Chris Harris Drives The Chevrolet Corvette C8
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Chris goes for a drive around Willow Springs circuit in the new Chevrolet Corvette C8. This is the first time a Corvette was built as a mid-engine supercar.
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“I really like this car” - Chris Harris.
That’s another trophy in Corvette’s case right there.
id like to hear his opinion, this or the new lotus...
and this is the regular Vette.. not the Z06 or E-Ray.
Exactly that's high praise from Him
@@Dutil48 E-Ray is insane. all the comfort of the stingray, eAWD, and it even claps the C7 ZR1 in a drag race.
@@Luke-cb3ly yeah the E-Ray is insanely fast: they clocked it 2.4s for the 0-60mph run. And it's less power than the Z06 i think, which is at 2.6s (but the Z06 is faster at higher speeds of course).
"It's called a wheel for a reason, the clue is in the word". Nicely said Chris, absolutely hilarious in fact!
Ironically, he then proceeded to point out that he likes the EXACT reason *why* they made it a squircle; because it allows you to _perfectly_ and _fully_ see the rectangular gauge cluster screen in front of you in a way that a circular steering wheel wouldn't be able to. It may feel weird, but I didn't see him "grabbing air" at any point in the video, and he still managed some of his usual beautiful drifts with the squircle wheel, so I think it's fair to say it's something an owner would probably get used to rather quickly. Or, if it bothers them that much, I'm sure you could get someone to fit an older Corvette model's circular steering wheel (it probably has similar buttons, so it might be easier to reintegrate the controls).
@@moogle68maybe there's an Austin Allegro secretly hidden in Chris' past and it brought up some stuff...
@@moogle68 exactly
like in almost supercars you'd been really hating that you can't see shit in gauge clusters unless you'll install the steering wheel like you're driving goddamn school bus. And Chevy just thought about that and "wait, WHY do you need in round? it's kinda not even a wheel in racecars, huh?" and put that, so you perfectly see everything. So small decision, so brilliant attention to the detail.
Wow, he must need therapy after driving a Tesla Plaid then.
You beat me to it.
5 min of Chris Harris is already better than many other automotive channels
Correct!!
*most
Throttle House is good
@@OCRay1nah bro savage geese is where it’s at for real automotive content
He is the Numero Uno of this caper.... No doubt about it.
Since it’s release, I’ve watched tons of vids and reviews for this car. Finally Chris gets seat time and he’s the only one to get it to slide like this!
I have rarely seen a review of this car that did not include a lot of sliding... it's not built to drift but car control skills can make it do whatever you wish.
Chris is still the best sports car journalist out there! 👍
little bleach in the corners for clicks
@@NoPrivateProperty No, a little Chris in the corners is enough.
@@fraserhenderson7839 Exception: TVR. TVR doesn't care how much control you have, it'll try to kill you randomly for the heck of it.
Would love to see a longer edit of this, 20 mins or so
Or even better, a long time test by Chris driving it across Europe and on various tracks.
60 minutes would be even better
Or a 20 min video of both the normal C8 and C8 Z06. But still enjoyed this.
Waited eleven months for my C8, well worth the wait.... what a beast!
Hopefully you’re happy now. You were really seething in all those Lotus reviews 😂
By the way I checked with my GF and she confirmed what you said in that other post, she has been having relations with you. But I forgive her because realistically what woman could resist an irate internet commenter with a Corvette. I mean it practically makes their underwear fall off just thinking about it 😂😂😂
I got a 2023 c8. Have had Porsches, Vipers and what not. I have to say this car is easy to drive, fast as hell and looks good. I do not know another car you get for the money that performs as well as this one does. Had mine for 5 months now and the only thing I don't like a lot is the way the back end looks. The rest of the car is great, well worth the money imo.
Chris just dropped 10 years of age by shaving 😂
But just gained 15 years of age by jumping into this thing 😂😂
To each his own. I love mine, and think it looks great! Definitely better looking in person.
I agree, there are some awkward angles, like any car, but the car looks great on the road and has a great road presence.
I agree. It's good looking car in person and the Z/eRay fix much of what I took issue with (same as in previous versions). I'll take the practicality over pure style, as I put a lot of miles on my toys and take them all over the place with luggage.
