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vadams44 12-26-2018 08:26 PM

C8 convertible
 
Do you think there will be a C8 convertible available in the near future or at any time?

Sub Driver 12-26-2018 08:44 PM

Yes

elegant 12-26-2018 08:55 PM

Yes, though only as a hard top convertible. Maybe GM will call it a “Spyder” are the euro-exotics call their removable hard top ‘verts. Rendering thanks to FVS.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c46d7b69e.jpeg


smithers 12-26-2018 09:19 PM

One of the test mules running around looks to be a hard top convertible.

GARYFINN 12-26-2018 09:42 PM


Originally Posted by elegant (Post 1598568518)
Yes, though only as a hard top convertible. Maybe GM will call it a “Spyder” are the euro-exotics call their removable hard top ‘verts. Rendering thanks to FVS.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c46d7b69e.jpeg


That's NOT a convertible.

WICKEDFRC 12-26-2018 09:47 PM


Originally Posted by GARYFINN (Post 1598568816)
That's NOT a convertible.

.....and THAT looks like a freaking mess.

pickleseimer 12-26-2018 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by GARYFINN (Post 1598568816)
That's NOT a convertible.

Agree. For some reason looking at all the C8 renders/guesses, if that is indeed the design of the production 'convertible' then that escaped me. Hopefully a 'true' convertible is in the offerings.

Rapid Fred 12-26-2018 10:04 PM


Originally Posted by GARYFINN (Post 1598568816)
That's NOT a convertible.

Other angles show it will be. It’s not a targa and there’s no rear window when the top is retracted. What you see are more like faired headrests. One could quibble, of course, but it should be much more open than today’s targas...

elegant 12-26-2018 10:07 PM

Yes, that is factually the HT convertible; we know this because the mini window behind the B pillar is smaller on the convertible — as shown.

As to the debate as to whether that is a convertible on a second plane (feelings about it), as you notice, I stay out of those kinds of discussions.

elegant 12-26-2018 10:15 PM

Here is another view with the HT down, however now from a front quarter view.. Again, thank you FVS.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a6222ea33.jpeg

z06inVB 12-26-2018 10:21 PM


Originally Posted by elegant (Post 1598569022)
Here is another view with the HT down, however now from a front quarter view.. Again, thank you FVS.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a6222ea33.jpeg

That looks grotesque ☠️

warhawkmcdaniel 12-26-2018 10:23 PM

I think some would like a switch to convert from front engine to mid engine and back.

TBIRD57 12-26-2018 11:08 PM


Originally Posted by elegant (Post 1598568518)
Yes, though only as a hard top convertible. Maybe GM will call it a “Spyder” are the euro-exotics call their removable hard top ‘verts. Rendering thanks to FVS.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c46d7b69e.jpeg


i'd pass

ltomn 12-26-2018 11:33 PM

I’d buy that in a heartbeat! It heavily resembles the epitome of a Spyder Sportster: the Ferrari 488. However even at the elevated estimates of it’s potential tariff, it will be a veritable bargain compared to that car’s $385k and up price.

firstvettesoon 12-27-2018 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by z06inVB (Post 1598569059)


That looks grotesque ☠️

grotesque? Then I guess you must not like any other spider offered from Ferrari or McLaren either, because it retains the same general profile and characteristics.

JoesC5 12-27-2018 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Atomic Fred (Post 1598568962)


Other angles show it will be. It’s not a targa and there’s no rear window when the top is retracted. What you see are more like faired headrests. One could quibble, of course, but it should be much more open than today’s targas...

In 1968 GM made a Corvette coupe and a Corvette convertible. When I took the tops off my 69 coupe and removed the vertical rear window glass the car looked just like the rendering of the so-called convertible rendered above.

It was in no way the same as the 1969 Convertible that was offered.

firstvettesoon 12-27-2018 12:27 PM

It will be much like the Ferrari and McLaren Spiders.

A “true” convertible with nothing rising above the belt line except the windshield is prob not possible for a Hi performance “supercar”. It’s not a boulevard cruiser. ; )

tooold2race 12-27-2018 02:34 PM

Thank goodness for all the 'convertible/spider haters'!!! The line in front of me for mine just got shorter......

SugarDemon 12-27-2018 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by firstvettesoon (Post 1598571402)
It will be much like the Ferrari and McLaren Spiders.

I’d be cool with that as long as long as it doesn’t look too bulbous behind the passengers.

Alwyn678 12-27-2018 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by GARYFINN (Post 1598568816)
That's NOT a convertible.

Targa top like my Supra.


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