New Eagle, Helix and Xtrac have collaborated to create an all-electric C7 Corvette Grand Sport that demonstrates what a production-validated, modular EV powertrain can achieve when three specialist engineering firms align their capabilities. The project serves as both a performance benchmark and a scalable foundation for retrofit conversions and future OEM programmes.

The Corvette integrates a single Helix motor system with dual inverters, delivering power through an Xtrac high-performance EV transmission originally developed for premium road applications. The hardware is unified through New Eagle’s Raptor-based supervisory control system, which handles real-time torque mapping, safety protocols and full vehicle integration. The result is acceleration to 60 mph in under 2.85 seconds and a top speed exceeding 200 mph, positioning the platform among the highest-performing modular EV systems demonstrated to date.

Built under the mobility portfolio of Middle Ground Capital, the C7 functions as a working engineering prototype rather than a styling exercise. Each subsystem has been designed for manufacturability and integration ease, with electrical, thermal and mechanical interfaces presented as open, adaptable modules. The aim is to produce an electrification toolkit that reduces complexity and validation timelines across vehicle categories, from one-off custom builds to production-intent specialty platforms.

Kevin Alley, chief commercial officer at New Eagle, describes the project as deliberately public. “It’s rare to see this level of cross-discipline engineering in an open setting. We’re not just showing what we’ve built but asking what others could build with this powertrain.” The modular architecture supports implementation across different chassis types and applications, from high-end performance builds to regulatory-compliant fleet programmes.

For OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and vehicle integrators looking to shorten EV development cycles without compromising performance, the Corvette installation offers a tangible example of how component specialists can engineer toward unified system behaviour. Helix’s drive unit technology, Xtrac’s transmission expertise and New Eagle’s software-driven vehicle management demonstrate the practical gains achievable when powertrain disciplines converge around shared integration standards.

The project signals a shift from bespoke EV prototyping toward modularised, validated systems capable of delivering repeatable results across applications. It stands as a practical demonstration that collaborative, production-ready electrification solutions have moved beyond concept stage.

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