The 2009 Corvette Stingray Concept is a legendary yet often forgotten design study by Chevrolet that debuted at the Chicago Auto Show and gained wider fame as “Sideswipe” in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Though it never made it to production, the concept paid homage to Corvette heritage with its split rear window, sharp body lines, and proportions inspired by the 1959 Stingray Racer and 1963 Sting Ray. Its futuristic scissor doors, clamshell hood, and LED-lit cockpit gave it a dramatic presence that felt decades ahead. Built on a C6 chassis with an LS3 V8 and mild hybrid features like cylinder deactivation, the concept wasn’t just a showpiece. It hinted at the Corvette’s potential evolution. Its proportions were more aggressive than the C6, being longer, lower, and wider, with design elements that would influence the eventual C7 Corvette. Despite never entering production, the Stingray Concept left a lasting mark on Corvette design and pop culture. It stands as one of the bold...