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The mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is one of the most anticipated cars of the year — make that century.

It was shadowed for years by spy photographers. It rolled through New York's Times Square this spring in camouflage. It’s been teased in a video.

Now, it’s finally here.

More:Revealed: Chevrolet takes the wraps off mid-engine Corvette C8

More:Why now? How the 2020 mid-engine Corvette came to be

It will be revealed by GM President Mark Reuss and the 'Vette team in a WWII blimp hangar in Orange County, California at 10:30 p.m. EST today.

Follow coverage of the event at detroitnews.com, as The Detroit News will be on-site, bringing you the latest information.

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Corvette enginer Tadge Juechter introduces the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 in Tustin, California, July 18, 2019. It goes 0-60 in under 3 seconds and is priced at under $60,000.
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Corvette enginer Tadge Juechter introduces the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 in Tustin, California, July 18, 2019. It goes 0-60 in under 3 seconds and is priced at under $60,000. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 sports luxury features like adjustable ride height and dual-clutch transmission.
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 sports luxury features like adjustable ride height and dual-clutch transmission. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The squared-off steering wheel allows for easy access and good visibility for the 12-inch instrument display.
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The squared-off steering wheel allows for easy access and good visibility for the 12-inch instrument display. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 is Made in the USA with its sturdy aluminum structure - dubbed the Bedford Six - made in Bedford, Indiana. Assembly is in Kentucky.
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 is Made in the USA with its sturdy aluminum structure - dubbed the Bedford Six - made in Bedford, Indiana. Assembly is in Kentucky. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 has frunk 'n' trunk storage.
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 has frunk 'n' trunk storage. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 was unveiled at the Tustin Hangar #2 in Tustin, California.
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 was unveiled at the Tustin Hangar #2 in Tustin, California. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter is the father of the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8.
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Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter is the father of the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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Access points to doors and hatch are hidden on the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8.
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Access points to doors and hatch are hidden on the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 will start at under $60k.
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 will start at under $60k. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 is the first mid-engine Corvette.
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The 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 is the first mid-engine Corvette. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The classic rear window on the first-gen, 1964 Chevy Corvette Stingray.
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The classic rear window on the first-gen, 1964 Chevy Corvette Stingray. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The engine is visible through the rear window of the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8.
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The engine is visible through the rear window of the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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You can see the engine through the rear window of the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8.
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You can see the engine through the rear window of the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The sci-fi interior of the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is driver-centric. The center spine wraps the driver on the left with a sleeve of button controls. The twin screens are digital, and the transmission is of the electronic, "trigger" variety. No manual here.
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The sci-fi interior of the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is driver-centric. The center spine wraps the driver on the left with a sleeve of button controls. The twin screens are digital, and the transmission is of the electronic, "trigger" variety. No manual here. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is the first production Corvette to put the engine behind the driver. The result is better, more intuitive handling — and better rear grip for a sub-3 second 0-60 time.
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is the first production Corvette to put the engine behind the driver. The result is better, more intuitive handling — and better rear grip for a sub-3 second 0-60 time. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray will go into production in late 2019 for the 2020 model year.
The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray will go into production in late 2019 for the 2020 model year. Chevrolet
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is nicely balanced, avoiding some of the pitfalls of other mid-engine car designs. It will comfortably sit two and their golf bags — then rocket them away with launch control.
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is nicely balanced, avoiding some of the pitfalls of other mid-engine car designs. It will comfortably sit two and their golf bags — then rocket them away with launch control. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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Exterior design cues for the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray carry over from the C7 front-engine car: deeply scalloped sides, sharp edges and square taillights.
Exterior design cues for the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray carry over from the C7 front-engine car: deeply scalloped sides, sharp edges and square taillights. Chevrolet
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray boasts a big behind, complete with quad exhaust and enough room to swallow two golf bags.
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray boasts a big behind, complete with quad exhaust and enough room to swallow two golf bags. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray shows off its mid-engine V-8 through a rear pane. The 6.2-liter rocket will make 495 horsepower.
The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray shows off its mid-engine V-8 through a rear pane. The 6.2-liter rocket will make 495 horsepower. Chevrolet
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Designers of the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray took inspiration from the F-22 fighter jet. Note the outboard front air intakes.
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Designers of the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray took inspiration from the F-22 fighter jet. Note the outboard front air intakes. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray sits on an all-new aluminum chassis with coil-over springs at all four corners and a beefy V-8 behind the driver.
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray sits on an all-new aluminum chassis with coil-over springs at all four corners and a beefy V-8 behind the driver. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray for the first time locates its engine behind the driver — but the mill itself is the familiar small-block, 6.2-liter V-8. Called the LT2, it is upgraded with 495 horsepower and a dry oil sump.
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray for the first time locates its engine behind the driver — but the mill itself is the familiar small-block, 6.2-liter V-8. Called the LT2, it is upgraded with 495 horsepower and a dry oil sump. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The sci-fi interior of the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is driver-centric. The center spine wraps the driver on the left with a sleeve of button controls. The twin screens are digital, and the transmission is of the electronic "trigger" variety. No manual here.
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The sci-fi interior of the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is driver-centric. The center spine wraps the driver on the left with a sleeve of button controls. The twin screens are digital, and the transmission is of the electronic "trigger" variety. No manual here. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is new from the ground up, including a standard leather interior with three seating options and launch control for those sub-3 second 0-60 runs.
The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is new from the ground up, including a standard leather interior with three seating options and launch control for those sub-3 second 0-60 runs. Chevrolet
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A square, two-spoke steering wheel in the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray allows easier visibility of the 12-inch digital dash display.
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A square, two-spoke steering wheel in the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray allows easier visibility of the 12-inch digital dash display. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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His baby: 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 chief engineer Tadge Juechter gets comfortable.
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His baby: 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 chief engineer Tadge Juechter gets comfortable. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray comes with a removable roof like 'Vettes before it. The roof can be stowed in the cargo bay behind the engine. A "frunk" storage space is also available.
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The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray comes with a removable roof like 'Vettes before it. The roof can be stowed in the cargo bay behind the engine. A "frunk" storage space is also available. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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Feed me. The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray's 6.2-liter V-8 gets air from two side intakes.
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Feed me. The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray's 6.2-liter V-8 gets air from two side intakes. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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The men behind the machine: The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray was developed by, from left, Mike Simcoe, exterior designer; Mike Murphy, interior designer; Tadge Juechter, chief engineer; with Harlan Charles, marketing boss.
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The men behind the machine: The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray was developed by, from left, Mike Simcoe, exterior designer; Mike Murphy, interior designer; Tadge Juechter, chief engineer; with Harlan Charles, marketing boss. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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    Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or Twitter @HenryEPayne. Catch “Car Radio with Henry Payne” from noon-2 p.m. Saturdays on 910 AM Superstation.

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