Delayed Redesign of C8 Corvette’s ’Great Wall of Buttons’

The anticipated interior overhaul of the C8 Corvette, aiming to replace the dense button layout, has been postponed until 2026.

Over recent years, there has been ongoing speculation that the C8 Chevrolet Corvette would see a major redesign of its interior, specifically aiming to eliminate the dense array of buttons known as the ’Great Wall of Buttons.’ However, according to GM Authority, any such redesign has been postponed until at least the 2026 model year, with no specific reasons provided for the delay. This prospective change has been a topic of debate; while newcomers to the vehicle might find the button-heavy console overwhelming, long-time owners appreciate its familiarity and ease of use once accustomed.

Recent spy photos of the upcoming Corvette ZR1 show that it retains the same interior setup as its predecessors, indicating no immediate changes apart from potential minor updates like unique stitching or special badging.

The new ZR1 is rumored to adopt the Corvette Z06’s 5.5-liter LT6 V8 engine, enhanced with twin turbochargers to evolve into the LT7, potentially achieving up to 850 horsepower. This would place it in the same performance realm as significantly more expensive supercars.

The current layout of the Corvette’s interior is noted for its functional efficiency once users acclimatize. If Chevrolet decides to replace the physical buttons, it would necessitate a comprehensive cabin redesign, possibly opting for a modern but less tactile set of capacitive buttons. This could raise safety concerns due to increased driver distraction in a high-performance vehicle. Despite these potential changes, it’s hoped that practicality will prevail over aesthetics in future Corvette models, maintaining the car’s user-friendly and performance-focused character.