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Old 05-18-2018, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NewYuriCity
Very possible, but if the driver front tire was on the lower gravel and the passenger front tire was on the higher pavement that would only compress the passenger front suspension more. Only way this could be an illusion is if the driver front tire is on the pavement and, because of the angle the passenger front tire would be extended further to meet the tire to the pavement. Still very possible though.
I hear you.
I think we can both agree that it is most likely due to suspension movement.
From the additional pics of the car on pavement, it appears that the stance is correct.
Old 05-18-2018, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by skank
We will have a bolted in hardtop, targa top, and a folding hardtop IMHO. There are enough spy photos of all three floating around. I've entered this observation on my list thread.
Man, I sure hope you're right about the bolted in hardtop.
Old 05-18-2018, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
Man, I sure hope you're right about the bolted in hardtop.
Just like a C6 ZR1. That should be a easy one!!!
Old 05-18-2018, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by skank
Just like a C6 ZR1. That should be a easy one!!!
Assuming they are willing to deal with the required SRS that would come with it, that the C6 ZR didn't have to deal with.

I really hope they offer it. I like the added structural integrity of it.



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Old 05-18-2018, 05:41 PM
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Thanks for posting the pics NewYuriCity.

Question: If they do hot weather testing the Death Valley area, as often happens, do you think they'll have to remove more of the black cladding to expose the actual air intakes etc? Gotta make sure those work as intended under extreme conditions, right? If so, that might give us a clearer idea of the body design even with the swirly B&W camo wrap still in place.
Old 05-18-2018, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Klinn
Thanks for posting the pics NewYuriCity.

Question: If they do hot weather testing the Death Valley area, as often happens, do you think they'll have to remove more of the black cladding to expose the actual air intakes etc? Gotta make sure those work as intended under extreme conditions, right? If so, that might give us a clearer idea of the body design even with the swirly B&W camo wrap still in place.
Absolutely true, but unfortunately I would imagine GM will do all of that testing at their private Desert Proving Grounds in Yuma, AZ.
Old 05-18-2018, 07:39 PM
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The nose is beginning to take shape, you can make it out clearly in this photo.

Old 05-18-2018, 08:41 PM
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May-January=8 months and a few days
Old 05-18-2018, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by tomlink
Roof partition lines are definitely in different positions between mules but even though the partition line on #5 is further back, it doesn't make sense that a targa top rear partition line wouldn't be even with the rear of the window glass.

The plot thickens....
The targa top still has to fit somewhere - yes?

So there is a limit to it's size. Not a mystery. The space will be similar to that for the convertible, and still leaving space for the golf club trunk
Old 05-18-2018, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
I agree. And as Skank pointed out, it still has the horizontal separation line indicating retractable top. It looks like two different retractable configurations.
Looks fairly similar to the folding hard top on the F458/488 to me. I hope it is because I'd love a hardtop convertible.


Old 05-18-2018, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tomlink
Roof partition lines are definitely in different positions between mules but even though the partition line on #5 is further back, it doesn't make sense that a targa top rear partition line wouldn't be even with the rear of the window glass.

The plot thickens....
Yes, it would look awkward if the B pillar was visible and the cut line didn't line up with it. But once the vinyl camo is removed the B pillar will likely be hidden by a tinted glass continuation of the door glass as on the C7. Then the "shorter" lift-off panel won't look so wrong - plus it will be small and light, easy to stow.
Old 05-18-2018, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikerjulio
The targa top still has to fit somewhere - yes?

So there is a limit to it's size. Not a mystery. The space will be similar to that for the convertible, and still leaving space for the golf club trunk
I was thinking that the targa top could be stored in a vertical position behind the seats, still within the cabin. Most, if not all, mid engine supercars have a storage area directly behind the seats.

And while there could be a targa body style, the roof doesn’t have to be one piece. The 918 Spyder, for example, uses two overlapping panels as a removable roof.
Old 05-19-2018, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 570RadRacing
Looks fairly similar to the folding hard top on the F458/488 to me. I hope it is because I'd love a hardtop convertible.

Well, it looks pretty certain you'll be able to get one.
Old 05-19-2018, 12:37 AM
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Those rear view mirrors look GIGANTIC!
Old 05-19-2018, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by moldyviolinist
There is:



However it is noticeably further back than the one in the spy shots the other day.
front bumper air intakes styled off the c5 also do you see that bulge of air under the door sill
probably has exhaust vent for brakes?
Old 05-19-2018, 01:07 AM
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I like your forum name “bestvette2020.”
Old 05-19-2018, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by vettedna
This time the #5 C8 has been seen

Can you tell the difference which is which?

Hope it is a not a repost.
Which one is which. But this one has the big basking whale mouth, not the proboscis on the other recent car.

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Old 05-19-2018, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 570RadRacing


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Old 05-19-2018, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael A
Those rear view mirrors look GIGANTIC!
they better have an auto fold in feature
Old 05-19-2018, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by IronV
Which one is which. But this one has the big basking whale mouth, not the proboscis on the other recent car.

thanks, this is how i improve my language skills. i am a fast learner though. please (if it is not too much to ask) keep correcting my mistakes. already learned some stuff just by reading the forum..
what i still don't get there are some words - buttresses? what exactly do you mean by those? i figured that out that it has to do something with the back of the car, but still


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