Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06--Test Drive Video Review with Chris Moran
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An up-close look and short test drive of a nearly brand-new 2003 Corvette Z06 from Midwest Auto Collection. Presented by Chris Moran.
The Corvette, Chevrolet's most famous and likely GM's most prominent model, has seen nearly 60 years of production. Throughout it's production run, the fundamental characteristics have remained largely unchanged: front engine, rear drive, two seats. After the Chevy small-block V8 engine was introduced, you could add V8 to that list. Since 1955, all Corvettes have had some variation of a V8 engine.
In late 1996, Chevrolet unveiled the all new fifth-generation Corvette (C5). The C5 was the most revolutionary Corvette to date. With a brand new space-frame design structure, to the creative use of balsa wood for its floorboards, it was a technological marvel of its time and one of the first American sports cars to receive a warm global reception.
With a greatly improved interior and daily drivability, the C5 was an immediate success. It's performance numbers were in line with the likes of Porsche and Ferrari, something the Corvette had never really achieved.
For the 2001 model year, Chevrolet introduced the Z06. The Z06 was based on the unpopular "hardtop" model which was produced from 1999-2000. The hardtop proved ideal for the new Z06, as its curb weight decreased and structural rigidity increased in this configuration. At the heart of the Z06 model was the 5.7 Liter LS6 V8 engine. Still a pushrod V8 after all these years, this new model produced 385 horsepower, with a 20 horsepower increase only a year away. Titanium mufflers and magnesium wheels were standard fare, and though this was a performance model, the well-equipped interior from the coupe was nearly unchanged. A Bose sound system, Heads-Up Display (HUD), and Automatic Climate Control were standard.
Unique to the Z06 were interior color options, as well as embroidered headrests indicating this is indeed a Z06. For the 2002 year, the LS6 was bumped to 405 horsepower, though all else stayed unchanged.
So here we stand. With only 10,000 miles on this 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, this car is almost brand new. It smells brand new inside, it looks like a factory new car. It's completely stock, no modifications that you see on so many other Z06s.
Turn the key, and you are greeted by a distinct V8 rumble, and a quick blip of the throttle brings amazing sounds to life. The clutches are light in these cars, something you wouldn't expect from such a torque monster. The low-rev pull in this car is amazing. It's so powerful that you feel you could drive it in 3rd gear all day, but run it to redline and you'll hear a sound reminiscent of wide open stock car racing. It's power so abundant that it feels somewhat limitless.
There is a "competitive driving" mode in the stability control system that allows for more play than the normal threshold allows. You can drift the car in this mode, but the ABS might give you a hand before you get completely nuts and hurt yourself. An electronic "safety net", in a way.
Years ago, I had the opportunity to take my Dad for a ride in a 2002 Z06. The car was almost brand new at the time. We strapped ourselves in, my Dad riding shotgun, and I remember telling him to hold on. I popped the shifter into first, idled onto the roadway and buried the pedal...I distinctly remember the expletives shielding the raw terror my Dad experienced for roughly 4 seconds. I hit second gear at redline and ripped the car sideways as we were still fiercely accelerating, only to welcome a dead silence and deep breaths once I lifted.
Today, I've had the old man in faster, newer, and much more expensive cars. He's not a car guy at all, but he knows if I'm excited about something, it must be remarkable.
Still today, no other car has made such a distinct impression on my father. Eight years later, he occasionally asks the question "Hey, remember when we drove that Corvette?"
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Corvette Meet (Some of the nastiest Z06 Vettes out there)
A bunch of Vettes met up for the first time of the year. We cruised around a little and it was nice hearing the rumble of each Vette. There was an awesome supercharged Vette, a sick Lingenfelter Z06, a clean C4, and many other awesome Vettes
2010 Corvettemaggedon Comparison Test
Inside Line puts the 2002 Corvette Z06, the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport and the 2011 Corvette Carbon Prototype to a head to head test on the IL test track and the Streets of Willow.
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C5 Z06 2007 Compilation
Compilation video from August-November 2007. C5 Z06 with intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, x-pipe, Kooks headers, Patriot heads, cam. 433 whp. Black Light Burns - Lie.
Corvette Review & Drive HD
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A nice review and drive in a C5 Corvette with the LS1 engine. Lots of power and torque, plus amazing gas mileage (if you can avoid mashing the pedal)
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"Brandenburg No4-1 BWV1049" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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C5 Corvette Z06 Corsa Extreme Exhaust
Idle clip to show Corsa Extreme ... ending with a brief acceleration run in the end
Skip to 46 mark for acceleration
My mods:
-TFS(Trick Flow) 215 Heads
-Custom Cam
-Injectors (Bosch)
-Ported Fast 92 w/big mouth Throttle Body
-Custom pushrods 7.500 for TFS(Trick Flow) heads
-American racing headers 1-3/4 w/cats
-NGK plugs and high performance 10.4mm wires
-Corsa Extreme Exhaust w/ Corsa x-pipe
-Head and cam Dynotune
-50th Anniversary carbon fiber airduct and hammerhead style dual air intake
-Monster level 2 clutch with 18 lb. Monster flywheel
e85 Evo 8 vs C5 Z06
My 2005 Evo 8 w/ SSL (full weight including spare tire)
Full Bolt-Ons, Kelford 272 Cams, IX turbo, FIC 1450cc Injectors, e85...
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2002 C5 Z06 (full weight)
Vararam Intake, LG Headers, Untuned
Supercars on the street at GTPolonia - lovely sounds burnouts drifts PART I
Supercars on the street at GTPolonia 2009
Poznań, Poland
PART II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDuVZrTumNI
WATCH 2011 Edition
Part I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_j2jzc0_nQ
Part II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoW5QTD22rY
Part III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piEE7cnWVLo
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Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z--Test Drive Video Review with Chris Moran
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A museum-piece 1987 Camaro Z28 IROC-Z with Chris Moran. Presented by Midwest Auto Collection. with Chris Moran
The 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' option for the '87 Camaro Sport Coupe. The 1987 Camaro LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's equipment except the electronic instrumentation. Late in the model year, the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro RS was introduced as a test for California and with only V-6 power. It had Z28 style valances that were painted body color (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. The 1987 Chevrolet Camaro RS came only in red, white, or black. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's.
Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models.The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional on LT and Sport Coupe). Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap between the top three stripes was removed.
The Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 as a regular production option. The convertible was available on the 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. The new 350 TPI motor was not available in the convertible however, and never would be during the Third Gen. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. Only 1,007 convertibles were produced this first year of production. 1987 was the 20th anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition'. Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible.
1987 was the last year for Camaros to be produced at the Norwood Ohio plant, the original Camaro Plant. After much testing the year before, the 350 TPI and 5 Speed 305 TPI combinations were finally available on the IROC-Z28. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with an automatic transmission. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. The TPI 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. A few things can be used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI though. (other than the badges, which are often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc brakes. The eighth digit of the VIN is an `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 TPI's. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. The under hood sticker should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. All TPI 350 (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only, other years it was optional. In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only.
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ZR1 Racing @ Sebring C5 Z06
ZR1 racing at Sebring. Unloading the C5 Z06 off of the trailer. The C5 is just a violent car. Unforgiving punishing TQ.
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Callaway Corvette vs RUF Porsche 911 by Jeremy Clarkson
Very nice test between 2 of my icon cars in automotive history : The Callaway Twin turbo Corvette and The RUF BTR 911 turbo done by my favorite cynic presentor Jeremy Clarkson.
The harder he comments the more he likes a car.
