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Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo concepts will inspire the future of Corvette design

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Today, Chevrolet gave car enthusiasts and racing fans a glimpse of the high-performance future. Two Corvette concept cars, the Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, debuted at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. While not intended for production, the pair will serve as inspiration to inform Corvette design language for years to come. Drawing on more than 70 years of performance innovation, these Corvette concepts honor the heritage of America’s sports car1 – and propel it into the future.

The CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo are the latest and last of several Corvette concepts to be revealed this year, as part of a GM design exercise which involved multiple GM studios globally. The CX concepts were designed and fabricated at the Chevrolet Performance Studio in Warren, MI.

“While the shape of a Corvette has always been expressive and forward-looking, each crease and line has its roots in the generations that came before it. It is aspirational, it is cultural, it is the reason people want to come and work at Chevrolet,” said Phil Zak, executive design director for Chevrolet. “The CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo demonstrate our design teams stepping away from the constraints of production vehicles and unleashing their creativity. Through this exercise, we’ve added to Corvette and defined the design direction for Corvette moving forward.”

Corvette CX Concept: Unmistakably Corvette, made for street and track

The interior and bucket seats of a silver convertible sports car.

Front view of Corvette CX. Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

Imagine a future Corvette designed from the ground up to provide the ultimate high-performance driving experience on the open road or the racetrack. This was the inspiration behind the Corvette CX concept.

The CX concept design starts with quintessential Corvette hallmarks. The forward-lunging nose, the pronounced horizontal “chine” line delineating the upper and lower bodywork, and the dual-element taillights are all signature features of Corvette models past and present. The proportions are long, low, and sleek, with a roofline less than 41 inches high.

Aggressively futuristic, yet unquestionably a Corvette, the CX concept shows what an uncompromised future sports car can be. The athletic exterior design, highlighted by the fighter-jet-inspired cockpit canopy, isn’t just about looking powerful – it was shaped in collaboration with the GM Motorsports Aero Group. Every angle was designed with ultimate performance in mind.

The interior and bucket seats of a silver convertible sports car.

Side view of Corvette CX with canopy open. Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

The innovations continue underneath the skin with the Vacuum Fan System. Built-in fans draw air through the open-channel bodywork, generating massive downforce and adjusting the airflow over the rear diffuser to refine aerodynamic balance in real-time. The front diffuser and rear wing are both active, adjusting automatically in response to the driver’s inputs to generate maximum grip. The integrated understructure of the CX concept is visible through the aero channels in the bodywork, and the suspension A-arms are wing-shaped to enhance airflow and reduce front-end lift.

The CX concept’s propulsion system was chosen to provide maximum design freedom, plus ultimate straight-line performance to complement the corner carving enabled by fan-driven downforce and active aero.

The CX concept is an all-wheel-drive electric supercar with a propulsion system worthy of the Corvette name. Four motors, one powering each wheel, generate more than 2,000 horsepower, with four-wheel torque vectoring for maximum grip and cornering performance. The 90-kWh lithium-ion battery is mounted in the chassis for a low center of gravity and ideal front-rear weight distribution.

The interior and bucket seats of a silver convertible sports car.

Corvette CX interior in Inferno Red. Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

On the inside, every aspect of the CX concept was designed to provide an unmatched driving experience. The forward-opening fighter-jet-style canopy automatically raises as you approach. Driver and passenger settle into seating finished in Inferno Red ballistic textile, bolstered to help hold occupants in place during high-g cornering maneuvers. Premium silicone leather, milled aluminum, and low-gloss forged carbon fiber accents give an elevated feel to the driver-focused cabin.

The digital windscreen transforms the windshield into an immersive surround display with real-time performance data. Every major control is elegantly integrated into the steering wheel, keeping the driver’s focus on the road ahead.

Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo: Future-focused, and inspired by racing pedigree

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Front 3/4 view of Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo. Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

For more than 25 years, the Corvette road car program has been accompanied by a championship-caliber Corvette Racing competition program. This close relationship between road car and racecar isn’t just a source of pride for Corvette fans – it helps further the technical learnings that can be shared across both realms. True to Chevrolet’s performance DNA, the design team created a Corvette CX concept exclusively for track competition. The CX.R Vision Gran Turismo imagines the future of Corvette GT racing – a future gamers will be able to drive in Gran Turismo 7.

The CX.R VGT racecar embodies Corvette’s history while looking to the future of automotive performance. The familiar yellow and black color scheme honors the Corvette GT racecars of the past 25 years. Designers took CX’s athletic exterior and ramped up the aggression for CX.R VGT with more prominent active aero features and a lower ride height for racetrack-dominating downforce and grip. Weight has been reduced across the car to further emphasize the all-out focus on performance. 

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Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo interior in yellow and black. Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

Inside, the touring-inspired surfaces and materials of CX have been replaced by functional, high-performance appointments. The dashboard consists of lightweight raw carbon fiber weave, and the seating uses suede-wrapped foam inserts for grip and support where the driver needs it. The seats themselves have larger, much more aggressive shoulder and headrest pads to provide the head and neck support necessary with the intense handling capabilities CX.R VGT could deliver.

