A recent batch of spy photos show the forthcoming mid-engine Corvette in close proximity to the front-engine C7 Stingray, illustrating how the form will change.

The wild 1980 Chevrolet Corvette rocks a small-block 350 cubic-inch V8. Several parts have been lifted from the C7 Corvette, none of which suit the C3’s design.

Corvette did not disclose pricing for the new 2014 C7, but we're expecting a price tag of at least $50,000 here. Dealerships should be expecting the new car to arrive sometime in the third quarter ...