Is the C8 Corvette a death trap?
The Corvette is ranked as the second most dangerous car on the road
and I put it through its paces on a lonely back road.
I also discuss why itâs potentially deadly.
Completely correct. At number four for most deadly, we see the Porsche 911. Another superb piece of engineering. The Porsche driver probably, but not always, that much older and experienced hence the difference in ranking.
I'guessing you shoot this by yourself. Every one of those drive bys, i'm thinking of you having to go back and get the camera. đ˘ thanks for all your effort.đ
It makes a lot of car affordable to a lot of people that might not otherwise have one. I went to a wealthy high school. a lot of kids we're gifted their first car brand new. I was on the other side. I built my first car. There was a bunch of us that did that. It always seemed like the ones getting in trouble, whether it be speeding or wrecking or whatever were the ones that were given the car. When you build it yourself, you had the appreciation for what it took to have your dream car. You are way more careful with it. They're still expensive, but these corvettes are a lot less expensive, then similar cars. This makes thim easier to achieve.
Itâs the drivers pushing it beyond there limits and not knowing the limits of the car it drives like a Ferrari light in the front and heavy in the rear so they try to overcompensate for it and crash unfortunately
The C7 was rated as 3rd, in the "least" likely to have an accident list, by the auto insurance institute. Could it be that the C7 was purchased by older and possibly more experienced drivers. And the C8 has attracted a younger and possibly lesser experienced market segment?
Itâs really quite simple, high school level physics in fact. The 60/40 weight distribution is a huge traction advantage until it isnât. Once it breaks loose the rear weight bias WILL over rotate the car – high school physics. Thatâs NOT to say itâs bad. It isnât. Itâs just a very different dynamic the most people buying C8s have no experience with and fundamentally donât know how to manage. Also, all the nannyâs let you get past your personal limits and right up to the edge of the physical limits of the platform where when things go bad they go bad verrrryyyyyy fast. These are amazing cars. But also most people arenât amazing driversâŚ.
I have no doubt that, given the price point and general demo of the buyers, the Corvette ranks up there with Darwin Award champs. But the Honda CRT Hybrid? How can that get anyone into trouble?
Do a search for The 23 Most Dangerous Cars On The Road. Interestingly enough, the Mustang isn't even on the list of 23. The crap it receives for being driven stupidly is unjust. Drive like an idiot and bad things happen. Drive a car that doesn't have much protection, and bad things can happen in an accident.
The idiots saying "that's not that fast" or "that's not that much power" are (outside of the kids not old enough to even drive yet) the same ones who are wrapping them around telephone poles.
In the future, Corvette Z06âs, and other high horsepower cars will be available at lower prices to younger inexperienced drivers. Especially those where Daddy bought the car for to drive to high school. A member of our golf club bought his son a Cadillac CT5-V. After leaving a night cub, the son lost control of the car. In total 3 dead, the driver and 2 passengers. As we cross the foot bridge there is a small plaque, âIn memory of (name)â. My first car was a 1955 Chevy with a small block, some modifications. When you were doing 60-70 miles per hour you knew it. Today you donât realize how fast 100 mph is. If you hit something head on at 50 mph you are dead just from the internal injuries.
I agree …having a c8 …plaid , Gtr and nsx ….the c8 doesn't have the scary feeling that the Gtr gives you but is not as docile as my nsx ….the NSX feels like it drives itself …plaid is a bigger death trap imo …car is so fast with brakes that can not slow it down …eray on order
TAKE GM UP ON THEIR $1K OFFER TO ATTEND RON FELLOWS CORVETTE OWNERâS SCHOOL! My â24 C8 is my 1st Vette. LOVE IT! This video is spot on with the assessment. For those that donât know, with every new purchase of a C8, GM includes a voucher to attend Ron Fellows Performance Driving School out near Las Vegas for only $1000 (regular price is $3695). This includes 2 days of instruction, not just on the track, but in every day driving of the C8. Weâre talking antilock brake exercises, skid pad exercises, 0-60 exercises , and yes track & autocross exercises. It also includes meals & your stay at the luxury condos on site. You will learn what the C8 can do and how to handle its capabilities in every day driving as well. Best thing about it is that you get to learn on, and abuse, THEIR cars! Every C8 owner should take this course!
I absolutely agree with you. As the owner of several exotic cars and having raced cars in the quarter mile in the late 60s early 70s I always state that the problem with modern day exotic cars is they all the driver into a false sense of security about their driving ability. In the words of the infamous Clint Eastwood, âa manâs got to know his limitations.â most people who compete in sports, especially golfers, taking into consideration the conditions of the terrain. Motorcycle enthusiasts, people who race cars on a track and other sports enthusiast have to consider the terrain. Unfortunately, when you donât consider road conditions and limits of your abilities to adapt to an exceptional event, people get injured or die. This is true whether youâre a pilot or season driver like Paul Walker, the external conditions can lead to tragedy. even Daly drivers who are driving somewhat benign cars need to never let the car get ahead of their comfort and caution zone. I truly liked your video because it draws attention to the fact that you can truly enjoy a sports car without taking it beyond the drivers capability. The sound, the drive, the ride should be enough without tempting fate. Good job. Keep up the good work. God bless.
I couldn't agree with you more.
Great video!
Completely correct. At number four for most deadly, we see the Porsche 911. Another superb piece of engineering. The Porsche driver probably, but not always, that much older and experienced hence the difference in ranking.
