Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo REVEALED!

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If that article is right, this could definitely be a X2014 killer... Although the 'propulsion system' is a bit far fetched for my taste. I wonder how drivable it'll be in-game, because based on it's looks, it's my new favorite car, but if it's pretty much undrivable for my average skills, it'll just collect dust in my garage...
 
Full press release from Autoblog (hat tip to @LiteMix)

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Chevrolet Unveils Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo
Radical racing concept developed for racing franchise's 15th anniversary

LOS ANGELES – Chevrolet today revealed the Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo (VGT) concept – a revolutionary interpretation of the ultimate race car, developed exclusively for fans of the PlayStation® 3 racing game, Gran Turismo® 6. Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative race cars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years ago.

Gamers can race the Chaparral 2X VGT this holiday season by downloading an online update for Gran Turismo 6, the latest iteration of the best-selling PlayStation franchise that has sold more than 72 million copies worldwide since its 1998 debut.

"This concept is an audacious and ambitious vision – and one that demonstrates to a new audience how Chevy's engineering and design teams challenge norms and explore the technologies of tomorrow," said Clay Dean, executive director of advanced design. "It also an ode to a unique partnership that pioneered ground- breaking technologies that are in used today, on the track and the street."

Known for unconventional, boundary-pushing race cars that shook up the motorsports world, Texas-based Chaparral Racing partnered with Chevrolet Research and Development more than 45 years ago, pioneering now-standard methods and materials used in contemporary racing and production vehicles, including the composite monocoque chassis, lightweight-alloy powertrain systems, automatic transmissions for racing and progressive, active aerodynamics. The partnership also spawned ground-breaking vehicle data acquisition technology. Chevrolet continues to use racing programs to test and develop new technologies and materials.

The Chevrolet Chaparral 2X VGT channels that spirit of innovation into a vision of what the future of racing could hold, with a radical form and an advanced, laser- based propulsion system.

"It was created in a no-rules atmosphere to challenge designers and test engineers to deliver the most exhilarating sensations. This is a fantasy car by design," said Frank Saucedo, who oversaw the team that worked on the concept. "Like the original Chaparral race cars decades ago, the Chaparral 2X VGT weaves advanced aerospace technologies into the design to help achieve its performance goals."

The Chaparral 2X VGT's concept propulsion system is inspired by technology derived from advanced work targeted at space travel and future aircraft design. It features a mid-mounted laser, beamed-energy propulsion system, which pulses beams of light that focus in a shroud, creating shock waves that generate tremendous thrust in the lightweight race car.

With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air- powered generator to provide 900 bhp of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game, with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds.

The propulsion system's position in the composite chassis complements an unconventional yet highly active prone driver configuration – face down with the driver's arms and legs splayed toward the wheels. In fact, the race car's propulsion and suspension systems are built around the driver, enabling progressive strategies of active and driver-adjustable aerodynamics.

"Think of it as adapting a wing suit to a racing car, where the driver's movements control certain aspects of the aero package," said Saucedo. "In many ways, the Chaparral 2X VGT is like racing wing suit, with a protective fuselage for 'flying' very low to the ground."

The driver-enabled aerodynamics eliminate the need for large, conventional wings and other aero devices used to generate grip-enhancing downforce – an attribute that helps minimize the overall mass of the Chaparral 2X VGT's minimalist structure. Only essential elements are on board, with instrumentation, for example, projected on the driver's helmet visor.

Additionally, lightweight chassis components reduce the sprung weight of the race car, enabling the car to provide tremendous cornering grip with a relatively small footprint. It rolls on 17-inch front and rear wheels, all wrapped with racing tires.

"The Chaparral 2X VGT is a vision of how advanced technology may shape the look and driving experience of racing," said Saucedo. "Chaparral's race cars and methods were seen as outlandish four decades ago, and with the innovative spirit still burning at Chevrolet, the Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo might just be a harbinger of motorsports in the next four decades."

