There’s certainly no shortage of interest and enthusiasm when it comes to the latest eighth-generation C8 Corvette, with GM recently pulling the wrapper off the new hybrid, all-wheel-drive C8 Corvette E-Ray. Time, however, waits for nothing and no one, and that includes sports cars. With that in mind, GM Authority has learned new details on the forthcoming ninth-generation C9 Corvette, including when it’s scheduled to debut.
According to GM Authority sources, the next-generation C9 Corvette will debut during the 2028 calendar year for the 2029 model year. Under the skin, it will ride on a revised variant of the GM Y2 platform that underpins the current C8 Corvette, with production expected to continue at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
Critically, the next-generation C9 Corvette will feature internal combustion for motivation, and will not be directly related to the upcoming Corvette EV sedan and Corvette EV crossover currently in development. As GM Authority covered previously, The General is now hammering away on several new all-electric models set to bear the Corvette nameplate, which will battle rivals like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan, among others.
That said, the new Corvette EVs will be based on the upcoming GM BEV Prime architecture, an EV-focused platform that will be more premium than the existing GM BEV3 architecture, while offering more space for additional batteries and drive motors. In addition to the new Corvette EV models, the BEV Prime architecture will also underpin forthcoming Cadillac EVs and a premium Buick EV crossover as well. To note, the new Corvette EVs may be built at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan.
Meanwhile, even with the new C9 Corvette over the horizon, the C8 Corvette is far from finished. Following the launch of the new hybrid 2024 Corvette E-Ray, Chevy will drop two additional C8 variants over the course of the next few years, including the twin-turbo C8 ZR1, and the ultra-high-performance C8 Zora.
We’ll be there to cover every step of the way, so stay tuned, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Chevy Corvette news, Chevy news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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When is the revised C8 interior coming?
Yea, I really wish they’d tone down the Transformers/Stealth Fighter look inside and out.
Indeed, getting rid of that reprehensible wall between the two seats…. I just want to hold my wife’s hand for heaven’s sake… maybe a bit more…. 😉
Judging by your comment I’d say you don’t own one and don’t really know.
Get a room.
Was your mom in the passenger seat🤤😉😩
come on you are better than that be and do better
Get a job lil nigg*
This car is for a man. Hand holding cucks should buy a Buick
The twin turbo hybrid will be the zora and the zr1 will be the hybrid with the zo6 engine.
just ride the fuebas al dente
This platform is so good currently, it would be hard to make massive improvements to it for ’29 in comparison to the C7 from C8.
It won’t be too hard, when it comes to new tech features for the Drivers Infotainment System; a new Heads Up Hologram Display of the person you’re speaking to by Virtual Communication as well as improved Performance Options with a new Hybrid Engine that will provide longer EV Range, this can be the start towards many new improvements for the upcoming C9. The C8 in person is a true head turner, the C9 can only get sexier in appearance, can’t wait.
I was hoping that not just an EV SUV and 4 door corvette but an EV sports car that looked similar to existing C8 but was all EV.
EV junk wait until they continue to weaken or electric grid and then tell you your can’t charge your car good luck
The left side of my car was hit 8/19/22. I need 3 body panels. 2 of 3 are not available. When are the aperture and rear panel going to be available.
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While I sympathize with your dilemma, what does your comment have to do with the topic of the article, the C9 Corvette?
Though we don’t have concrete evidence that there will be an EV Corvette, that can’t be ruled out either and for most Corvette enthusiasts, it could be an option that would only be seen in limited numbers, the upcoming E-Ray will give us an idea if customers are willing to push for an All EV version of that car.
Sad days for the car enthusiast coming.
Why have a 20-29 debut they can’t even produce the cars now So why you bring it up what’s the point of it all I don’t think General Motors will be around anyway we all need to start learning how to speak Chinese
I am constantly amazed by the blatant ignorance displayed in regards to CCP China and it’s significance in the future world of politics and economic power. You would think people would be curious about the reality of China’s future to attempt to gain some fact-based knowledge of the obvious.
The last Chinese-made product I looked at on Amazon had the same horrible use of English as your post, and that’s considered an upgrade for them. Your post is so horribly constructed that half the world is embarrassed for you. The other half are probably thinking, “No wonder China is poised to take over.”
Thanks, Don, after reading your comment “they can’t even produce the cars now” I quickly ran out to my garage to check if I have a 2022 C8 that I was pretty sure I bought last year to my relief it was parked right where I thought I saw it last, but you did scare me for a moment. that maybe my purchase was just a dream. Next, I checked if they really did build C8s they built 25,831 last year, and this year will be about the same. I am going to take Chinese lessons so I can blend right in and be ahead of it all. I love this site because I learn so much from commenters like you and it does help guide my future decisions. Again thanks, Don.
I don’t believe the real Corvette enthusiasts will ever get an all electric Corvette.It’s just not in our dna!!!!
You’re correct and gm is very aware that such a move would do away with their loyal customer base when it comes to that car, good thing they recently announced a new generation of V8’s on the horizon.
China is on an even faster decline than Japan was in the 1990’s. They officially announced their population declined this year, which means it’s probably been declining for the past decade and they couldn’t lie about it anymore. They also will have an age bubble that won’t sustain itself as they are worse than the Japanese or Germans at having babies. The biggest fear of China is that they are at thier inflection point right now. If they are to rule the world, they have a 5-8 year window from now. Will they pull the trigger 😬???
How can you expect to learn to speak Chinese when you can’t even use punctuation?
Spoken like a true CHI- COM !!!!!!
