The Chevrolet Code 130R concept was revealed at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan, revealed alongside the Chevrolet Tru 140S concept.

[1] It is a compact 2-door, 4-seat sports coupe inspired by the 1962 Chevrolet Nova and is designed to be a US$20,000 car for younger buyers.

[5] The Chevrolet Code 130R uses GM's 150-horsepower 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged DOHC I4 with eAssist technology and is in the front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.

[10] At the North American International Auto Show, Chevrolet held a poll, asking which compact coupe concept the showgoers prefer; the rear-wheel drive Code 130R or the front-wheel drive Tru 140S.

Although, the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro did carry over many design cues which were featured on the Code 130R concept, mainly in the side and rear profiles.