Building off the propulsion template set by the Corvette CX concept, the CX.R VGT combines electrified performance with the thrill of a high-revving V8 engine. The mid-mounted 2.0-liter dual-overhead-cam twin-turbo V8 makes up to 900 horsepower and revs to 15,000 rpm.

Powered by renewable e-fuel, this V8 drives the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Three electric motors – one for each front wheel, plus a third incorporated into the 8-speed gearbox – provide instant torque for jaw-dropping acceleration and contribute to a total system output of 2,000 hp.

Experience the future vision of Corvette in Gran Turismo 7

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Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo at Nürburgring in Sony’s Gran Turismo 7. Concept vehicles shown. Not available for sale.

The Corvette CX and CX.R VGT aren’t just inspirational stage displays. In partnership with Chevrolet performance engineers, the Corvette design team created detailed blueprints for the chassis, drivetrain, and aerodynamic features of both the CX and CX.R VGT concepts. Working with Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Chevrolet will make both the roadgoing CX and the CX.R VGT racecar concepts available for fans to drive virtually in Gran Turismo 7 later this month, giving new and familiar audiences a chance to experience firsthand the future of Corvette design.

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Chevrolet Stars & Steel collection: Meet the designer behind the special-edition vehicles celebrating America's 250th anniversary

For the 2026 model year, Chevrolet is offering the Stars & Steel Collection, a curated lineup of vehicles that celebrates American craftsmanship. The collection spans the Corvette, Colorado, Silverado 1500, Silverado HD, and Silverado EV — all of which are proudly assembled in the United States 2 — with unique design elements and select exclusive upgrades. Adam Barry, senior creative exterior designer for the General Motors Performance Studio, is the designer behind the collection. He sat down with GM News to explain the thoughts behind the design process and highlight the unique features these special editions include. What makes the Stars & Steel editions different? Chevrolet Colorado Stars & Steel Edition Each Stars & Steel model features curated exterior and interior color combinations and graphics inspired by the American flag. The challenge, Barry said, was finding the perfect balance, conveying American craftsmanship and performance without going overboard. "To visually communicate American technology, horsepower, and restraint, while not slathering on too much red, white, and blue,” is how Barry described his goal. Making this work across five very different vehicles was no small task. “This motif had to work on so many vehicles and so many different body panels,” he said. For example, the Silverado HD’s hood is wildly different from the Corvette’s; the Colorado's front fenders would never fit a Silverado EV. “That was a challenge,” Barry added. “It took a lot of time to find the balance, to figure out how to make them all fit together … and it took a design that was very bold and very simple to carry through all that.” The flag-inspired stripes and the 250th logo appear across the entire Stars & Steel model lineup. The stripes have a tone-on-tone look: on a black vehicle, the stripes are dark gray; on a white vehicle, a slightly darker hue is used. The colors, as Barry put it, "are just different values of each other." In addition to flag-themed graphics, Stars & Steel Chevrolets feature standard black wheels. The Corvette, Silverado EV, and Silverado 1500 get red brake calipers, the Colorado gets red tow hooks, and the Silverado HD boasts upgraded towing capability. Can you find the Easter eggs? 2026 Corvette Z06 Stars & Steel Special Edition in Arctic White. The GM design team hid a few surprises in the Stars & Steel design theme. Barry’s favorite is featured on the Corvette. A stylized American flag incorporates the phrase "1776 to 2026" in the bottom line, an element Barry described as "complicated to execute, but something that I knew was possible." He designed it to be somewhat hidden. Most owners might not spot it until they’re up close washing their car. The right designer for the job Barry may have been the perfect designer for the Stars & Steel project. He was born in Cherry Hill and raised in Marlton, New Jersey, both suburbs within a 13-mile radius of Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4 th, 1776, the official founding of the United States of America. Thirteen miles, just like the original 13 colonies. That’s not the only coincidence. “As a kid, my school would take field trips to this historic section of Philly to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and walk the cobblestone streets,” Barry said. Right outside Independence Hall is a statue of Commodore Barry, an American naval officer during the Revolutionary War, widely considered the father of the American Navy. Naturally, Adam Barry’s classmates couldn’t resist calling him “Commodore” after seeing the statue. Among the GM Design team, Barry played a strong role in the Stars & Steel special editions, though he's reluctant to take too much credit. He was quick to acknowledge the teamwork among designers, engineers, and marketing colleagues within GM. "It turned out to be a great opportunity that really affected the entire plan for Chevrolet for the year,” he added. Bold looks, plenty of options: Chevrolet Corvette 2026 Corvette ZR1X Stars & Steel Special Edition in Black The Stars & Steel Limited Edition is available on all Corvette models, from the entry-level Stingray to the ZR1X. Buyers can choose between Arctic White paint with Satin Silver stripes and a Santorini Blue interior, or a black exterior with Satin