Chevrolet dropped the mid-engine evolution of the Corvette for the model’s “C8” generation in 2020. Since then, special editions with massive powertrain upgrades have debuted like clockwork: The AWD E-Ray with its electric motor up front. The Z06 with its exotic flat-plane-crankshaft V8. The twin-turbocharged 1,064-horsepower ZR1. And now the 1,250 horsepower ZR1X, combining the ZR1 with an electric motor up front. But rumor has it, we have yet to see the flagship Corvette C8. The “Zora.” Here are three very different Corvette supercars that could be in the works.

1- Dueling electric motors

Any lingering doubts that the future of performance of electric were shattered on May 17th, 2023. That’s the day the Rimac Never broke 23 separate performance world records on a race track. They ranged from acceleration to braking to a 1/4-mile drag race. One of the keys to the Nevera’s performance is its status as the world’s first four-motor electric supercar. This allows its individual motors to adjust power output in realtime, for better traction and cornering.

Could a future Corvette have two electric motors up front? GM Authority warned “This setup would also likely result in more weight” but the benefit would be enhanced torque vectoring for cornering and perhaps slightly quicker takeoff. A less likely configuration would be an electric motor incorporated into the transmission–similar to the new Bugatti Tourbillon–to smooth out shifts and improve acceleration.

2- Zora track monster with maximum downforce

Another option for the Corvette Zora would be a track monster. Chevy might benchmark the Porsche 911 GT3 RS or even McLaren Senna and build a Corvette with maximum downforce to beat it. The automaker could also shed some weight with lightweight interior, body panels, and windows. It could even delete features such as insulation and some infotainment gizmos.

Many supercar companies build barely-street-legal track cars as halo vehicles. Bugatti recently went one step further with its 20-vehicle “Bolide” run of a track car that’s actually not street legal. Would Corvette go this far? Probably not with the Zora. There are lots of aftermarket companies that will turn your Corvette into a true race car if you want.

3- Guinness World Record chasing long tail Corvette

Many supercar manufacturers also build an aerodynamic “long tail” variant. Why? Top speed insanity. The most famous example is the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ which was clocked at 304.77 mph. But the official record belongs to the SSC Tuatara which was able to hist 282.9 mph in an official run, turning around and hitting the same number in the opposite direction (to eliminate any help from wind speed).

Could the Corvette Zora go for the 300 mph record? Certainly. But the resulting long tail hypercar would be one of the most extreme vehicles on the planet.