A devilish hybrid Corvette is set to be unveiled today
This page is translated from the original post "Une Corvette hybride diabolique devrait être présentée aujourd’hui" in French.
- 17/06/2025 12:46
Chevrolet has released an enigmatic teaser announcing the launch of a new variant of its iconic Corvette.
We thought we had seen it all when the engine of the Corvette moved behind the passengers in the C8 generation, but now a devilish hybrid all-wheel-drive variant is on the horizon! Chevrolet has released an enigmatic teaser announcing the launch of a new version of its iconic sports car. The video, brief yet impactful, reveals a stylized logo in the shape of an “X” and a clear promise: “The hype is real”. This is sure to ignite speculation.
What if this “X” is actually the highly anticipated Corvette “Zora”? For several years, rumors have been swirling around this ultimate model, meant to top the C8 range. According to multiple sources, it would be a muscular hybrid combining the powerful LT7 V8 from the ZR1, which already produces 1064 horsepower, with the electrified all-wheel-drive system from the E-Ray. The total could thus peak around 1200 horsepower, making this Corvette a true American hypercar.
Zora the brute
The name “Zora” would pay homage to Zora Arkus-Duntov, the visionary engineer considered the spiritual father of the Corvette. However, the presence of the “X” in the teaser raises doubt: this future model could carry an unprecedented name, marking a new era for the range.
Since the arrival of the mid-engine configuration with the C8 in 2019, Chevrolet has shaken up the traditional codes of the Corvette. The Z06 impressed with its 670-hp naturally aspirated V8, the E-Ray introduced an electrified all-wheel-drive system, and the ZR1 pushed the boundaries of raw power. Now, with this mysterious “X,” Chevy seems ready to take a new leap.
While few concrete details have leaked, the scale of the teasing and the hints given suggest a model out of the ordinary, aimed at rewriting the performance standards of the Corvette. But no one can forget the electric Corvette concept car presented last April. So, is it a hybrid hypercar model or an electric variant? Stay tuned in a few hours to unveil a Corvette that will mark history regardless.
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