C8 Corvette "Split Window" Rendering Blends Mid-Engine Layout With Classy Looks 2 Mar 2021, 20:12 UTC · by Introduced in 1962 for the 1963 model year, the second-generation Corvette received the “Sting Ray” nameplate over the metal strip that splits the rear window in two halves. The split-window spine was penned by American designer Bill Mitchell, whose work includes the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro, and 1966 Buick Riviera. 70 photos Inspired by the Bugatti Atlantic, the window-splitting metal strip wouldn’t look too bad on the eighth-generation Corvette either. Coming courtesy of pixel artist Rain Prisk, the rendering also features a different roofline from the Stingray Coupe that you can purchase from $59,995 including freight.