GM unveils new concept. It's a California dream of design and speed with an electric heart.
If you've ever dreamed of a car that combines not only electric power but also the spirit of California car culture, the California Corvette turns those dreams into reality.
Southern California, or SoCal for short, is the cradle of American car culture. It's where the first "Fast and Furious" movies take place, and where low-rider and hot rod culture was born. Countless tuning shops, car collections (like Jay Leno's most famous), and museums like the Petersen Automotive Museum are the foundation of American car culture.
In 2024, a new General Motors design office was established in Pasadena , and after nearly a year of intensive work, it unveiled the California Corvette concept. This car, a tribute to the aforementioned automotive culture, also showcases the designers' capabilities—the courage to think about form and innovation.
General Motors presents new concept - California Corvette / GM press materials - PasadenaThe California Corvette is the second of three prototypes to be developed at General Motors' global design offices . The design's distinctive feature is its low, wide stance. The body is riddled with aerodynamic channels running from the front bumper, across the sides, and into the massive diffuser.
General Motors presents new concept - California Corvette / GM press materials - PasadenaThe two-tone paint scheme is cut by a sharp line running from the hood, across the front wheel, and over the side, before briefly dipping into the rear wheel arch and looping into the final spoiler. The car lacks traditional doors – cabin entry is via a floating dome that encompasses the windshield and roof. This element can be removed, transforming the closed Corvette into a speedster.
General Motors presents new concept - California Corvette / GM press materials - PasadenaThe Californian Corvette is powered by electric motors, the details of which are currently unknown. However, it is known that the battery is T-shaped , allowing the seats to be mounted very low. The rims are 21" in the front and 22" in the rear and are designed to optimize airflow and brake cooling.
General Motors presents new concept - California Corvette / GM press materials - PasadenaThe interior is minimalist in its purest form. The steering wheel has been replaced by a yoke with a screen in place of the airbag . There are no additional large screens on the dashboard, just a single horizontal one for the driver.
General Motors presents new concept - California Corvette / GM press materials - PasadenaNo additional distractions, just the pure experience of speed. The driver is separated from the passenger by a partition that visually creates an independent space integrated with the seats, and the upholstery is the color of a sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
General Motors presents new concept - California Corvette / GM press materials - PasadenaThe Well.pl editorial team is eagerly awaiting the third Corvette prototype. As promised by General Motors, it should arrive this year!
