2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Full Review: Driving the Hybrid Corvette
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This is the Corvette E-Ray, the hybrid Corvette. Today I'm reviewing this Corvette E-Ray, and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel of the E-Ray and show you what it's like to drive.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:16 THIS...
00:50 Performance Hybrid
03:26 Weight, Pricing, & MPG
04:30 Exterior Quirks & Features
06:05 Getting In
06:35 E-Ray Interior Changes
07:43 Stealth Mode
08:28 General C8 Interior Quirks & Features
11:45 Infotainment
12:49 More Interior Quirks & Features
14:08 Trunk
14:52 Front Trunk
15:57 Tail Lights
16:20 Driving Experience
20:41 Final Thoughts
21:02 DougScore
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@johnpicillo1988 6 місяців тому
The fact that they added both a hybrid AND an AWD system and lost 1 cubic foot of cargo space is incredible.
@sparkgrid 6 місяців тому
This car is incredible in many ways
@tylerthenormal9059 6 місяців тому
They already knew there was going to be an e-ray so when they first designed the c8 chassis they had that in mind when building it if that makes sense, hence the minimal loss of cargo space
@sparkgrid 6 місяців тому
@@tylerthenormal9059 yeah that makes sense
@indomiebrothenjoyer 6 місяців тому
I think the AWD system is just the motor powering the front and the engine powering the rear, they didn't add a differential.
@sparkgrid 6 місяців тому
@@indomiebrothenjoyer yeah they didn't, both the front and rear axles are independent of each other
@rahoz1330 6 місяців тому
This is the type of hybrid i think people enjoy, it doesn't take away the soul of the car but adds to it. It's makes for a better daily driver than a normal corvette for someone who may have one car.
@MisterMakerNL 6 місяців тому
Enjoy? We buy hybrids for our enjoyment?
@davidlake611 6 місяців тому
@@MisterMakerNL well you can enjoy it year round and has better performance metrics. So yeah
@sabersz 6 місяців тому
@@MisterMakerNL people that aren't you, clearly. Stop saying we.
@razvan3062 6 місяців тому
@@davidlake611 well you also have the panamera turbo s e hybrid and s63 amg plug in, which offer a nice blend of performance and "efficiency" and owners enjoy them. However what is not that nice about some hybrid systems is the excessive down-sizing of engines, the case of the new c63...
@Tm0n3y762 6 місяців тому
lol daily driver ??
@dallasfrost1996 6 місяців тому
I love the way Chevy has gone about the C8 Corvette lineup. Each model speaks to a different demographic while being able to still tie in with eachother nicely. This E-Ray is very cool!
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
What if Corvette C5 also have EV sound?
@rysterstech 4 місяці тому
I like the way the C8 was a ground up rethinking of the Corvette to provide pinnacle performance straying away from traditional muscle cars. I hope Dodge can bring back the viper to compete with this with the straight six turbo.
@melv1n_official 6 місяців тому
I find the E-Ray and the whole concept of performance hybrid quite interesting. Sure, my preference goes to the Z06 and its rawness and all-out capability but it’s nice to see GM giving Corvette buyers a variety of flavors.
@mahirk3730 6 місяців тому
Making a hybrid that has the same fuel economy as the regular version has to be the most American thing ever
@66smithra 6 місяців тому
Virtue signaling to the max.
@martinsvensson6884 6 місяців тому
Its not primarily made for fuel economy.
@Lapp802 6 місяців тому
Its not for fuel economy. Its for more power
@66smithra 6 місяців тому
@@Lapp802 So then why doesn't it produce more power?
@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 6 місяців тому
GM is the type of company to put a V8 in an economical hybrid (Tahoe Hybrid)
@TDUShelby 6 місяців тому
I love the idea of performance hybrids. You still get the same maniac engine, but then you also get electric systems that take some of the load off and, in return, you get even more performance. Hybrids are not the enemy, they're just misunderstood and often misused.
@Warrior-xt4ne 6 місяців тому
great way to say it
@mattwolf7698 6 місяців тому
I wouldn't really say misplaced, not everybody wants a sports car, the Prius has its place. People just need to realize that not all hybrids are as boring as the Prius.
@DrogMichael 6 місяців тому
your right, but its full E-cars real car people are turned off by.
@the_track_enthusiast 6 місяців тому
Nobody will drive this in the snow.
@MerlinsGhost-zq6jh 6 місяців тому
Acura did it first with NSX. Yawn
@ScholeyProductions 6 місяців тому
The sound of the electric motor and V8 together are so cool! Such a spaceship for the road!
@bavarican01 6 місяців тому
Yes!
@pandroidigital 6 місяців тому
Supercharger
@LivingTheDream77 3 місяці тому
Its actually just made by the speakers. The electric motors have almost no noise.
