The C8 is the first rear mid-engine Corvette, breaking from the front mid-engine design used since 1953. Shifts come from an eight-speed Tremec dual-clutch gearbox. Production of the 2024 model year began in the summer of 2023. The coupe's roof panel comes off as a targa. This car is a 2024 Corvette coupe in blue over a black interior.