Other manufacturers have developed concept race cars for the Vision Gran Turismo project, but Chevrolet is one of the few to transfer it from the digital world to a physical concept vehicle.
The Chevrolet Chaparral 2X VGT concept is on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show through November 30.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
 
GM must have put out a release already because there's lots of info on the net.

Apparently the drivers lays down on his/her stomach and really "wears" the car like a wing suit. Also, the car isn't powered by any conventional internal combustion engine. It's propelled by lasers. Yep, read that right, lasers.
Because I want to be punched in the stomach every time I hit a bump... :D

Seriously though, this looks amazing. 1.5 seconds to 60? Yes please!
 
Ok, so let me get this straight, from the press release @The Stig Farmer posted:

We are talking about a car which envelops its driver like a wing suit, that can trash the 0-60 barrier in under 2 seconds and also has 900 bhp. All of this while being powered by a FREAKING LASER!? :odd:

Yep, there is nothing I don't like about this car. Nothing! :drool: If this car were any more ground-breaking, people would call it an earthquake. GM sure wasn't joking when they said that this car was designed in a "no-bounds" environment...
 
Powered by... laser :odd:. GM just went past Red Bull X cars in terms of ridiculousness.

We should've seen that coming when GM added the Chaparral name to the mix. There is no "conventional" in Chaparral, just incredibly sci-fi stuff. And you need a ridiculous car, to compete with a Red Bull X car...
 
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Atleast the RedBull cars followed real life physics... I donno... It looks awesome, but it's specs just don't do it for me, they threw out the 'simulation' part of GT, atleast the other VGT's could be possible real life cars.

But I'm still excited to experience it :D
 
Oh man, if there is one Vision GT car that needs to have a fully modelled cockpit view, it's this one. I can't even imagine how cool it would look :drool:

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I thought a car inspired by a slab of hardened fish was insane enough, but a car powered by frickin' laser beams? Forza definitely doesn't have that!
 
Atleast the RedBull cars followed real life physics... I donno... It looks awesome, but it's specs just don't do it for me, they threw out the 'simulation' part of GT, atleast the other VGT's could be possible real life cars.

But I'm still excited to experience it :D

Well, some cars in this project are bound to be rather unrealistic. ;) I don't think Bertone, Nike or Jordan will make "normal" cars, if you know what I mean...

Depiste the mind-boggling specs, I'll enjoy the car if the handling is right. :)
 
wasnt one of the rules of VGT that they use drivetrains and motors/engines that are real?

they have to make one of these in real life or else i say they are cheating.
 
The Chaparral 2X VGT's concept propulsion system is inspired by technology derived from advanced work targeted at space travel and future aircraft design. It features a mid-mounted laser, beamed-energy propulsion system, which pulses beams of light that focus in a shroud, creating shock waves that generate tremendous thrust in the lightweight race car.

With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air- powered generator to provide 900 bhp of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game, with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds.

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Full press release from Autoblog (hat tip to @LiteMix)

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It features a mid-mounted laser, beamed-energy propulsion system, which pulses beams of light that focus in a shroud, creating shock waves that generate tremendous thrust

so is this force to the tires or more like a rocket?
 
Lasers?! They may as well say it's powered by fairy dust, doesn't make it any more or less realistic :lol:

I guess this means it's gonna sound like an electric car? :grumpy:
 
If that article is right, this could definitely be a X2014 killer... Although the 'propulsion system' is a bit far fetched for my taste. I wonder how drivable it'll be in-game, because based on it's looks, it's my new favorite car, but if it's pretty much undrivable for my average skills, it'll just collect dust in my garage...

This is basically me and the X2014. I've gotten better at it partly from playing a ton of F1 2013 (weird how there's a crossover there), but I don't find driving it particularly fun. It's definitely a challenge and sometimes very frustrating. I could see the Chaparral 2X having very similar driving characteristics.
 
You mean it'll sound the same as every other vacuum cleaner in GT6?

It'll sound like one of those handheld vacuum cleaners :lol:

I looked at the picture and thought 'how do the wheels turn?' Then I read the press release and it seems as though the wheels don't turn, it's controlled by aero? How will it turn at 50mph if it's aero dependent :confused:
 
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