The mid-engine Aerovette began as concept to showcase GM’s newly acquired rotary engine technology. Bill Mitchell’s design team gave the car a bold almond shape, bi-fold gullwing doors and a clear large rear window over the engine compartment to show off the experimental four-rotor engine. It was exhibited as the Four-Rotor Corvette with sterling silver … Read more
Chevrolet delivers a futuristic vision of technology and design with the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept. A version of the model was first shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and stars as “Sideswipe” in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The Corvette Stingray Concept represents both the iconic legacy and an exciting future for Corvette. … Read more
The Corvette Stingray Concept was developed as an internal design challenge to combine classic Corvette cues with surprisingly high-tech features, modern materials, and a striking new appearance. The car is well-appointed with a clamshell hood, scissor-style doors, ergonomic seats, rear-view camera with night vision enhancement, and a high performance hybrid drive. Interactive touch controls allow … Read more
The Camaro’s first generation was born into the era’s raging muscle car and drag racing wars – as well as road racing, which spawned the original Z/28 in 1967. First-generation Camaros also served twice as the Indy 500 pace car: first in 1967 and again in 1969. The ’69 examples, with their Hugger Orange stripes … Read more
The Astro II was designed in collaboration between GM Design and GM Research as a prototype for possible production mid-engine Corvette vehicles of the 1970’s. The test bed car had a welded steel backbone frame, a radiator mounted in the rear and a Mark IV V8 engine driving the rear wheels via a 2-speed transaxle. … Read more
If the shape of the Chevrolet Astro I looks futuristic today, imagine its debut as a concept vehicle at the 1967 New York Auto Show. Designed to investigate the “visual potential of automobile aerodynamic characteristics”, Astro I dramatically demonstrated the harmony that could be achieved between aesthetics and aerodynamics. These design parameters led GM Design … Read more
Redesigned from the ground up, the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Traverse strengthens Chevy’s position in the midsize SUV segment. Offering bold design with more truck-like proportions, key safety features with families in mind, combined with greater horsepower and torque from an all-new engine. The new Traverse is positioned to lead in its highly competitive segment and … Read more
Ringbrothers unveiled the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro known as “VALKYRJA,” at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The 890-horsepower muscle car was developed using the latest technology, including 3D scanning, CAD design and more. The car was assembled with modern materials such carbon fiber, while custom parts were created using a combination of 3D printing … Read more
There have been six generations of the Camaro, all distinguished by styling that uncannily captured the design zeitgeist of their respective eras and performance technologies that remained sharply focused on the driving fun that made the original a hit from day one. First Generation: 1967-69 The Camaro’s first generation was born into the era’s raging … Read more
he Bel Air was Chevrolet’s mid-priced line for 1962. This car is a two-door hardtop and was commonly called a ‘Bubbletop’. Chevrolet had five V8 engine offerings for 1962 ranging from the standard 283 CID – 170 Horsepower up to the 409 CID – 409 horsepower. This car is equipped with the optional 409 V8, … Read more