The very first models featured a lengthy hood and
short rear deck as well as a chassis on the basis of the compact Ford Falcon.
Not exact matches
Spy shots suggest the C8 will not be mistaken for any other mid-engine sports car, with a hood nearly
as long
as the C7's, though with a
short dash - to - axle ratio and a long
rear deck.
We spied a prototype of this SLS replacement testing at the Nürburgring earlier this year, and it appears to maintain the same long - hood,
short rear deck proportions
as the SLS but on a smaller scale.
While the front fenders, headlights and grille might come off
as bulbous, though, the
short rear deck and stylish taillights remain a terrific look.