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C8 Chevrolet Corvette Arrow Concept Is Front-Engined, Has Iconic Silhouette

C8 Corvette "Frontie" 5 photos
Photo: rupertodesign/instagram
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Let's take a moment to imagine how the C8 Chevrolet Corvette would've evolved if GM hadn't decided to relocate the engine in the middle of the structure. In fact, we don't need to give our mind this task, as we can simply rely on the rendering sitting on the screen.
The pixel work we have here portrays a front-engined 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, but does so in accordance with the principles that have guided the designers and engineers who created the factory model.

For one thing, the eighth generation of the 'Vette also introduces a bit of an upmarket move, even though the amazing price tag of the thing doesn't reflect this (the base Stingray starts at below $60,000, remember?).

Well, the shape we have here, as well as the little details that matter, portray a machine that's more elaborate than the now-retired C7 incarnation of the beast. Fortunately, though, the contraption is instantly recognizable as a Corvette, so there's no reason for purists to fret.

Speaking of the details, make sure to use the swipe feature of the social media post below, at least if you're looking to zoom in on the various bits and pieces of the rendering.

Now, those of you tuned into our Speed Shot tales (yes, there's a tag for that) might be familiar with this front-engined C8. And that's because we've talked about the thing in the past, when introducing the other views of the digital contraption. You should know the eye-catching pixel arrangement we're talking about comes from Pedro Ruperto, a Brazilian digital artist who seems to know a thing or two when it comes to American icons.

PS: If, for some nostalgic reasons, you still prefer your Corvette with the engine up front, there's no reason to worry - the aftermarket segment of the industry will continue to offer all sorts of upgrades for the models that have already landed in its hands.

 
 
 
 
 
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Finally finished this L! Side view of my corvette proposal to the #sketchitweeklychallenge . This #concept #Corvette is one more exercise proposed by @sketchit_br. The briefing was to #design the new #frontengine #chevroletcorvette with this 3 main key words: #leanmuscle #pureamerican and #emotional. Soon i ll post the moodboard plus the ideation #sketches L #transportationdesign #automotivedesign #cardesign #carillustration #carrendering #rendering #sketch #sketching #photoshop #illustration #digitalillustration #cintiq #wacom #braziliandesigner #brazilianautodesigner #madeinusa #chevrolet . Special mention to @cleison.marcio that warned me about an annoying mistake at the wheels proportions J thank u man!

A post shared by Pedro Ruperto (@rupertodesign) on Nov 27, 2019 at 7:53am PST

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