The embargo has finally been lifted on the all-new C8-generation Corvette. It’s a big day for all car enthusiasts. Any new Corvette is a big … The embargo has finally been lifted on the all-new C8-generation Corvette. It’s a big day for all car enthusiasts. Any new Corvette is a big deal, as it’s always been one of the very best performance bargains in the entire industry. This new ‘Vette is an even bigger deal, though, because it’s finally switched to a mid-engine platform, after decades of teasing it. That’s right, the all-new C8 Corvette is now an all-American mid-engine supercar and it’s here to shake up the entire industry. Most automakers should be very worried, especially premium sports car makers. So should BMW worried about the new ‘Vette? Probably, to be honest. When this new Corvette hits the road, it will come with a 6.2 liter naturally-aspirated V8 making 490 hp (495 with the optional Z51 performance package) and 470 lb-ft of torque. That burly V8 is paired with an e