General Motors’ Corvette boss has stated that no mid-engine Corvette exists, but there have been suspect spy photos and an endless trail of vague insider information that keeps the mid-engine dream alive. There are two popular rumors which could sport the Manta Ray name – a mid-level performance car that would sit between the Stingray and the Z06 and the mid-engine Corvette that we have seemingly been discussing for years. Considering that Manta Ray was a concept back in 1969, it seems very possible that the name could come back to life on a new Corvette concept. Unfortunately, filing a trademark on a name doesn’t guarantee that General Motors will use the name on an upcoming vehicle, but rumors suggest that the Corvette Manta Ray could either be the long-awaited mid-engine Corvette-based supercar or a new mid-level performance package sitting between the standard Corvette Stingray and the supercharged Corvette Z06.īack in 1969, General Motors offered up the Manta Ray Corvette Concept, which had a high performance aluminum 427 cubic inch V8 and a unique exterior design which including a long rear end with a striking fastback form. In other words, General Motors has protected those two names so that only they can use them on a car, an engine or a special package. First off, the only official information on this subject is the fact that General Motors has filed a trademark application for the terms “Corvette Manta Ray” and “Manta Ray” for use on “motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles, engines therefor and structural parts”.
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