GM U.S.A envisions latest Corvette with a sprinkle of SoCal

General Motors (GM) U.S.A has revealed the second in a series of three Chevrolet Corvette concept design studies to debut in 2025. This latest concept reimagines the Corvette with a futuristic, Southern California (SoCal) twist.

As a one-of-one concept hypercar, the California Corvette blends racing-simulator inspiration with iconic Corvette cues. Dramatic exterior proportions - wide at the wheels with a narrow, tapered cabin and a narrow cockpit - reflect classic Corvette DNA, while the dramatic, single-piece front-hinged canopy transforms the vehicle from a sleek sports car to a lightweight, open-air track car.

The California Corvette concept's interior design maximises the driver's focus with minimal distraction

Features of the concept car include a tunnelled underbody with a lightweight carbon tub, an active aero spoiler and air brake, large 21-inch front wheels and 22-inch rear wheels, and an assumed T-shape prismatic battery pack that enables low seating and better airflow around and through the chassis.

The minimalist interior focuses on the driver, with integrated structural elements and performance-focused displays. An augmented-reality HUD enhances high-speed driving with only the most essential data displayed.

The California Corvette concept pays homage to Corvette's iconic heritage, but with a distinct SoCal flavour. While there is no production intent behind this design study, the Pasadena team embraced this project as a blank slate to reimagine what the Corvette could be.