The mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette ranks as one the
most highly anticipated vehicles on the automotive landscape, and a new spy
video provides a glimpse of the revolutionary 'Vette during acceleration
testing.
The clip edits together three runs of the
mid-engined coupe speeding away from a stop. The test driver doesn't appear to
be pushing the 'Vette to its limit. This looks more like what happens when you
need to get away from a traffic light quickly, rather than launching down a
drag strip.
Given the 'Vette's sound in this and earlier clips,
there's little doubt that a V8 is sitting behind the driver. While rumors
suggest that a turbocharged powerplant would be available, this one sounds
naturally aspirated because it lacks the tell-tale whistle of a forced
induction engine.
The current rumors suggest the 'Vette would be
available with three engine options. The naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 would
be the base powerplant and have around 460 hp. A
version of the 4.2-liter biturbo V8 from the new CT6 V-Sport allegedly produces
around 650 hp in the Corvette. Speculation also suggests the
possibility of a range-topping biturbo 5.5-liter V8 with about 850 hp.
Another thing to note is the speed of the shifts of
the Corvette in this clip. It sounds fast enough for this car to be using a
dual-clutch gearbox, rather than a traditional manual.
The current speculation indicates the C8 Corvette
goes on sale for the 2020 model year, and it would debut sometime in 2019.
Chevy would reportedly keep producing some versions of the existing generation
of the 'Vette for customers who prefer having the engine in front of them.
