Excitement is building for the launch of the new C8 Corvette Zora, which is expected to up the ante with a hybrid power boost to become the new top dog model in the C8 Corvette lineup. Naturally, GM Authority has been at the forefront of C8 Zora coverage, serving up all the early details we can uncover. Among these details are the new Corvette Zora wheels, and now, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming Zora’s wheel design.
The wheels fitted to the upcoming C8 Corvette Zora present an intricate multi-spoke layout that serves as one of the supercar’s unique styling features. The design incorporates a Y-pattern configuration with dramatic angular cuts and deep sculpting, lending the wheel a geometric, almost architectural quality. At the center, we expect to find the unmistakable crossed flags Corvette emblem nestled in a gloss-black hub and surrounded by sharply machined spokes that taper outward, then bifurcate as they meet the rim. This layered aesthetic also provides plenty of spacing to view the massive braking package underneath. The finish seems to include both gloss black and subtle machined accents, and definitely give the Zora a motorsport-inspired aesthetic overall.
For those readers who are still catching up, the new C8 Corvette Zora wheels were leaked back in 2023, showing off the design seen here. Shortly after the leak, several C8 Corvette Zora prototypes were spotted on public roads wearing this exact wheel design, confirming the leak’s validity.
As for the power spec, the C8 Corvette Zora will combine the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine from the C8 ZR1 with a new hybrid electric system, yielding even more performance than the new hyper-fast C8 ZR1. The hybrid setup will send output to the front wheels, while the LT7 will send output to the rear wheels, which means all-wheel grip to make good use of the astronomical power numbers.
While there’s currently no official word on max power figures, we do know that the C8 Zora will outmuscle the 1,064-horsepower C8 ZR1, with a figure around 1,200 to 1,400 horsepower looking about right.
Under the body panels, all C8 variants ride on the GM Y2 platform, while Corvette production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky. Expect a full reveal later this year.
Comments
I think that they actually look good. How did that happen?
I like the wheel design, but I’m not a fan of black wheels.
They look like the wheels on my Sierra.
Aren’t these actually the Zr1 wheels?
Nice wheels. Sort of like busy ZL1 wheels. It’s hard to believe I bought a new 2017 Z51 in Admiral blue, transparent roof and 7 speed manual for $64,000 Canadian! Now GM is gonna sell a Vette for north (get it) of $300,000 Canadian. World is whacked!