Black stripes and Adrenaline Red interior. Other Stars & Steel Corvette enhancements include special sill plates, an interior plaque showing the build sequence number, and available red accents on the brake calipers, seatbelts, and floor mats. Wheel options include Black Gloss, Carbon-Flash, or weight-saving Carbon Fiber. Black exhaust tips are included, too. Production of the Stars & Steel Edition Corvette is limited to 250 units. When asked if the Corvette is his favorite Stars & Steel model, Barry said, “yeah, of course,” without hesitation. It's the car that inspired the GM Design team to expand the Stars & Steel project across multiple Chevrolet models, and the one he worked on every day in the Corvette studio. Stars & Steel Corvettes include: Arctic White with a Santorini Blue interior or Black with an Adrenaline Red interior American Flag inspired full-length stripes in Satin Silver or Satin Black and “250” flag graphics on doors and spoiler ends (when properly equipped) Unique sill plates and interior plaque featuring build sequence number Black Gloss, Carbon-Flash, or available Carbon Fiber Wheels (depending on model) Red accents: Edge Red Calipers, Red Seat belts, Floor Mats with Red Stitching and Edge Red Engine Cover on select models Black exhaust tips & select accessories by model Huge capability with high style: Silverado EV 2026 Silverado EV Stars & Steel Special Edition in Black The Silverado EV Stars & Steel Special Edition is based on the Silverado EV RST, and is available in Summit White with Satin Silver graphics, or in Black with Satin Black graphics, and a Black / Sky Cool Gray interior. Blacked-out 24-inch wheels, black nameplates, and an upgraded brake system further differentiate this truck. The braking upgrade includes red six-piston Brembo front calipers paired with 15.7-inch rotors. The Stars & Steel Silverado EV includes: American Flag inspired stripes in Satin Silver or Satin Black and “250” flag graphics 24" High-Gloss Black wheels All-new Brembo heavy duty brake system with red six-piston front calipers and larger 15.7-inch brake disc for improved pedal feel, fade resistance and stopping power in all conditions Black Nameplates The bestseller gets even better: Silverado 1500 2026 Silverado 1500 Stars & Steel Special Edition in Summit White The Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplate. Nearly 363,000 were sold in 2025, and the Stars & Steel Special Edition gives buyers a new option to choose from. 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It comes with a spray-in bed liner, high-clearance assist steps, a power sunroof, and 20-inch High Gloss Black wheels. The Z71 off-road package comes standard as well, which provides off-road suspension, hill-descent control, and skid plates. Customers also get the LTZ Convenience Package II and the LTZ Plus Package. Together, these options groups provide amenities like ventilated front bucket seats, a wireless device charger 3, a power-operated tailgate, a Bose premium sound system, adaptive cruise control, heated outboard rear seats, and more. The Stars & Steel Special Edition includes the Gooseneck/Fifth Wheel Prep Package and the Max Trailering Package, which ups the towing rating to 21,600 pounds 4. The Stars & Steel Silverado HD includes: American Flag inspired stripes in Satin Silver or Satin Black and “250” flag graphics Trail Boss Package w/ Spray In Bedliner 20” High-Gloss Black Wheels Z71 Off-Road Package LTZ Convenience Package II Off-Road High Clearance Assist Steps LTZ Plus Package Power Sunroof Max Trailering Package Gooseneck/5th Wheel Prep Package Soft Roll Bed Cover Floor Liner Package Agile and efficient: Chevrolet Colorado 2026 Colorado Stars & Steel Special Edition in Summit White For those who want Stars & Steel capability in a midsize pickup package, Chevrolet offers the Stars & Steel Colorado, based on the Trail Boss Crew Cab and powered by the 2.7L turbocharged engine with standard four-wheel drive. Along with the quintessential Stars & Steel exterior appearance package, the Colorado adds red recovery hooks, rocker panel guards, underbody skid plates, a spray-in bedliner, a black exhaust tip, and all-weather floor liners. The Trail Boss Convenience Package II and the Midnight Edition option groups are also standard. The former includes heated front seats, remote start, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a wireless phone charger, uplevel interior materials, and more, while the latter adds a range of visual upgrades like 20-inch gloss-black wheels, black nameplates, a 40-inch off-road light bar, and accessory power-distribution box. The Stars & Steel Chevrolet Colorado includes: American Flag inspired stripes in Satin Silver or Satin Black and “250” flag graphics Midnight Package w/Sport Bar & Light Bar Dark Essentials Badging 20” High Gloss Black Wheels Convenience Package 2 Technology Package Skid Plate Package Black Exhaust Tip Red Tow Hooks Black Rocker Protectors Spray-on Bedliner Soft Roll Bed Cover Floor Liners Here’s to the next 250 years Close-up of the America 250 logo on the 2026 Colorado Stars & Steel Special Edition. From the Corvette to the Silverado HD, the Stars & Steel Collection celebrates America’s 250 th birthday. Far bigger than the vehicles themselves, though, is the mission behind this special edition. With every Stars & Steel vehicle sold, Chevrolet will donate $250 to nonprofits that support America’s veterans. The initiative launched in January 2026 at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a Stars & Steel-inspired 2026 Corvette ZR1X — a one-of-one car — sold for $2.6 million. Every dollar went to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit that provides mortgage-free homes to families of fallen first responders and military service members, and builds smart homes for injured veterans and first responders.