@santiagoortiz3665 6 місяців тому
TBH, I love that GM did this. I'm not the kinda person who's so much for hybrids and EVs, but, being a C8 and pairing a hybrid motor on it is pretty cool to see. The only hybrid I really like.
@sparkgrid 6 місяців тому
What about the P1?
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
McLaren Artura also.
@blue_ig1 6 місяців тому
Holy trinity?
@supersimon126 6 місяців тому
I have to give credit to GM for doing a hybrid sports car this way, rather than giving it an oversized battery pack and downscaling it to a V6 and trying to sell it on "It has just as much power as the V8 pls buy". It's refreshing to see more cars go down the same route that the McLaren P1 did with its hybrid system. Also, the shiny rims really just fit Corvettes well imo. It feels like a throwback to earlier models, even though the C7 had them too.
@rustler08 6 місяців тому
Pathetic Ford slapping a V6 in their $400K+ Ford GT, meanwhile Chevy figures out a C8 that destroys the Ford GT. Funny times.
@UAE_8100 6 місяців тому
@rustler08 and it destroys the GT for Much less money.
@walterwright8454 6 місяців тому
I am very surprised GM did this. They lost their soul and b@lls a long time ago.
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
@@rustler08Corvette C6 Z06 also destroys FORD GT man
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
@@UAE_8100agree. The C6 Corvette also costed $38.800 less than Ford GT.
@x6King6x 6 місяців тому
I love how electric has been making a lot of vehicles have a awd option.
@gergelyturcsanyi6743 6 місяців тому
A sport car should be RWD anyway.
@Baked-as-Bread 6 місяців тому
@@gergelyturcsanyi6743 if you want to be slower thats on you
@gergelyturcsanyi6743 6 місяців тому
@@Baked-as-BreadI would rather enjoy the drive than be half a second faster. Public roads are not for racing anyway.
@Emarq31 6 місяців тому
Coooooope
@rapu4 6 місяців тому
@@gergelyturcsanyi6743 That's the best part, having an electrified AWD powertrain like this can enable AWD launch performance without sacrificing any driving enjoyment, since the electric motors up front don't need to be used, and will actually improve handling because it also enables torque vectoring. There isn't any real downside besides weight, but if you cared about weight, you'd buy a car that's light to begin with, unlike the standard C8 in this case. So you'd go and buy a Miata or an Alpine A110, or an Ariel or Caterham if you want a real light car.
@Bob-of-Zoid 6 місяців тому
Jay Lenno covered this one too a few days ago, and he was so thrilled by it's performance, he floored it a couple of times drowning out the head engineer for the car while he was talking. I call that letting the car talk for itself.
@scottipippen6554 6 місяців тому
The color and rims combination is just perfect. Stunning car..well done, Chevy!!
@Zachman676 6 місяців тому
I love how the E-Ray wheels look in light finishes. I wish more sporty cars would offer sexy wheel designs in light finishes instead of just being lazy with black all the time
@motorhead281 6 місяців тому
The black wheel trend is getting really old. Also, this is the 1st C8 wheel design that looks decent to me... What are the designers thinking?!
@nonessentialoils 6 місяців тому
@@motorhead281 The new wheels plus paint matched trim really makes it a much more attractive car.
@Zachman676 6 місяців тому
@@nonessentialoils yes I agree the lack of black details everywhere makes it look so much less busy and gets rid of some of the overstyling. You can really appreciate Corvette’s beautiful body in the E-Ray spec.
@chrism6880 6 місяців тому
Chrome anything, anywhere, on any car should be illegal
@kevmagill5163 6 місяців тому
I've got to be honest I hate black wheels. It looks like you lost the hubcaps or something and takes away from an important styling element from the design of any car.
@BBROPHOTO 6 місяців тому
This car sounds like a car you'd have in something like the Bladerunner universe. That match of old combustion with futuristic electric whine. It's actually so cool.
@AudiRSAvant 6 місяців тому
Yeah I actually love how it sounds, it sounds so cool on WOT
@derekgaliee4351 6 місяців тому
Sounds Like Kitt From Knight Rider
@kyoakland 6 місяців тому
Yeah that was great
@bavarican01 6 місяців тому
Totally agree. The sound really got me sold
@mattrodriguez6130 6 місяців тому
*Memory Reboot starts playing*
@marc87supra 6 місяців тому
Always been a Corvette fan and I’m liking the E-Ray, mainly because it allows you to have a loud exhaust but also be able to leave and return to your house at unsociable hours in silence and keep the neighbours happy. Also, after having a C8, I thought I’d find the climate control awkward, but after a couple of days use, it’s easy and nice to use.
@dannysmith9882 5 місяців тому
If I had new upscale corvette money, I dont think Id live close enough to neighbors for this to matter
@marc87supra 5 місяців тому
@@dannysmith9882 I live in the UK, unless you want to live somewhere desolate like the Scottish Highlands, you need a couple of million to not have neighbours 😂 My old C6 with a manual box was my favourite though, had a great raw feel but had just enough tech to make for a nice drive on the work commute.
