Quinten33

yeah. The front openings are for the brakes, probably a heat exchanger of some sort(or two), and they may be sending air out of the hood to reduce lift like the 488 or Ford GT(or C7 Corvette). Cooling is another advantage to going mid-engine. Considering how good the Z07 is on track and how much potential a Mid-engine layout has in terms of Cooling, handiling, and accelerating, they can make a mid-engine Vette capable of running on track for twice as long as a C7 and that easily runs with the best.

Now about those panel gaps...

Quinten33

Did anyone else notice the panel to the right of the rear bumper?

Trapper Sean

meh ... looks like a Camero, ehh? ...

CRABBYJ

I see it quite differently. The front center wide opening could be a long, low engine cooling radiator due to the much lower front facia to compensate not being taller then passing out the hood a la Ford GT. The outside openings for brake cooling.

The rear side openings dumping out the rear facia as shown and could be for both transaxle/transmission radiator cooling along with air diverted for rear brake cooling. Thus eliminating the C7 intakes on the upper rear quarter panels.

In the past GM has done a similar radiator up front ME, need I say what!

vetteman41960

Wow that is just gorgeous.!! If the new C8 Vette looks anywhere close to being as well designed and beautiful as the 488 I will be one happy Corvette Enthusiasts .

sunsalem

Although I prefer the look of the 458...






the 488 is pretty sweet too.

vetteman41960

I always felt the 458 was just a little to feminine in my opinion. Don't get me wrong still gorgeous but I like the more muscular look of the 488.

I would love to have either one but I struggle to pay more than 150k for a additional toy.

It may sound strange but I would pay 150k plus for a new rear mid Corvette before I would on a preowned Ferrari. But I am a Corvette guy all the way so it just personal preference.

CPhelps

Looks like they've separated the air vents that are somewhat integrated into the C7 tail lights with some body work as well. I know people thought it looked like tears or running mascara when C7 first came out.

OnPoint

That's pretty much where I am as well. I've come close to buying an F car on a couple occasions, and then reminded myself I life in the middle of fly over country. Great for wide open roads with no other cars on them, but no place to get an F car serviced. On the other hand, I have an outstanding vette tech who is simply top shelf at a Chevrolet dealer literally 10 minutes from my house.

sunsalem

I would buy a pre-owned 458 or 488 Ferrari if the manufacturer warranty was transferred.

That would be a deal-killer for me too.
I have a Ferrari dealer 40 miles away and it would work for me.
Any further and it wouldn't be feasible IMO.

senah

the biggest openings in the front and rear fascia are not for the lights; they are entrance and exits for cooling air and to reduce lift and drag, and increase downforce so that they don't have to rely so much on the use of spoilers front and rear. with a relatively blunt front similar to the 488, they can have a much prettier profile than the older cars, while at the same time lowering drag and increasing cooling capability and downforce. judiciously placed exits such as openings in the hood and other places are part of the package. i also expect a more complex air flow device in the rear to assist with engine compartment hot air exit and lift reduction.

the drag coefficient, cooling effectiveness, top speed and handling should all be considerably better than the c7. a win, win, win, win situation.

lostsoul

all I know is those look like $150K Vents. I have a feeling the dealerships would laugh at my 65K. =-/

MikeyTX

A wrap around outer lens would let them loose the ugly rear quarter fender side marker by moving it up to the top rear, inside the taillight housing.

sluggballz

I know the pics aren't super duper up close and greatest quality, but has anyone noticed the lack of locating holes and/or an indention for a cross flag? I don't see one either front or back. It may just be the lighting, but I can't see it. Corvettes have always had front and rear emblems. Any ideas?

elegant

More than a few of us C7’s owners de-badged most of our “emblems” — at least as much as we could, but insetting prevented doing that for the V emblem.

Maybe the ME will allow some to do complete de-badging should they wish.

FrankLP

Excellent point... and I like the idea too!

Chicago1

I'm gonna laugh when its just a updated c7Z with more hp and a refresh

ZL-1

Well that does describe the C7 ZR1 compared to the C7 Z06. The mid engine car though is far more interesting.

JerriVette

I hope the new cars do away with alignment holes for badging so we can debadge the cars..

I've never liked badges in my cars as many would agree..

Make rebadging an option as that's something I'd either do myself, pay someone or just take them off myself...

Some people like them and for them..I'm sure not having alignment pins would bother them...

I'm sure the factory can figure out exactly where to place the badges without the alignment pins...

Just my opinion

sunsalem

GREAT idea.

WHY on earth would GM want their badging removed?
It's a form of advertising as far as they are concerned.