Chevrolet surprised the crowd at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week with two striking Corvette concepts. The CX Concept and the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo are not headed for production, but both give Corvette enthusiasts a clear glimpse of the design direction and advanced technology that may define the brand’s future.
CX Concept: Corvette Goes Full Sci-Fi
The CX Concept takes Corvette styling into territory that feels almost otherworldly. With a height of less than 41 inches, the car sits impossibly low and projects the stance of a hypercar. Classic Corvette cues remain in place, including the forward-lunging nose and signature dual taillights, yet the overall form is fresh and radical.
A fighter-jet canopy replaces traditional doors, lifting forward to reveal a cockpit inspired by aerospace design. The cabin uses Inferno Red ballistic fabric, carbon fiber, aluminum, and leather, creating a high-tech atmosphere. The dashboard has been replaced entirely by a windshield that functions as a full head-up display, projecting data directly to the driver.
Power comes from a quad-motor all-wheel-drive EV system producing more than 2,000 horsepower from a 90 kWh battery. A chassis-mounted battery lowers the center of gravity, while torque vectoring sharpens handling. The standout feature is the Vacuum Fan System, which pulls air through the body to generate downforce. Combined with adaptive aero, it turns the CX into one of the most advanced Corvette concepts ever shown.
CX.R Vision Gran Turismo: Racing Reimagined
While the CX looks to the street, the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo imagines Corvette’s future on the racetrack. The silhouette remains familiar but is dropped lower and fitted with massive splitters, a towering wing, and lightweight carbon components. The car wears Corvette Racing’s black-and-yellow livery, a tribute to a quarter century of competition heritage.
Inside, the focus shifts entirely to performance. Deeply bolstered racing seats hold the driver in place, while a button-heavy wheel and stripped-down cabin underline its purpose-built design.
The drivetrain is unlike anything in Corvette history. A 2.0-liter twin-turbo V8 revving to 15,000 rpm generates up to 900 horsepower on its own. Three electric motors raise the combined output to 2,000 horsepower. The hybrid system runs on renewable e-fuel and connects to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with all-wheel drive. The result blends sustainability with shocking levels of performance.
Corvette’s Tomorrow, For Gamers Today
Chevrolet has confirmed that neither of these cars will reach production. However, their influence will be seen in the evolution of Corvette design. For now, enthusiasts can only experience them in Gran Turismo 7, where players will have the chance to drive both cars virtually.
A Glimpse Into the Next Era
These concepts are more than styling exercises. They show how Corvette can mix heritage with bold innovation, moving into a future shaped by electrification, advanced aerodynamics, and motorsport influence. For fans, the CX and CX.R are an exciting signal of what the next chapter of America’s sports car might look like.
