2020 C8 - Mid Engine Corvette - best guess renderings
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Sorry. I put the outline in the wrong spot. I went back and checked the original photo that clearly showed the outline of the scoop.
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And it still looks to me like the cover blocks it off.
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Still foggy about the those headlights, some have said they are just temporary but sure look the same in most of the cars we have seen.....My 2011 Grand Sport had a similar look, would make the front end different than the Ferrari and Mclaren.
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And narrower front tires also results in not following pavement contours, e.g. less tramlining.
Also less unsprung weight for better handling.
Also less unsprung weight for better handling.
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scoop/door interface
It's unlikely the scoop blends into the crease--that doesn't comport with the late Pimp's description in a couple of ways. Having said that, there's clearly some complexity going on between the door and the scoop structure--or at least the spy photos of the door open seem to suggest that.
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Not saying they need to be 285's or something massive but those fronts look like a 195 off a Camry and don't fit the look of the car. Give us a 245 and I'm fine... if for no other reason than it will look nice 
Guaranteed when/if a Grand Sport and Z06 version of the C8 is released it will have wider front (and rear) tires!
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I don't know how they would do a retractable hardtop, but I guess it is possible. Simpler explanation seems like a manually removable targa top. The latter would keep costs down for the entry level price mark and be consistent with Corvette tradition. My guess is the targa top would be stored under the front hood?
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How about red herring or things "seen" to take the conversation in a way-off direction? Such as a seam in the window weatherstrip, or skinny front tires. Kinda like adding padding or styro under the camo and then showing "lumps." 
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I only did that to point out that the side scoop is still there, just hidden behind that flat-panel camo.