We’ve already seen the steering wheel that will be used in the upcoming mid-engine Corvette C8 via spy shots brought you earlier this yer. But now, Chevrolet has released an official image of the steering wheel that will be used in the new model ahead of the official revel next week.
What we see is a leather-wrapped wheel with a squared-off shape, as we also noticed previously. Chevy says the squared shape is meant to enhance visibility and comfort. There’s also contrasting stitching and “beautifully integrated controls.”
The new Corvette C8 logo is placed right in the center of the wheel, with a metallic border outlining the logo. The airbag cover appears finished in a fine leather, much like the cover for upper trim levels of the now-discontinued Cadillac CTS.
12 o’clock marker
There steering wheel of the Corvette C8 also features two paddle shifters in the typical left-down shift, right up shift configuration. There’s also a black 12 o’clock marker that we imagine will be able to be configured in different colors.
As for the buttons, the left-hand side features controls for the cruise system. The large silver button closer to the center appears to be a toggle control for the Following Distance, hinting that the Corvette will finally get the Active Safety features we’ve been asking for. Under the 8 o’clock arm of the wheel are toggles for next and previous favorite/track.
The right-hand buttons are the media controls, with the two buttons closer to the center are the voice recognition and call end/mute buttons. Curiously, the heated steering wheel button seen in prior spy shots is missing. Under the 4 o’clock arm of the wheel are the volume toggles.
Finally, we should note that the steering wheel seen here seems to be missing the metallic-looking scrollers present in the spy shots. We image that this is because this is a photo of a pre-production wheel that Chevrolet released, rather than the very final version.
The mid-engine Corvette C8 will be revealed on July 18th, 2019. We’ll know all there is to know about Chevy mid-engine sports car at that point. Until then, be sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
Thats FUGLY
Not that much different from c7. Just something for you to bit-h about
I can’t wait to see the Valve Stems.
The “Z” metallic button, what will mean?
exactly what I was thinking.
Probably similar in usage to BMW’s “M” button.
Or it could be to energize the Zora Capacitor.
Before anyone else says it, the C8 is light years away from the Austin Allegro. Apart from the steering wheel and the fact that both have 4 wheels, there’s nothing else to compare.
Keeping the steering wheel similar to the C7 Corvette is part necessity as you don’t want a high learning curve when introducing a complete redesign.
Many subtle changes to this steering wheel compared to the C7’s.
I like the way it looks, and have high hopes for the rest of the interior of the C8.
It will be interesting to get the feedback on how it feels in the hand on the track, and everyday driving.
I absolutely love that steering wheel. Cannot wait for Thursday Night.
Since the middle-age foggies is the target audience they should had used the XTS steering wheel along with the classic 80s’ 85 MPH speedometer ?.
They’ll probably be the only ones who’ll be able to afford it.
Like the car itself- weird