Corvette CX Concept Debuts At Monterey Car Week With CX.R

The Corvette CX Concept marks the latest next-gen Corvette concept reveal of the year, making its debut during Monterey Car Week in California. It’s the culmination of a global GM design initiative that’s seen everything from a low-slung British-penned Vette to an aero-optimized, two-tone concept from California. While none of these concepts are slated for production, GM says each will influence future generations of America’s sports car.

Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo.

A Bold Vision from Chevrolet Performance Studio

Conceived and built by the Chevrolet Performance Studio in Warren, Michigan, the Corvette CX represents their wildest concept yet. The design brief was straightforward: deliver the most exhilarating driving experience possible, whether on the street or the track, while keeping it instantly recognizable as a Corvette.

That heritage shows in the sharp, forward-lunging nose, the “chine” line dividing the body’s upper and lower halves, and the signature quad taillights. But from there, the CX takes off into uncharted territory, resembling something Tom Cruise would try to fly for his next action movie. One standout feature is the roof, which automatically opens as the driver approaches. Chevy says the top of the roof sits just 41 inches off the ground, which nearly nine inches lower than a C8 Stingray.

Like the canopy of a fighter jet, The Corvette CX Concept’s roof tilts forward.

Futuristic Cockpit and Minimalist Tech

When the roof is raised, the view recalls past Corvettes with front-hinged hoods, where an Inferno Red interior with spaceship-inspired seating resides. Screens are minimal, limited to a PSP-like display embedded in the yoke-style steering wheel, which retains physical controls. The expansive windshield doubles as a massive head-up display, projecting performance data around the driver.

An All-Electric, 2,000-HP Powertrain

This is where tradition takes a hard turn. The CX concept is fully electric, with four motors delivering a combined output of over 2,000 horsepower to all four wheels. Power comes from a 90-kWh battery integrated into the chassis, while exposed elements, like wing-shaped control arms, peek through the futuristic bodywork.

Aerodynamics play a starring role. The lower body channels air through massive diffusers and a deployable rear wing, but the real party trick is the fan-based suction system, akin to the McMurtry Spéirling, that literally pulls the car toward the pavement for massive grip.

The CX.R Vision Gran Turismo: Track-Only and Turbocharged

Because one concept wasn’t enough, GM’s team also created a race-ready variant — the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo — celebrating 25 years of Corvette Racing. With an enormous fixed rear wing, more aggressive aero, and a lowered stance, it’s lighter and sharper than the roadgoing CX.

Inside, the CX.R trades comfort for function with supportive race seats, exposed carbon fiber, and weight reduction. Unlike the all-electric CX, it packs a twin-turbo 2.0-liter V-8 mounted amidships. Spinning to an F1-worthy 15,000 rpm and producing up to 900 horsepower, it teams with three electric motors for a combined 2,000 hp and AWD. The powerplant runs on renewable e-fuel, merging performance with sustainability.

Digital Dreams Come to Life

Neither the CX nor the CX.R will see real-world production, but fans can get behind the virtual wheel soon as both concepts will be playable in Gran Turismo 7 video game later this month.