Not long ago, General Motors gave us a first look at a brand-new Corvette concept designed by their UK team. That one showed up in a clean, white body and had cool gull-wing doors that made it feel like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Just a few months later, GM is back with their second Corvette concept, and this one is even more exciting. Designed by the Advanced Design team in Pasadena, near Los Angeles, this fresh take on the Corvette looks wild, stylish, and very futuristic.
Corvette’s Bold Look with a Touch of Red
This new concept wears a bold red accent that really pops, making it look more aggressive and sporty. But that’s just the beginning. One of the coolest things about it is the way the cockpit works. The car features a one-piece canopy that can be detached.
Thanks to front hinges, this design allows the car to change from a closed coupe to an open-air ride in just a few seconds. That’s right you can switch it into a convertible on the go. It’s sleek and ultralight, adding both style and function in a way that feels straight out of a video game.
Yes, It’s Electric
Now let’s talk about what’s under the skin. This new Corvette concept is fully electric. While GM hasn’t shared many details yet, one interesting fact stands out – it doesn’t use the usual flat battery that goes under the car. Instead, it’s designed with a T-shaped prismatic battery. Why? This special setup improves airflow through the chassis, helping with cooling and possibly performance. That unique layout also helps lower the center of gravity, which improves handling and creates more space inside the car.
Big Wheels, Big Presence
When you look at the wheels, you can tell this car means business. It rolls on 21-inch wheels in the front and even bigger 22-inch wheels at the back. From certain angles, it almost looks like the Jaguar C-X75 concept, especially with its short rear end and smooth side panels. Its body length is 182.5 inches, about the same as the current Corvette C8. But the height is quite a bit shorter—7.2 inches lower to be exact. That makes the whole car feel more compact, sporty, and race-ready.
More Room Inside Than You Think
Even though this Corvette concept looks lower and tighter, the clever design actually gives you more room inside. The battery placement means the seats sit lower to the ground, and thanks to a long 109-inch wheelbase, you get more space for your legs and cabin overall. Compared to the current generation, there’s an extra 1.8 inches of space to stretch out.
Windshield That Feels Supercar-Like
Looking at the windshield, it’s hard not to think about Koenigsegg supercars. The glass stretches right above the front axle, just like on some of the most advanced cars in the world. It gives the front a clean and smooth look, without extra lines or clutter. It’s a small detail, but it says a lot about the future direction of car design.
Rear Diffuser and Spoiler Steal the Show
Now let’s talk about the back of the car. The rear diffuser is massive and hard to miss. But it’s not just for looks—it actually helps the car stay grounded. Instead of using a large rear wing that creates drag, this diffuser guides air in a way that adds downforce. That’s good for speed and handling, especially during fast cornering.
Air is funneled through channels carved out in the body of the battery, moving from the front of the car to the rear diffuser. It’s a clever touch clearly inspired by Formula 1 technology. There’s also an active rear spoiler. This spoiler can lift and tilt, which creates extra drag when needed—almost like an air brake. So not only does it look cool, it helps the car stop faster too.
A Glimpse Inside the Future Cabin
Step inside at least virtually and things get even more interesting. The interior doesn’t have many physical buttons. Most of the controls are built right into a touchscreen that sits in the center of the steering wheel. Actually, it’s more of a yoke than a traditional steering wheel, giving off serious futuristic vibes.
GM calls the inside “minimalist,” and it really is. There aren’t any large screens spread across the dashboard like in many modern electric cars. Instead, there’s an augmented reality (AR) head-up display that shows important driving info directly in front of your eyes. That means you can see your speed, directions, and other data without ever looking down. It’s clean, smart, and a big step forward.
Fixed Seats and Carbon-Fiber Feel
The seats are fixed directly to the carbon-fiber structure of the car. This kind of design is more common in race cars, and it helps keep weight down while boosting the car’s rigid feel. But because everything is so low and spacious, it doesn’t look uncomfortable—it actually looks quite inviting.
It’s worth noting that this cabin doesn’t exist in the real world just yet. The entire interior was shown using a virtual reality headset, so it’s more of a digital idea than a real car cabin. Still, it shows where GM might be heading when it comes to cabin design for future sports cars.
Not Meant for Production, But Still Important
Now, before you get too excited, there’s something important to understand. GM has clearly said this concept isn’t going into production. It’s a design study, a way for the company to play around with new ideas and push boundaries. But even if you won’t see this car at your local dealership anytime soon, it still matters. Why? Because design concepts like this often shape the look and feel of cars that will be made later.
This electric Corvette concept gives us a hint at what future Corvettes might look like—sleek, sharp, and full of smart design details. Whether they’ll be fully electric or not is still up in the air. Some recent reports say an all-electric Corvette is still years away, and for many traditional fans, that might actually be good news.
One More Concept Still to Come
This is only the second of three Corvette concept designs GM plans to show. The third and final one is expected to be revealed by the end of the year. That will be the final piece in this design puzzle. Each concept has shown off different design ideas, and once we see all three, it will be easier to understand where GM might be heading with the next-generation Corvette.
So far, each design has been totally unique. The first was a clean, futuristic sports car from the UK. This second one, with its red accents, detachable canopy, and clever electric setup, feels like a real leap into the future. What the third one will look like is anyone’s guess, but expectations are high.
Looking Ahead
Even though none of these concepts are for sale, it’s still fun to imagine what they could become. They give us something to dream about—and maybe even hope for. Whether GM sticks with gasoline for a while longer or makes the full switch to electric, one thing is clear: Corvette’s future is going to be bold, sleek, and very exciting. Stay tuned—there’s still more to come.
Source: General Motors
