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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Moray Concept by ItalDesign
- Story Cars
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2003, the ItalDesign Moray Concept is a striking homage to the Chevrolet Corvette, celebrating the iconic sports car's 50-year legacy. Designed by the renowned Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, the Moray showcases an elegant and futuristic aesthetic that captures the essence of American performance and design.
The Moray features a sleek profile reminiscent of ocean waves, highlighted by long, slender headlights and a serpentine bonnet that extends forward, contrasting with its distinctive cut-off tail. The design includes innovative elements, such as doors that open upwards like a seagull's wings, made from clear crystal that seamlessly integrates the side window and roof. This unique door design allows for quick transformation from a coupe into a quasi-roadster by removing the door wings and replacing them with a central arch-shaped steel structure.
In a nod to modern technology, the Moray replaces traditional side mirrors with a camera system, featuring dashboard-integrated displays for enhanced visibility. Inside, the vehicle is luxuriously appointed with soft leather upholstery, with only the surfaces touched by the driver or passenger heated for comfort.
The Moray is powered by a front-mounted 6.0-liter V8 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette, producing over 400 horsepower. It achieves perfect balance and performance with Michelin Pilot Sport 335/30 ZR20 tires at the rear. The dashboard layout is designed for dynamic driving, with instruments positioned for easy access and clarity.
As a show car, the ItalDesign Moray embodies the stylistic features of all five generations of the Corvette, with modern updates such as LED optics in place of traditional retractable headlights. The transparent cap serves both as a roof and an impressive design element, contributing to the car's unique character.
Overall, the ItalDesign Moray is a celebration of both Italian artistry and American automotive heritage, symbolizing a dream of innovation and performance that remains unreplicated in the automotive world.
