After years of speculation, Chevrolet is finally
going to build a mid-engine Corvette.Expected to debut at the 2018 North
American International Auto Show, the all-new model will reportedly be launched
by next fall.
Chevrolet hasn't said much about the car but
Automobile Magazine is reporting the model will be powered by a small block V8
engine. There's no word on specifications but the report suggests the model
could eschew the turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that is expected to power a number of
new Cadillac vehicles including the 2020 Escalade.
While it sounds odd the Corvette wouldn't be
equipped with the company's newest engine, the report suggests that particular
engine could see use in a Cadillac version of the sports car. The two models would
obviously feature unique styling and the different powertrains would help to
further distinguish them.
The Cadillac variant is little more than a rumor at
this point but when the next Corvette arrives, it could cost significantly more
than today's model which starts at US$ 55,495. Estimates vary widely as the report
says pricing could start anywhere between US$ 65,000 and US$ 95,000.
The model is expected to be sold alongside the C7
for up to a year and that will give fans a chance to pick up the C7 ZR1 which is
expected to have more than 700 hp.
