We’ve already shared with you the available colors for the highly-anticipated mid-engine Corvette C8, and we recently reported the color code for the new Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic. And now, we’ve discovered that Zeus Bronze, an “all-new” color for the car, has the exact same code as a current Cadillac color.
According to CorvetteBlogger.com, the color code for Zeus Bronze, is identical to the Bronze Sand Metallic color found on the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V. Usually, GM uses different names for the same color across its brands, but Zeus Bronze’s dead giveaway is its Color RPO, which is GUI, which corresponds to Cadillac’s Bronze Sand Metallic color code.
An artist’s rendering of the mid-Engine Corvette C8
While GM is playing with words by using the word “bronze” for this paint job, it’s more-or-less a shade of brown, which means the mid-engine Corvette C8 will be offered in brown, an unusual choice of colors for a sports car.
Nevertheless, this scoop adds to the growing amount of information about the mid-engine Corvette C8, the first GM sports car to feature a mid-engine setup, marking the end of over half a century of front-engine Corvettes.
The C8 is scheduled to be unveiled to the entire world in just six days. At this point, we already know which colors it will have, that the base model will be powered by the 6.2L LT2 engine and what the car’s rear end and front end look like, and we’re even more excited to see this thing in the flesh.
But, we need to ask, would you buy a brown mid-engine Corvette C8? Tell us in the comments.
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Comments
If it is very metallic and not too brown, I may be interested. Have to see it in the flesh to really make a decision though.
This sure is a long ways from GM’s 1st mid engine sports car, The Pontiac Fiero GT!
Corvair was a mid-engined GM around well before the Fiero.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvair
The Corvair was not a mid engined car as the engine sat behind the rear axle. I know for a fact as I owned several of them . Nice little fun car (the transaxles were junk though, went through about 2 a year!). Got pretty good at replacing them LOL!!
This is a different Scott , can’t believe you said corrvair mid engine, I had a couple of them also monza 140 spider, 180 corsa turbo . Not bad till that fan belt came off or worse broke, you always carried a couple of extra fan belts.
Weren’t there brown Vettes on the 70s?
My father owned a brown 1980 ‘Vette. It was a special-order for a local dealer’s daughter. After it arrived, she didn’t want it, so he got it for a discount.
I’d have to see it in my garage to know for sure…
I doubt there will be many takers:
https://www.kerbeckcadillacac.com/VehicleDetails/new-2019-Cadillac-CTS_V_Sedan-CTS_V-Atlantic_City-NJ/3349382413?cs:o=195924060
Not sure.
Have seen BMW & some suv’s but I prefer velocity yellow, which is the color of my 2008 ZHZ, which is not in the color lineup, sad.
Not sure, have seen BMW which I like and some suv’s. I like velocity yellow, which is the color of my 2008 ZHZ Corvette and that’s not in the color lineup, sad.
Maybe UPS can use them for speedy one hour delivery service. Beats FedEx purple and orange.
The photoshop job is totally wrong. That colour looks fantastic on the CTS-V and I usually don’t like Brown.
Probably for people who are too intimidated by track ready colors like red, white, and black.
Bob says:
July 12, 2019 at 10:47 am
Probably for people who are too intimidated by track ready colors like red, white, and black.
Or people who want to project a more upscale look from their car which the C8 and CTS-V qualify for.
Depends on interior options to go with this color.
If it is similar to the Bronze/brown that is available on the Toyota Tundra and the now discontinued Venza,, then it should look great. Heavy with gold metallic.
Uggghh! Are you kidding, GM?
There is only ONE color for a Corvette— Torch Red!
No brown GM or Corvette vehicle for me
Not the best picture but I have seen this car live and it looks amazing. Lots of gold pigments and I usually wouldn’t be seen dead in a brown car. I would actually buy this.
https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/07/06/zeus-bronze-paint-chip-outed-and-confirms-its-same-color-as-cadillacs-bronze-sand-metallic/
I have seen the CTS-V in all colours but this is by far the best colour for this car IMO.
That’s just the way cars of today look, good enough for now it will take a while for it to grow on you just like all new styling. Now will it out run 2018 ZL1 with a few upgrades? Give them in Corvette corner a little longer to make it FAST !!!!! Priced for GM customers, good luck Corvette guys. See you on race day !
Zeus Bronze will be a winner. Actually in 1968, and 1970, Corvette dark bronze was offered. In 1974 and 1976, dark brown. 1978 Corvette dark brown, and 1979 dark brown. 1981 dark bronze, and the C4 came in various shades of brown up to the late 80’s. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a factory colored brown C5, or C6, or C7?
That said, guess GM is dusting off history and bringing the brown color palate back?
A word of caution, if you see the color Sunlit Bronze on any Chevrolet, run!!!! It is beyond ugly. Either way, if Zeus Bronze is well received in the new C8, the resurgence of brown will be a good one. Can’t wait.
Turd color availability just adds fuel to my suspicion of the design!
GM Authority, y’all make up more stuff then CNN. How bout waiting for the reveal before speculation. Like a bunch of chickens clucking.
I think it appeals to the euro crowd. It’s not quite brown. It’s more red in my eyes. Remember Porsches Guards Red and that BMW color that looks like this.
So I guess the Fiero since considered an economy cat doesn’t count as 1st GM mid-engine car