Chevrolet Unveils SoCal-Inspired "California Corvette" Concept
Chevrolethas revealed the CaliforniaCorvette, a striking new concept car developed byGM's Advanced Design studio in Pasadena. This futuristic design study blends classic Corvette DNA with bold, Southern California-inspired styling, serving as the second in a trio of Corvette concept cars debuting in 2025.
Crafted as a one-off hypercar, the California Corvette features a narrow, tapered cabin and a dramatic, single-piece front-hinged canopy that transforms it from a sleek coupe into a lightweight, open-air track car. Designers drew inspiration from racing simulators, SoCal car culture and Corvette's legacy of innovation.
'This concept was developed through a Southern California lens, but with a global and futuristic outlook,' said Brian Smith, design director at GM Advanced Design Pasadena. 'It celebrates duality—agility and openness, heritage and experimentation.'
While there's no production intent, the concept showcases GM's vision for the future. Highlights include a carbon-fiber tub, active aero features, staggered 21' and 22' wheels and a low-slung prismatic battery pack layout. Inside, a minimalist driver-focused cockpit features structural integration and an augmented-reality HUD.
The California Corvette follows GM'sUK-designed conceptreleased earlier this year and sets the stage for a third design study still to come. Together, the trio reflects Corvette's evolving identity across continents and eras.
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