@BJsVlogz 6 місяців тому
the electric motor sound was like a super charger whine THATS AWESOME haha
@spin_kick 6 місяців тому
I think that sound is artificial
@paulie-Gualtieri. 6 місяців тому
Doug the kind of guy to read all the terms and conditions before playing a game
@Tr3ntsGames 6 місяців тому
Wait do you not?
@blackwind3131 6 місяців тому
@@Tr3ntsGames not many do
@Jaq365 6 місяців тому
Don't you mean 'quirks and features'?
@Tr3ntsGames 6 місяців тому
@@blackwind3131 stop it right now. Have I wasted years of my life reading every single things terms and conditions? Or is this an meme?
@snow-uq4gx 6 місяців тому
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@TheChadD315 6 місяців тому
I think this is smart for Chevy. It's basically a 911 Turbo S vs. GT3. If you want the ultimate daily driver get the ERay If you want a weekend track toy get the Z06. They should have done more to distinguish them though. It's easy to tell various 911s apart based on wings. Most people who will spend the extra money want to show that off.
@mioszantas4462 6 місяців тому
I think the front bumper tells the difference pretty loud
@LevaniaMeyano 6 місяців тому
@@mioszantas4462And if you have ears, hearing the different engine between the z06 and eray will make it very very obvious. Z06 will often have a lot more aggressive aero on it as well. Then compared to a standard stingray, the differences are super obvious with different front end, wider rear and different wishbone intake design.
@u.b.469 6 місяців тому
@@LevaniaMeyano I don’t know, I was driving my Stingray the other day and saw an orange Z06 coming down the opposite side of the highway. I had to look close for the boomerang on the side door to tell. They look very similar. Interior is almost exactly the same too. With regards to the sound, at lower rpms like 3000-4000 it’s really not that big of a scream machine like you might think. You don’t really hear it until like 6000+
@MrPimpmygun 6 місяців тому
no, the e and z have identical widebody kits. the only difference is the rear bumper@@mioszantas4462
@tpndgo2061 6 місяців тому
E-Ray body is fully painted. Comes with the name placed on the sides. Real Corvette enthusiasts will find the difference easy.
@TheBonsaiZone 6 місяців тому
"It's like a Prius" what a great out of context quote!!!
@gustavogago3259 6 місяців тому
12:30 easlily the coolest thing ive seen this week. Every car with a screen should have all the gauges
@peterbaek9059 6 місяців тому
Good luck finding one at MSRP if you already haven't pre-ordered one. A lot of Chevy dealers are already asking $30K-$60K over sticker. The insanity never ends.
@mattmanley7118 6 місяців тому
This thing is so cool I’m glad to see it being reviewed so highly !! I hope to see one on the roads soon!! What a time we are living in! AWD hybrid vette with a V8 😮❤
@Emarq31 6 місяців тому
Cooooope
@georgehunt7715 6 місяців тому
Is it being reviewed highly? Doug places the E-Ray #9 out of 10 cars on this list. He gives it a 2 for practical - why so low? I don't think he likes it that much. Reminds me of my old boss who would always say good things to my face but bad things in my written review.
@bwofficial1776 6 місяців тому
@@georgehunt7715 It's fighting against cars that cost twice as much. It gets a 2 for practicality because it's a sports car with a tiny trunk and a tiny frunk. The Corvette C8 is reviewed highly everywhere, particularly in terms of performance value for money. The interior may not be as nice as a 911's but it'll keep up with that 911 while costing half as much.
@JollyGiant19 6 місяців тому
@@bwofficial1776 Not just keeps up! Savagegeese did a head-to-head of a 911 992 GT3 versus a Z06 with both manufacturers providing people and the Z06 did ever so slightly better.
@sparkgrid 6 місяців тому
@@Emarq31you should
@Hamsteak 28 днів тому
The sound of the E-ray at 17:35 of that electric motor and V8 Rev
@FSAPOJake 6 місяців тому
Something tells me the C8 ZR1 is basically going to be an E-ray with a Z06 engine and probably all the track-focused stuff from the Z06.
@Carlisho 6 місяців тому
This is how hybrids should be done, hopefully this sales good enough to encourage more performance hybrids
@TML34 6 місяців тому
Maybe for sports cars, but not mass market cars. The EV part has to give you mileage benefits or there’s no point.
@matthewelliott2213 6 місяців тому
16:55 Doug looking for cops after brushing the gas pedal cracked me up.
@85Sirex 6 місяців тому
That thing looks gorgeous. I have always loved Corvettes, but never owned one, however, I think Chevy hit it out of the park with the C8. If I ever win the lottery of something, a C8 would probably be the first car I get.
