Chevrolet Corvette

The eighth generation of Chevrolet's legendary Corvette saw the largest changes in design ever made. In every previous generation, the Corvette used a traditional front-engine rear-wheel-drive design, though the transmission was moved to the rear of the car in the 1990s to improve balance. However, in the all-new eighth generation, the Corvette's V8 engine was moved behind the driver and passenger seats. The rear-mounted transaxle keeps most of the weight in the center, creating the best-handling supercar in Corvette history. 

With seating for just two people, the Corvette is the definition of "sports car," designed for maximum performance (though with a surprisingly functional trunk). The eighth-generation Corvette offers only an automatic transmission. The cabin is ultra-modern, and the Corvette is available with a fixed or retractable hardtop roof. Several higher-performance models have become available in this generation, including the latest versions of the Z06 and ZR1 models.

The seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette was the last to use the traditional front-engine design that had defined the Corvette since 1953. However, the seventh generation continued to use the rear transaxle transmission that balanced weight expertly between the front and rear of the car. Additionally, Chevrolet significantly upgraded the interior refinement, finally giving the Corvette a driving experience befitting its price tag and its competition. 

As with all prior Corvette generations, the seventh generation was a two-seat sports car, available in coupe or convertible form. A small but functional trunk was included, but the primary purpose of the Corvette is sports car performance. The seventh-generation Corvette also emphasized the "Stingray" reference from the car’s past, placing stylized stingrays on the fenders. 

Although the standard Corvette is already a high-performance sports car, Chevrolet offered multiple models with even higher performance, including the Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport.