The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Is Still A Highly Desirable American Sports Car 

Since I was a kid, Chevrolet always teased a Mid-Engine Vette. When the C8 was introduced, I suddenly wanted a Corvette. I just got my 3LT Rapid Blue Stingray and it’s better than I could have imagined!

This masterpiece is sick in every damn color. It's stunning on the roads

I actually prefer the Stingray over the Z06 because it offers more than enough performance for me and it's the bargain of the century. I'd go with a 2LT Z51 w/ magnetic ride, GT2 seats, axle lift and nothing else for $89k. You just can't beat that deal with any other high performance sports car.

“Supply chain problems” = record profits selling vehicles

I love my 2023 C8 w/ Z51. Handles fantastic, is fast as hell, and it gets tons of attention everywhere I go.

So, I happened to surprise my wife with a 2022 C8 LT2 with the Z51 package. We both had corvettes when we first met in our twenties. So, it was a sentimental purchase. I've been a car enthusiast since I was a teen. Had muscle cars, then bought my first vette 1962 at 21. It was semi customized, and it was and still is beautiful. It was a great feel to own, just not a great drive. but a head turner! So, she took delivery of the C8 in March of 2022. She now has 11k miles on it (two long road trips attributed to half that mileage). She has no hesitation pushing the envelope with it. We do track it locally and even get it on a drag strip with some of the muscle cars. I am not a typical collector as we own them to use and really enjoy them. We've had several other corvettes, and the C8 is impressive as its unlike any of the previous generations. The mid engine dual 8 speed clutch and much more chevy implemented changed the game for the corvette. Now it's a far cry from the two Ferrari's. A 2020 F8 Tributo & 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB! You're also talking about a hugh sticker price difference. We have 7 adult children and our 5th grandchild due soon, but there is still room for another car. I always wanted a Z06, so I have one on order, but a 2023 delivery is questionable. The vettes are just in my blood, but lean towards the Italian super cars.

Chevy really nailed this one. So happy the engineers took over the company. The Z07 is a beast. Cant imagine what the ZR1 will be like.

I’ve never seen you laugh and have so much fun in a car, not to mention the multiple speed tests! Gotta love launch control! Thanks for the great videos!

The C8 definitely looks exotic and i can see the appeal to younger buyers - not many can afford it though. Same thing was said when i bought my C7 (exotic looking and appealed to younger buyers) but i don't see many younger buyers on the C7.

the opening shot lol that wheel is basically the size of your leg

SORRY Soyfan, you need to do a little more research on this one: 1. The StIngray you are driving does indeed have a LSD. The Stingray has a mechanical LSD just not a E-LSD as the Z-51 does. 2. The Stingray you are driving does indeed have BREMBO brakes, they are just smaller with a different pad compound than the Z-51. 3. The Stingray you are driving does indeed have LAUNCH CONTROL. When stopped, Push the TCS OFF button twice, this will engage Launch. You will be able to launch at 3500 RPM, instead of the 1500 RPM you were doing. I routinely get 0-60 times of 2.9-3.1 sec depending on the surface in my 2LT convertible. I know it is difficult getting all the details on every car you test, since you do so many. But with having this car for a week you should get to know it better. One thing is for sure. The Corvette certainly is performance bargain!

It’s pretty exotic looking in real life I saw a white one yesterday and I had no idea what was coming down the road I actually thought Lamborghini from my distance and when it got closer I thought holy s$&t it was a C8 - very cool 👍🏻

Nice review. One note, the car you were in also has launch control, you just didn't engage it. Have it in Sport or Track mode. Press the traction control button twice to turn on competitive mode. Then you can launch by holding down the break fully, then holding down the gas fully. Release the break to launch. Every C8 has this function regardless of it being Z51 or not and regardless of it having the magnetic ride or not. If it were mag-ride you will have more options besides just 'competitive mode' when you 2X click the traction control button. You probably could have gotten 3s flat with launch.

Excellent review, new sub here. 👍🏼 It is a terrific car that competes with cars at much much higher price points. Hopefully, one day people will stop saying, “It is a great car for the price.” It is a great car…period.

Another great review. My order just got submitted to the factory last week for a 2 LT, Z51, Mag Ride & GT2 seats. First Corvette that I have really wanted, since I will finally feel what it's like to own a mid-engine car and it has an amazing interior. Have been waiting 18 months and excited to finally get it.

At 17:30, that was not a launch control launch. Launch control starts at 3500 RPM. You need to get it from PTM mode. BIG difference.

This is the first one Ive seen in this colour of blue. I like it.

One correction. All Stingrays have a limited slip diff. The Z51 adds an electronic one. Base car is mechanical.

