Mid-engined Corvette C8 to debut on July 18, 2019

General Motors has officially confirmed that the 8th-generation Corvette will debut on July 18, 2019. The car, which is reported to be mid-engined, has been spied testing multiple times.

The spy photos reveal the car's low-slung stance, side air intakes and front lip spoiler. At the rear, there's a fixed spoiler and dual exhaust vents on both sides. The car is seen riding on 5-spoke black alloy wheels. On the inside, the car gets a dual spoke multifunction steering wheel, digital driver information cluster and digital screen for the IRVM.

While the exact specifications of the car are not known, it is expected to be powered by a revised version of the previous generation’s 6.2-liter V8 engine developing a rumoured 500 BHP. The engine is also expected to be renamed to LT2, reflecting its new location. The sports car is expected to be paired with only a 7-speed dual clutch transmission from Tremec. A manual gearbox is not likely to be introduced.