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Chevy just revealed the new Corvette - here's a closer look at the 8th generation of this icon and its radical new design

Jul 19, 2019, 21:57 IST

Corvette enthusiast Mark Reuss, GM's product czar, revealed the all-new Vette at a giant aircraft hanger in Southern California.

The eighth-generation Vette replaces the C7 design, the highest and most powerful expression of which was the 755-horsepower ZR1.

Look how far we've come from the original Corvette, launched in 1953.

We saw the C8 Vette in camouflage cruising around Midtown Manhattan earlier this year.

The outgoing Vette has an incredible racing pedigree. Corvette Racing finished 1-2 at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2016 and has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the top sports-car class.

Chevy completely reimagined the Corvette for the eighth iteration of the two-seater.

Gone is the long hood, as the V8 engine has been shifted amidships. It now sits in a compact bay between the driver and the rear wheels.

GM and Chevy have experimented with mid-engine concepts, including the CERV III design from the 1990s.

But now the mid-engine Corvette has moved from concept to reality. Chevy will build it in Kentucky for the 2020 model year.

The design picks up various key Corvette cues, but the car bears a resemblance to the old Ferrari 458, although the impressive side intake scoops are more akin to what we see in contemporary mid-engine supercars. The sharp angles continue the design language of the C7 Vette.

A closer look. The intakes cool the engine and boost aerodynamic performance.

Up front, the fascia presents a familiar Corvette look, but with a much shorter hood and lower haunches.

The rear end is pure Vette, and it looks good. The two-piece rear spoiler and a front splitter combine to create 400 pounds of downforce.

The Stingray can be had in six different colors, according to Chevy: Jet Black, Sky Cool Gray, Adrenaline Red, Natural/Natural Dipped, Two-Tone Blue, and Morello Red

The angular headlights are extremely aggressive. They're a fresh design for Corvette.

Of course, the Corvette flags are on the hood, in the form of the famous badge.

The Stingray badge is prominent below the transparent rear hatch.

"A lightweight ... glass panel on the rear hatch allows owners to show off the engine," Chevy said. "This panel features a cantilevered trailing edge to evacuate heat from the engine compartment."

A 6.2-liter V8 LT2 engine motivates the new Vette. Making 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, it's unique in that it's the only naturally aspirated motor available in the V8-powered segment, according to Chevy. The transmission is a new eight-speed dual-clutch unit. The new is expected to race from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds when equipped with Z51 Performance Package.

The rear trunk, believe it or not, can handle golf bags!

As with the exterior, the interior has six options: Jet Black, Sky Cool Gray, Adrenaline Red, Natural/Natural Dipped, Two-Tone Blue, and Morello Red."

Here's Jet Black.

The squarish, two-spoke steering wheel is racing-derived and intended to provide a clear view of the digital cluster.

The infotainment system is based on Chevy superb setup and runs on a central touchscreen.

Two Bose audio systems are on offer: a 10-speaker premium setup; and a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series. This is one of the best high-end audio systems in the market.

Welcome to a brave new era for Corvette!

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