@@corystansbury Yeah; I think all of that luggage room is a good thing, too.
You really think it looks better than the c7 ?
@@gky3019 to me - without a doubt the C8 looks better. And I love the C7.
For the price is an absolutely incredible car!
I’m not sure he has got the price right. When I looked at objying one here in the UK was over 90k without going crazy with options.
@@elliotsimpson1148 ah that makes more sense
List is not even close to what dealers are selling them for though. Takes the bargain right out of the equation.
@@loomspace Even with markups it's still cheaper and better than anything near the price.
Foret the disclaimer. It is just an incredible car period.
Wait until he drives a Z06 Z07 package 😂
He would find it ugly anyway !
I love the styling. Every time we spot one, the kids go nuts
Give the man a Z06 to test drive. Opportunity missed.
yea, but I am glad he drove the base. it's still a very capable car and what most people would be driving if they bought a c8 vette.
@geerstyresoil3136 plus u can modded up to 700-800hp without buying the ZO6 unless u want the track pack
@@johnblack4915 and the base model sounds better with the OHV V8.
@@anydaynow01 have you seen the Hennessy model stingray fire 🔥
Well giving him the ZO6 means he loses out on doubling the content 😂
Great, driving! Lots of people have complained about the styling of the rear end. I think it looks amazing! And driving. It is a dream.
That's what separates the new C8 from the rest of the "super" cars out there is it's weirdness or quirkiness which I personally am fond of! The great wall of buttons I find rather Ingenious and a bit of evolution & the squared off steering wheel (squircle) gives it that extra aggression for interior styling, definitely not boring at all! Great driving as usual Chris! He definitely knows how to properly introduce an automobile!👍😁
I fully agree. They could of taken easy way out and put digitally in the screen. I absolutely HATE searching for controls in sub menus. When you need a defrost, I want to hit a stupid button!
Completely agree on the looks, goofy AF, overstyled, but mannnn did they do a great job on the chassis. Can't wait to see you get your hands on the Z06.
It’s not ugly to me, but just looks off somehow. Still, seems to be a great car so good job GM on a complete overhaul
The longness is the same as what happened with the original NSX. They wanted to make a supercar that you could, in theory, drive every day. So there's space to put things. That was a revolutionary idea. The C8 Corvette is the true successor to the NSX because it's proven that you can have a supercar for somewhat reasonable prices. None of this Ferrari or McLaren nonsense where you're spending well into the 6 figures. The Corvette makes sense and the sacrifices are all worth it for a supercar that you could, in theory, drive every day.
And double wishbones all around! Given that the new Acura Integra Type S starts at over $50,000, this shit is beginning to look like a bargain. And do you really need 600, 700, even 800 horsepower? Near 500 is plenty for most folk - anymore is more than most can handle. It's why the 911 GTS is about right and the new Turbo is getting to be a bit of overkill, especially since you can't get a gas tank greater than 17 gallons (unless you get the GT3 Touring, and as glorious as that it, it'll set you back some coin).
I'd argue the Lotus Evora and Emira are the modern successors to the original NSX, but this is quite good too
The C8 is really the successor to the C7 and all its antecedents. They were always spec'd to be used daily: it's not just a Corvette, its a Chevy! They have room for stuff, and are tested like every other daily Chevy and Ford in every conceivable environment. And (after the first-year new model bugs are worked out; what's become a Corvette tradition) they are exceptionally reliable, don't cost a fortune to run, and can be serviced at...a Chevy dealer.
very well said. chris missed the mark in that criticism. the nsx reflection is spot on.
@@theozone7165 Agree. I immediately thought of the old NSX.
“When you’re in it you don’t have to look at it”
Classic lol
Can’t wait to see Chris try out the Z06 and the E-Ray!
Been waiting for this review!! Cant wait till mine shows up this week!
I own a C8. It's my second one. I love it.
The c8 gte le mans spec race version is stunning tho.
if its anything like previous le mans versions its absolutely different car apart from main engine bits -probably even different gearbox.
Nope. The C8.R is based on the 2020 Corvette Stingray, and the manufacturer says the C8.R shares the highest percentage of parts between the production and race car than any previous generation.
