C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible and C8.R Reveal Fall 2019

[jagamajajaran]

GM just announced that the 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible and the C8.R will both be revealed Fall 2019.

[Plasboy]

GM just announced that the 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible and the C8.R will both be revealed Fall 2019.

Great news, thanks.

[ZORA 69]

The Ferrari Spyder really does not have anything over on the Looks of the C8 Spyder. The only real difference of the two cars is you can buy several C8s in different colors for the same price. OH, and most likely your collection of C8s will be more dependable.

[Meldoon]

I predict the C8R will dominate IMSA.......can’t wait!

[meyerweb]

The Ferrari Spyder really does not have anything over on the Looks of the C8 Spyder. The only real difference of the two cars is you can buy several C8s in different colors for the same price. OH, and most likely your collection of C8s will be more dependable.

And cheaper to maintain.

[ABorC]

Teaser video:

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...his-fall-video

[ABorC]

I predict the C8R will dominate IMSA.......can’t wait!

until the stewards smack it with BOP

[John]

Sorry HT folks, but this announcement confirms why I have been suggesting repeatedly, that the C8 HT’s production line start will not be until around the middle of winter.

Why, because after the reveal, then will be a time, just like the months between the C8’s coupe reveal and its production, even if you remove the extra couple of months for the plant upgrade, for GM to receive your HT orders, suppliers to be ready, sequencing of the production line to occur, etc.

And in addition to those things, or should I more properly say due to those factors, little birdies from different flocks, have been chirping that same middle to middle-end of winter for the HT convertibles start of production.

For more about the HT Spyder: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...comes-a-spyder

[N4SPEED]

GM just announced that the 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible and the C8.R will both be revealed Fall 2019.

That is exciting! Thanks for sharing!

[tooold2race]

I'm not downgrading the C8 in the least, but the comparisons to similar Ferrari models is inappropriate. By the way..... FERRARI MAINTENANCE IF FREE AT THE DEALER FOR THE FIRST SEVEN YEARS (and has been for the past several years) so let's eliminate the maintenance myth. Their 'dependability' is also quite outstanding.

While 'cost' is a big factor, when I figure in depreciation, it's hard to rationalize buying a Toyota, but it never stopped me from having a Corvette in my garage too.

[bobbytinvab]

Thx Jag appreciate the info ... tough to wait for the vert ... not sure I can hold off, but not sure what the best thing to do is ... Yeah I know, get a coupe soonest, then opt for the vert in 2021 ... yeah that's it

[rlhmarines]

Z06 or whatever equivalent model to the C8R will probably have similar air extractors but not the center naca duct
on the front frunk area like the pic above...maybe...like the C8R pic below from the video.

What say you guys on this look?

[meyerweb]

I'm not downgrading the C8 in the least, but the comparisons to similar Ferrari models is inappropriate. By the way..... FERRARI MAINTENANCE IF FREE AT THE DEALER FOR THE FIRST SEVEN YEARS (and has been for the past several years) so let's eliminate the maintenance myth. Their 'dependability' is also quite outstanding.

True, I had forgotten about that. But it's not really "free." You're just paying for it in the upfront price. As for dependability, I wonder how it would look if Ferrari owners drove their cars 10 to 15 thousand miles a year, like many Corvette owners do.

[John]

Z06 or whatever equivalent model to the C8R will probably have similar air extractors but not the center naca duct
on the front frunk area like the pic above...maybe...like the C8R pic below from the video.

What say you guys on this look?

Thanks rlhmarines for that screen print capture. We have heard that the C8 Z06 has two twin ducts, similar to the Lotus Exige. In the interim, here are a couple more C8.R screen prints.

[Plasboy]

until the stewards smack it with BOP

Exactly!😡🤬