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Chevrolet Corvette C7

C72014–2019

Mid-engine America. The shift everyone underestimated.

37 reviewers · 89 videos · 18 hours watched · 40 press articles

Generations
C8 Stingray2020–presentC8 Z062023–presentC8 E-Ray2024–2026C8 Grand Sport2027–presentC8 Grand Sport X2027–presentC8 ZR12025–presentC8 ZR1X2026–presentC72014–2019C62005–2013
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.

across 37 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
24 say · liveable

"He uses this as a daily and a fun car and it's great at both. It is that dathlete he was looking for."

EverydayDriver · ▶ 20:13
4 say · critical

"this is not at all an easy car to pilot it's it's pretty bad actually"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:33
Value
33 say · liveable

"So, if you want bang for buck, this is the way to go."

Zygrene · ▶ 14:08
2 say · critical

"if you want a ZR1 now you're going to have to Shell out about 250 Grand Canadian that's $100,000 more than when they were new"

Throttle House · ▶ 3:12
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/537 of 37 reviewersstrong consensus

“this is the ultimate supercharged v8 how much power 755”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 1:45

“755 horsepower, 715 lb ft of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 15:05

“650 horsepower 650 torque... this car carries a huge stick and it just waves it around it just smacks everybody around.”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 5:16
// 02

Handling

4.5/536 of 37 reviewersconsensus

“going in the corners here very flat very minimal body roll”

positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 11:38

“Steering is so direct. It just sounds so much better than the new Grand Sport. I don't know what they did with these C7s, man, but it sounds phenomenal.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 28:30

“this thing just feels rigid it feels planted with the sticky tires”

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 11:52
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/537 of 37 reviewersstrong consensus

“There's just something so unique about sitting on the rear axle, seeing that major muscle car hood bulge, and getting that push back in your seat with all that torque.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 17:10

“it really is an impressive vehicle”

positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 17:02

“it is a deeply deeply satisfying car to drive uh in many ways on the street I prefer driving this to my Z6 from a theater perspective”

positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 33:56
// 04

Daily drivability

3.5/536 of 37 reviewerssplit

“He uses this as a daily and a fun car and it's great at both. It is that dathlete he was looking for.”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 20:13

“the Corvette has more power and more toys is a bit plusher a bit better allrounder”

positive · CNET Cars · ▶ 8:25

“this is not at all an easy car to pilot it's it's pretty bad actually”

critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:33
// 05

Value

4.5/537 of 37 reviewerssplit

“So, if you want bang for buck, this is the way to go.”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 14:08

“Not only does this particular ZR1 cost $30,000 less than that GT3, it has more. More tire, more power, more torque, even a bigger rear wing.”

positive · Edmunds Cars · ▶ 2:14

“The vet cost £65,000 which might sound like a lot until you compare it to its Rivals from this side of the pond”

positive · GearTopTV · ▶ 3:39
How it stacks up

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Raitis Rides
Posted Oct 24, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Jubbal & Cars
Posted Sep 7, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Doug DeMuro
Posted Jul 23, 2026Open on YouTube
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From the press · 40 articles
EngineLT1
Power455 hp
Torque460 lb-ft
TX7-speed manual / 6- or 8-speed automatic
Manual✓ available