--- title: "Flagship Chevy Corvette Could Get Active Aero as a High-Performance Party Trick" description: "Active aero tech as seen on the world's most sophisticated hypercars could be destined for the Corvette, per a recent GM filing." date: "2024-01-22" modified: "2024-01-22" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/flagship-chevy-corvette-could-get-active-aero-as-a-high-performance-party-trick" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "Coupe" - "sports car" --- # Flagship Chevy Corvette Could Get Active Aero as a High-Performance Party Trick ![]() *\General Motors\* [Chevrolet]() clearly has ambitious plans for the [C8 Corvette](), between the mild-hybrid [E-Ray](), inevitable ZR-1, and long-rumored [Zora](). A General Motors patent dated January 9, 2024, may tip us off to active aero technology we could eventually see in the zenith of the sports car. The [document]() describes a front and rear wing whose angles of attack constantly respond to vehicle dynamics and current conditions. The movable aero is controlled by an ECU, which is fed data like longitudinal and lateral acceleration, as well as yaw. Information from an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD), like relative wheel speeds, could also inform how the aero is deployed. Active aero is nothing new, of course, and our peers at *[CarBuzz]()*, which unearthed this patent last week, compare GM's proposed system to technology Pagani introduced on its [Huayra]() supercar more than a decade ago. [Pagani utilized a pair of split flaps]() on the Huayra's nose and rear deck to achieve its desired effect, whereas a future Corvette may only attempt to move a single wing on each end of the car. ![]() *General Motors* Say the ECU reads that the car is understeering from its wealth of sensors; in that scenario, the rear wing would be "deactivated," as the patent reads, to provide the driver with a little more necessary rotation. Or, in a situation where the eLSD is directing torque to a specific wheel, the front or rear aero devices may adjust to ensure that torque is applied as effectively as possible. Now, imagine these changes being made instantly or, in some cases, *predictively* based on what the ECU anticipates the driver's next input will be, or what they're trying to do. As with any patent, there's absolutely no certainty that GM will bring such features to market, or is even planning to. Companies like to put their stamp on ideas like these, and sometimes abandon them entirely like [Ford did with its self-repossession tech](). In that example, we're all better for it. The 'Vette getting active aero, however, seems totally in line with development of GM's flagship and well-suited for the technological showcase that the Zora has been rumored as [for six years now](). In any case, it's encouraging to see that even after finally going midengine, there are still surprises in store and new frontiers to tread for America's supercar. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()