Just picked up my 2023, C8 3LT CHT, in Amplify Orange. This car is so much sweeter than I even expected it to be. ZERO regrets!!🤙🏼

Can’t wait. Mine arrives in couple of weeks. Z51 and MR.

The coolest thing is that it's base price is $50,000.00 less than a Porche

Excellent, comprehensive review. Nice to see you closing in on 1,000,000 subs 👍🏽

@14:20 Using Launch Control would have gotten your 0-60 time closer to 2.9-3.1 seconds, you don’t need Z51 package for that either.

One of the best values if you want this type of vehicle…but an extra $700 for painted calipers is ridiculous. Options make these cars a cash cow for GM.

I say the C8 is exotic looking. Well done Corvette Design Team! I like the C8 & C7 tail-lights.

I bought a 2022 Corvette Stingray 1LT and I had my grey wheels powder coated high gloss metallic black and my Uniden R8 radar detector installed along with a Blue attack air filter and a Corsa Extreme catback muffler delete with AFM valves and Now my car looks and Sounds like an F1 supercar and I Love it So Much More than my 2018 mustang GT I sold recently to buy the C8 !!! Great video Sir ;) Mark~

I love this car, your 0-60 tests, and the in depth video

Non z51 does have launch control. You have to go on competitive mode. You need to put it in sport mode or track mode, then press the traction control twice. Hold the brake and it’ll rev to 3500 rpm on full throttle

Want one of these once my tlx ends next summer, but trying to lease or finance one of these is nuts. The markups are absurd.

In Canada, the 1lt with red pin stripe rims, performance exhaust and magnetic ride, edge red engine cover and calipers and a cover and lock nuts and front exchanger vent screens brings it to $101,000 including tax.(Canadian) $76,300 US bucks

Base 911 is now $116k…..crazy value here.

Great review on the Stingray. Can I ask what piece did you use with you window go pro for the angle?

"Just driving the Stingray 3LT . . . . . Not the expensive models. " @ 0:38 I would be totally happy with the basic 3LT Stingray LOL

Mine was made today and I pick it up the 14th at the mesuem!

Fell in love all over again with my ‘23 C8. Bailed on the M2 I ordered.

Great video, Sofyan. I love this car!

Yes, please review the regular models, instead of the most expensive ones, b/c most people buy regular models.

Still one of the Best reviewers on You Tube!!

Love love this design of the Vette only thing I'm not a fan of is that square steering wheel rather have a proper round with flat bottom . Love the color as well . Any idea on how the reliability of this design has been.?

👌great review gave a better idea of what to do when i get mine ,sure adding a stat c8 wing will be to my advatage like the review done on the VictorRacing wing one 👌

Base with Z-51 package in Rapid Blue is all I need ;-) What a performance steal. Would be my play car so not interested in luxury options or additional weight.

I have to get one of these ! That body style and being mid engine thats just awesome really like that interior too !

Nice review keep up the good work Redline

Btw track mode should not be on unless you’re at a track. It’s bad for the car. Correct me if I’m wrong but when I was looking into the corvette that’s what the sales rep kept telling me.

Literally the only review that conveys any sense of fun or joy with the C8

C8 Corvette is Chevy's halo car and game changer. It looks, sounds and performs like a Ferrari but at a fraction of the cost.💯

Without the Z51 package, GM rates the 0-60 of this model at 3.1 seconds

Excellent video. I love this car.......🇺🇲👍💯

24:30 Has it been 70 years! I often miss my '78 (25 anniv) Vette.

No limited slip differential unless Z51 pkg is ordered? Thanks for the heads up.

A lot of people are getting well below 3 seconds in the non z51 car. Also the non z51 does have a locking diff, just not electric but mechanical.

Love those color seats, but you have to get the Z51.

I'm waiting for my C8 hardtop convertible. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Grand sport variant? First I’ve heard of this but great review as always

That is a good looking car, except for rear view. I wish these have same center exhaust as Z06.

E-Ray replaces the Grand Sport. I believe one of the Corvette exec staff said that. Likewise, the Zora might replace the ZR1 as basically an E-Ray with the 6.2L OHV LT2 replaced by the 5.5L FPC LT6.

I love it ❤

May we request a review of a 2023 2LT C8 Corvette Coupe with the *Z51 package* plus _Magnetic Selective Ride Control_ and _Front End Lift._ Please and thank you. These are, by far, the top three most frequently selected options on the C8 Corvette. Z51 Performance Package + Magnetic Ride + Front End Lift. With the 2LT being the predominate choice when choosing a trim level. Stay classy my friend.

I love my 2020 C8. I like your visible roof. Does it weigh less than the standard roof?

