Overview
From the moment rumors surfaced that Chevy® was reinventing the legendary Corvette™ into a mid-engine supercar, all of us at PROTOform were waiting with bated breath to see what our future USGT body would look like. PROTOform is now proud to bring one of the most anticipated cars Chevrolet® has ever built to 1:10 scale with their release of the Corvette™ C8 body for 190mm touring cars.
The officially-licensed body is perfectly suited for USGT class racing. All the exceptional details of its 1:1 counterpart including aggressive cab forward design, striking front splitter, and sculpted side doors and vents are captured using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology. The extensive decal sheet lets you deck out your C8 with Corvette™ branded windshield headers, number plates, "Jake" skulls and USA flags.
This C8 fits modern 190mm touring cars and is formed from high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film. It also includes an add-on rear wing with the USGT-sanctioned 10mm trim height, wing buttons with mounting hardware and window masks.
This is sold as a clear and unpainted body. Image of the painted body is only to display details. No vehicle chassis is included with this product.
PRM157425 | Chevrolet® Corvette™ C8 Clear Body for 190mm TC
Features
- Incredible Scale Details
- Officially-licensed by General Motors®
- USGT Ready
- Paint-then-peel Overspray Film Built-in
- Made with Crystal Clear Polycarbonate
- Made in the USA
Four Steps to Race Ready
- Clean Body and apply included window mask
- Paint then peel the over-spray film off
- Sticker your body (decal sheet included)
- Mount your new body onto your Car
Fits
Specs
Overview
The PROTOform 1/10 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Clear Body is an officially-licensed RC car body that brings one of Chevrolet's most iconic modern supercars to 1/10 scale touring car racing. From the moment rumours surfaced that Chevrolet was reinventing the legendary Corvette into a mid-engine supercar, enthusiasts at PROTOform were waiting with bated breath to see what their future USGT body would look like. Now, this beautifully engineered clear polycarbonate body allows you to experience the stunning design of the C8 in genuine RC form, perfectly suited for competitive racing or display purposes. Whether you're a seasoned RC car UK competitor looking to upgrade your racing setup, or an enthusiast keen to add an iconic supercar to your collection, this officially-licensed body offers exceptional scale authenticity and racing-ready engineering.
This body has been engineered specifically for 190mm touring cars, making it compatible with modern ready to run RC cars and competition-grade platforms alike. The clear, unpainted body comes ready for you to customise with paint and the extensive included decal sheet, allowing you to create a truly unique replica of this mid-engine masterpiece. All the exceptional details of the full-size 1:1 Corvette C8 have been faithfully captured using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology, including the aggressive cab-forward design, striking front splitter, and sculpted side doors and vents that make this supercar instantly recognisable.
As an RC car body designed for serious touring car racing, the C8 body is USGT-sanctioned and ready to compete at the highest levels of club and competitive racing. The paint-then-peel overspray film built into the design makes preparation straightforward, whilst the inclusion of window masks, wing buttons with mounting hardware, and an add-on rear wing with USGT-compliant 10mm trim height means you have everything needed to prepare this body for the track. Made in the USA from premium crystal-clear polycarbonate, this is a professional-grade RC touring car body that combines authenticity, engineering excellence and racing heritage.
Key Features
- Officially Licensed by General Motors — This body carries genuine Chevrolet and Corvette branding authorised under licence to Pro-Line, ensuring you're purchasing an authentic product that faithfully represents the iconic American supercar brand and appeals to serious enthusiasts and collectors.
- USGT-Ready Racing Body — The body is engineered and sanctioned for USGT class racing, featuring the regulation 10mm rear wing trim height and professional-grade construction that meets competitive racing standards, making it suitable for club racers and championship competitors.
- Incredible Scale Details — Every design element of the real Corvette C8 has been meticulously captured using advanced 3D CAD modelling and 5-axis milling technology, including the aggressive cab-forward stance, striking front splitter, sculpted side doors with air vents, and other distinctive styling cues that make this body instantly recognisable on the track or display shelf.
- Paint-Then-Peel Overspray Film — The body includes a built-in paint-then-peel overspray film system that protects masked areas during painting and peels away cleanly after spraying, reducing preparation time and ensuring professional-quality painted results without masking tape residue or overspray bleed.
- Crystal Clear Polycarbonate Construction — Manufactured from high-quality, crystal-clear polycarbonate material that is lightweight yet durable, allowing light to pass through for interior detail visibility whilst providing the strength needed for competitive racing applications.
- Made in the USA — This body is manufactured in the United States using premium materials and precision engineering, reflecting PROTOform's commitment to quality and supporting Western manufacturing standards.
- Extensive Decal Sheet Included — The comprehensive decal sheet allows you to customise your C8 with authentic Corvette branding including windshield headers, number plates, the famous Jake skull logo, and USA flags, giving you multiple options to create your ideal colour scheme.
- Complete Preparation Accessories — The body arrives with window masks, wing buttons, under-wing nuts, and mounting hardware for the rear wing, meaning you have all the components needed to complete assembly and preparation without additional purchases.
