A New Chevy Corvette Debuts Tomorrow, and It Might Be the Zora

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Chevy released a teaser video for a new Corvette variant, which will debut tomorrow, June 17.
The video doesn't reveal much, but it displays a stylized "X" logo, and the caption promises that "the hype is real."
This makes us believe this could be the long-rumored Zora—expected to combine the V-8 from the ZR1 with the electric assistance of the E-Ray—although the "X" moniker suggests it may carry a different name.
A new Corvette is always exciting, especially with the eighth-generation model that has ditched Corvette convention in pursuit of greater performance. The C8's debut in 2019 shocked the world with its switch to a mid-engined layout, while the Corvette Z06 impressed by extracting 670 horsepower from its naturally aspirated V-8. Then the Corvette E-Ray shook things up by adding an electric motor for all-wheel drive, and the Corvette ZR1 burst onto the scene with a whopping 1064 hp. Now, Chevy is teasing a new Corvette that comes out tomorrow, and we have a feeling it will break new ground.
There isn't a whole lot to go off from the teaser video that Chevy posted last Friday. The video simply shows a Corvette logo, tomorrow's date of June 17, and a stylized "X." The caption reads "The hype is real" and confirms that a new Corvette is on the horizon. Otherwise, we're left to guess what Chevy is cooking up, although we won't have to wait long to find out.
The caption does give us a sense of what to expect, however. Chevy references "the hype," and a wild top-of-the-line Corvette has been rumored to be on its way since the iconic sports car switched to a mid-engined setup. Rumors suggest that this ultimate Corvette will be called the Zora, named after the engineer largely credited for the birth of the Corvette in the 1950s. The presence of the "X" in the video suggests a different name could be used, though.
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The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
It's believed that this Corvette Zora, or whatever it will be called, will combine the potent heart of the ZR1 with the all-wheel-drive E-Ray's hybrid setup, which will likely put output from the hybrid powertrain at around 1200 hp. All will be revealed tomorrow, and we are eagerly waiting.
Caleb Miller
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Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.