VerdictA mid-engined hybrid Corvette might seem like heresy to diehard fans of America’s iconic supercar, but in terms of execution, things have gone very, very right. Not only is the mix of modern e-motor and old-school V8 an addictive, rapid combination, but the E-Ray’s ride, handling, transmission and brakes are all superb, too. Advertisement - Article continues belowThis is the eighth generation of the Corvette, and at first glance, America’s most iconic sports car has moved into the 2020s in a form that’s almost unrecognisable compared with its ancestors. No longer does the car wear a Chevrolet badge; parent company General Motors considers the Corvette name strong enough to be a marque in its own right. This was a change brought about by Corvette’s continued commitment to motorsport; it felt the mid-engined layout would be what it needed to take on Porsche and Ferrari at iconic endurance races around the world, such as Daytona and Le Mans.