@mdavis6457 6 місяців тому
I daily drive a 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium in Connecticut. My wife has a Subaru Legacy, so in a pinch if I need it I have other transportation, but in the two years I've had the Mustang I haven't had to use it. That said, the idea of an all wheel drive American sports car, that has an Stealth mode to creep out of the neighborhood is amazing. I love cars and I like dailying a sports car. Happy to see things moving in this direction. Way better than full electric.
@denalisiomontpellier4064 6 місяців тому
but ground clearance is still not enough to safely drive these in winter. Gm should produce one with more ground clearance, just like the 911 dakar and the huracan sterrato.
@DPCcars 6 місяців тому
Absolutely agree with all of you! This hybrid Corvette is the perfect blend of innovation without compromising its heritage. It's like blending the past and future seamlessly.
@03focussvt943 6 місяців тому
How is it NOT compromising its heritage?!? Are you kidding? 1) Hybrid 2) auto only 3) AWD 4) mid engined. Thats not heritage, bubba.
@chilly3528 6 місяців тому
@@03focussvt943 most C1 corvettes had an automatic transmission
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
@@chilly3528C3 also.
@LearningFast 6 місяців тому
The fact that this car is the quickest factory Corvette ever and it has All Season tires is astonishing. The other Corvettes only achieve their stated numbers in ideal conditions on fresh tires. This thing can do the rated numbers just about anywhere. All future Corvettes will be AWD.
@bobow4075 6 місяців тому
There is a reason the Z06 is still rear wheel drive. Speed is not the only reason to buy a corvette. Doug may have not noticed the weight driving around SoCal, but if driven aggressively enough you probably would notice it.
@chabweezy9905 6 місяців тому
More like 4wd
@3xeplodng_3agle_studios 6 місяців тому
Had it til that last sentence. But yes. The PS A/S 4 are great tires.
@LearningFast 6 місяців тому
@@3xeplodng_3agle_studios just watch. That will become a reality. All future Corvettes will be AWD. However, you will easily be able to make them run like they are RWD if you so desire.
@mirkomarjanovic3234 6 місяців тому
Lol what an idiotic comment. People who buy corvettes couldn't give less of a shit how fast it is to 60mph. It's about pulling power in a roll race and most importantly how well it performs around corners. And rwd cars murders awd cars around corners and from a roll.
@mdavis6457 6 місяців тому
I'll never forget when my neighbor had to be rescued from his Cadillac XLR. Manual door releases are very important :)
@XiiJWCiiX 6 місяців тому
I like that it gives people the option to turn off the auto start/stop. Thankfully I don't own a vehicle that has auto start/stop. It would make me feel very uneasy if my car shut off every time I stopped at a traffic light.
@Rock4LIfe777 6 місяців тому
The "Z " Button is actually just a special button on the steering wheel that activates a shortcut to personalizied drive-mode settings, which can be configured though the center screen.
@quirksandfeatures3215 6 місяців тому
Doug the kind of guy that lays on his TV and watches his bed
@AmongUs-mb4qx 6 місяців тому
bruh
@Raees-Divitiae 6 місяців тому
AWD with a hybrid = win. I'm still waiting for the Zora to come out, if the model does.
@liamboettcher7533 6 місяців тому
I love how the gear selector is straight out of a 2010s Honda/acura
@mikedelape6609 Місяць тому
this isnt true at all
@oscarzt1652 6 місяців тому
20:47 with that red paint and those chrome wheels, this car looks really great
@priqq1 6 місяців тому
Doug the type of guy who doesn't rush out a video like all the other embargo Bros because he knows people are gonna watch anyway, regardless of when he puts out the video like a boss.
@chrisisrussian9933 6 місяців тому
Can’t lie, the sound of the electric motor on top of the V8 rumble while accelerating sounded wild
@fortheloveofnoise9298 6 місяців тому
Those are the best looking factory Corvette rims for the C8, in my personal opinion. They look amazing with that color red Corvette especially.
@bradgreen987 6 місяців тому
Nice blend of electric and gas motors in on package. Love the all wheel drive aspect
@jashandjash6990 6 місяців тому
I would love this or the NSX to be how sports cars are designed from now on. Functionality meets form.
@willardSpirit 6 місяців тому
If the NSX would still be in production, I like to see a E-Ray v NSX shootout !
@levi.s722 6 місяців тому
Yesterday a older z06 from around 2010 flew by on the autobahn and I really got shimmers seeing and hearing it. It looked so much better with the motor in the front and the round taillights.
@BurtSampson 6 місяців тому
Those wheels remind me of the optional ones on the C5, just with a bit of a literal twist on them. They look good.
@Ar1AnX1x 6 місяців тому
the cockpit is so cozy and wild it really stands out compared to any other Supercar
@rustler08 6 місяців тому
This isn't a supercar.
