Tony Roma has been appointed as the head of the global Corvette development team, succeeding Tadge Jeuchter. Roma will begin his new role on July 1, coming from his previous position as the chief engineer of the Cadillac Celestiq. In addition to overseeing the Corvette team, Roma will also be in charge of the automaker’s luxury and performance car divisions. With over 30 years of experience at General Motors, including working on the Corvette and leading the development of various Cadillac models, Roma brings a wealth of performance knowledge to Team Corvette.
According to GM President Mark Reuss, Roma is seen as a natural fit to take over from Jeuchter, given his extensive experience and certification to drive on the challenging Nurburgring track. Jeuchter, who has been with General Motors for 47 years and working on the Corvette since 1993, leaves behind a legacy of success after overseeing the development of both the C7 and the C8 models. He was also responsible for the upcoming C8 ZR1, set to debut later this summer. Roma acknowledges that Jeuchter has left “big shoes to fill” and commits to continuing the strong legacy of the Corvette brand.
With the highly anticipated C8 ZR1 on the horizon, there is already speculation about the next-generation Corvette, known as the Zora, rumored to have 1,000 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Additionally, there have been talks about Chevrolet potentially expanding the Corvette brand to include other types of vehicles, like an SUV similar to the Mustang Mach-E. It remains to be seen how Roma will guide the brand in the future and what direction he will take with new models and innovations.
Overall, Tony Roma’s appointment as the new head of the global Corvette development team marks an exciting chapter in the brand’s history. With his extensive experience and background in performance engineering, Roma is poised to continue the legacy of success established by his predecessor, Tadge Jeuchter. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, all eyes will be on Team Corvette to see how they adapt to new challenges and opportunities under Roma’s leadership.