From Zora Arkus-Duntov’s early dream to modern reality, the mid-engine Corvette saga is a decades-long tug between vision and feasibility. Experimental prototypes—skunkworks racers, Motorama showpieces, and hard-knock engineering mules—pushed packaging, aerodynamics, and powertrain layout to their limits. These concepts trace the Corvette’s relentless pursuit of balance, traction, and speed, culminating in the production breakthrough of the C8— a watershed moment.