@alexroda7069 6 місяців тому
The interior is actually the worst part of new gen vettes. And the exterior is already aging badly. Not comparable with any supercar.
@updog4L 6 місяців тому
@@rustler08 That's your opinion
@ieik8065 6 місяців тому
This is going to go down as one of the most beautiful corvettes of all time. I think the 1957, 1963, 1975 and 2023 E Ray are the most beautiful.
@MustangsTrainsMowers 6 місяців тому
After I get my Corvette E-Ray I’m putting a snow blade on the front. 🤪
@swordmonkey6635 6 місяців тому
The engineers tweaked the C8 suspension to accommodate the E Ray's different weight distribution and power going to the front wheels.
@Seyeler 6 місяців тому
I’ve been on this since LMP1. I find it strange that GM didn’t make any point to tie the E-Ray to the Cadillac GTP cars. Hybrid is good. Really good.
@IBENOUTMYMIND 6 місяців тому
I said something similar about this on another video also. I was thinking cadillac my use a version like this for their F1 team. I don't know what do you think? You seem like you know your shit.
@Seyeler 6 місяців тому
@@IBENOUTMYMIND I'm an endurance guy myself, so I don't know as much about F1. Their Hybrids are integrated into the engine/transmission assembly itself, so I don't think the E-Ray will share much in common. The E-Ray takes advantage of one of the major strengths of hybrid tech which is awd without the need for a transaxle/tunnel. That's why LMP1 cars can explode out of corners (something I think is sadly missed because of regulations in WEC/IMSA). Long story short: probably no relation, especially since GM may end up badging someone else's engine as their own with Andretti from what I've heard. But you're a man of taste for sure!!
@IBENOUTMYMIND 6 місяців тому
@Seyeler I was hopeful that they would produce their own engine and not have to rent a Ferrari engine and slap a V logo over it.. thanks for replying I definitely learned something. Be safe bud peace ✌🏾
@taylorwarwick1001 6 місяців тому
This version of the C8 is the reason why it was never offered with a manual transmission. That "backbone" tunnel is where the batteries for the hybrid system are hidden away
@spdcrzy 6 місяців тому
GOD, that widebody looks so good with no wing on it at all. It's actually beautiful.
@OS-hx4jk 6 місяців тому
Hey Doug, we need a garage and costs update. Not seen the Landcruiser for a while now.
@AdamAllen 6 місяців тому
I'm not a Vette fan and even less of an EV/hybrid fan but this THIS is unavoidably impressive and even more impressive that it's a Chevy product! Bravo to the engineers here.
@blazerss99 6 місяців тому
Am I alone in missing when Doug gave us sneak peaks of upcoming videos during his Cars And Bids promo?
@dennishena1399 6 місяців тому
This car is SOOO perfect! Looks, power-train, drive-train, price! You get a V8, a hybrid system, electric-only range, AWD, wide-body, and the best looking styling and wheels of the C8 range…for just over $100K!!!! For perspective, the NSX had similar offerings and great styling, turbo V6, AWD, but…for $150K starting, most were going for closer to $200K! This is a CRAZY bargain!
@smokenmirrors1714 6 місяців тому
Let's take the time to appreciate Doug's hand gestures when he speaks on these cars....it's almost like he's conducting a concert when he's previewing these cars
@AWDCorvetteERay 6 місяців тому
Thanks for the great review, Doug! That's exactly what I want... "a cruiser that can also smoke hypercars at a stoplight." My ERay order is at the assembly plant, and I can hardly wait!
@vitoscalleta4431 6 місяців тому
Congrats man. How’s your spec, what color ya gettin?
@AWDCorvetteERay 6 місяців тому
@@vitoscalleta4431 Thank you! My Stingray was a bright sports car color, and on my ERay I'm going for a sophisticated vibe but still with some flash. I want to provide all the details first on my website and UKposts channel, though, so please come over there and join in on the fun!
@Quaz1AndCounting 6 місяців тому
I litteraly rented a Corvette on the day this video came out during my holiday in Miami and instantly fell in love with the car. I cannot imagine how the E-Ray must feel. Probably even more amazing!
@shawalfida6357 6 місяців тому
Won't look out of place in Monte Carlo. This ticks all the right boxes and more. Kudos to the team for the conception and execution. Pure exotica with added practicality and drivability. The most exciting American Car in Years
@IndependenceCityMotoring 6 місяців тому
I have a C8 Z06. It is FAR from a harsh ride, suspension wise. It's extremely streetable in the softest settings.
@IndependenceCityMotoring 6 місяців тому
I have both a C5 Z06 and C8 Z06. 99%+ of the Corvette community and in online forums say it the way I say it, or even C5Z, C8Z.@Brian_Eugene_Lee
@Nitrousbird 6 місяців тому
@Brian_Eugene_Lee Incorrect. C8 Z06. C8 designates the generation of Corvette, and is used in place of Corvette. You don't say Z06 Corvette, you say Corvette Z06.
