CARMEL, Calif. (August 15, 2025) – Amid the excitement of Monterey Car Week, General Motors turned heads with a bold vision of the Corvette’s future. Unveiled at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, the Chevrolet Corvette CX Concept and its track-ready counterpart, the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, provide a stunning window into what lies ahead for the iconic sports car brand
Concept, Not Production—But Suggestive
The design philosophy for the CX from Chevrolet is not set in stone. The concept doesn’t directly show off the next C9 model, but it does give strong design and tech hints about the Corvette’s future, including a possible “C10” version.
Electrified Power at Its Core
The CX Concept imagines a fully electric powertrain comprising four motors—one powering each wheel—delivering a staggering 2,000 horsepower, energized by a 90-kWh lithium-ion battery nestled low in its carbon-fiber chassis for ideal balance and aerodynamics.
Aerodynamics Meets Showmanship
Chevrolet’s engineering prowess shines through in the CX’s aerodynamics. Active ducts, a fan-driven ground-effect system (inspired by the McMurtry Spéirling), and an extendable front splitter and rear wing give the design both visual drama and potential real-world performance benefits.
Canopy Entry and Digital Display
The cockpit changes are the most interesting. Instead of regular doors, the CX has a huge, forward-lifting canopy that combines the windshield, roof, and hood into one stunning glass structure. There are invisible pixels built into the windshield that make up a full digital head-up display. This replaces both the instrument cluster and the traditional dashboard.
Drivers sit in fixed carbon-fiber seats with adjustable headrests and backrests. The fit is even better because the steering wheel and pedals can be moved. Instead of a steering wheel, there is a yoke that has both physical controls and a touchscreen interface. This makes important functions easier to use without losing control.
A Dramatic Aesthetic Statement
The CX has a sleek “shine line” body crease that runs from the nose to the tail, rounded fenders, and redesigned quad taillights. This gives it a softer, more organic look than the angular C8.
The Track-Ready CX.R Vision Gran Turismo
The CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, a concept car that will be available on virtual courses through Gran Turismo 7, stands next to the road-bound CX. This racing version has a screaming 2.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 (900 hp at up to 15,000 rpm) and electric motors in the transmission and front axle. This gives it the same 2,000 hp output as the CX.
The CX.R is plainly engineered for performance, with a fixed rear wing, better aerodynamics, a racing suspension, a stripped-down cabin, a roll cage, racing seats, and harnesses.
A Bold Preview of the C9—and a Glimpse of the C10
Although far from a production preview, the CX serves as a bold creative exercise—opening discussion about the Corvette’s future beyond the next-generation C9 model. GM’s goal is clear: to “elevate the Corvette name within the Chevrolet brand” without making it its own brand.
Industry Response: A Vision That Wows
Auto media publications like Road & Track say that these ideas are “testbeds for potential design and technology directions” and “not direct previews” of the C9, but they do have an effect on it.
MotorTrend, on the other hand, focuses on the idea’s location, which is based in Detroit’s GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. This makes it the most concrete look yet at where Corvette style could go next.
Context: GM’s Weekend Spectacle at Monterey
Chevrolet and Cadillac stole the show during Monterey Car Week when they showed off their concepts. There isn’t much information here on the Cadillac group, but GM obviously used the event to show that it is still in charge of creativity and moving forward.
Looking Ahead
Though the CX and CX.R are speculative, they offer a captivating glimpse into Corvette’s design, powertrain, and user interface evolution:
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Design Language: Expect softer curves, a bold shine line, and dramatic entry methods.
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Powertrain: EV dominance, with hybrid performance options explored for motorsport applications.
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Tech Innovation: Canopy access, full windshield displays, and minimalist-yet-tactile interiors.
Ultimately, the Corvette CX Concept isn’t about what’s coming tomorrow—it’s about stimulating conversation about tomorrow’s possibilities.
