The 1963 Corvette is one of the most sought-after and widely celebrated Corvettes ever produced, with many car enthusiasts crediting their first “split-window” sighting as being the catalyst that kicked off their automotive obsession. There’s no denying that the impact the split-window Corvette’s styling had on the auto industry, but what if Chevy tried to apply some of the sports car’s iconic styling cues to the current-day C8 Corvette?
A digital rendering artist tried to answer that question by slapping the rear split window and b-pillar vents from the 1963 Corvette onto the rear of a C8 Corvette. The end result looks a bit strange, in our opinion, giving the C8 Corvette a hunched-over look that is less svelte and sporty than the actual production model. The rendering actually reminds us a bit of the Bugatti Chiron, which also has a mid-engine layout and features a very similar rear split-window design.
One advantage of this design could be cargo space. Even though the C8 Corvette’s mid-engine layout limits the amount of cargo room, this design appears as though it could incorporate a rear interior parcel shelf where the split windows are.
In addition to the split-window design, this rendering also has some other interesting touches, including the center-locking wheels and Michelin slick tires from a Corvette C8.R and a redesigned rocker panel section.
As a reminder, the C8 Corvette Stingray is powered by a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque when equipped with the optional performance exhaust. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard, helping to propel the car from zero to 60 mph in around three seconds.
Let us know what you think of this split-window C8 Corvette Stingray rendering by voting or commenting below.
Comments
Love it.
What the Corvette should have been, I would buy the split window Vette hands down totally Exotic
The C-8 may be a great performer, but, “she” is no prom queen. The split window, which many original owners in ‘63 actually swapped-out for a single backlight, would be a vast aesthetic improvement over the current C-8.
Why can’t a Corvette be as pleasing to the eye as a Jaguar or a Porsche? The current design seems to have “Go-Bot” DNA. And, yes, I am a former Corvette (4) owner.
Looks extremely cool also useless, there’s no way to see a sheet through that.
Cameras. I have one on my truck (actually I think it’s now standard on all new vehicles) and never use my mirror.
How stupid to go backwards
haha, You don’t go in reverse. You do a donut until you point yourself in the correct direction.
Owners won’t care. It’ll have the rear mirror camera. You’d never bat an eye
lmfao no
Massive, massive improvement. That actually looks good, unlike the actual car. And it takes it from generic exoti-car to something with clear Corvette DNA.
Oh Jeez.
It should be fine, the rear view mirror is an amazing camera anyways. Shouldn’t be a visual issue.
Love it !! Bad ass
Big improvement to a generic looking supercar. Looks badass.
Make it for 2023 and call it a 60th anniversary tribute. One year only.
Throw in a set of round taillights and and you’d have a very cool concept !!!
Needs 4 round tail lights to complete the look.
Now put the engine back in the front and give it round tail lights and we’ll have a real home grown Corvette not a wannabe European supercar.
And make it a real manual shift again.
Looks ok but I don’t see how the hot air gets out to help the motor stay cooler. I would think there would be more engine noise in the car also. Leave well enough alone and build some cars.
Um no, Zora had Mitchell’s piece design removed for a reason.
I like they idea of the shelf, but I don’t think it is going to work. The thick rear window is there to keep the engine from being too loud in the interior. I read that the Corvette engineers learned that from Ferrari.
Great look, further defines the iconic image that the Corvette reflects. Would be a big boost to the legend. I would buy in a heartbeat.
Cool
I like it! Looks damn better than the current! Not crazy about mid engine. Yeah, front engine, rear drive….
I don’t really care for the split window but the visibility is not an issue with the rear view camera, once you get used to it you wonder what took them so long to come out with it you can see so much more and better it is a not brainer
I have it in my C8 and don’t know how some guys can do without it
Funny most don’t feel the same when it come to the camaro
Notice no wing to break up the lines. Let’s do this.
Beautiful!
I love it should go into production for 2023 only definitely will be another sought after vet
Very anxious for C8 production to increase down the road. That, coupled with the” newness” of the C8 slowly fading away should lower the price of the C7.
IMO, that’s a future collectable.
Make mine a 2019, convertible , 7 speed stick and dual – mode exhaust.
Yuck!
Looks better. Now, start with the tail lights and work down, removing all the cubby holes and other indentations along the way, Smooth the rear like a baby’s butt.
The ’60s are over, and the Stutz Bearcat ain’t coming back either.