# Next-Gen Sports Car Designs The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Was Recently Unveiled By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-2020-chevrolet-corvette References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/2020-chevrolet-corvette-mid-engine-reveal) & [chevrolet](https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/next-generation-corvette) The 2020 [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ray) [Corvette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-supercar) was recently showcased by [General Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-ev). The new vehicle is the eighth edition of the "C8" model. Where previous models set a front engine along with a rear-wheel-drive system, the 2020 model has a mid-engine design. Also, weight was shifted in the car design to make it centered around the driver. The car's mid-engine design provides a much-improved handling system due to the updated weigh distribution. Other notable improvements include better driver visibility. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.2-liter v8 engine that can produce up to 490 horsepower, which can bring the car from zero to 60 in under three seconds. The new model will have a starting price point of $60,000 USD Image Credit: General Motors ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mid-engine Sports Cars:** There is an opportunity to design and manufacture mid-engine sports cars for consumers who value improved handling and driver visibility. - **Weight-shifting Car Designs:** Car manufacturers can explore weight-shifting car designs to create a car that centers around the driver, thus improving driver experience and handling. - **High-performance Cars at Affordable Prices:** There could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in designing and producing high-performance cars with a starting price point of $60,000 USD or less. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the use of the mid-engine design in sports cars and focus on creating affordable high-performance cars. - **Design Industry:** Designers can focus on weight-shifting car designs, where the car centers around the driver, to improve the overall driving experience. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can explore of the use of innovative technology to create better driver visibility, better fuel economy, and environmentally-friendly high-performance cars ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rounded Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ray.md) - [Electric Hybrid Vibrant Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-eray-hybrid.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [70th Anniversary Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-z06-70th-anniversary.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Aerodynamic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs.md)