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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM Once Again Shows Off Radical Corvette Concepts
Once again, GM has revealed some Corvette concepts which push the sports car in an exotic hypercar direction. The Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo were paraded at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. Thankfully, neither one will ever roll off a production this is the third time this year GM has revealed such concepts for the Corvette's future and we think it's a not-so-subtle hint of things to come. But we have a serious problem with this direction. Since its inception, the Corvette has been a blue collar sports car, America's sports car, that was not only fast and cool but also accessible. You didn't have to be some rich guy with a mansion to own one, unlike Ferraris and such. While the C8 Corvette pushed the sports car upmarket some, while also giving it an exotic flavor by putting the engine midship, it has remained fairly accessible, although sadly not as much as in the past. But it seems GM really wants to make the Corvette its vanity project to take on Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, McLaren, and others. We guess it's to show Americans can make ridiculous hypercars with inflated prices, too. This sort of attitude has birthed other ridiculous things like modern muscle cars which cost more than $100,000 (those were supposed to be even more attainable than the Corvette). GM says it's doing the work to 'propel (the Corvette) into the future.' And we guess in the future one will have to be a rich and powerful executive to enjoy one. We get these concepts are design exercises, but we also know concepts affect future production cars. Our hope is this fascination with making the Corvette so over-the-top doesn't result in a future model that has a base MSRP of $750,000 or more, pricing out the enthusiasts who have been loyal to the sports car for decades. Images via GM Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM Once Again Shows Off Radical Corvette Concepts
Once again, GM has revealed some Corvette concepts which push the sports car in an exotic hypercar direction. The Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo were paraded at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. Thankfully, neither one will ever roll off a production this is the third time this year GM has revealed such concepts for the Corvette's future and we think it's a not-so-subtle hint of things to come. But we have a serious problem with this direction. Since its inception, the Corvette has been a blue collar sports car, America's sports car, that was not only fast and cool but also accessible. You didn't have to be some rich guy with a mansion to own one, unlike Ferraris and such. While the C8 Corvette pushed the sports car upmarket some, while also giving it an exotic flavor by putting the engine midship, it has remained fairly accessible, although sadly not as much as in the past. But it seems GM really wants to make the Corvette its vanity project to take on Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, McLaren, and others. We guess it's to show Americans can make ridiculous hypercars with inflated prices, too. This sort of attitude has birthed other ridiculous things like modern muscle cars which cost more than $100,000 (those were supposed to be even more attainable than the Corvette). GM says it's doing the work to 'propel (the Corvette) into the future.' And we guess in the future one will have to be a rich and powerful executive to enjoy one. We get these concepts are design exercises, but we also know concepts affect future production cars. Our hope is this fascination with making the Corvette so over-the-top doesn't result in a future model that has a base MSRP of $750,000 or more, pricing out the enthusiasts who have been loyal to the sports car for decades. Images via GM Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Chevrolet Unleashes 2,000-HP Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo
Summary Chevrolethas revealed theCorvetteCX.R Vision Gran Turismo at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, potentially offering a glimpse into the brand's racing future. Developed as part of a global design exercise, the track-only concept taps into the Corvette's endurance pedigree and reimagines it for a digital and electrified era. The CX.R Vision Gran Turismo builds on the design language of the road-focused Corvette CX but pushes aerodynamics and performance to extremes. Its lowered stance, aggressive aero package and yellow-and-black livery pay homage to Corvette Racing's GT endurance cars. Inside, the cabin strips away luxury for function, with carbon fiber surfaces and heavily bolstered racing seats designed to withstand extreme g-forces. Power comes from a hybrid system pairing a high-revving, mid-mounted 2L twin-turbo V8 producing up to 900 hp with three electric motors. Combined output reaches 2,000 hp, driving all four wheels. The V8 runs on renewable e-fuel and revs to 15,000 rpm, while instant torque from the electric motors ensures explosive acceleration and precise torque vectoring. Though not intended for production, the CX.R will soon be drivable inGran Turismo 7, giving fans a chance to experience Chevrolet's futuristic racing vision firsthand. See more in the video from Chevrolet below:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chevrolet unveils electric and hybrid Corvette concept cars at California auto show
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. 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." "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. 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. 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 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.
Car and Driver
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Corvette CX Concept with Jet-Fighter Roof: the Wildest Vette Yet?
