The 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 is finally rolling off the assembly line, and it’s likely the first of several new mid-engine Corvette models Chevy will release. Rumors of a hybrid variant have been running rampant since Chevy introduced the C8 last summer. Previous spy photos have purported to show the long-rumored, though elusive, Corvette hybrid, but Chevy has been quick to call foul. However, our latest batch of spy photos muddles that narrative a bit.
Previous spy photos of alleged Corvette C8 hybrids have shown a cable protruding from the hood next to a bright red button – likely a kill switch. Chevy has said in the past that the cable is needed for easier access to the car battery. However, the test vehicle in the new spy photos has a whole lot more attached to it than a single red button with a cable sitting next to it.
The new photos show a…