and local autocrosses due to the modern electronics that can help reel me in if I make a mistake. Also, I won't be worried every time I go out that even the smallest road debris can potentially total the vehicle... I'm looking at you Lotus and your prices for front and rear clamshells.
@diz_ - Dang, that sucks man. Must’ve been a helluva car. I’m keeping my Exige stock for this track season but next year, I’m planning to go FBO with BOE and some other components. I honestly love the Exige, hands down my favorite car so far next to the gated Gallardo I had many years ago. To address the statement, I think the AMG GT is the right way to go. It is a very pretty car and I find it more “exotic” than anything else in it’s price range. Except maybe the i8 because it’s midengined and the doors go up but that’s subjective. C7 Z51s are great cars and they have great on and off track potential, but if we’re in that segment, you might as well just go for a C7 Grand Sport. The widebody and added aero makes a big difference.
Auto 2019 ZR1 vs AMG GTR would be much more fair comparison. At least that way you would be comparing a $140K car to a $185K car. AMG GTR are dynoing at 630hp overall it would a much more evenly matched race IMHO.
Love the videos bro , I was there a couple weeks ago when you was at the airport, and I'm actually right there right now watching the Audi TT lol
@Steve T Hey man thanks, next time come say hi!
@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy i will, im their mailman lol , I was actually the on the field when you had the Ferrari, lambo and Audi R8 lol , he lets me and my boys run our remote control cars there , they go 140+ mph
@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy you have an email , we need to do a collaboration , that'd be great content, or somebody at the airport have your info , ken ?
@Steve T Sounds good, small world. That’s faster than some of the cars we run on there. 😄 My email and Instagram are in the about section of my page.
Good video. Results surprised me a bit. I would much rather see these two in a real track battle... They also seem very close with their recorded lap times.
Both are excellent platforms, each very well designed!
In 25 years, both these cars will be amazing to look at….just like now……timeless.
Street racing up here with c7z06's, the 8 speed auto pulls away from a manual 7 speed manual
Only until about 120. The manual z is faster 120-150. Gearing advantage then
@@brunodemelo4997 who does a roll race starting at 120mph? 🤣
@@FunTimeStudios82 half the race is 120+
Off topic but I’d love to hear your thoughts on a Shelby gt350. Great videos thanks
Love the Hans Zimmer vibed backing track.
Track Day I appreciate the info now I know what to expect if I run into the AMG. On a separate note if u still have the after market wheels maybe looking to get rid of them I’ve been considering finally getting some I believe I can’t be too far from u I work in nj
@Freddy Molina I do! I have two sets, if you want to email me (info in the about section of the channel) or send me a message on IG, I can send you some pics and we can go more in detail. I’m smack dab in the middle of NJ so I’m sure it’ll be convenient for pickup/drop-off.
Track Day ok sounds good will contact u in a few. Ty
Run it again against 8AT!
Sheesh! That Merc really cooks. I love your garage bro. Glad to see you are still making awesome videos. I think the Z06 would have done better with the auto BUT I would still buy the MT.
MT?
@@tantiwahopak101 mt = manual transmission
If you watch closely in the roll race, no ground was being made up by the GT-R on the shifts, so auto or manual made no difference. The GT-R was just reeling the Z in and would have driven around had the runway been longer,
@Enigma Tombo Man, it’s been a minute. Good to hear from you and hope things are doing well. You speak the truth, I really think my auto Z would’ve put up a better fight overall, but it wouldn’t be nearly as fun to drive as a sports car.
@@rleader1 Some of that has to do with that aero drag on Z06. This was a C7 Z06 with stage 2 aero package. Its been documented its a pretty solid difference when you have a stage 1 aero Z06. It'd be interesting to see a C7 Z06 A8 with stage 1 aero vs AMG GTR. That GTR is also underrated. Its more than "577" hp for sure.
As soon as you mentioned manual. I already knew the outcome.
The awesome video I kind of figured that the AMG what's going to get him it just seems like the ZO6 just runs out of Sting but it was a great drag race
Its the aero pack on it
This is a good comparison
Good review, two amazing cars, too bad GM killed Corvette. I know they put the Corvette badge on the bad Ferrari/Lambo replica. See, the front engine Corvette was a legend didn't really have to measure with any car.
