Mid-2019 Corvette Caught During Testing!

These last few days have produced a ton of new rumors about the new Mid-Engine C8 Corvette.   First, the mid-2019 Chevy Corvette was caught on film during covert testing in Michigan. This was the first time it was captured it with a clear view of what appears to be an engine mounted amidships.

Second, it will only come with a Tremec TR-9007 Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission; no manual transmission will be available. There is another rumor that it will come with the new 10-Speed automatic being co-developed by Ford and GM. We may see this 10-Speed Automatic as an option in the 2018 C7 Corvette also.

Third, the pushrod will probably be replaced by a DOHC V8.

It is still being reported that the front-engine C7 Vette will still be sold concurrently, for a few years at least, after the launch of its more exotic sibling. There may also be a ZR1 high-performance front-engine C7 Corvette in the works.