This model ships in a generic box. This model measures 7.25 inches long, 3 inches wide and 2.25 inches high. It is highly detailed, with glossy body paint and accurate markings. Doors and hood can open to show interior details. This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and up. The Chevrolet Corvette (C8) is the eighth generation of the Corvette sports car manufactured by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet. It is the first rear mid-engine Corvette since the model's introduction in 1953, differing from the traditional front mid-engine design started in 1963. The C8 was announced in April 2019, and the coupe made its official debut on July 18, 2019, in Tustin, California. The convertible made its debut in October 2019 during a media event at the Kennedy Space Center to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Production officially began on February 3, 2020, delayed by the 2019 General Motors strike. The Z06 is an LT6-powered version of the Corvette, unveiled on October 26, 2021; it entered production in 2022 as a homologation vehicle for the 2023 model year.