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Kayvan · Sep 11, 2014

http://jalopnik.com/heres-chevys-plan-for-the-mid-engined-2017-corvette-zor-1633072245

GM’s head of global product development, Mark Reuss, confirms that the company is working on the next Corvette. Our sources elaborate on this salient piece of information, telling us that, after 61 years of evolution, the C8 will be revolutionary.

The new Corvette will be the mid-engined American Dream Machine that Chevy couldn’t, until now, muster the courage to build. In truth, the factory is still not prepared to detail what’s coming, which is why you’re looking at the 2017 model year through our freshly waxed crystal ball.

THE PLAN: The C8 flagship, the Zora ZR1, will debut the new mid-engine architecture. Launching as a 2017 model, it will define the top of the Corvette hierarchy just as its precursors did in 1990-1995 C4 generation and 2009-2013 C6 model years. As before, the ZR1 will be low volume, roughly 1500 units per annum, and high priced. We figure around $150,000.

Sinovac · Sep 11, 2014

I hope it doesn't look like an Evora with GTR taillights.

Chris A. · Sep 11, 2014

Yuck....if that's the current design direction they better get Camilo cracking!

Cobrar · Sep 11, 2014

Hmmm. Looks Cadillac.

partssmann · Sep 11, 2014

Camilo's Next Project

Like I have been saying, hope Camilo gets a shoot at the design of the Corvette to elevate it to supercar status. See October Car & Driver article.

DakotaGT · Sep 11, 2014

Sinovac said:
I hope it doesn't look like an Evora with GTR taillights.

Not to mention the rest of the rear fascia and exhaust tip arrangement...also GT-Rish.

Cobrar · Sep 11, 2014

Put Darby on it.

Empty Pockets · Sep 11, 2014

BlackICE said:
That would be great, but politics at GM probably won't let that happen.

Well, all I can tell ya is I was called by a certain VERY high volume 'Vette dealer back East a couple days ago, and I was told the mid-engine car is for real and will likely be here in 2 to 3 years (based on this-and-that, blah, blah, blah). 'Was also told the present C7 chassis was designed from the get-go to accept a mid-engine configuation 'down the road'...so there you go.

This gentleman couldn't shed any light on what would/might be under the car's 'rear deck lid' though.

Edit: BTW, he also said the word is it'll "sticker" for around $150K...but, based on the fact our FGTs stickered for more than that back in '06, I be thinkin' it'll sticker somewhere North of $150K. A "sticker" of $165/$170 would seem to me to be more like it these days...but, who knows just what will be included in its list of std equipment? That would be a large factor.

BlackICE · Sep 11, 2014

I meant I would be surprised if GM allowed Camilo to design the next Vette. He would do a kick ass job, but many others already working there are going to be pissed big time when a reality star got the "star" job.

bonehead · Sep 11, 2014

BlackICE said:
I meant I would be surprised if GM allowed Camilo to design the next Vette. He would do a kick ass job, but many others already working there are going to be pissed big time when a reality star got the "star" job.

Obviously, Camilo is more than a 'reality star' with 20+ years at Ford. You may remove foot from mouth now, Clinton

twobjshelbys · Sep 11, 2014

bonehead said:
Obviously, Camilo is more than a 'reality star' with 20+ years at Ford. You may remove foot from mouth now, Clinton

That was the one thing that was never mentioned on the show.

Brombear · Sep 15, 2014

More exposure: http://jalopnik.com/heres-chevys-pl...d-2017-corvette-zor-1633072245/+matthardigree

I find it interesting (but somehow doesn't look finished from a design perspective), interesting if GM goes midengined with the corvette. Judging this and the actual model I can only applaud them progressing so fast.

timcantwell · Sep 15, 2014

I bought a 2014 C7 coupe (z51), yellow, black wheels. It is my daily driver and one of the best cars I have ever owned. I've never owned a Vette before. If this car is real. I will take one, maybe two.

STORMCAT · Sep 16, 2014

bonehead said:
So will the upshot of winning Motor City Masters be Camilo designing the C8/Zora ZR1??

Kayvan said:
http://jalopnik.com/heres-chevys-plan-for-the-mid-engined-2017-corvette-zor-1633072245

GM’s head of global product development, Mark Reuss, confirms that the company is working on the next Corvette. Our sources elaborate on this salient piece of information, telling us that, after 61 years of evolution, the C8 will be revolutionary.

The new Corvette will be the mid-engined American Dream Machine that Chevy couldn’t, until now, muster the courage to build. In truth, the factory is still not prepared to detail what’s coming, which is why you’re looking at the 2017 model year through our freshly waxed crystal ball.

THE PLAN: The C8 flagship, the Zora ZR1, will debut the new mid-engine architecture. Launching as a 2017 model, it will define the top of the Corvette hierarchy just as its precursors did in 1990-1995 C4 generation and 2009-2013 C6 model years. As before, the ZR1 will be low volume, roughly 1500 units per annum, and high priced. We figure around $150,000.

This Red car in the Car and Driver mag is Camilo's design.. He did it for the magazine. His design for this article won over two other well known car designers !! The other two guys were responsible for the Enzo and the Mc F-1. I'd say he beat some pretty good designers. I like it!!

Indy GT · Sep 16, 2014

twobjshelbys said:
That was the one thing that was never mentioned on the show.

Uh....the TRUtv show was sponsored by GM.
So why would you expect them to tout Camilo's Ford design experience?
Does not fit the "narrative" as they say.

SYCO GT · Sep 16, 2014

Sinovac said:
I hope it doesn't look like an Evora with GTR taillights.

I also had similar thoughts when I saw it. Even a similar sounding name.

dbk · Sep 16, 2014

FWIW they did change the proportions for that thing on the cover. They wanted taller height and shorter length vs the actual sketch proportions. Whenever Camilo does this stuff for magazines, which he's been doing quite frequently, they usually have some input on the final cut.

Vince H · Sep 16, 2014

DBK said:
FWIW they did change the proportions for that thing on the cover. They wanted taller height and shorter length vs the actual sketch proportions. Whenever Camilo does this stuff for magazines, which he's been doing quite frequently, they usually have some input on the final cut.

Public Service Announcement, Dave knows everything! Please continue with your day.

Vince H

SteveA · Sep 17, 2014

Dave knows he knows everything, that's what makes him so insufferable. LOL!:lol

dbk · Sep 17, 2014

SteveA said:
Dave knows he knows everything, that's what makes him so insufferable. LOL!:lol

I see how it is. Since we're not sharing romantic wine country suites with hot tubs any more, now I'm insufferable?

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