- Perfect for 190mm Touring Cars — This body is specifically engineered to fit modern 190mm touring car platforms, ensuring perfect body-to-chassis alignment and aerodynamic performance with contemporary RC touring car designs.
Technical Performance
The PROTOform Corvette C8 body represents the pinnacle of touring car body engineering, utilising advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve exceptional scale accuracy and aerodynamic efficiency. The body is constructed from premium crystal-clear polycarbonate, a material choice that provides the perfect balance of weight savings and durability required for competitive racing. The precision 5-axis milling technology used in manufacturing ensures that every detail matches the real C8 supercar, from the aggressive front splitter that channels air effectively for downforce, to the sculpted side vents and door detailing that reduce turbulence and improve stability at speed. The body measures 449mm in length, 193mm in width, and 102mm in height with a wheelbase of 257mm, making it perfectly proportioned for 190mm touring car chassis platforms where weight distribution and aerodynamic balance are critical for performance. The paint-then-peel overspray film system is engineered into the body during manufacture, eliminating the need for tedious masking with tape and ensuring that protective film peels away cleanly after painting, leaving professional-quality results. The included rear wing features the USGT-sanctioned 10mm trim height, meeting all regulatory requirements for competitive racing whilst providing optimal downforce without creating excessive drag. Window masks are provided to protect interior detail visibility during painting, and the comprehensive mounting hardware including wing buttons and under-wing nuts ensures secure, reliable assembly. This body requires no chassis, motor, ESC, battery, or radio system—it is purely a high-quality polycarbonate body shell designed for installation onto existing 190mm touring car platforms, making it an ideal upgrade for racers seeking improved aerodynamics and authentic styling.
What's in the Box
- Chevrolet Corvette C8 clear polycarbonate body shell
- Rear wing assembly with USGT-sanctioned 10mm trim height
- Wing buttons for secure rear wing mounting
- Under-wing nuts for assembly
- Extensive decal sheet with Corvette branding including windshield headers, number plates, Jake skulls and USA flags
- Paint-then-peel overspray film (integrated into body)
- Window masks for painting protection
What You Need to Complete
- A compatible 190mm touring car chassis platform (such as models from Losi, Team Associated, HB Racing, or similar manufacturers)
- Motors, ESC (Electronic Speed Controller), and battery appropriate for your chosen chassis
- Radio system and servo compatible with your chassis
- Polycarbonate-safe paint for finishing the body (lexan or polycarbonate-specific paint)
- Mounting hardware specific to your chassis platform
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the PROTOform Corvette C8 body suitable for beginners? — This is a clear body shell designed for racers and enthusiasts with existing RC touring car platforms, rather than a complete ready-to-run RC car. If you already own a 190mm touring car chassis, installing this body is straightforward following the four-step process outlined. However, if you're new to RC cars, you'll need to source a complete touring car setup first, making this better suited to intermediate and advanced hobbyists rather than complete beginners. RC car UK forums and our team at RC Model Shop can guide you towards suitable chassis platforms.
- What chassis platforms is this body compatible with? — This body is designed for 190mm touring car platforms, which includes modern racers from manufacturers such as Losi, Team Associated, HB Racing, Kyosho and others that use 190mm wheelbase specifications. You should verify your specific chassis wheelbase measurement before purchasing to ensure compatibility, as some older platforms may use different wheelbase lengths.
- How do I prepare this body for painting? — The body arrives as a clear, unpainted shell with an integrated paint-then-peel overspray film. First, clean the body thoroughly, then apply the included window masks to protect clear areas you wish to keep transparent. Next, spray your chosen polycarbonate-safe paint directly over the overspray film, allow it to dry completely, and then carefully peel away the protective film to reveal clean, professional paint lines without overspray. Finally, apply the included decal sheet to complete your custom design.
- Is this body officially licensed? — Yes, this is an officially-licensed Chevrolet and Corvette product, manufactured under licence to Pro-Line by General Motors. This ensures authenticity of branding, design accuracy to the real vehicle, and quality manufacturing standards.
- What makes this body USGT-ready? — The body meets United States Grand Touring (USGT) class racing specifications including the regulation 10mm rear wing trim height and aerodynamic design standards required for competitive USGT racing, making it immediately suitable for sanctioned racing without modification.
- Does this come ready to race? — This is a body shell only and does not include a chassis, motors, ESC, battery, radio system, or servo. You'll need an existing 190mm touring car platform to install this body. Once mounted on your chassis and painted according to your preference, you can race immediately, but assembly and painting are required.
- What is the paint-then-peel system? — The paint-then-peel system is a protective film integrated into the body during manufacturing that shields areas you want to remain clear or unpainted. You spray paint directly over this film, and once dry, it peels away cleanly, leaving sharp paint lines and professional results without tedious masking tape application or overspray bleed-through.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the PRM 1/10 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Clear Body: 190mm Touring Car G-PRM1574-25 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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