@Rome1017Lights 6 місяців тому
@Brian_Eugene_Leeya....no C8 Z06, C6 ZR1, C5 Z06, etc...
@Rome1017Lights 6 місяців тому
@Brian_Eugene_Lee If C# is the model code naming structure used by both brands then why would it be any different. Your logic goes against your own argument 😂 I've also never heard anyone refer to these as Z06 C8, and I work for Chevrolet. Sounds about as dumb as saying Supra Mark 4 or E class w124. Generation always comes before Model, and that's the case with every brand
@CatNMrDJ 6 місяців тому
Z06 C8 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Hvitserk67 6 місяців тому
A nice video. The term "Performance Hybrid" is clarifying and makes sense as terminology vis-à-vis the general focus on "environment" linked to hybrid cars with a lot of power. Other car manufacturers such as AMG should do the same.
@flummi6966 6 місяців тому
They kinda overdid it with the 4 cyl C63(i think).
@bradcollins7452 6 місяців тому
The quagmire “alrightttt” is a new quirk and feature of doug’s videos
@kaidoChess 6 місяців тому
17:33 DUDE THAT SOUND IS AMAZING
@robadams1645 6 місяців тому
I love the colour. Not a huge fan of the modern Corvette styling but that red is awesome.
@stickvortex 6 місяців тому
I really like this to be honest. Would be a really cool car to have with the silent driving feature for example. You get a hybrid but still get all the noise and drama. A little more range would be nice but still. Around 30 miles of EV range would be nice but I guess they need to keep the weight down.
@aussie2uGA 6 місяців тому
The Europeans are all doing that now it seems - around 30-35miles of range with engine off. It's required by the new EU City rules where as the car approaches the city center, it MUST turn off it's engine automatically.
@Emarq31 6 місяців тому
Cooooooope!
@jeffs6090 6 місяців тому
I'm sure there will be people doing after market adjustments to this. Doing something to tweak the battery or add to it in order to get 15-30 miles of electric only range. I'm not sure how difficult that would be, but the baseline hardware is already there to get you going.
@CatNMrDJ 6 місяців тому
It's not regular hybrid, it's a Performance hybrid; distance was never its mission...
@CharredSteak 6 місяців тому
@@aussie2uGA New EU regs are laughable. Well-intentioned but we're so far beyond the peak of diminishing returns at this point it's ridiculous
@RossCuth 6 місяців тому
17:34 I actually dig that electric sound you hear in conjunction with the V8 roaring, kinda makes it sound more serious, on top of already sounding serious with it's V8 lol
@fenrirslip 6 місяців тому
The GT3 Touring is the car that I would say is a competitor to the E-Ray. Yes, it's a hybrid, but the overall point of the E-Ray is that it's a more subdued Z06, just like how the GT3 Touring is a more subdued version of the GT3/GT3 RS. I can already sense the Porsche fans frothing at the mouth because I made this comparison. xD
@Tmrfe0962 6 місяців тому
This….is unbelievable. What a great car. Beautiful and cool, I’m 61 and have never wanted a vette, especially anything past a C4, mostly cause they are “old man” cars…and while I might qualify, I’m not giving in…lol…but this, well a different story for sure.
@anthonykiedis1765 6 місяців тому
I think the "old man" stigma is starting to vanish with the C8 design. When I drive my C8 I get LOTS of attention from the younger generations.
@aussie2uGA 6 місяців тому
Everything we called an "old mans cars" is because of price. Not too many young guys can afford them as a second car.
@TORQUENDB 6 місяців тому
So far I haven't seen many stereotypical "Corvette guys" driving C8s. Most have looked younger than 50 to me. I'm 34 and have had mine for 3 years, and I've seen at least 2 driven by people my age or younger.
@anthonykiedis1765 6 місяців тому
@@TORQUENDB same. I ordered mine when I was 34 and it arrived when I was 36. Most other owners I bumped into have been younger (35-50 range). It seems they are more car enthusiasts and less typical corvette owners.
@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 6 місяців тому
As a 15 year old I am drooling over the C8, and all of my friends too, the C8 for me is the C4/C3 for you
@mtt3870 6 місяців тому
I think this is the first time a sentence like “…. You drive it like a Prius …” referring to a Corvette was ever spoken !!!! Which is awesome !!!😊😊😊😊 different times indeed !!!😂😂😂
@aussie2uGA 6 місяців тому
Imagine when Tesla came out, it attracted both Prius treehuggers AND vette performance junkies. Crazy how the same tech can grab both crowds.
