Well, well, well, it seems the mid-engine Corvette has found a playmate. The long-rumored mid-engine Corvette, possibly the C8 Corvette, has been spotted alongside the 2018 C7 Corvette ZR1 we’ve seen on numerous occasions.
Interestingly, as both test side-by-side, the similarities from the front to the A-pillar are shocking. The same A-pillar rake can be seen, and almost looks shared, between the two test vehicles. Even the windshield and roof panel look identical. Though, this could be a very early development mule using C7 Corvette components.
For as many similarities we see, the differences are stark. Of course, the front end is much shorter compared to the Corvette ZR1 mule and the rear has been elongated due to its engine placement.
We’re still in the dark on how exactly the Corvette team plans to time these two vehicles. The 2018 Corvette ZR1 has been rumored to be the swan song for the front-engine Corvette altogether, showing its face later this year as a 2018 model. It’s also likely to pack an all-new, 6.2-liter DOHC LT5 V8 engine. The mid-engine Corvette has been rumored to begin production in early 2019.
And, finally, is it just a coincidence the camouflage has left the number “8” showing on the door panel of the mid-engine prototype? Maybe the Corvette team is having some fun as it readies the most revolutionary Corvette in decades.
Spy shots: Autoblog
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No longer any doubt.
The MidVette is real.
GM did it, and this will very good for the real top luxury Supercars and buyers of the Middle East, and creates new dimension of value brand to GM products, specially overall out of US market
I´m glad for see this, greetings from Spain.
I’m starting to think after seeing the pictures that this isn’t the C8. I am starting to think that it is going to be another variant of the C7 which makes me wonder if Corvette is going to split off to be it’s own brand. I think that would be cool but seeing how some of the features like the roof, the a-pillar, the tail lights and even the shape of the rear are extremely similar makes me feel like this isn’t going to be the C8 we think it will be.
This is a C8.
Now there will be many similar features as GM seldom blows up the Vette styling.
There was a time they were going to use the same cab and make a front engine and rear engine on the same platform. But that was ruled out. It was just not the right way to make either version better.
This should prove to be an interesting car as wile it will hold some similar features it will bring a whole list of things never possible before.
To long a wait for me my order has arrived! GS#416 my sweet heart beat!!!
Where is the hybrid Corvette? Most of the other supercar manufacturers are making hybrids because the electric motors add immediate torque that no gas engine can do at zero RPM!! Since GM already has two modern hybrids, the FWD Chevy Volt and the RWD Cadillac CT6, they can add this to the Corvette’s V8 engine and become the best supercar on Earth!
No one even knows for sure what the spy shots are of so how do you know what is powering them?
The hybrids are on the mega cars the normal exotics in the Vette range are still normally powered. Keep in mind this car will be up agains cars $200K and less like an R8 and the low end Mclaren but at an even lower price point on some versions.
The cars you speak of are the LaFerrari and Veyron where they are pushing a Million and more.
Do look for a Hybrid system to be added at some point but not at intro. It will be plenty fast with out the gimmicks.
At some point the gimmicks will have to be added due to the fact that will be the only way to keep a V8 in the car.
Still hoping it’s actually a Cadillac mid-engined vehicle.
Come back when it is 2025
It will happen earlier than that.
Either way a guy can still dream.
Not according to the head of Cadillac who has been brutally honest.
But are more than welcome to dream on for 8 more years.
C8 Corvette, I’m ready for it!!!
If it’s a C8 it looks ugly compared to the C7. I’m hoping it’s the Mid Engine Vette or Cadillac.
Hmmm could it be that it is all covered in cammo and still not in production form?
Just call it a hunch.
If you are going to hate at least let them finish it as you will have a little more validity to your comment. You could be correct but at this point who knows.
I bet they will do alright.
Chevrolet isn’t reinventing the wheel with the mid-engine C8 Corvette as many of the components in the C7 Corvette would almost make you think it was a mid-engine car already; thus, the transition should be smooth and something else to think about is that the price might be more affordable than some people think because all they’re doing is swapping the position of the engine with the seats as the entry level price could be as low as $65-75K.
You are not far off. Reports state that at some point the entry level car would be around $69K
A few things may carry over but I expect they will do this one right and not rob the parts bin too much. This car has been in development even before the C7 as it originally was the C7 till vetoed by Lutz. Lack of money you know.
Sure hope they keep the price down and make it still affordable for the Vette people that buy them .
It’s a cover on top of it. Production will started at these in of summer in 2018 as a 2019 model.
ABOUT F-IN TIME
it just doesn’t look like a corvette. End of story, a real letdown. I hope its going to be separated from the corvette line, cause if it isn’t, its the end of a car style and an icon. GM should of went 4wd before mid engine
I tend to agree with you about the 4WD (AWD) option for the next Corvette.
It would have solved the traction issue without doing a whole new chassis.
Only way it makes sense is if there is a Cadillac version also on its way for the same chassis.
How can you tell what looks like under the cover with a unfinished car?
As for AWD, just how much weight would you be willing to add and then where would you put it? Ever been under a C7?
You have a better shot at AWD in the C8.
Also the central weight mass is not for traction alone it is for better handling and better aero.
The problem with the C7Z06 is that it has no active aerodynamics with the spoiler that lowers if it accelerates and rises if it brakes, that loses top speed respect to the rivals in straight line
But the car is stable and is as good as Ferrari or Lamborghini; or even more.
The ZR1 must solve this problem.
Also GM has to fix the details inside the cars, those details that really make them more luxury, buttons and small chrome, the interior is not only in materials, it is also details.
Mid engine Corvette, active erodynamics, good details inside, and GM is going to have the best supercar ever.
Ford has done with the GT, GM can also.