Reader Spy: Chevy Volt caught on set of Transformers 2
by Damon Lavrinc on Aug 28th 2008 at 8:33PM 
Click either image to view full gallery of the production Chevy Volt
Ed sent us the top pic pilfered from the Transformers Live Action Blog and judging by the roofline, headlights and taillights, you're looking at the first picture of the production Chevy Volt. Not proof enough? Click on the image above and look closely at the metal plate in front of the sideview mirror. It's emblazoned with the four letters that spell out GM's savior. The Volt it is. Our boys at AutoblogGreen have already called upon the General's minions for a comment, but no response has been delivered to our inbox... yet.
UPDATE: We've found view video of the production Volt on the Transformers 2 set here. Also check out screen grabs like the one above that show the production Volt in full view in our gallery below.
Gallery: Production Chevy Volt
[Source: Transformers Live Action Blog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
MemphisNET 8:41PM (8/28/2008)
Impressive, even in low-quality shakey-cam version. :D
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Torrent 9:04PM (8/28/2008)
That looks extremely nice. I was worried about the overall shape, but that that worry is gone now. It erases my fears of a Prius-like profile.
Conor 9:47PM (8/28/2008)
Thank you GM!! I absolutely love it.
3seriesisking 10:02PM (8/28/2008)
I agree.
I'm really hoping GM pulls this thing off because I know they have a lot riding on it.
Can't wait to see the whole thing GM!!
Keep us updated Autoblog.
Alec 10:18PM (8/28/2008)
I love it.
Torrent 10:35PM (8/28/2008)
Wait....So if it's running, doesn't that mean they have the technology that it needs?
montoym 11:43PM (8/28/2008)
Quote from Torrent: -
"Wait....So if it's running, doesn't that mean they have the technology that it needs?" -
Possibly, but I doubt it. I'd lean more towards this car having a more conventional drivetrain installed into it. Much the same as GM has installed the Volt powertrain into an older Malibu, I think this might be the opposite.
Most movie cars don't have the normal powertrains installed into them. For instance, many of the vehicles used in the Fast & the Furious movies were often base models with bodywork to make them look more agressive and muscular than they were. The Evo for instance was converted to RWD only. There may be a single true version for engine shots etc.
Also similar to how the Batmobile(original movie version), was powered by a Small-Block Chevy motor and not the Turbine that was shown in the movies. Granted, that's more of an extreme example, but still valid.
Basically, don't believe everything you see on TV(or the internet for that matter.
MasterCKO 5:28AM (8/29/2008)
Fan-frikkin-tastic.
Please Please Please tell me they delivered on the battery tech for this bad boy. I REALLY want this to hit the market and shake things up. It looks great.
PiCASSO 7:35AM (8/29/2008)
Got a tingle in my body when I saw the photographs followed by the video.
I'm sure that this was a multi-million dollar one-off (not based on production tooling) with possibly an earlier version of the series-hybrid powertrain installed that is fully capable of running for short amount of time (a few miles).
I really have high hopes for GM on this vehicle, after reading this well written article:
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200807/general-motors/4
PJ 10:55AM (8/29/2008)
This looks spectacular. Round of applause for the stylists.
But I wouldn't go as far as saying we're looking at the "production" Volt. The size of those wheels alone suggests otherwise--check out the fender gap in GM's "Real vs. Concept" photo in the gallery compared to the razor-thin one on the blue car. This car's probably rolling on 20s. Production cars don't have blackout window tint, either.
I think there's still another layer to be peeled away between concept and reality.
Radix 8:43PM (8/28/2008)
Holy...testicle tuesday. Looks great. At least the top half does. :P
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Niels 8:49PM (8/28/2008)
I don't care for cars made after the 1980s, but even this is impressive.
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alex 8:45PM (8/28/2008)
this can't be the volt cuz IT DOESN'T EXIST!!! it's vapor ware! don't you remember GM crushing the EV1 even though 3 BILLION people had already put down $60,000 deposits to buy one?
plus even if it did exist, it would RUST RIGHT AWAY! My uncle's barber's son's friend had a 1922 chevy that RUSTED BEFORE HE EVEN GOT HIM HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP!
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SPF 8:49PM (8/28/2008)
Drugs are bad, mmmkay.
Yar 9:09PM (8/28/2008)
Read carefully SPF, it is indeed sarcasm.
tankd0g 9:35PM (8/28/2008)
Biting sarcasm except that this is a movie prop so there is accidental truth in what you are saying.
henrykrinkle 8:41AM (8/29/2008)
No one doubts that GM could deliver a new car body. The fact that this is a movie prop pretty much guarantees that it doesn't have the new experimental powertrain that is still not ready for production.
DS 8:46PM (8/28/2008)
You're joking right?
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VP 8:47PM (8/28/2008)
This car proves the fact that hybrid doesn't have be blocky and boring. That is one good looking car. Can't wait for more.
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MajorGeek 9:31PM (8/28/2008)
Score and +1. I have been watching, and hope it looks like the concept. Then I am 2 for 2, Volt and Challenger. Own one, waiting for the other.