Korea's Mi-ray concept unlocks bow-tie magicBy Autoweek Magazine - Leave it to designers in Seoul to summon some of the best of Chevrolet's Detroit soul.
The Mi-ray concept was designed at General Motors' Korean studios and revealed at the Seoul motor show. It celebrates Chevy's centennial in high style with some dramatic salutes to the past -- the 1963 Chevy Monza SS and the '62 Corvair Super Spyder, plus generations of Corvettes and modern fighter jets melded together for the distinctive theme.
But the Mi-ray (which means "future" in Korean) also looks ahead. The wedge-shaped design has scissor doors and an advanced take on the familiar Chevy grille. The bold face is flanked by LED lights that angle back, and the front is set off by a prominent fascia. The body was constructed with extensive use of carbon fiber over an aluminum chassis.
Power comes from a turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder that works with a pair of electric motors running on a mid-mounted lithium-ion battery. There is also a dual-clutch transmission, and the car can switch from front-wheel to rear-wheel drive.
The Mi-ray concept was designed at General Motors' Korean studios and revealed at the Seoul motor show. It celebrates Chevy's centennial in high style with some dramatic salutes to the past -- the 1963 Chevy Monza SS and the '62 Corvair Super Spyder, plus generations of Corvettes and modern fighter jets melded together for the distinctive theme.
But the Mi-ray (which means "future" in Korean) also looks ahead. The wedge-shaped design has scissor doors and an advanced take on the familiar Chevy grille. The bold face is flanked by LED lights that angle back, and the front is set off by a prominent fascia. The body was constructed with extensive use of carbon fiber over an aluminum chassis.
Power comes from a turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder that works with a pair of electric motors running on a mid-mounted lithium-ion battery. There is also a dual-clutch transmission, and the car can switch from front-wheel to rear-wheel drive.
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