GM Unveils Futuristic California Corvette Electric Concept

General Motors has unveiled the California Corvette Concept, an all-electric, one-off hypercar designed by its Advanced Design studio in Pasadena that pays homage to Southern California's car culture. This concept features a radical single-piece front-hinged canopy replacing traditional doors and roof, which can be removed to transform the car into an open-air track vehicle, emphasizing duality of purpose. It incorporates a T-shaped prismatic battery pack allowing an ultra-low seating position and improved aerodynamic airflow, along with active rear spoiler and air brake for high-speed stability. The design showcases a cab-forward architecture with bold body folds, a red and grey color scheme, and a minimalist, driver-focused interior featuring a rectangular steering yoke and augmented reality heads-up display. While GM has not disclosed detailed technical specs and confirmed no plans for production, this concept is part of a trio of Corvette design studies released this year, signaling a potential reimagining of the Corvette brand for the electric age beyond a mere EV conversion. The California Corvette concept embodies GM's vision of blending traditional American sports car heritage with futuristic, global design perspectives.