# Laser-Powered Cars The Chaparral 2X Concept Uses a Laser Powertrain By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaparral-2x References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/chevy-chaparral-2x-vision-gt/34905/) & [media.chevrolet](http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2014/Nov/1119-chaparral.html) The Chaparral 2X Vision [Gran Turismo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7) is a race car with a radical design, borne out of the creative and engineering minds at [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette), that uses a conceptual laser powertrain that provides 900 horsepower of thrust. The futuristic concept vehicle was unveiled at the LA Auto Show. The vehicle builds its forward momentum from a laser propulsion system more associated with space travel than track racing. A 671 KiloWatt laser creates beams of light that provoke shock waves, generating thrust. With assistance from an air generator, the laser mechanism offers 900 horsepower of thrust. In the video game world -- which is where this car will likely reside -- this translates to a track speed of 386 km/h. In the virtual world, the Chaparral 2X will be able to go from zero to 60 mph in only 1.5 seconds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Laser Propulsion System:** The concept of using laser propulsion systems in cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Futuristic Concept Vehicles:** The development of futuristic concept vehicles, such as the Chaparral 2X, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** The integration of high-performance cars like the Chaparral 2X in virtual reality gaming showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The use of laser powertrains in cars could disrupt traditional automotive manufacturing and propel the industry into a new era of energy-efficient vehicles. - **Aerospace Industry:** The application of laser propulsion technology in cars could lead to advancements in aerospace propulsion systems, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. - **Gaming Industry:** The integration of realistic and high-speed concept cars in virtual reality gaming provides disruptive innovation opportunities for immersive gaming experiences in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Electric Hypercar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype.md) - [Game-Exclusive Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Megacars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megacar.md)