The C8.R utilizes a production 2020 Stingray chassis structure produced in the Bowling Green Assembly plant. The chassis is then modified to meet race series requirements. The new C8.R chassis structure is significantly stiffer and lighter than its predecessor. Source: Racer
@@hagestad That's true of literally every single GTE or GT3 category car. Seriously, the 911 RSR has the entire engine and transmission assembly flipped around so it's mid-engined instead of rear-engined. The only things modern GT race cars share with their production counterparts are the base chassis and the engine, and even those are heavily modified for race use.
I ❤ My C8 Z51 🇺🇸🏁
I really enjoy Chris's motoring journalism and the fact that he likes the C8 makes sense, because he knows how to drive cars he'll naturally enjoy driving the C8.
2:48 Huge the reason why I picked the c8. I can take my clubs with me while having a hardtop convertible and listen to a glorious v8!
Agree 💯 on the looks and now it makes sense to me.
Chris driving the C8 👍👍.
Thanks for saying "Zee" Chris. Not sure why I appreciate it so much whenever someone gives us that little bit
Zed
muuuuch better than 911 carrera gts
I want to see him drive the C8 Z06
I think he wanted to do the lower spec because it's more value for the money
Well, if he follows the schedule, he followed for the C8, it will be another three years before he gets around to it. 😂
That car is beautiful.😍
Love this Chris Harris, no chintzy music and cut scenes, just an average bloke who hoons the re-sale value out of fast cars - whilst giving a brief and honest description of them in the process.
When Chris's voice changes to Ricky Gervais, you know he is having a great experience 😂
Yesterday I said to myself , let’s see if there is a new video of Chris Harris.
No :( I got sad.
But today I checked again and boom here it is. Amazing.
"The new" 4 years down the line now. Been waiting for this drive, though. The rear hatch is self-closing, but Dr Harris can still force it. Never mind, all I care about is the evaluation of the driving characteristics. It's entertaining to watch, too. Question I have is, could Dr Harris try both the wide stance slide mode and a less spectacular driving style and see which is quickest in this mid engine marvel?
He knows full well the difference between fast driving and exciting driving. Corollary- McRae will be longer remembered than Loeb.
@@cromulentpotato Ogier will be forgotten but not Loeb. Loeb was so good that he ruined WRC, and now nobody cares about it.
Sliding is slower...looks good though.😊
@@racerx94 Yes, and I was curious to see how much difference it would be, specially for a mid/rear engined car. It would be an interesting episode.
@@GadgetyMV understood. 👍
I disagree with Chris about the looks, i think they've nailed it. I'm obsessed with the new C8 Corvette. I love it!
I'd drive anything around Willow Springs, love that track. I'd never thought of buying a Corvette, I know the heritage etc but for this my eyes pricked up, I think it's a design that will become it's own he longer it's out. The US always gets value for money, just shows how much we are being ripped off in the UK & don't tell me about bigger markets!
That really does suck. We tend to forget how lucky we are - so the exact opposite of you. So I really do appreciate it whenever someone on your side of the pond reminds me/us. 🙏
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It is a good car, it truly is, and the looks are something that grow on you (the cabin ends up feeling very special).
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Hopefully you pick one up 😁
Enter the Chinese car makers to sort all that out.
That is Horesethief Mile at Willow Springs; not a great track for performance driving (or karting) in my opinion. A hell of a lot of fun, but nothing like Streets or Big.
@@obsidian.... Perhaps, but I am happy with my British V8, F-Type R :) Thanks.
@@ChrisFEJackson And I enjoy the 8250 rpm of my GT350.
Personally, ive never looked at the C8 and thought 'the door is just too long", or "the rear quarter panel isn't right". In fact, never heard anyone else say it either...
I don't know how to drive my c8 like that. Insane
Practice, Practice, Practice
We all have our tastes. I have no problem with the rear of the car. I love the interior. I always hated Corvettes. But this car is a sea change. My 3LT Z51 arrived two months ago. Love it. Amazing.
Wow, what an incredible review!
With his combination of professional driver, car passion, joy and a sharp tongue (when deserved) Chris is by far the best at reviewing performance cars that I've seen in my 50 years. And I seriously doubt I will see someone better.
He and Catchpole are my favorites.
And Harry
FINALLY!!!!! I've been waiting for Chris to drive a c8 so long i would have given him mine to drift around for a day.
