Mid-Engined Corvette Shows Up in Traffic, Prototype Sounds Aggressive

Keep in mind that Chevy is expected to introduce the C8 next year, with this coming to the US market as a 2020 model.

As expected, the 'Vette will be offered with multiple engine options. The base model is expected to use an evolution of the C7's naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, with the unit expected to pack north of 500 ponies.

Forum gossip also mentions a twin-turbo V8. Based on the Cadillac-exclusive 4.2-liter TT V8, the new engine should use a displacement of 5.5 liters.

In the transmission department, the C8 is expected to use a dual-clutch unit (the soundtrack of the clip below seems to bring clues on the matter). Then again, with GT have filed a patent for an electric slave cylinder, a manual should also be on the list.

The mid-engined layout might not be the only thing massive change brought by the C8 generation. You, the rumor mill has made us wonder about the financial side of the newcomer.

According to forum chat, the 2020 Corvette could come with a price tag of $169,900. Then again, such rumors need to be taken with a massive grain of salt, since the 'Vette has always been an affordable sportscar/supercar.

After all, the current C7 kicks off at $55,495, but those who want to skip the Stingray, the Grand Sport and the Z06, going straight for the 755 horsepower monster that is the ZR1 must pay at least $121,000.

In fact, the only way in which the said pricing could make sense would be if another rumor on the C8 was true. We're referring to the possibility of General Motors offering a hybrid top dog.

The expected setup could mix the said twin-turbo V8 with electric power for an overall output of around 1,000 horsepower.

However, we'll have plenty of waiting to do before reaching a conclusion on the introduction of a four-figure output model, since such versions obviously land later on in the vehicle's life cycle.