I'guessing you shoot this by yourself. Every one of those drive bys, i'm thinking of you having to go back and get the camera. đ˘ thanks for all your effort.đ
It makes a lot of car affordable to a lot of people that might not otherwise have one. I went to a wealthy high school. a lot of kids we're gifted their first car brand new. I was on the other side. I built my first car. There was a bunch of us that did that. It always seemed like the ones getting in trouble, whether it be speeding or wrecking or whatever were the ones that were given the car. When you build it yourself, you had the appreciation for what it took to have your dream car. You are way more careful with it. They're still expensive, but these corvettes are a lot less expensive, then similar cars. This makes thim easier to achieve.
Itâs the drivers pushing it beyond there limits and not knowing the limits of the car it drives like a Ferrari light in the front and heavy in the rear so they try to overcompensate for it and crash unfortunately
More car than talent. Just keep it within your limits.
I enjoyed this video â¤
The C7 was rated as 3rd, in the "least" likely to have an accident list, by the auto insurance institute. Could it be that the C7 was purchased by older and possibly more experienced drivers. And the C8 has attracted a younger and possibly lesser experienced market segment?
Itâs really quite simple, high school level physics in fact. The 60/40 weight distribution is a huge traction advantage until it isnât. Once it breaks loose the rear weight bias WILL over rotate the car – high school physics. Thatâs NOT to say itâs bad. It isnât. Itâs just a very different dynamic the most people buying C8s have no experience with and fundamentally donât know how to manage. Also, all the nannyâs let you get past your personal limits and right up to the edge of the physical limits of the platform where when things go bad they go bad verrrryyyyyy fast. These are amazing cars. But also most people arenât amazing driversâŚ.
I have no doubt that, given the price point and general demo of the buyers, the Corvette ranks up there with Darwin Award champs. But the Honda CRT Hybrid? How can that get anyone into trouble?
I have to give it to you. Great discussion and Great video editing.
Do a search for The 23 Most Dangerous Cars On The Road. Interestingly enough, the Mustang isn't even on the list of 23. The crap it receives for being driven stupidly is unjust. Drive like an idiot and bad things happen. Drive a car that doesn't have much protection, and bad things can happen in an accident.
the same thing happened when the dodge viper came out. . people could not handle the power.
The idiots saying "that's not that fast" or "that's not that much power" are (outside of the kids not old enough to even drive yet) the same ones who are wrapping them around telephone poles.
In the future, Corvette Z06âs, and other high horsepower cars will be available at lower prices to younger inexperienced drivers. Especially those where Daddy bought the car for to drive to high school. A member of our golf club bought his son a Cadillac CT5-V. After leaving a night cub, the son lost control of the car. In total 3 dead, the driver and 2 passengers. As we cross the foot bridge there is a small plaque, âIn memory of (name)â. My first car was a 1955 Chevy with a small block, some modifications. When you were doing 60-70 miles per hour you knew it. Today you donât realize how fast 100 mph is. If you hit something head on at 50 mph you are dead just from the internal injuries.
I agree …having a c8 …plaid , Gtr and nsx ….the c8 doesn't have the scary feeling that the Gtr gives you but is not as docile as my nsx ….the NSX feels like it drives itself …plaid is a bigger death trap imo …car is so fast with brakes that can not slow it down …eray on order
Wish i could afford one! I think this is the most exotic looking corvette i love it!
FWIW, I wouldn't know how to drive a car like that, either.
Vettes and gtrs must be driven with respect. Really any powerful car should be driven carefully. Be safe out there guys!
Thereâs a sound the LT2 makes on shifts that just sounds awesome.
TAKE GM UP ON THEIR $1K OFFER TO ATTEND RON FELLOWS CORVETTE OWNERâS SCHOOL! My â24 C8 is my 1st Vette. LOVE IT! This video is spot on with the assessment. For those that donât know, with every new purchase of a C8, GM includes a voucher to attend Ron Fellows Performance Driving School out near Las Vegas for only $1000 (regular price is $3695). This includes 2 days of instruction, not just on the track, but in every day driving of the C8. Weâre talking antilock brake exercises, skid pad exercises, 0-60 exercises , and yes track & autocross exercises. It also includes meals & your stay at the luxury condos on site. You will learn what the C8 can do and how to handle its capabilities in every day driving as well. Best thing about it is that you get to learn on, and abuse, THEIR cars! Every C8 owner should take this course!
Must not have deer around there.
I absolutely agree with you. As the owner of several exotic cars and having raced cars in the quarter mile in the late 60s early 70s I always state that the problem with modern day exotic cars is they all the driver into a false sense of security about their driving ability. In the words of the infamous Clint Eastwood, âa manâs got to know his limitations.â most people who compete in sports, especially golfers, taking into consideration the conditions of the terrain. Motorcycle enthusiasts, people who race cars on a track and other sports enthusiast have to consider the terrain. Unfortunately, when you donât consider road conditions and limits of your abilities to adapt to an exceptional event, people get injured or die. This is true whether youâre a pilot or season driver like Paul Walker, the external conditions can lead to tragedy. even Daly drivers who are driving somewhat benign cars need to never let the car get ahead of their comfort and caution zone. I truly liked your video because it draws attention to the fact that you can truly enjoy a sports car without taking it beyond the drivers capability. The sound, the drive, the ride should be enough without tempting fate. Good job. Keep up the good work. God bless.