I actually Like the squared steering wheel better than the boring round one found in my old 2018 mustang GT, the square one gives the car a futuristic look and feel and somehow just feels right when driving this Amazing car !!! ;)
Rectangular wheel to fully see the instrument cluster
@@claudiomarangone614 Yeah that makes perfect sense too !!! ;)
I think it looks great!
Your first words with the Lotus Emira, look like a 1 million dollar car, your words for the C8, inside you don't have to look at it hahahahaha, thanks you Mr. Harris!
Great to see Harris doing what he does best. Far better than watching Shmee pissing his pants because someone nicked his dust caps!
Exactly…well said.
Surely you mean dusht capsh....
who is Shnee?
I watch all this guys video’s… Chris Harris is the BEST!!! 👍
Chris, we should talk about the dealer markeups
Agreed. I feel like these mid-engine vettes will need another couple generations before they start looking as they should
They'd be fully EV by then.....
Couple generations? You mean refreshes?
Base C8 looks like a GTA version of Corvette. Z06 and E-Ray look a lot better though
People will never all agree on what constitutes good-looking. I do think they should maybe offer people a choice of having the square steering wheel or a traditional round one.
ARE YOU LISTENING FERRARI? WELL DONE FAT MAN FROM KENTUCKY…THIS…IS…A MASTERPIECE!
I could watch Chris talk and drive cars all day
100% agree about the looks - the rear end looks like a camaro that has been sort of melted and stretched out.
The only corvette I've ever consider getting
The car looks fantastic and I'll not hear otherwise.
We're in a renaissance of American automotives and the Corvette personifies it perfectly.
Curvy yet muscular, and full of classic American optimism.
No, you are wrong. 30,000 C8 Corvette owners and we are all wrong. smile
A Speedway Composites Chassis Strut X Brace further enhances the performance and control. It increases torsional rigidity by over 8% and significantly improves lap times. Their C8 Wind Screen makes top off cruising more comfortable too.
Harris feels the same way as I do about the exterior styling. As he so succinctly said, you don't have to look at it while you're in it🤣🤣
With out the big rear wing it looks pretty good.
Amazing driver!
Classic Chris on cars content
I like seeing him do reviews instead of just pushing some of the cars you've got listed, but this felt like a highlights package of a longer review that we probably won't get.
Thanks god they were able to save the design in the Z06
The only question on my mind is will Chris be clean shaven in the podcast this week? 😁
Haha yes
Took off 20 years!
Nope...like Homer Simpson it grows straight back
the corvette is the definition of "less is more"
LOL!! Funny how Chris makes it look so easy, as he drifts around corners. So entertaining. Can't help buy wonder what he'll think about the Z06. May take Chris an extra 10 seconds to adjust to the Eray. Great stuff.
Respect to Chris even though he's a Brit(the worse kind of sport car reviewers) when it comes to north American sport cars and the fact they always trash anything that is not German or Italian! They're is no more blind than those who refuse to see.....LOL.
Best in the biz, more please!
more please. more more more.
Great review. Really spot on while being really funny!
Finally, someone of note has called out the awkward styling. When I first saw pictures of them, I seriously thought GM were disguising it while testing, but nope, it was the real car. I seriously wouldn't own one based on the styling, I would go for the previous front engine C7, what a tough looking machine that is!
I just purchased the 2023 rapid blue 💙. Let me tell you, I love everything about it. The attention that it gets is insane.
What attention? We see them everywhere and this car is very ugly to compared to a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, sad story for the design!
@philippeleblond9631 What do you drive? I'll wait while you think of something. I don't have to lie about the attention that my car gets. Your response to what I said is your opinion, and you are entitled 🤷🏾♂️
@@gabrielgee7553 I can say one thing, my last 4 cars were very beautifull and exclusive compared to your ugly wannabe !!
@@gabrielgee7553 I want to live your dream in a GM Chevrolet mass production hahahahaha
@philippeleblond9631 Hey, it's not my dream. It's a really nice 2023 Stingray R. While you're trying to make fun at my car, I own 3, 2023 cars, and you still haven't said anything about what you drive. By the way, you are addressing a retired Army Master Sgt of 23 years. There's really no need to go back and forth. Have a blessed day 🙏🏾
Amazing car!! Looking forward that you test the Z06!!
