Corvette ZR1X vs Mustang GTD w/ Drew Bunkley (AI assist)
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds between hosts and guest Drew Bunkley as they compare the Corvette ZR1X and Mustang GTD, delving into their production numbers, rarity, and performance. The episode also highlights the upcoming Monterey Car Week, including event changes and the significance of Exotics on Broadway. With insights into the automotive market and personal anecdotes, the conversation touches on the allure of limited-production vehicles and the evolving landscape of car technology, including AI advancements. Bunkley shares his expertise as the Corvette correspondent, making for an engaging and informative episode.
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Monterey Car Week is here! We give some highlights of Exotics on Broadway and some new changes this year. Show resident Corvette expert Drew Bunkley stops by the studio in his Tesla Plaid to discuss the ZR1X vs Mustang GTD. Jhae and Drew both use Grok AI as personal information assistants. What could go wrong?
Referenced in this episode:
Americans Most Stolen Vehicle is a muscle-car favorite
https://www.motor1.com/news/768332/camaro-zl1-stolen-most-often-says-iihs/
Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition
https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g65614776/2026-chevy-corvette-zr1x-quail-sliver-edition-gallery/
Fully Loaded ZR1 $240,000
https://www.motor1.com/news/750492/chevrolet-corvette-zr1-configurator-fully-loaded-price/
Mustang GTD starts at $327,960 before options
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65034149/2025-ford-mustang-gtd-official-price/
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Chevrolet Corvette
"So basically from my information. Yeah, the Z-01 Corvette's definitely making. Weights. Nope."
Ford Mustang GTD
"...dio and we talk about all things Corvette and the Mustang GTD. Which one should you want? Which one is better? ..."
Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Clkgtr
"Remember the race car C7 arrives and they, they, I think the road going version wasn't necessarily the same, but that's what I thought of. And I remember back when I was watching FIAGT back in the late 90s or 2000s, some of the biggest dream cars is like a Mercedes-Benz CLKGTR, which is a road car, but it's, everybody knows it's a race car And it's in order for them to have it on the racetrack, they had to at least make one Rd. going car that they could sell for the GT1 class. Same thing with the Porsche GT1."
Model Tesla Plaid
"...So no matter what people talk about comparing the Tesla Plaid, yeah, they're super fast in a straight line, but..."
Tesla Model S
"...os. They were just identical to the regular Tesla Model S. If you miss a detail, that's fine because you're..."
Tesla Model
"...020 twos. They were just identical to the regular Tesla Model S. If you miss a detail, that's fine because you'..."
Porsche 911
"people will make such a huge deal about it because of the mass production where you can get a Corvette for, you know, 70,000 brand new C8 look at Ferrari, look at Lamborghini these these manufacturers, these they do the exact same thing when they have those limited. Porsche all day. Porsche, they make you buy other vehicles to get on a list yeah to even be able to source, you know, 9/11 GT3 Rs. So it's not like this is something that's unique yeah."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...was an article that came out and it said that the Camaro ZO1 was the number one stolen vehicle and I was a..."
Honda Accord
"... I mean, we're used to it being OK, maybe a Honda Accord and a Honda Civic. I was thinking the dodge. Dura..."
Honda Civic
"... to it being OK, maybe a Honda Accord and a Honda Civic. I was thinking the dodge. Durango's were stolen ..."
Dodge Durangos
"to it being OK, maybe a Honda Accord and a Honda Civic. I was thinking the dodge. Durango's were stolen a lot. My Someone tried to steal Jaylene."
Dodge Challenger
"...er's. They're taking Hellcats and. Yeah, Hellcats challengers all day. And so let's can you cue that up?"
Gmc Sierra
"...'s are also pretty high up there. Think about the GMC Sierra. Not what? He asked. So what happens when they ta..."
Hyundai Sonata
"...icles in the US IN20231 Hyundai Elantra 2 Hyundai Sonata 23 three Kia Optima 4 Chevrolet Silverado. Why do..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"... 2 Hyundai Sonata 23 three Kia Optima 4 Chevrolet Silverado. Why don't you try? She said 2023. No one's askin..."
Kia Optima
"...231 Hyundai Elantra 2 Hyundai Sonata 23 three Kia Optima 4 Chevrolet Silverado. Why don't you try? She sai..."
Hyundai Elantra
"...10 most stolen vehicles in the US IN20231 Hyundai Elantra 2 Hyundai Sonata 23 three Kia Optima 4 Chevrolet ..."
Toyota Camry
"...-150 Series approximately 12,952 thefts 9. Toyota Camry about 12,296 thefts 10. Dodge Charger around 11,4..."
Dodge Charger
"Toyota Camry about 12,296 thefts 10. Dodge Charger around 11,452 thefts. These numbers reflect data ..."
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