Chevrolet revealed its new Chaparral 2X VGT concept made for the PS3 Gran Turismo 6 racing game at the Los Angeles Auto Show today.

It’s a super-futuristic looking racecar that’s inspired by the groundbreaking motorsports specials that Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet collaborated on more than 45 years ago.

“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 GM advanced design. “It also an ode to a unique partnership that pioneered ground-breaking technologies that are used today on the track and the street.”

We warn you, don’t expect to make much sense out of GM’s futuristic powertrain for the 2X GT – unless you take Star Trek too seriously, and we quote the manufacturer:

“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 horsepower worth 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.”

We’ll try to get more photos of the concept later in the day.

Update: New pictures have been added to the gallery below

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