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On February 3, 2020, Chevrolet officially began production of the mid-engine Corvette in Bowling Green.  Chevrolet marked the occasion via the use of social media and literally "tweeted" the announcement from the plant. The new mid-engined Corvette was a revolution for fans and an absolutely amazing machine. Long live the future.
Front view of Chevrolet LT2 engine
With the C8’s transition to a mid-engine format already greenlighted, GM’s engineering department got down to the business of coming up with an equally groundbreaking engine to power the Corvette’s incoming eighth iteration. The LT2, in its current state, is nothing short of immensely powerful, with 495 HP at 6450 RPM, and 470 lb-ft of torque at 5150 RPM.