The 1968 Chevrolet Astro II (XP-880) was introduced at the New York Auto Show as a practical, personal sports car with a mid/rear-mounted 427ci V8. Lead engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov and GM styling chief Bill Mitchell pitched the Astro II as a concept for the next-generation Corvette, but GM management felt Corvette buyers were not ready for a mid-engine car.