This wild-looking Corvette CX concept is the latest and last design exercise by GM's global studios, following the U.K.-penned Corvette and the California Corvette. The electric CX has a fighter-jet-style lift-off roof, a fan system that suctions it to the ground, and a 2000-plus-hp quad-motor all-wheel-drive system. The Michigan-based design team also created the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo race car, which has a hybrid twin-turbo V-8 and rear-wheel drive and will be playable in the Gran Turismo 7 video game. Have you ever wondered what it would look like if a Chevy Corvette had a baby with a fighter jet? Well, you can stop wondering, because one of GM's design studios has brought that mechanical mashup to life with the Corvette CX concept. It features a power-operated lift-off roof that's more like something you'd see on an aircraft carrier's flight deck than in a Chevrolet showroom. The CX Is a Crazy Corvette The CX is the latest and last Corvette concept to debut this year, this time at the prestigious Monterey Car Week. It's part of a design exercise that involves several GM studios around the globe, from a low-slung Corvette penned by designers in the United Kingdom to an aero-optimized two-tone Vette that came from a studio in California. While none of these one-off concepts are intended to become a reality, we're told that they will be used to influence future versions of America's sports car. View Photos Chevrolet The Corvette CX was dreamed up and built by the team at the Chevrolet Performance Studio in Warren, Michigan. Along with creating the craziest Corvette concept yet, the design brief was simple: make the most exhilarating driving experience, regardless of whether you're on public roads or a racetrack. Oh, and make sure it remains recognizable as a Chevy Corvette. The latter details include a pointy nose that looks like it's lunging forward, and there's a "chine" line—an aeronautical term—that visually separates the body's upper and lower halves. And don't forget the quad-taillight setup. With prominent character traits checked off the list, the CX design team was able to make this Corvette concept look like something Maverick from Top Gun would drive. That starts with the roof section that automatically opens as the driver approaches (hopefully they don't get caught outside in a torrential downpour, but we digress). Chevy says there are 41 inches between the ground and the top of the concept's roof, which is just under nine inches lower than your accountant's C8 Corvette Stingray. Unlike the real-life car, there's clearly nowhere to store a set of golf clubs, unless you get creative and stuff them in the passenger seat. View Photos Chevrolet With the top suspended in the air, it reminds us of past Corvette generations that featured a front-hinged hood. Only, instead of exposing a small-block V-8, there's an Inferno Red interior that houses two seats that wouldn't look out of place in a racy spacecraft. You'll also notice a lack of screens, save for the PSP-like unit in the middle of the yoke-style steering wheel, which also features physical controls. The windshield also acts like a humongous head-up display, surrounding the driver with real-time performance data. By now, you might be wondering where the V-8 engine is hiding. We hate to burst your bubble, but if you haven't yet figured it out, the CX concept is an EV. While it has zero cylinders, four electric motors combine to send over 2000 horsepower to all the wheels. The juice comes from a 90-kWh battery pack that's built into the chassis. Parts of the Vette's structure are also visible through its sci-fi bodywork, so you can see its wing-shaped control arms, for instance. View Photos Chevrolet This Corvette concept is also a master manipulator—of airflow, that is. The bottom half of the car has prominent air channels that exit through a vast rear diffuser, above which sits a deployable rear wing. Downforce is further maximized by the CX's suction system. Wait, what? You heard that right: the Corvette CX is a fan car like the McMurtry Spéirling. The Vette's vacuum system uses integrated fans to pull air through its body channeling, thus increasing downforce and grip. The CX Concept's Surprise Guest Because two Corvette concepts are better than one, GM's Warren-based design team also concocted a race car version of the CX to celebrate the 25-year-old Corvette Racing program. Called the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, it has more aggressive aero elements (look at that Titanic-sized rear wing!), a lower ride height, and it's lighter too. It also has a black-and-yellow livery similar to the one that's been a staple of Corvette race cars for a quarter-century. View Photos Chevrolet Inside, the seats have less cushioning but more support than the standard CX. The CX.R VGT also has more exposed carbon fiber, but what's most exciting is that the race car isn't an EV. It actually has a twin-turbo 2.0-liter V-8 that is mounted amidship. It has an F1-spec 15,000-rpm redline that culminates in up to 900 horsepower, though its combined output is 2000 ponies when the trio of electric motors pitches in to provide all-wheel drive. The CX.R also drinks renewable e-fuel because this isn't 1953. Now, if you're feeling a bit bummed out because neither of these Corvette concepts is the real deal, chin up, pal. Both the roadgoing CX and CX.R concepts will be available to virtually drive in the Gran Turismo 7 video game later this month. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
