Corvette fans better mark their calendars. On Jan. 13, 2013, Chevrolet will unveil the completely redesigned 2014 Corvette for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. And although the Bowtie brand is keeping mum on most of the details, Chevy did introduce a key style element of the next-gen ’Vette—a new, more sophisticated take on the Corvette’s traditional “Crossed Flags” emblem—while in the midst of celebrating another benchmark for America’s homegrown super car.
“The all-new, seventh-generation Corvette deserved an all-new emblem,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. “The new Crossed Flags design reflects the character of the next Corvette. The flags are much more modern, more technical, and more detailed than before—underscoring the comprehensive redesign of the entire car.”
Oh, and that other celebration? It was for another round of Corvette championships in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). After winning this year’s driver’s, manufacturer’s and team titles, Corvette has solidified its position as the most successful entry ever to compete in the ALMS GT class. After campaigning in the motorsports series since 2001, Corvette Racing can now lay claim to 77 class wins, nine manufacturer’s championships, a like number of team championships, and eight driver’s titles. During the same time, Corvettes also scored seven class wins in the ultimate endurance race: the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
And the Corvette C6.R racecar isn’t done yet. With Chevy focusing on the production debut of the 2014 Corvette next year, the sixth-gen racer will once again be entered in ALMS competition for the 2013 season. The redesigned racecar is slated to enter the series for 2014.
“Winning the ALMS championships with the Corvette C6.R, against prestigious competitors from Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW, is the perfect send-off for the sixth-generation Corvette,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “The seventh-generation Corvette will build on that success.
“With the new Corvette, we set out to build a world-challenging sports car with design, refinement, efficiency and driver engagement that is second to none. The result is a truly all-new Corvette. There are only two carryover parts from the C6 used in the C7—the cabin air filter and the rear latch for the removable roof panel.”
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