Posts

Showing posts with the label Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette (C8)

Image
The  Chevrolet Corvette (C8)  is the eighth generation of the  Corvette   sports car  manufactured by American automobile manufacturer  Chevrolet . Following several experimental  CERV  prototype vehicles, it is the first  mid-engine  Corvette since the model's introduction in 1953 (as well as GM’s first production mid-engined sports car since the  Pontiac Fiero  was discontinued in 1988), differing from the traditional  front-engine  design. The C8 was announced in April of 2019, and made its official debut on July 18, 2019 at a media event to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the  Apollo 11  mission. Stingray (2020–) The first production model of the C8 Corvette is the Stingray, which is available in the 2-door targa top bodystyle with the mid-mounted 6.2 L  LT2  V8 engine. Design The C8 retains some design elements found on the C7, but the majority o...