C7 Corvette - Yes, it Really is That Good
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- čas přidán 3. 09. 2013
- Matt heads to Monterey, CA during Pebble Beach week for a 300-mile test drive of the new C7 Corvette Stingray with Z51 package. It's so good it's practically unbelievable, and for the first time ever, Corvette owners won't have to make excuses.
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There is not a European or Japanese maker that could produce a car like this for less than $100K. The best car GM has ever made.
Can't wait to buy this car in 4 or 5 years for half the price :)
Some may think I sound dumb saying this but I'm from the UK and when I have enough cash and a licence I am coming to the states to buy this car and import it back to the UK! I think this car is absolutely amazing!
I think the biggest endorsement for the new C7 is the absolute terror it has evoked in the more mindless of the Euro fanboys. They try to mask their fear with disdain. It isn't working.
Engine built in Tonawanda NY, USA. Not Korea, China, Japan, Germany or Mexico. Yes, we can make stuff here and you can buy it. You don't have to impress your friends with foreign junk.
Let's be realistic though, the reason people are truly happy that it's well made is because it's the base model! They can't really mess up the "ZR1" version of this car. It's about time GM made a product worth while. P
The last "real" corvette. The c7
The 7-speed manual in the Porsche 911 has a lockout so you can only shift into 7th from 6th gear. Chevrolet or Tremec should add that to this transmission.
Key fact that you are leaving out is that the chassis is 57% (he mentions 50) stiffer while being 100lbs lighter than the C6's chassis.... meaning the C7s chassis is immensely better than the C6... while also adding over 1in to the wheelbase and width. The improvements and 'goodies' on this car make the weight gain well worth it as the C7 (in base form) rivals track specs of the fixed-roof C6 Z06. That's why this car this car makes sense even as a slightly 'heavier product'.
As the proud owner of a 2014 Z51 that I was lucky enough to preorder, I can say this car is godly for the price. A year later and nearly 20k miles of driving I have not a single complaint about it except that I want to drive it more. I've seen returns as good as 38.4mpg on a cross country trip and zero mechanical issues thus far. It is an absolute head tuner and real performance car. To the people complaining and the people complaining about the complainers, just remember. Haters gonna hate and ainters gonna aint.
To people saying this looks like the F12... Well, on the Laguna Seca track, it has literally the exact same time. So what's wrong with a car that looks as good as a Ferrari (I know, I know... but the back !!!), is affordable and cheaper to repair? People wanna dumb this car down as if to say "It's good for it's price". No, it's fucking amazing for any car. Period.
Remember when people said the C7 looked nothing like a Corvette...despite literally only the tail-lights being a major departure (Seriously look at a C6 and C7 side profile shot...they basically have the same lines)
I am a huge vette fan. I grew up poor, never owned a car at all until I saved all my money during my 14 months in Vietnam in 66 and 67. Survived combat and had 1900 in the bank. At 20, bought my first car, 62 vette. I am now 72 years old and have had 9 vettes in my life. I now have a 2018 Stingray, gorgeous yellow bl ack trim ragtop. Wonderful car. I have 9,500 miles. Never had any trouble at all, may be my last obe. Getting old.
Interior has come along way. I must say American cars on a whole have come along way interior wise
Just bought a 2017 Corvette Z06 with Z07 package in Torch Red. Um, my Gen V Viper GTS just took second place........ I still love the Viper, but I gotta say, the Z06 is a better car in almost every respect. Nice job GM..........I'm impressed.........very impressed.
This car is brilliant ! And the reason I sold my Porsche 911S. Anyone who bashes this cars performance I encourage you to reserve judgement until you have driven one. This dosen't mean I don't like European exotics anymore , I am a car enthusiast , I enjoy a nice selection and the fact that we have competition. Competition is a good thing , it makes us strive to do better. And corvette is finally where is should be. At the top with the rest. Cheers
The Corvette is just pure... that's the best thing about it.
I am a first time corvette owner 2018 c7 Z07,
this car in person is fucking unreal.
Matt you nailed this corvette review.. I like the explanation and details about the car.. finally the corvette that all the fans that dream off..