C8 Corvette Key Fob Redesigned to Resemble America’s Mid-Engine Sports Car

Porsche, by comparison, gives you a 911-styled key fob with the Neunelfer. The same can be said about the Tesla Model S, and this begs a question. How would the Corvette’s key fob look had General Motors taken inspiration from the German and Palo Alto-based manufacturers?

The answer comes courtesy of Thomas Vu, a concept and industrial designer that also likes to stream “random designs at random times on Twitch” according to his Instagram description. The color is similar to that of the Stingray Convertible in the press photos released by General Motors, joined by the Carbon Flash paintwork of the convertible top and nacelles.

One side of the key fob features lock and unlock pictograms and a red LED while the other side says C O R V E T T E in the Corvette script, just as expected. What’s even more interesting in addition to the minimalist design is the upper part of the key fob. Does it resemble the sculpted frunk and the nose of the mid-engined sports car or is it just my imagination?

As for the actual key fob of the eighth generation, Chevrolet offers no fewer than seven buttons and two Corvette logos. It’s a plasticky little thing that’s not as special as the exterior or interior of the C8, a desolate reminder that General Motors likes to cut costs wherever possible.

Having mentioned the convertible body style earlier on, it’s important to highlight that the ‘Vette started out with open-air driving in 1953. The reason Chevrolet went with a hardtop instead of a canvas roof is simple. Quoting the press release from last year, “the hardtop provides a quieter cabin, increased security, and a cleaner look compared to the previous soft-top designs.”