With the latest generation Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors has proved to the automotive industry that you can build a real mid-engine supercar and sell it for a fraction of the cost of a traditional exotic model.
Sure, the bowtie brand may have cut some corners here and there, but they've done a wonderful job with the C8 'Vette. Nevertheless, you already knew that, as it has been around for over four years. Since then, the more agile Z06 and the electrified E-Ray, with its all-wheel drive system, have joined the base Stingray.
The lineup is about to get even more exciting with the addition of the ZR1. This range-topping trim is expected to have a twin-turbo V8 that might pump out around 850 horsepower. Chevy will likely up the ante with various aero packages, and when it arrives at dealers for the 2025 model year, it should start at around $150,000.
A lot has been said about the latest generation Chevrolet Corvette since its launch back in 2020, and despite being four years old, it still keeps enthusiasts up at night. Most major tuners have some aftermarket components on their shelves for it, including Liberty Walk, which has had a few close encounters of the third kind with the blue-collar supercar.
Photo: Liberty Walk
The latest is the red copy pictured in the gallery above. The Japanese tuner's founder shared a few images of it on social media, and we found more on the company's official website. It's certainly flashy with that large rear wing, swollen fenders that evade Liberty Walk’s traditional bolt-on design, new chin spoiler, aggressive diffuser, and side skirt add-ons.
Liberty Walk's usual decals decorate the red body, and it rides on a set of aftermarket wheels with wide lips that were finished in black. This 'Vette also sits closer to the asphalt due to what is likely an air-adjustable suspension, and it looks ready to hit the circuit with only a few tweaks.
But is it more powerful? The truth is that we don't know. However, we suspect it's not. After all, the tuner based in the Land of the Rising Sun is only famous for its wacky body kits that usually follow the same widebody recipe. As a result, chances are it rocks the OEM firepower, and that's no disappointment, as even the Stingray is very fast.
With up to 495 horsepower produced by its 6.2L V8, the C8 Corvette Stingray takes as little as 2.9 seconds to reach 60 mph (97 kph). It has a top speed of 194 mph (312 kph) and can run the quarter-mile in just 11.2 seconds with no outside intervention. Pricing starts at $68,300, excluding dealer fees and destination. So, what are your thoughts on this tuned 'Vette?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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