The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been at the forefront of many enthusiasts’ minds for the past 12 months, so much so that it looks like some ‘Vette fans are starting to mistake other mid-engined supercars for the C8.
This photo was shared on Facebook by Supervettes, a customization shop in Florida that specializes in designing and manufacturing widebody kits for the Corvette. There is no caption accompanying the photo, making us wonder if they genuinely believes this is a Corvette.
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Either way, what we are in fact looking at is the Aria FXE, unveiled in late 2017 as “America’s first true hypercar.” As far as we can tell, the vehicle has yet to hit the production line, but from the side, it does share an obvious resemblance to the C8 Corvette, hence the confusion.
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For starters, the FXE has similar overall proportions to the Corvette and virtually identical front and rear overhangs. Additionally, the wheelbase seems quite similar and the FXE also has angular side air intakes that split in half when the doors are open, much like the Corvette. Look a little closer, however, and the differences become immediately apparent.
For example, the shape of the doors are radically different as those of the FXE are further forward and include part of the front wheel arch. The shape of the side windows is also quite different as those of the Aria FXE are slimmer. The outline of a small roof scoop on the FXE is also visible in this profile shot.
While the C8 doesn’t look quite as striking as the Aria, it is a relatively affordable supercar, whereas the 1,150 FXE belongs in a totally different niche, with a starting price of over $1 million and limited to 400 units.
