Not the C9: GM CEO Mary Barra's Interview Didn't Leak Next-Gen Corvette Renderings

Images circulating online claiming to show the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette C9 have been debunked. The renderings, briefly visible in a recent NBC News interview with GM CEO Mary Barra, are actually of the Corvette CX Concept car, Chevrolet confirmed to Motor1.

Excitement Builds for the C9 Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette faithful are understandably eager for what’s next. With the current C8 generation nearing the end of its lifecycle, speculation about the upcoming C9 Corvette is running high. The biggest questions revolve around its performance capabilities and, crucially, its styling.

Renderings Appear in GM CEO Interview

Recently, several online outlets posted screenshots from an NBC News segment featuring General Motors CEO Mary Barra. The footage offered a glimpse into GM’s design studios, with one shot displaying digital renderings on a computer screen. These images were quickly presented as definitive leaks of the C9 Corvette.

Chevrolet Confirms CX Concept, Not C9

However, the car depicted was not the highly anticipated C9. Chevrolet has officially confirmed that the vehicle shown was the Corvette CX Concept, which debuted last year during Monterey Car Week. A spokesperson for Chevrolet stated, “You are exactly correct. The car shown in that article and video is the CX concept.”

Next-Gen Corvette Remains Under Wraps

While it’s tempting to believe Chevrolet might have subtly teased the C9, the reality is that the real next-generation Corvette remains a closely guarded secret. It’s possible the C9 could draw design inspiration from the CX Concept or other Corvette concepts previously revealed, but concrete details about its appearance are still unavailable.