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One of the cool features on all C8 Corvette is the Rear View Mirror that helps the driver see around the car. The Rear View Mirror doubles as both a traditional mirror, or which a flick of a switch it becomes monitor that plays back the video from the rear-facing roof-mounted camera. No only does the Rear View Camera offer a larger field of vision of vehicles approaching than the traditional mirror view, it also helps to eliminate the blind spots on the car.
When the 2025 Corvette ZR1 was first revealed, many enthusiasts were thinking that rearward visibility may be a problem due to the massive high wing mounted to the rear of the car. Unlike the Z06 High Wing which has some curves in it, the ZR1’s high wing doesn’t and because it’s so large, it actually blocks the view from the C8’s rear facing camera that’s mounted to the top of the car. Now, thanks to our friend Rick Conti, it appears that we now know GM’s solution to this problem.
Rick was at the National Corvette Museum for another customer R8C delivery and he stopped by the Corvette Assembly Plant across the street to check out some of the cars parked there. It was there that he came across a Riptide Blue 2026 Corvette ZR1 being driven by one of the plant employees, and he discovered a second camera has been added to the back-up camera location which is just above the license plate. Rick shows how the ZR1 with the high wing has two cameras now in that location, while the traditional rear view camera spot has what looks to be a carbon flash cover over the top of it.
Knowing now that the 2026 Corvette ZR1 is set up with this two-camera system above the license plates, will the 2025s also get this safety feature now that production has started? We’ll have to watch those first deliveries to see if that’s the case.
In addition to the new camera arrangement, Rick also spied the new visible carbon fiber hood for the 2026s that covers the instrument gauges. This hood will be available on the ZR1 as well as the Z06 and E-Ray for 2026. We do like the looks of it, but as Rick cautioned, we are not quite sure if that visible carbon fiber will create a glare against the windshield. Rick was able to grab some video of that hood sparkling under the sun and it sure is gorgeous.
There were two ZR1s parked in front of the Assembly Plant, with the other being a no-wing Split Window Coupe in Sea Wolf Gray. Rick is able to point out some of the differences between the high wing and no-wing cars as well, as well as this one design feature that he doesn’t like at all. You can see the full video from Rick below.
From Rick Corvette Conti via YouTube:
Welcome everyone, our Coffee with Conti today takes us to Bowling Green, Kentucky and the Corvette Assembly Plant. While there, we discovered a couple of new things and one we hinted to months ago. Hope you enjoy the pics and conversation regarding changes we have NOT seen yet on 2026 Corvette!
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Rick ‘Corvette’ Conti
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Don’t like massive wings on any capable car. Be it Corvette, Viper, Maclaren.
The car speaks for it self, no announcement nessesary.
Down force generated by ’em is at track speeds.
Kills me (with laughter) when I see one on a clapped out old Mitsu or Toyota.
Hello Michael,
Some of us actually use this wing option as it was intended on a track. Some like to keep these beautiful cars in their garages or collections for years (their money and they are entitled to) but some of us, actually wring these motors out and have fun doing that.
Their loss/lack of usage is our gain.
Reminds me of a story, a buddy of mine years ago bought a single owner Z06 and the owner boasted that it has never seen a rain drop, my buddy goes to pickup the car after it was certified and it happened to be on a deluge raining day.
The previous owner said that you are not going to drive that car in this rain, and by buddy said it is now my car and I am driving it home now. The original owner was looking stressed but the car is not his anymore.
Down force on these wings and aero packages actually does generate measurable down-force at lower speeds and it is a linear scale depending on speed.
Of course due to physics maximum down-force is obviously created at maximum velocity but trust me there is plenty going on before 195-233mph.
Yes the rice burner crowd are famous for putting and excessive wing on a car with regular all season tires. Seen this and I also get a chuckle out of this as well.
Saw an old Corolla something, primered fenders, tin can muffler hanging under the bumper, and a wing made out of 2x4s some how bolted on the back. Guy pulled up to me in my Corvette and started revving his motor to race. I just putted away from the light and watched this fool race off.
A camera mounted tht low isn’t going to show you anything but the car directly behind you. Terrible design. They should have built it into the wing
Innovative advancements in the aerodynamics role of the rear wing (Airfoil) are transforming automotive design. One notable technology is active aerodynamics, which adjusts wing position or angle, based on driving conditions, by optimizing airflow in real-time, Vehicles achieve downforce while maintaining efficiency.
Another popular trend is the use of “morphing” wing technology which allows wings to change shape dynamically. Such adaptability can improve performance in various scenarios, from high-speed straightaways to tight corners, ensuring superior handling and stability across diverse driving environments.
Thanks,
Ray
The wing is an option. So don’t buy the option if you don’t like it. Glad that they offer it so that there is something for everyone.
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