@BrennanMcKissick 6 місяців тому
These are so good. It's definitely the best all-round Corvette from the C8 generation. I've been saying since this was announced that it would be a "performance hybrid" and not some "gas saving hybrid" but I'm really excited to see it with the Z06 widebody. That's so great. Chevrolet *killed* it with this car.
@jamesjahoda1613 6 місяців тому
This was just about my favorite car at the Auto Show this past spring. The ECHO ECHO ECHO in the studio is impressive.
@logicn.reasoning9744 6 місяців тому
That color is gorgeous!
@deepwebintel 6 місяців тому
I think the E-Ray replaces what was previously the Grand Sport in the Corvette lineup. In the past the Grand Sport had the Z06 widened fenders but without the Z06 engine, whereas today the E-Ray gets the Z06 body without the Z06 engine
@fpnbrian 6 місяців тому
I think they should have called it a Grand Sport E instead of the ERay. Would have carried a LOT more tradition with it
@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 6 місяців тому
@@fpnbrian But the thing is it has almost the same price of the Z06 so that would make sense, E Ray clearly tells what it is
@JFerr9898VODS 6 місяців тому
First time I’ve ever gotten to drive a car before Doug, thanks Forza!
@sirbondman007 6 місяців тому
This is the 1st Chevy that I would buy, as I'm a Porsche guy. Seriously. GREAT engineering & execution and finally, a C8 that looks terrific. With this underneath me, I would no longer be fixated on a Porsche; currently I drive a 2010 Panamera S and absolutely love it. Thanks Chevy
@ryanhoffmann9341 6 місяців тому
Am I the only one who expected a much higher Doug Score?
@martinsvensson6884 6 місяців тому
But it got almost the highest weekend of them all.
@sgenyk91 6 місяців тому
The eray is cheaper than the z06 and is better in terms of performance so how the heck does it get a point less in value?
@danielvillalpando2606 6 місяців тому
There's no way a Cadillac CTS V can get an equal 'Cool Factor' score as this corvette. Also 1 point higher in 'Stylling' for the Cadillac? Doug been 🚬🌿 lately...
@dave4803 6 місяців тому
I hate push button and twist knob gear selectors on cars, they ruin the feel and the first time you spill a drink on them they no longer work. Just build it like a normal auto with a lever and then a proper hand brake, make it fun.
@joelness 6 місяців тому
"Bop it! Twist it! Pull it!"
@dave4803 6 місяців тому
@@joelness I remember that.
@joelness 6 місяців тому
@@dave4803 Only this time if you lose the game you get run over. See also, Fiat Chrysler Anton Yelchin.
@dave4803 6 місяців тому
@@joelness I thought that was a liberty jeep? I have an auto with an old school hand brake and it has never slipped out of park once. Yet my brother's car with out of those crappy electronic hand brakes has failed him a few times. My dad the same thing with his car.
@williamkroth9429 4 місяці тому
You did an excellent and complete review. Thank you.
@daverasco1559 4 місяці тому
The very definition of "engineering". Smart, gorgeous and fast.
@georgehunt7715 6 місяців тому
I think this car is spectacular and I'm going to get one if the dealer markup is not awful. I have been on the waiting list for a Carrera S at my local dealership for almost 2 years and they still can't or won't tell me where I am on the list. I'm surprised Doug doesn't rate it higher (2 on comfort - next to last overall) but I don't care. I love it.
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
Agree.
@vj8452 6 місяців тому
Buy one. This version is going to be a collectors car in the future
@jaybrown4246 6 місяців тому
Great review !! I'm wanting one real bad !! I'm loving the fact that the performance is nearly equal to a Bugatti Veyron, granted, top speed isn't 250+ mph , but 0-60 and quarter mile... Great Work GM !!
@purwantiallan5089 6 місяців тому
The E Ray Corvette has around 299kph top speed.
@jamesellsworth9673 6 місяців тому
This is the most informative review of the ERay I have seen to date.
@m0j0rising 6 місяців тому
Beautiful car - great color and wheels.... Thanks, Doug.
@doggedlydetermined7022 6 місяців тому
E Ray is the Turbo S while the Z06 is the GT3.. that’s how I view it
@petrduchac1510 6 місяців тому
Hey Doug,greetings from Czech republic!!Love your shirt and UKposts content👋👍
@CrimxSun 2 місяці тому
The sound of the v8 and electric motor together sounds like some kind futuristic supercharged engine. I love it!
@abc33944 Місяць тому
The hybrid incorporation made the c8 more amazing than it already is !
@phantom4060 6 місяців тому
The C8 is such a gorgeous car. Be cool to own one some day
@Wargasm54 6 місяців тому
So in the case of the E-ray, the electronics are akin to forced induction. They’re just added power. Plus the AWD aspect gives it a more euro flair. Not bad. I think they’ve struck the right balance in priming corvette owners for the future to come.
@JebHoge 6 місяців тому
I was just thinking it almost sounded supercharged.