There went my respect for GM
It' d be hard for any Corvette manual or Auto to win against the AMG DCT. They've been doing them for awhile now. The C8 DCT I doubt can win too.
And welcome back man.
Thirdly, we're waiting for that usual 'one guy' in the comments section.
@Montro-City I don’t know, maybe we scared off that one guy. But you never know, it’s only been a day. I personally think the A8 would’ve stood a slightly better chance but the C8 Stingray DCT has no chance. The shifts may be as quick but it doesn’t nearly have enough power to compete in this segment.
@@DanWangFilms A8 🤔 Or did you mean the R8??? Even that one won't stand a chance against the AMG GT-R. It's NA. It won't keep up. If a 650hp car was defeated hands down, there's no way a 605hp will stand a chance.
@@montro-city9920 I meant A8 (automatic) version of the Z06.
Great video! I think the auto Z06 would of out performed the amg but German interior is hard to beat quality wise.
But when something in it breaks.......have fun with that
@@pontiacGXPfan if you are able to afford such a car you dont give a shit about repair costs
@@Alex-zg7vq if you say so
@@pontiacGXPfan He's right- On the rare occasion it isn't covered by warranty I don't mind paying (so far hasn't happened) and sitting in a nice luxury AMG room getting your ass kissed is fine with me. I paid cash for my 2020 AMG GTR new and then I added stage 3- Anything I'd need to do on that car not covered under warranty is fine with me. Luckily I haven't had any problems with it 100% trouble free- And I track it on occasion.
@@BadazzShovelhead the same attention to detail apparently doesn't extend to the bottom rung A and CLA class
Good video. I like both of the cars and hard to decide. Personally, stick for me despite the performance.
I was the driver of the Z06. My drag racing times in prior generation Z06's can be viewed on the Corvette forum's fast lists for C5Z06 (#4 in Bolt ons) & C6 Z06's (#5 in bone stock and #2 in bone stock w/Drag radials) so the shifting was not the problem. I came back to this video to share that back then I had just gotten the car and was still quite unfamiliar with it. I had no idea how to use the PTM nor did I use it in this video. I also did not know that the supercharger expansion tank was not bled properly by a long shot and that caused/causes the car to heat up FAST and pull timing,robbing it of a lot of power. It would be cool to re-run these races now but the owner of the AMG GTR sold the car over a year ago.
Auto would do better with absolutely no aero, the cheapest Z06 auto you can find please! And AMG GTR a better match up would be a C7 ZR1 but we all know the outcome of that race 🏁 😉
300zx king Vega There are not comparing sell price they are comparing performance .....price has nothing to do with it.
Well it is on CZcams. The AMG GT-R beat the ZR1 from dig pretty bad and barely lost in the roll.
One of the reasons the Corvette got pulled on at higher speeds is that big spoiler. In a R&T road test of the M7 Z06, they stated the Z07 package cut 9 mph off the Z06's top speed. That drag affects acceleration, Big Time, and exponentially over 60 mph. I didn't order the Z07 package for my 2019 M7 Z06 because A) I don't track the car, 2) I like getting 3 mpg better at 80 mph, and, III) I can think of better ways to spend $7,000. That said, the Mercedes is very impressive. Another totes pro video, maign.
Zo6 love it
I currently have a 2016 Z06. Hoping to upgrade to the GT R this year!
Another important factor not mentioned is that AMG biturbo cars always have "a bit more" power whereas the C7Z06 tend to lack a bit.
Rear end have huge impact on top end performance, I’m surprise you didn’t put that in as a variable.
Please redo this with an automatic
Wouldn’t a ZR1 be a better comparison? Great video!
