Article: Chevy wants the next Corvette to stay affordable, even with more power

October 30, 2026

Story by Brian Potter in motor1.com

General Motors has drawn a line on how far the C9 Corvette can climb upmarket. Corvette chief engineer Tony Roma told The Drive the next generation has to beat the C8 on performance without turning into a prestige-priced exotic.

Roma has emphasized that stance as the C8 lineup expands. The current car already runs from a relatively attainable base model to a flagship that brushes supercar money, and he wants the next generation to keep the gap between entry-level and halo versions, not bridge it with a single sky-high price.

Read More: Click Here to read Tony Roma's comments about the new C9.

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