Just amazing!!!
There is a reason regular C8 (non z06) version sells for almost double the Msrp, even when lightly used
I see chrissy, i click!!! ❤❤
Nice energetic driving Chris
Chris: (pause) “Zee 51” 😂 and also, “I really like this car!” Nuff said!
Wonder what else Chris was doing at Willow. Need him to do some collaborations with Cammisa. Would be legendary fun.
Cammisa-Harris joint reviews? Love it!
(Hope it doesn’t turn political...) 😉
If we could actually get the Corvette over here for MSRP without dealer mark-ups I would definitely feel lucky/fortunate, however you will likely have to pay at least $10k over list price in order to walk out the door with out for the first year or two.
In black with black wheels it looks much better, less like a kids toy.
Without that trunk you have no place to store the targa top. Aside from that, a lot of Corvette owners actually use their cars as more than toys. I've travelled all over the east cost of the US in mine. Without that trunk space, it would only be a weekend toy. The wheel? Took me about 10 minutes to get used to it, and it make the entire gauge panel easy to read. The buttons on the console? The ones at the bottom are for the passenger. The driver never needs to touch them. Seem like you were looking for things to complain about.
The car is ugly, that is simple! Hearing the truth is hard hein?
Can't wait to see Chris drive the ZR1, and Zora!
Pack a lunch, invite a guest, it's a nice day and the roof panel is off on the twisty two lane following a narrow river valley. Park at a wide spot, break out the lunch. Now that's living life large.
Car looks good.
It's called a wheel for a reason? Show me the "Wheel" from an F1 Ferrari. Also it has a soft close rear trunk. Don't slam it. Thanks, great video and driving from you as usual.
Apples to oranges.. An F1 wheel isn't round because there's no need to shuffle your hands + it would add weight and block the driver's view out.
"I'm sitting too high" said the man barely able to see over the dash!!
Can't wait for your Z06 vid Chris
After all these years corvette has a mid-engine setup!
Chris likes the car.
So do I 👍👍👍👍
"None of you flat plane nonsense": well said sir! You can keep your flat plane howlers, I'll take the burble and the monstrous torque...
I was turned on to Chris after watching his Toyota GT86 review which got me excited in anticipation for my BRZ before it was delivered in its 2012 launch year. Over a decade later my C8 order is rapidly approaching delivery and it's deja with the hype feelings from Chris all over again.
Love it! sooo...Chris Harris, Randy Pobst and Jason Cammisa when?
Cant wait for CH to drive and review the new Z06
Can’t wait for the z06 review! Also would love for you to drive a zl1 1le! 🙏🏻
If that is willow springs horse flat, have been on that years ago with my New 2006 Zo6, had TC on all the time 😂 needed to drive her home.
try the z06.. you'll see all the problems are fixed (why aren't you driving the z06?)
Nice to see a reviewer really push the C8. Wonder what Chris's tire (sorry Chris... tyre) budget is.
Based on this brief video, roughly 207x the cost of the car itself... 😁
When people ask the “pick one person to have dinner or a beer with” question, I get some strange looks when I say Chris Harris. First choice, no question.
This is the only opinion I’m really interested in when a new car comes out
Chris is the coolest cat in the industry.
Lol. Most Brits cannot fully like an American or Japanese car. It's never quite perfect for them. If it is, they have to make up some kind of criticism like it somehow being il-proportioned when it in fact looks great. I love Brits who can openly admit when they love America and our stuff, like Richard Hammond.
I find that to be very true. I would never click on a car review for a vehicle that doesn't appeal to me. This car has been out since 2020 and we still get comments from trolls or fanboys. They feel the need to protect European sport cars. Crazy stuff.
His complaints are justified but not of serious concern. This care was DESIGNED to deliver a mixed bag for a purpose. Complaining that it does what it SHOULD is trivial nonsense. Too big a butt? Well, you need to go golfing or pick up groceries? Sure, it's a daily driver. Want to have a bit of a go? What's stopping you?
exactly! GM could make a much more extreme sports car, but it knows its customers very well. so having a sports car with two trunks, targa, automatic transmission, comfortable but very competent suspension, and that is very different from other sports cars is what more than 70% of people who buy the corvette want.