After decades of rumors, waiting, and promises, its finally here . The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette sports a mid-engine layout and looks like a proper sports car. In this video, senior features editor and Head 2 Head host Jonny Lieberman gives the lowdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and its exterior design. Interested in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette? See our comprehensive coverage HERE . --> The mid-engine configuration has changed the way the C8 Corvette looks compared to its front-engine C7 predecessor . Gone is the cab-rearward design because of the engines position behind the passenger cabin. Some of the design cues including the headlights and lower front fascia are clearly evolutions of the previous generation Corvette adapted to the new cars layout. An air intake is the most prominent part of the car when viewed from the side profile along with its cool new alloy wheels. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes rear end sweeps down in the same way as most mid-engine sports cars. However, the rear fascia is easily distinguishable as a Corvette thanks to its cool-looking rear wing and the taillight cluster design thats essentially an evolution of its predecessors. Powered by a new 6.2-liter V-8 with up to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette promises improved performance. Its also the first Corvette to come with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and the only Chevrolet vehicle to do so. Looking for the manual transmission? Sorry, its not offered. Check out the video below to see some of the cool exterior design details on the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. The post The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8's Exterior Styling in Detail appeared first on MotorTrend .