Totally agree ZR1 better comparison and still cheaper
Not really ZR1 is a whole another level, performance wise
@@MaybachSniper no its not... dragtimes has a zr1 vid vs his huracan and an amg gtr and zr1 got beat from roll both times, gtr also set the same unofficial 7:04 time at the ring
iLLGT2 yes I saw that, I also used to be the biggest Brooks fan until I realized he could beat a 918 Spyder with a Civic Type R. I don’t want to make assumptions but there’s a reason why Dragtimes has a negative perception within the racing community. Great driver yes, great reaction time yes, does he put himself in situations where he can possibly lose? No. That last race vs Demonology was disgusting, he got a 1000hp 720S to race a 1000 hp Demon that’s almost twice in weight and had the nerve to bash demonology afterwards “beat him at his own game”
misterhd2223 well, I know brooks personally and have raced with him, against him and have been in a few of his older videos.... he’s legit and just a car guy like you and I whose channel happened to grow... he was in the racing scene way before any of this, trust me when I say no fuckery going on, he’s wealthy beyond any CZcamsr and doesn’t need the money or publicity, it just happenes to run itself based on his extreme passion. In terms of demonology what’s wrong with some trash talk back? Demonology started the whole thing , and also don’t take what he said out of context , winning is winning and demonology said he was going to win... you’d say and do the same thing given the bs he had to put up during the challenge, at end of day it’s not that serious either way! Ps it just so happens to be the 720 is an amazingly fast albeit boring to me drive and platform that performs flawlessly, has amazing low drag coefficient, power loss and heat issues down here in Florida. It’s really fast... still boring to me however character wise and not to mention electrical bs, I won’t own another McLaren ever again!
Should had brought in the zr1
Get the c7 zr1 if your gonna bring amg top of the line cause that zr1 would eat that amg
Tamer- got that right..especially with auto
Big difference in acceleration numbers between manual and automatic.
When you own a Manual and don’t know how to shift 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Silly comment. Watch how fast the shifts were in the roll race footage. Did the nose of the Z06 dive down at all? In the dig race the Z06 was not in race mode so the computer was pulling power on every shift. It was not the shifting speeds as they were done flat footed.
Dual clutch for the win every time.
Cool man
You missed all the “Perfect “ shift quick time events. Lol
There's a lot of variables at play here. As you mentioned in the beginning, it's odd that the GT-R makes less power but puts down a higher trap speed. But, much like BMW's, many Mercedes vehicles actually put their advertised BHP to the wheels, if not a bit higher. So in reality, the Z06 was down on power comparatively--most likely. Also, the A8 would have been a better race but still no comparison to a DCT. The stage 3 aero didn't lend the Corvette any advantages in this comparison, either. As soon as I saw the vehicles and the test criteria, I knew that the GT-R would win in both instances without even watching.
Manual C7 Z06 is my dream car!
I am just curious how the auto might perform. Thats strange that the Manual Z06 was much slower than the AMG GT.
Nobody can make them gears change as fast as a automatic lol
@@terrymitchell4579 unless the put the AMG GT in M-mode.
Terry Mitchell Terry talk is cheap...f1 and performance vehicles are manual...but their transmission are always at their best times...manual drivers make faster times then automatics...beside there are paddle shifters for the manuals...no excuses for vette...
@@stopthinkact7204 it's a proven fact.. no driver can shift as fast as a automatic vs manual
Terry Mitchell if this statement you just pointed out is true then why do they make sports cars with manual transmissions...but I hear you maybe it played a role but not a big one if you consider that German engineering is better...
There's also aerodynamics to be consider since both cars have very different body lines .
Can you pls do the same video but this time with the 8 speed model
i believe you should have eqquiped the stage 1 spoiler and splitter for less drag and should have used the no lift shift to shift much faster
Makes alot more sense to use a,C8 on a road race course. To go against each other
In my opinion that was very close.. props to the z06 driver.. interesting that the z06 has more power and in a manual should lose less power than in its automatic form. My guess is the results would be the same if not worst if the z06 was automatic... Them Germans dont play when it comes to being efficient... I love them GTR's
I’m a corvette fan but needs to compare apples with apples. Auto vs auto.
That GTR looks sick
Mannn, I just wish I could sound as intelligent as you do when I talk!
What kind of wheels do you have?
Tire size?
Looks incredible
Cmon!! A z06 against amg gtr? A fair comparison would be a zr1
The answer, have both, and also get the GTR pro while about it👍
That mercedes is severely underrated in power if it pulls that much on a 650hp vette. I would guess it's actually at 700hp.
While the dual clutch on the AMG is quicker than the manual by default, I’d predict that the manual ZO6 is a bit more fun any day of the week.
Need to get rid of the hing wing + you need the automatic
Yeah auto vs manual makes it an unfair comparison. There's also the cost issue, the GTR costs three times as much money. But then there's also the issue of the GTR being the fastest version of the AMG GT, while the Z06 is NOT the fastest version of the Corvette. That would be the ZR1. And ZR1s have been clocked, bone stock, doing 9.8 @ 140 mph.