According to foreign media reports, Chevrolet has showcased two brand-new Corvette concept supercars, the CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, featuring futuristic design elements. While these performance beasts won't enter mass production, they will have a lasting influence on Corvette's future design direction.
**CX Model** The new CX retains classic Corvette elements, featuring an aggressive front intake and sleek headlight clusters. The smooth body lines combined with flared wheel arches create impressive visual tension, with the vehicle standing at less than 1041mm tall, maintaining an extremely low stance.
The core design philosophy centers on aerodynamics, with the body incorporating an active front diffuser and rear spoiler wing. Built-in fans can draw in airflow to generate powerful downforce while real-time optimizing airflow performance through the rear diffuser.
The cabin cover opens forward like a fighter jet, revealing a minimalist interior with red sport seats wrapped in silicone leather, complemented by aluminum components and forged carbon fiber trim. The CX features a racing steering wheel with integrated display screen, allowing nearly all functions to be operated from the steering wheel so drivers can maintain focus ahead. The "digital windshield" serves as a giant heads-up display.
In terms of powertrain, the CX is equipped with four electric motors generating over 2,000 horsepower (1491 kW / 2028 PS), powered by a 90 kWh lithium battery pack with four-wheel torque vectoring control.
**CX.R Vision Gran Turismo** This vehicle is "designed specifically for the track," featuring black and yellow racing livery with more aggressive aerodynamic packages, including larger front spoilers, enlarged air intakes, sporty side skirts, fixed rear wing, and vented engine cover.
The interior features lightweight carbon fiber dashboard and specialized suede seats, with yellow accents and a redesigned steering wheel.
Chevrolet envisions this race car will be powered by a twin-turbo 2.0-liter V8 engine using electronic fuel, producing maximum power of 900 horsepower (671 kW / 913 PS), paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive.
Additionally, the CX.R features three electric motors, with combined output also reaching 2,000 horsepower (1491 kW / 2028 PS), providing instant torque. These three motors drive the two front wheels and transmission respectively.
Both vehicle models will officially join Gran Turismo 7 later this month, representing the collaboration between Chevrolet and Polyphony Digital.