Ever since the C8 Corvette was formally
introduced to the world in a large California airline hangar, journalists and
enthusiasts all over have been able to enjoy a multitude of firsts. The first
mid-engined Corvette has wowed people worldwide with its power potential,
styling accents, and very sensible pricing. For the first time since 1953, the
convertible model's folding lid does not
consist of cloth or vinyl. Every model until now has offered a convertible
variant with roof material on the softer side.
The 2020 C8 Corvette's drop-top utilizes the first
power-folding hardtop, which consists of two panels that can retract into a
handy cubby behind the seats right on top of the engine. The top weighs in at
just 80 pounds heavier than the standard coupe, and the panel under the folding
roof has two exotic-looking peaks that flow behind each passenger's headrest
into the tail. You can specify the roof with matching body color paint, or dark
gray Carbon Flash. Chevy's thorough and precise engineers traded the old
front-engine Corvette's hydraulic roof actuators for six electrical actuators,
which are known for their reliability.
The new top's design allows for independent
operation of the glass rear window, so it can be lowered while the roof stays
up. The rear window can be raised to deflect wind when the top is down, which
will also reduce wind presence in the cabin. Moving it down takes 16 seconds,
and you can even do it with the car traveling up to 30 mph. There is also heat
shielding around that cubby so the top doesn't roast while being stored, and
special attention was given to not have the top contribute heavily to negative
drag. The C8 convertible posts the same coefficient of drag as the coupe with
the top raised, and the high-performance Z51 trim sports the same rear spoiler
as the coupe.
We hope you come to visit us right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson to inquire about
the new C8: the mid-engine generation starts with the 2020 stingray. The coupe
is powered by a Mid-Engine 6.2-liter Small Block LT2 V8 and goes from 0 to 60
in UNDER 3 seconds. This is the vehicle that completely fulfills the dream of
Zora Arkus-Duntov, and one of the first traits drivers notice off the bat is the
difference in handling: having the engine and transaxle be so low in the car is
a great help. The steering wheel is on the small side, and if you're over six
feet tall, you won't have much problem moving around while learning the ins and
outs of this mid-engined and highly-awaited creation!
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