The 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 Is Ferrari's Worst Nightmare

The 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 could possibly be the most anticipated sports car of the year. From the very moment you step in the C8 Z06 your mind says "this...can't be a Corvette."

That's exactly what Chevrolet wanted you to think and what they have accomplished is astounding. They built a flat plane crank V8 completely from scratch with none of the drawbacks of a high revving engine. The Z06 actually in fact became the first car in years to have me sit back and ask myself "what time do we live in?" Ferrari better watch out - the Corvette is coming for you.

So what makes the Corvette Z06 so astonishing? Let's go for a drive and let me tell you all about it.
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[ThatDudeinBlue]

*gets into car and fires engine up*

"Am I in the wrong car?"

[ZMAELSTROM]

My biggest worry will be the intended group of people it's supposed to be accessible for. Chevy said they're going to punish dealers who mark it up past MSRP. (Already videos circulating about 90k+ mark ups) If they don't actually slam the hammer down on these clowns, joe everyman won't ever see one. It'll just end up as another ultra-wealthy toy instead of the super car killer at the 100k price point.

[requis]

It’s a shame they’re being marked up so much. Uncle of mine was set on getting one, (he has a C8 stingray right now, ) but was hit with a 25k dealer markup. Needless to say it’s not happening now lol

[ashravenpb]

With the trend toward hybridization and electrification, I have a feeling the C8 Z06 is going to hold its value extremely well for the foreseeable future. The only way it could be any better would be the option for a manual but I dont think that's ever going to happen.

[RideWithDanger]

The C8 Z06 has definitely become a dream car for me, and I didnt even care for the Z07 package until hearing you talk about it. Im super excited it stayed a NA V8, and Chevy is definitely letting them go out with a bang before hybrids and electrics take over.

[mat]

This sound is to die for.
I think I have another one on my dream car list.

[idkilketurbos]

I think the sound of this car fits that body/chassis so much better than the LT2. We rented a base C8 in Cali for a few days and it was a blast to drive, but the sound doesn't match the look very much.

[joshuathomas]

The C8 is such a winning platform, congrats to GM for making the Corvette name truly special

[coltonbaker]

The way I see it, other than the new Z06, the C4 Zr1 was the last great experimental production Corvette. That all aluminum, Lotus designed DOHC 5.7 was absolutely nuts. Especially after it went from 375 horsepower to 405 in 1993. Having a car go 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, a quarter mile in 12.70 and a top speed of over 180 in 1993 and not having to buy a big nameplate like Ferrari or Lamborghini was insane. Chevy really knows what they're doing when it comes to designing ground breaking performance cars. As a Mopar guy I give them hella respect.

[JRingo-vpwp]

It' truly ironic! The other day, a car was pulling-out of the gas station in front of me at the light, and when I looked at it, I thought it was an older 'Vette at first glance, until I saw the Ferrari emblem on the back as it pulled in front of me. I just laughed to myself. Shortly thereafter, I saw a white 'vette and thought it was new Ferrari. Laughed to myself once again when I noticed the badging.

Corvette has truly arrived and is seriously bada$$. I'm not a 'vette fan, nor am I a super-/hyper-car guy at ALL, but I'm damn sure going to give the Corvette two HUGE thumbs up for their overall design transformation(s) over the past several years. Pretty dang cool, in my opinion!

[enochthetrucker]

Whenever I'm hard driving, I always have a small bag of candied ginger. It helps a LOT if you're doing hard turns, or hitting small rollers all day! It only started happening to me in my mid 20's and it stopped around mid 30's. I still take candied ginger to the track (and trails) though!😋

[Mutedx]

Nissan Z, Z06, S650, WRX, GR86/BRZ and Manual Supra, it’s a good time to be a car guy/girl.🤭

[ronyeahright]

way to go, chevy....thats a straight up race car, and even more impressive that they kept it NA

[tristinasbury]

Just like you said you did when you first got out on the track when I heard that thing just said wtf! That thing sounds wicked such a unique exhaust note sounds like a mix between a v10 Lamborghini and a Mclaren

[sku]

i LOVE that they had that red on LT3 full red interior one for people to test, thats how id spec one personally but i never thought id see a real life example since its too flashy for most people to go with. wish i went through the trouble of getting on a list after seeing these vids

[IronMan]

I know I will never own one IRL, but I am all kinds of excited for what this means for future installments of Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon. Some of my best work has been done with the C2, C4 ZR-1, C5, and C7 across multiple events, and I foresee the C8 Z06 being a natural extension of that success.

[scottyd]

If this thing is THIS wild, just imagine what the ZR1 is gonna be like. That thing is gonna be absolutely monstrous.

[koden]

I’m happy with my 1991 300zx twin turbo! After all these years, it still turns Heads! Black on black😎

[adandredestefano]

I love that race track. I've been around it in a viper acr gtsr, GT40 Mark 1 and Mark 3 and an original Shelby gt350r. Pittsburgh international race complex has to be one of the most underrated tracks in the US. Their cart track is also a lot of fun.

[JBsC]

The new c8 z06 is awesome. Thanks for the review