I would sure confirmation of this. I really want a convertible but not another track queen.

 

not sure I like it....but you never know, in person it could be rockin'

 

Hope so, and the buttresses look fabulous....

 

I'm a convertible guy but I'll have to see what this looks like in person. The targa might be the best way to go with the C8. I want to see that engine!

 

So this is not an official OEM thing, but for the Ferrari 458 and 488 spider, Capristo makes a clear engine cover panel for the spiders. It might be possible for GM to have an option to make the tail end of the engine visible. Honestly, it will probably be an aftermarket thing if the retracted roof does not cover the entire engine.

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Thanks for share the Ferrari photos- I was curious if a mid-engine convertible had a viewable engine. I really hope the C8 has this option- recognize that it might not be as "pretty" when the top is down, but with a hard top convertible, I want to see that beautiful engine while the top's up!

 

Here is my Ferrari 360 spider. It has a glass window above the engine which makes the engine completely visible top up or down.

 

Is the 360 a soft top? I assume it's not confirmed, but all things point towards a hard top convertible for the C8, right?

 

I wanted to convertible but looking at the coupe from a flat side view they look almost the same, the only difference is the small space between the buttress with the small windows, taking the targa roof off manually might be work for some but the look is almost the same as the convertible when viewed sideways, on the other hand you can see the engine on the coupe, ill trade that little space of openness for the chance to dress up that engine, just my opinion.

 

I wish we could see the convertible in different colors. It mike make a difference on the look.

 

Don't think GM will offer this option but looks good!

 

Weird.. there are 3 engine slits in the first pic and 2 engine slits in the third pic. Or is the "third" one just a shadow?

 

The third slit is not really visible in the last shot as it appears to be a raised fin, so you aren't able to see under it like you can in the first and second photos. So I think you aren't really wrong that it is a shadow.

 

This....is my next Corvette

 

It looks very similar to the operation of the McLaren 720S convertible hardtop. It even has the same risers behind the occupants, probably for roll-over safety. I'm guessing it's going to be nearly the same. There's but so many ways to skin that cat.

 

Caught this about a week ago in Ann Arbor, MI. I asked the guy standing if this was the convertible, and he said yes.

 

HD Metal piece welded. C7 cross member was made in Canada.

 

 

Looks pretty sleek from this angle! The buttresses don't look as massive. Also looks like they somehow retrained the rear view mirror camera too!

 

I expect to see the C8 convertible reveal around October 15-19.