Transmission and engine also get the cutaway treatment.
We’ve seen hundreds upon hundreds of C8 Corvette photos. These photos range from renderings to reveal shots to stock photos and on-road sightings. This is however the first time that we’ve seen the new ‘Vette in this way. This full-size cutout will be the only way to get a David Kimble sketch.
This clip is from ChevyDude on YouTube and features a cutaway version of the engine and transmission mounted on stands. This unique view of the car gives us a lot of insight into the design process for the Corvette. It includes the tub chassis, suspension components, and aero components that channel air to the engine and brakes.
The large central tunnel of the C8 is the focal point of the video, which appears to be quite expansive. It looks large enough to allow for a drive shaft connecting to the front wheels, according to the narrator. This raises interesting questions. It is thought that the Corvette’s 1,000-horsepower (745-kilowatts) all-wheel-drive Corvette may be a hybrid model, with one or two electric motors driving the front wheels. This arrangement would not require a drive shaft but it is clear that there is a lot of space in this cutaway. A non-hybrid AWD Corvette could be in the works. We will only know when.
The camera moves to the Tremec eight speed dual-clutch transmission, which can be opened to view its cogs and other parts. Performance fans can also see the updated LT2 V8 engine in a similar way. If you think a single-cam-in-block pushrod engine with fewer moving parts is less complex than a larger DOHC unit, then take a closer look at the engineering of this V8. There is no better or worse way to make horsepower, but it’s a different way. It’s absolutely brilliant.
The new convertible is the next step in the C8-world. It will be unveiled on October 2 and Motor1.com.