Here’s a message to GM. Keep your engineers, but fire the awful design team.
Maybe you need to just go buy a KIA
Hey c12c8 yeah originally they’re poised to build 40,000 cars a year that was their plans 25,000 cars is not all that great all you have to do is read the people in waiting and how long they’ve been waiting that says something and the one your wait list is because they can’t build the car not because it’s popular that’s all over magazines and websites stop and start a production lines do the lack of Parts can’t build the cars look look at General Motors sales falling not good they probably won’t be in business to build a C9 have a great day guys and also with $30,000 markups they’re turning a lot of people off at the dealerships
Huh?
Corvette designers are the best!
I love my C8
Well done GM.
That’s certainly true for C1,2 ,3, 5, 6 and 7. Bill Mitchell’s Fisher Body Design Team hit it over the fence with the C2 and C3.
Claire McKichan, Robert Cumberford, Larry Shinoda, Jerry Palmer and others. Those guys understood and could pen design.
Harley Earl would’ve bounced the C8 Design guys outta his office.
I think there are lots of ugly C8s but not because of the design which I think is beautiful. It’s because of the way people order them. I hate that a beautiful red, yellow, orange or whatever comes with black roof, black mirrors, black side vents, black rear vents, black wheels, black spoilers and all those little black bits and pieces make it look like a cluttered mess. But you don’t have to order it that way. They have the body color accent package and nice wheels which transforms it into a thing of beauty. I believe the new E-ray comes that way now.
I agree, I paid the $1,000 for all torch red, plus chrome emblems, and bright silver wheels, along with the low profile rear spoiler in body color. I went for the Ferrari look no cheap black crap. I can’t tell you how many people who have seen my car say they don’t like the C8 but they liked my car so I walk them around the car and show the difference. They all say that’s the only way they would own one.
The Black out is just a fad. I like them both. But an all black Vette, all blacked out when clean is hard to beat… Sinister is more like it.
The design fits perfectly for a mid-engine car along with being to have somewhat of a smooth transition from the C7 architecture.
Go buy a Supra then
I love my C3, but not my C4. I REALLY miss my 16 Z06. I am not sure I will ever allow my wife to have the power to say what I keep, again. BIG MISTAKE!
These comments are suspect. As a C8 owner there is nothing wrong with current interior or style. I’m 39 maybe that put me on younger side of owners but the car is great as is. I do wonder how they will make car better for C9. Find a better place for phone charger would be my only grip. yep I use my phone while driving.
I love my C8 HTC, but if they offered the same car with smooth flowing lines like the Ferrari Roma, I would line up for a sister car.
For all the haters, just investigate how many conquest sales Corvette has, more new and younger buyers than ever. They did something great, if not for everyone, but if you try to please everyone you end up with a nothing.
I’m not a C8 owner yet , but I’ve had my ‘14 Z51 coupe since new. It has 9,500 miles. It’s actually my 2nd C7 after our first got rear ended when brand new by a pickup doing 50 mph as we were waiting for the light to change. It was totaled , but my son and I walked away relatively unharmed because of the design and engineering integrity of that C7. I imagine the C8 is every bit as safe and we are actively looking for one now. In my view , for the $ you cannot beat the value and performance the Corvette provides. A new C8 will look great next to our ‘69 Camaro that we’ve owned for 44 years.
The C8 is beautiful in and out! I’ve been driving on for 15 months and love it! With the name plate becoming a brand it will sure be interesting to see what model variations they will introduce. I can’t wait to see what they do next!!
Individual tastes:, that describes whether someone likes your car or not. Fortunately GM allows us for the first time to truly individualize our own rides. Some combos hit, others may flop, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My 2023 is torch red, with the black accents, and trident wheels, low lip spoiler, and I often get compliments that it looks great and much better than just all torch red. Great car, my best Vette yet! so easy on the criticisms and just get out there and DRIVE! If you don’t like the looks, then don’t buy it, if you do, buy it and drive it.
I love the current car, the only thing I want to see change is the weight, I hope it goes back down toward 3000lbs dry weight, also I would love to see styling similar to Corvette Indy 1986, or CERV!!!! Also please bring back 7 speed manual💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Am I the only one who thinks that a Corvette styled SUV would look exactly like a Lamborghini Urus?
Hey c12c8 yeah originally they’re poised to build 40,000 cars a year that was their plans 25,000 cars is not all that great all you have to do is read the people in waiting and how long they’ve been waiting that says something and the one your wait list is because they can’t build the car not because it’s popular that’s all over magazines and websites stop and start a production lines do the lack of Parts can’t build the cars look look at General Motors sales falling not good they probably won’t be in business to build a C9 have a great day guys and also with $30,000 markups they’re turning a lot of people off at the dealerships
What?
GM has set aside nearly $1,000,000,000 to develop the next-generation small block. No one knows the details we will see.
If you dont like the new C8 go back to the dealer and reclaim your 1973 Lada
I love when new generations come out. Pre-covid, when a new gen would come out it would push the prices of past generations down. C7’s were headed under $40,000 before the supply chain crashed and C8 AND C7 prices spiked.
Many C8 owners will be selling to get the C9. I’m a ZL1 owner but would like to also have C7.
My C7 is my 3rd Corvette. I bought a C8 and the deal I made with the dealer was that I would keep my C7 until I was sure I liked the C8 (which was my 4th Corvette) and if I didn’t like it, they would take it back. After 500-miles, I loved the C8 – BUT – not as much as I liked my C7. The final decision maker – my C7 is a 7-speed stick; not available in the C8. They gladly took back the C8 and I continue to enjoy my C7.