The C8 Corvette will finally make its debut.
You don’t have to be there for the debut of the mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette C8 on July 18, but it is possible to view the unveiling online. The stream will begin at 10:30 PM EDT, or 7:30 PM PDT on July 18, on all of the Bowtie’s social media channels.
The Next Generation is expected to be revealed in the near future. “There are many Corvette enthusiasts around the world who are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the Next Generation. Barry Engle, executive vice-president and president of GM in Americas said that the livestream will allow Corvette fans and other sports car enthusiasts to learn and see the vehicle as well as the California participants.
Chevy will be hosting two nationwide dealership tours in March for the highly anticipated Corvette. A traveling exhibit will feature some accessories that buyers can use to customize their Corvette. On July 19, the complete list of tour destinations will be made available. Although the Bowtie has not yet announced when the C8 will be available for sale, it is likely that they will be in showrooms by late 2019 or 2020.
Recent reports confirm that the C8 Corvette has a 6.2-liter pushrod engine V8. However, new tuning could increase the power output to 460 horsepower (343kilowatts). There are more powerplant options coming later, including an overhead cam engine or a hybrid with over 1,000 horsepower (746 kW).
Motor1.com is expected to be present at the C8’s California debut. You can expect extensive coverage of the event.