The long-awaited eighth-generation Chevrolet
Corvette continues to inch towards production and was recently snapped
cold-weather testing on a closed track.
The world has known about the C8 Corvette morphing
into a mid-engine supercar for three years now. Nevertheless, the American
marque continues to adorn its prototypes in thick camouflage and body cladding,
blocking many of the key design elements from prying eyes.
Despite Chevrolet’s best attempts, some key styling
features are visible on this prototype. Most notably, we can see a pair of
flying buttress just behind the B-pillars. Additionally, there’s a flat engine
cover/decklid and a small rear window between the headrests.
Elsewhere, a reversing camera can be seen mounted to
the roof while at the front, the headlights appear close to what we’ll see on
the finished car. Other noteworthy components include a potential air intake on
the hood, possible side air intakes, and square-shaped quad tailpipes.
Courtesy of a leak in December as well as recent
reports, we’re under the impression the C8 Corvette will be sold with three
different powertrains. Codenamed LT2, LT6, and LT7, the three engines will
cater to different customer tastes and one of them will be a hybrid.
Production of the C8 Corvette should begin in
January 2019. If this reported date is correct, we should see the new car in
the flesh before 2018 is over.
Cr : Carscoops
