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Old 09-09-2018, 12:42 PM
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To my knowledge, no one has brought up the fact that there are two variants of the C8 testing, the coupe and the spyder. Refer to the engine bay and different covering used in the rear on these two cars. The coupe has vents of some sort running along the sides, whilst the spyder just has one black tarp. Also, they have different wheels, to distinguish.

Coupe is in the front, spyder tailing



The spiders rear window clearly seen testing a few months back, resembles that of a Ferrari 458/488





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I think I saw it mentioned in a couple places. But nobody had anything to say about it. Just that there were a couple differences that showed there were two models. So, basically, the vert has some sort of folding solid roof and flying buttresses.
Any insights on the mechanics of the convertable roof?
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Two cars will be released ME Coupe and Convertible around the same time.

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Everything you brought up has already been discussed in some depth days ago.

We just need a photo of the car with the top down.
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Old 09-09-2018, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Shrike6
I think I saw it mentioned in a couple places. But nobody had anything to say about it. Just that there were a couple differences that showed there were two models. So, basically, the vert has some sort of folding solid roof and flying buttresses.
Any insights on the mechanics of the convertable roof?
only saw the coupe...
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Originally Posted by Zerv02

only saw the coupe...
Bro, .. where have you been? This has been discussed quite heavily for months that we were looking at a Coupe and a Spyder Convertible. This was acknowledged and known long before the de-camo'd pics came out on Labor day!
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Originally Posted by Zerv02

only saw the coupe...
Does the coupe's side vents looks like that of the mules running at nurburgring or the more aggressive vent like the C8R


Nurburgring



C8R
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Can't wait to see the C8R on track next year.
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Originally Posted by Zerv02
To my knowledge, no one has brought up the fact that there are two variants of the C8 testing, the coupe and the spyder. Refer to the engine bay and different covering used in the rear on these two cars. The coupe has vents of some sort running along the sides, whilst the spyder just has one black tarp. Also, they have different wheels, to distinguish.
Actually, I think it may be you who is not paying attention. Everyone has already talked about this. It's obvious.
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Originally Posted by Zerv02
To my knowledge, no one has brought up the fact that there are two variants of the C8 testing, the coupe and the spyder. Refer to the engine bay and different covering used in the rear on these two cars. The coupe has vents of some sort running along the sides, whilst the spyder just has one black tarp. Also, they have different wheels, to distinguish.


So which one were you sitting in a couple weeks back? I assume a coupe — otherwise you’d have noticed the top up/down button perhaps?
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Thanks for the heads up zerv02.
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So which one were you sitting in a couple weeks back? I assume a coupe — otherwise you’d have noticed the top up/down button perhaps?
Coupe, already clarified
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Actually, I think it may be you who is not paying attention. Everyone has already talked about this. It's obvious.
Apparently, lol!
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I posted some pics in another thread but the fuel door location is in different places between the coupe and the spyder. Same general area but higher up on the coupe. I don't know if that gives any insight as to how the hatch is going to open and/or how the top will be stored but I thought I'd mention it again.
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Originally Posted by sunsalem
Can't wait to see the C8R on track next year.
Can't wait to see street version in my garage next year.

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