Set that slice of apple pie down, press pause on the baseball game, and put on your blue jeans. It’s time to go drive America. More specifically, it’s time to get behind the wheel of the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette represents America in its no-frills, no-nonsense approach to achieving next level performance without being at all snooty about it. I absolutely love it.

In this video I give an overview of the car, show you around outside and in and then take you for a drive that includes a handling loop. Plus, look for a bit of information on the upcoming 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

Autoweek Articles:

Drive review of 2020 Corvette: https://www.autoweek.com/drives/a2155...

Launch of 2020 Corvette: https://www.autoweek.com/news/sports-...

What does going mid-engine change about the Corvette?: https://www.autoweek.com/news/technol...


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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:36 Walkaround
4:33 Cargo areas
6:37 front seat comfort and features
9:03 front axle lift system
9:35 more features inside
11:07 Drive modes
13:12 Drive review – Overview
14:58 Drive review – 2021 and 2022 updates
15:49 Drive review – Powertrain
16:57 Drive review – Acceleration
18:21 Drive review – Launch Control
19:19 Drive review – Handling
23:05 Drive review – Value
23:48 Drive review – Ride
25:11 Drive review – 2023 Corvette Z06
25:34 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT
Base price: $69,495
Price as tested: $82,515

Powertrain: 6.2-liter V-8
Power: 490 horsepower at 6450 rpm
Torque: 465 lb-ft of torque at 51500 rpm
Transmission: 8-spd dual-clutch transmission
Drive: rear-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 16 mpg
Highway 24 mpg
Combined 19 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 182.3 inches
Width: 76.1 inches
Height: 48.6 inches
Wheelbase: 107.2 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3600 lbs (est. based on Mfr’s 3366 lbs. dry weight claim)
Interior volume: na cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu f

Calculated weight to power: 15.2 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: “under 3” sec
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: na mph
Government classified size: two-seater

Options: Trident spoke black wheels, $2995; front-lift system, $2260; magnetic ride control, $1895; GT2 bucket seats, $1495; amplify orange paint, $995; engine appearance package, $995; shadow grey exterior accents, $995; transparent removable roof panel, $995; orange seatbelt, $395

Recorded
23rd of December 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

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