Chevrolet unveils electric and hybrid Corvette concept cars at California auto show
General Motors reveals two futuristic Chevrolet Corvette concept cars - the electric CX and hybrid CX.R, featuring fighter jet-inspired designs, 2,000 horsepower powertrains, and innovative canopy openings at California's Quail automotive event
The futuristic Chevrolet Corvette CX concept car features an innovative canopy opening system and all-electric powertrain generating over 2,000 horsepower, representing GM's vision for future high-performance vehicles
General Motors unveiled two Chevrolet Corvette concept vehicles August 15 at The Quail automotive event in Carmel, California. The all-electric Corvette CX and hybrid CX.R Vision Gran Turismo represent the company's vision for future high-performance vehicles.
The concepts mark the conclusion of GM's 2024 Corvette concept series, following earlier reveals from the company's UK studio in March and Pasadena, California studio in July. Both previous concepts featured electric powertrains.
General Motors revealed the Chevrolet Corvette CX Aug. 15 at the Quail motorsports event in Carmel, California
The CX concept car's sculpted canopy opening. The vehicle debuted Aug. 15 at The Quail motorsports event in Carmel, California
Corvette concept design inspired by fighter jets and gaming
The CX concepts originated from Chevrolet's Performance Studio in Warren, Michigan, with designs drawing inspiration from fighter aircraft and video games. GM characterized the styling as "aggressively futuristic."
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"They will influence where we go forward," said Phil Zak, executive design director at Chevrolet. The concepts represent Corvette's first design studies since 2009.
Electric Corvette CX features unique canopy entry system
The Corvette CX's most distinctive feature is its sculpted canopy opening system. The front section swings upward and forward, resembling the motion of tipping a fedora hat. The vehicle eliminates traditional doors, requiring occupants to vault over the sides for entry.
General Motors revealed the Corvette CX Aug. 15 at the Quail motorsports event in Carmel, California
General Motors revealed the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo concept car, front, and the CX concept car, in back, Aug. 15 at The Quail motorsports event in Carmel, California
The electric all-wheel-drive supercar utilizes four motors, one per wheel, generating over 2,000 horsepower. Engineers positioned the 90-kWh lithium-ion battery within the chassis to achieve optimal weight distribution and a low center of gravity.
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Hybrid Corvette CX.R targets Gran Turismo 7 gaming integration
The CX.R hybrid will appear in Gran Turismo 7 racing game later this month. The concept combines a midmounted 2.0-liter, dual-overhead-cam, twin-turbo V8 engine producing 900 horsepower at 15,000 rpm with three electric motors.
The interior of the Corvette CX concept car revealed Aug. 15 at The Quail motorsports event in Carmel, California
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The V8 engine powers the rear wheels while electric motors drive each front wheel, with a third motor integrated into the 8-speed transmission. Total system output reaches 2,000 horsepower.
No production timeline announced for Corvette concepts
General Motors has not announced production plans for either Corvette concept vehicle. The company indicated the designs will inform future development direction for the brand.
GM's global design network includes studios in Michigan, Southern California, China, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. The Warren, Michigan facility serves as the primary location for Chevrolet performance vehicle development.
