On Monday, General Motors President Mark Reuss confirmed electrified Corvettes will be in addition to the new Z06 and other gas-powered variants coming. Chevrolet shared a video on its YouTube channel showcasing an electrified, all-wheel drive Vette traversing a snow-covered course. The C8 already has a reputation for being quick off the line. Add in AWD and it’s easy to see how the Corvette could become even more ferocious from a dig. A fully electric, Ultium-based Corvette is also in the works but no timeline for its arrival was provided. Reuss said details and names for the new electric Vettes will be shared at a later date.
The eighth-generation Corvette (C8) debuted in 2019 as the first mid-engine model in the car’s storied history. A higher-performance version, the Z06, was announced late last year and is set to enter production this summer as a 2023 model. It’ll feature a naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 making 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque with a redline of 8,600 RPM. GM late last year said it aims to eliminate all tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles by 2035 and be carbon neutral by 2040.