Our 2023 3LT HTC is non Z51 and has launch mode. We have performance exhaust, mag ride, front lift, and several other options. We will never track it, so don’t need the package.

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I want a C8 Z07 so bad i can taste it 😂😂😂

How much after Adjusted Market Value ?

Love that color. Choose that one for my build. ✌🏾🙏🏽

Great review and that’s a nice ride…

Base C8 does have launch control, you just never turned it on! Could have done much quicker 0-60 times.

I’ll take mine as a convertible in hypersonic gray 😎

In comparison to all previous generation Vettes, this one's interior looks Bentley-esque.

This is the only vehicle I can buy it Sofyan.

I've seen it In real life passed by my house , it looked fucking exotic and luxurious , very nice 👌 👍

Your 0-60 time in the Carerra T was actually a second slower than the 3.5 second you got from this Corvette.

I love this car! I am definitely getting one very very soon but in artic white

2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT Coupe!

How'd you like the manual transmission? Oh I forgot. GM couldn't figure out how to engineer one. First time since 1953 which had auto only.

Cant wait to get mine. To all the vette lovers I hope 2 ride past you…

I love this car ! 😊

Honestly where I live you cannot touch a 2023 Stingray for under 90k. I was gouged 10k when I bought mine but I had to take the chance when I had it due to the supply chain issues. My only complaint is the paint defect that happens around the front headlights. This should not still be happening 3.5 years later 😢 it devalues the car immensely 😢

Keep in mind folks this company also makes refrigerators and weapons so the fact they can deliver a car like this ( at this price) is frankly amazing ! They didn't have to bother. They could stick to fridgedairs and whatnot but why not rattle Ferrari's cage a bit. By the way it costs 1 third the price of its Italian fans and it doesn't cost $1000 per mile yea you read that right in repairs! No shit!

You mention Grand Sport a few times, when do you think the Grand Sport is supposed to come out?

Too bad you didn’t realize the non z51 also has launch control, if you utilized it, it’d have similar 0-60 times than the Z51.

Is it even possible to get a stingray for less than 85k?? Even a base model, i havent seen any near msrp

As far as a manual if they will add it I dont think so I believe the competition of the other exotic car rivals of the C8s size only has DCT trans that’s what I think

If GM would only execute at this level for everything they make. I still think the C7 looks better, but this C8 is the best overall Vette ever.

the rear will look better i think, if they will enlarge the black area from the air diffuser......with the big rear body color area, its just like a camaro

People who bought a C8…Are the dealers still charging exorbitant premium over MSRP ? How long is the wait if you place an order on the website ?

Weird how they got this car so right but are killing the Camaro.

Strangely these depreciate about the same as porsche, but the gains will be far less on the upswing.

Lovely Colour 💙

“Grand Sport”?? Where did u hear that? Havent heard that one yet

America's best this generation is a world-class vehicle.

*What happen To Your Camera Man* ??

I wonder if you'll ever review a Lambo or Ferrari... Since you've already reviewed McLaren and Porsche..

You apparently don't know much about the C8. The non Z51 has launch control, something you didn't use or where just ignorant of. 0-60 is @ .1 sec slower at most (the test car has the performance exhaust so same extra 5 hp as Z51 so only acceleration ability difference is the different rear axle ratio and the ability to select different launch rpms. On level freeway you can get close to 30 mpg at 75 mph. I'm on my second C8, 3LT. As to the interior, if you upgrade to GT2 seats which use Napa leather, about the only difference you can see is the center of the steering wheel. The other leather in the 2LT is indistinguishable from 3LT.

Tesla's may be faster, but they cannot compare to the sound of V8. Especially Chevy's dual mode exhaust.

Damn, it's a dream car. Hope to import it to India one day!

Following is from a commentator on this site and his words are worthy of a second take. "2020 Base price of C8 Stingray was 59,995. In 2024 the base price increased to $69,995. The 2023 C8 Z51 3LT 70th Anniversary coupe with every option incl. Mag ride, front lift and 2 roofs can be purchased for 95k at MSRP. We sell Ford F250 pickup trucks for 104k and a Ford Expeditions at 96K. The base Porsche 992 is around 115k. There is no other vehicle in the marketplace that offers extremely good value for your dollar and match the performance metric of the C8 Stingray."

Good value for money at MSRP, but the proportions are off. Something just isn’t right. Ferrari like, yeah, not really…This said, not surprising it sells well.

I think it's funny that he says in the beginning of this video that the Corvette wasn't taken seriously until now and I'm like, "are you kidding me??" Where have you been before this came out!! An absolutely ignorant, uninformed statement!!!!😑

What's the price of it

It has testosterone. Best Vet since 1962.