Chevrolet Corvette C9.
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Just a few weeks ago, GM showed a cool Chevrolet Corvette C9 concept from their new UK design studio. The concept looks very nice and appropriately futuristic.
However, it still shows mid-engine Corvette proportions. I know sports car fans have embraced the idea of a mid-engine Corvette. But personally have not…
I think the Chevrolet Corvette lost its personality in the switch to a mid-engine layout. I am sure it drives great, etc… But the Corvette isn’t all about driving like an Italian Sports car. It has a distinct personality from other sports cars. Its design always reflected the very traditional American sports car look with a long hood for that big V8 engine up front. With a very short rear end.
Now it looks like an Italian supercar. Which I guess is fine for those who want to show off and have something that looks more expensive than it is. But the Corvette has lost its personality. Every time I see one I really want to like it, but the whole thing is just too busy and showy for my taste. And that long hood is gone…
The illustration above shows what a new RWD Chevrolet Corvette C9 could look like. With a few retro design cues thrown in. And why not? No matter how many times Porsche redesigns the 911, it still looks like a 911. A Corvette looking a bit retro would be great. One that isn’t afraid to look like a classic American Sports car.
I know this i probably not what appears to Corvette buyers today. And GM is probably not even thinking of going back to the front engine RWD layout anytime soon.
As we know, like it or not, the future of the Corvette is electric. maybe not soon, but it will be. That means the proportions of a new Corvette could be anything. Anything GM thinks buyers will want. A tri-motor EV Corvette could be a speed monster and still look like a RWD car. Or not…
The current generation was introduced almost 5 years ago. The previous one was produced for 7 years. That means we could technically see a new Corvette in 2 or 3 years. By that time. GM might not be ready to switch to an electric powertrain entirely. However, they might be ready to offer one as an option…
Iam a long time fan of the corvette, the concert call looks great. It’s just that open end in the front that bothers me besides that the car looks beautiful.
The concept corvette looks great, Beautiful well done, the only thing that concerns me is the open front end , it looks like the front of a boat, PS . No front GRILL.
I prefer the blue rendering at the top. Although, looking it, those tail lights are making me question all my prior life choices. I think it disapproves.
” Every time I see one I really want to like it, but the whole thing is just too busy and showy for my taste.” I completely agree!!