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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tripjammer
The 720s Spider roof is completely silent!

https://youtu.be/A8GEl5_J7SA

All the McLaren Spiders roofs are more simple than the Ferrari, that is why GM used the same builder.
Compare the roof seam on the C8 to the McLaren example you provided and you will see it is more similar to the seam found in the Ferrari design.
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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dmaxx3500
if it lays over the engine,,does it have some kind of lining,and how do you keep it clean [from road grime and water?]
One assumes there will be an insulated compartment it folds into.
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Originally Posted by The Rabbi
A "know it all" said the vert will be a hardtop that will fold and sit vertical behind the seats. Anyone confirm this???
Yes I can confirm your know it all doesn't know anything.
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Thanks everyone for your replies, great subject. Oct. 3 will give us the answer
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