Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE: Following the early September appearance of the new Chevrolet Corvette in right-hand-drive form, the newly established GM Specialty Vehicles has begun teasing its Australian launch for the new mid-engined hero on its Instagram page. The company is no closer to confirming exact timing for the Corvette's launch, but a late 2021 date is expected.

The General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) brand is expected to outline its plans within the coming weeks or months – effectively replacing Holden Special Vehicles – however the iconic Chevrolet Corvette sports car has been delayed until late 2021 or early 2022. CarAdvice understands General Motors will announce its plans for GMSV once compensation negotiations with Holden dealers are finalised.

A new report out of the US has provided a glimpse into the future for high-performance versions of the Chevrolet Corvette – coincidentally unearthed at the same time as General Motors has hit the brakes all future vehicle development. According to US publication, Hagerty, a list of Corvette variants and their proposed model year timing gives a solid indication of how Chevrolet will expand the line-up of its first ever mid-engined Corvette.

The latest C8 series of Chevrolet Corvette switched to a mid-engine layout for the first time, and now the convertible brings another dramatic change to the line – a retractable hardtop roof. The Corvette convertible maintains the coupe’s sleek profile, though the placement of the roof mechanism means there’s no longer a window to the engine. The roof is body-coloured by default but you can opt for it and the flying buttresses to be painted in contrasting Carbon Flash metallic grey.