@hueymontgomery9508 6 місяців тому
@@JebHoge Supercharged? Well I mean it's almost supercharged like the ZR-1. Yet, I would think that the Corvette E-Ray is almost considered as the fastest Corvette ever (really thanks to its combined 655 HP, 595 lb-ft of Torque, and might beat the C8 Z06)
@johnreno8909 6 місяців тому
absolutely 100% fantastic job done gmc. this a fantastic car and fantastic value.
@ZenEndurance 6 місяців тому
This is how all modern sport cars (maybe all vehicles) should be made. Gas to the rear, electric to the front. Then you can drive it year-round and in bad weather. My truck has AWD with the push of a button and it's amazing.
@KaiPonte 6 місяців тому
I would absolutely LOVE this - having moved to an EV (Ford Mach-e), I very much enjoy the instant torque. I had that on my anemic '16 Chevy Malibu hybrid from 0-20 miles per hour. This would be fantastic. I also saw Jay Leno's review. *sigh* one can dream...
@chrism6880 6 місяців тому
Ford Mach-e 🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
@shakyjake213 6 місяців тому
In 10 years, this car will still be standing with its gasoline engine. Where will the mach E, and all these other fancy EV's, be when batteries need replacement and they are all in excess of the worth of the car? Shocking to me that companies have decided they're going to, essentially, be the Apple version of automotive waste while calling it 'green' but even more so that people are buying into this. Ford and Dodge have killed what made the Mustang the mustang and Challenger the challenger, but I am clearly on the minority. This is actually a really nice compromise I wish more manufacturers would introduce. Not everyone wants a vehicle that as of right now is far less effective in cold climates on multiple levels - staying warm and having advertised range is nice.
@KaiPonte 6 місяців тому
@@shakyjake213 I've heard about the range "issue" in places where it gets cold. Dunno. I prefer a BEV to my gas Lexus. Also, the myth of the battery dying after ten years is already being debunked. I have a vendor who recently bought a 2013 Tesla Model S with 140,000 miles. The battery had lost 10% of range. He spent $1000 to have it refreshed and now has more range than when new.
@KaiPonte 6 місяців тому
@@chrism6880 You'd like to make an intelligent comment? I'm curious why you state this.
@chrism6880 6 місяців тому
@KaiPonte they're ugly as sin
@JBsC6 6 місяців тому
Erays a beast . Not sure if it’s as much fun as the crazy z06. I daily my 2020 stingray z51 fe4 all year round without a problem here in NY tri state area for the past 3 years. So I’ll be flipping a coin on eray or the z06 as my next vette. I’m thinking the LT6 roar might offer more visceral experience even as a daily driver Waiting for more driver reviews since the reservation for the z06 is still awaiting increased z06 production
@Rome1017Lights 6 місяців тому
If you're looking for your next Vette to also be a daily driver go with the Eray. Z06s is a bit harsher ride in daily regular driving, especially the transmission. Clutch engagement is quite a bit more aggressive...But honestly the sound alone might be worth that pain haha
@franciscomonterrosa7889 6 місяців тому
Ground braking. This will lead the way to other manufacturers keeping the soul and the fun to their vehicles while integrating eV technology. Doug said it " best of both worlds." "A place between the past and the future".
@wydopnthrtl 6 місяців тому
I reckon I'm officially old. I have a 04 Z06 and even if I could afford this car... I'd rather have several old school V8 "steer with the rear" vettes in my garage than a very high tech and precise point and shoot type of C8. You know.. theatrics is a part of Corvette ownership. Loud exhaust, exotic looks. and rear tires spinning is what us traditional corvette enthusiast want.
@thomasmoore6963 6 місяців тому
Can't wait to be able to afford one of these in 40 years!
@Everythingisgoingtobealright 6 місяців тому
You will not have to wait long, once the high voltage battery takes a dump, in about 10 years. You’ll be able to pick one up for a song.
@Bellgrande 6 місяців тому
We need a Cars & Bids Headquarters Tour!!!
@TzadikTheManic 6 місяців тому
Absolutely! I was thinking just that thanks to the last few uploads
@carsandbids 6 місяців тому
We will! Need to finish decorating and finalizing the place.
@TzadikTheManic 6 місяців тому
@@carsandbids Excellent, can’t wait :)
@Bellgrande 6 місяців тому
@@carsandbids 😇😇😇
@jamese1596 6 місяців тому
Doug, your videos are always interesting and your enthusiasm never disappoints. A couple items: 1. There may be very little difference between the coupe and convertible, but they are not the same. A targa top is not a convertible. They are two entirely different things. 2. It should be mentioned that you say “it should be mentioned” far too many times in your videos.
@jasonrc3976 6 місяців тому
You provide my favorite reviews and who needs an owners manual. I love the electric motor sound effects.
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