There’s been even more mystery than usual around the fabled Chevy C8 Corvette Zora ever since the C8 ZR1 was unveiled. Tadge Juechter said the ZR1 will be the most expensive Corvette, so what does that mean for the Zora – named after Zora Arkus-Duntov – which has yet to be officially confirmed for production by GM?
One reason we’re sure the C8 Zora is still on the way is that prototypes are still being spotted testing under camouflage. The most recent Zora sighting was in a hotel parking lot in Golden, Colorado, in the photos you see here.
The photos show what appear to be six Corvette units, four of which are completely under wraps. Based on the covers, two appear to have taller rear wings than the others. The two Corvettes that aren’t under wraps are still heavily camouflaged, but are seemingly 2025 Corvette ZR1 prototypes.
The C8 Corvette Zora was also spotted testing at the Nürburgring as recently as September, and we caught the same car back in June testing at the GM Milford Proving Ground, benchmarked with the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, itself a hybrid V8-powered supercar.
These new photos from Colorado closely resemble camouflaged Zora models we’ve seen previously. The black wheels, rear fascia, quad-tip center-exit exhaust, and tall rear wing all appear to be the same.
GM Authority has been correctly predicting the C8 Corvette lineup as far back as 2020. We’re expecting the Zora to feature all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain based on the twin-turbo 5.5L V8 LT7 that powers the ZR1. By contrast, the C8 Corvette E-Ray uses a hybrid 6.2L V8 LT2 with no forced induction.
We also predict that the C8 Zora will be a de-contented track car with fewer luxury and tech features, more lightweight materials, and more favorable aerodynamics for track performance. Think of it as having all of the performance advantages of a hybrid AWD system like the one in the E-Ray, but with power and track-readiness on par with the ZR1.
Get the whole story on what we know so far about the Chevy C8 Corvette Zora in this Chevy Society podcast.
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So now the Corvette C8 Zora is coming, but with what basis? At first I thought the Zora would top the ZR1, but now I can imagine that if racetrack is more important, there will be an even sharper derivative of the Corvette ZO6, now with a hybrid like the E-Ray drive and AWD.
That would be 808HP to 909HP and with reduced equipment that would be a GT2 or Cup racing car with approval for the road worldwide.
Who should be able to lease and buy the Zora?
I think GM wants to serve the European market with the Zora ala Hybrid as well, as the E-Ray will be popular in Europe. In winter you can then leave the SUVs behind…
GM’s new start for Europe with a new sales partner for Europe, starting with Corvette derivatives and Cadillac BEV, is already underway. This will probably also include the new sales partner who will specifically offer low-CO2 or CO2-free GM automobiles (BEB) in Europe.
EUROPE is therefore particularly important because the WORLD has always been particularly accessible to EU-compatible goods.
I just wanted to point out that there are 8 Corvettes. The cover on one is beige/tan, of course, but there is another one with a brown cover and one with a white cover. I didn’t see them at first either. They blend very well.
Hey GM it is 2025 almost could we please have an Active Rear Spoiler?
I mean they have only been around for over 20 years now……WOW
Has anyone listened to the video link with the two guys from Motrolix? They are the worst!! I tried listening to them first on an article about the Cadillac CT-5 and it was impossible.