Backpack on the Hot C8 Corvette Engine Sparks Viral Moment

A viral clip shows a woman placing a backpack on the hot engine bay of a brand‑new Chevrolet Corvette C8, mistaking the rear, mid‑engine area for the trunk. The bag melts and the owner vents on camera, fueling debate about the C8’s unconventional layout and who’s to blame, with some calling it a learning moment about mid‑engine cars.