Since the first-generation Corvette debuted in 1953, the American sports car has always been Chevrolet’s halo car and the pinnacle of the brand’s performance chops. Its performance numbers improve every generation, with a lineup that goes quicker with every model introduced. And, for the first time, the Corvette has embraced a mid-engine configuration, propelling the current version to unprecedented performance numbers thanks to all that additional grip over the rear axle.
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