For those who know me know my passion for Corvette's runs deep. With this personal project I wanted to create a true homage to both C2 & C3 gen Stingray's. Upon first glance there should be no question about it's Stingray DNA. If you look deeper I also tried to connect the surfacing and details back to the actual Stingray fish. The result is something both respectful of the past, yet leans elegantly towards the future.
For my Stingray I didn't want to use any existing Corvette logos, so I opted to design my own.
Instead of the classic beveled edges with color inlay, I simplified the shape and went for a matte/glossy treatment for the graphics. No chrome, no fuss, just an elegant black logo that carries on the Corvette flag tradition.
I wanted to be sure to retain the iconic long bonnet proportions, and emphasize them as much as possible. Long feature lines stretch from the nose all the way to the base of the windscreen. Low functional air channels are reminiscent of the chrome outlets found on the C2's bonnet.
My vision for the rear of my Stingray concept was a true modern approach to the C2 split-window rear. Instead of the wrap-around glass, the rear windows are tucked under two air-channels. A clear Stingray "spine" runs from the cabin all the way down to the rear center fin. Below sits a prominent rear diffuser with integrated exhaust.
With my Stingray I really aimed to strike the perfect balance between muscularity and elegance. The C2 Corvette was not purposely aggressive, it embodied an elegance that looked fitting when parked outside of high end hotels. Aside from the Ferrari Roma and some some Aston's, most sports cars lean into the aggressive approach and can be a bit overwhelming. The Corvette was always sporty, but never angry. I spent a lot of time finding the right proportions for the rear muscles and allowing the rear deck to retain some breathing room.
The result is a richness in surfacing and proportion that tells a different story.
This model was completely modeled in Blender 3D.
