The Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Concept hasn’t even been unveiled yet, but thanks to numerous photo leaks, the exotic show car has become one of GM’s worst kept secrets. With speculation it might foreshadow the next-gen C7 Corvette, we decided to ask Vice Chairman Bob Lutz if there are any plans for production.
Leftlane: “Is there any significance to the Chevrolet Corvette Centennial concept, aside from the role in Transformers 2?”
Mr. Lutz: “No, I would say that is in the realm of ‘pure concept.’ At this point, there’s zero intention to produce.”
Of course, Mr. Lutz also recently told us the new Camaro began as a “pure concept” without production ambitions, so it’s possible this Corvette still has a future. For now, though, the show car’s purpose in life is to celebrate 100 years of motoring history at GM.
The vehicle will likely debut at the Los Angeles auto show in November, though it could arrive some time sooner or later. As noted, it will have a starring role in “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen,” a Paramount/Dreamworks flick set to hit theaters next year.
09/03, 11:12 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
The key words from Mr. Lutz are ‘at this point’. If this turns out to be no more than just throwing one out there as he implies, so be it, but we all know there will be a next generation Vette and inspiration has to start somewhere. I believe this simply to be a case of there are more important things for GM to worry about right now. The ZR1 should be enough to keep the faithful amused for a while.
09/03, 11:54 AM
posted by:
jumpoffit
this will have a starring role?? who the hell is this ‘vette supposed to be anyway? i haven’t seen any pictures of bumblebee so i HOPE this isn’t him rebuilt- Megatron, eh……..
09/03, 12:03 PM
posted by:
golf4me
Thank god, this thing is hideous.
09/03, 1:34 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
This car is HOT ROD i’ll tell you, and if you remember the old cartoon move, HOT ROD gets Optimus Prim killed, and Megaton becomes Galvatron… So you see it’s a good thing Chevy is not making this car, but hay I hope thay still put out a Z28 Camaro…..
09/03, 1:54 PM
posted by:
volvo240dl
Looks like Gm wants a car that looks similar to a Nissan GTR yet still have the Corvette body.
09/03, 2:11 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
volvo240dl,
I thought the GT-R35 was trying to look like the CORVETTE. Seriously. Don’t let the silver paint throw you. The only things those cars share are the paint color, four wheels, and four tail lamps.
This concept is by far the most outrageous to date. The fact it will actually drive and that there more than one on set is telling as well.
But there are more convincing and conservative renditions of the C7 out there. the best ones actually look something Syd Mead did.
09/03, 2:42 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
I think this is going to be an Autobot. Maybe Jazz rebuilt, or some guy they find underground. In the first movie, none of the Decepticons were GM vehicles, and I’m willing to bet the same theme will be carried out this time as well. I doubt it will be Bumblebee.
09/03, 3:27 PM
posted by:
bolex
lutz goes from 0 percent chance to 100% approved to 0 again and back to maybe…otherwise the concept is pretty cool.
09/03, 3:29 PM
posted by:
Whiplash-C6Z06
It’s a shame. I hope it’s at least a design precursor for the C7. It’s over the top in some ways, but it’s a show car (the back end). But I love seeing the old ’70s Sting Ray brought into the 21st Century. C3+C6+?= Centennial Concept.
09/03, 3:55 PM
posted by:
Badass Z51
As a Corvette owner I can say this with all confidence, if the C7 resembles this monstrosity in any way…. the C6 will be my last Corvette.
09/03, 9:46 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Damn it!
It would’ve been cool to produce these even as a limited edition vehicle, of say, 100 units.
09/04, 12:24 AM
posted by:
VWgrouP
This car is nasty.
09/05, 12:13 AM
posted by:
speedemon
Now Corvette will do it’s impression of the Ford GT 90!lol http://www.geocities.com/hockey_sucks/GT90.html
01/05, 1:07 AM
posted by:
prelude4life
a metallic batmobile!