SPIED! FIRST Look At The All-new Chevrolet Corvette Convertible — And You Thought The Coupe Was EXOTIC Looking...

This past week brought the reveal many were waiting for. And, to be straightforward, General Motors' Chevrolet division delivered in a big way.

The all-new 2020 C8 Corvette made waves with its new look, mid-engine setup and remarkable price point. So, now what?

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This is where more variants come down the 'pike. Next up? That would be the Corvette Convertible.

While the company did not release specifics or even issue an approximate date, we're expecting to see its reveal in the next 6-12 months. Perhaps at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) or New York Auto Show (NYIAS) now that the Detroit Auto Show will be in the summer?

During Thursday's big reveal, the convertible was essentially shown in a quick succession of snaps during a teaser video. While the design may be finalized, the chassis it was displayed on is clearly a running styling buck — note the jacked up rear suspension.

The real takeaways from this reveal is it will continue to keep the more exotic look going. Although it's to be determined if a folding hard- or soft-top is under the tounneau cover, one thing's for sure: Its buttresses mimic other supercars like the Ferrari 488 Spider and McLaren 720S Spider.

Hopefully we'll see it out and about testing soon.

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PUGPROUD - 7/21/2019 6:07:05 AM

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I'm a convertible guy at heart but I'll take the coupe with roof panels and the engine you can dress up, light up (options} and see from the outside.

MDarringer - 7/21/2019 10:12:49 AM

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I didn't think the coupe was exotic looking. I thought it was terrible Fiero V2.0 looking.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 7/21/2019 1:53:22 PM

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It is pretty clear from the photo the interior is really awkward and unlike any other supercars. It is really too bad they did not take a page from Ferrari or McLaren like the did for the exterior.

cidflekken - 7/21/2019 8:28:54 PM

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The rear looks jacked up. The rear wheel well gap looks excessive.

bmw7er - 7/22/2019 12:46:44 AM

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I've tried to stay open-minded. I have never loved the idea of the mid-engine Vette. While watching the launch, I tried to get excited and listened to every word. I am super excited about the price and performance, and the fact that the engineers and designers knew they had reached the end of what they could do. But I have come to the conclusion:

They took away everything I loved about a Corvette to give me something that I really didn't care about. Flash back to 1982 Corvette Collector's Edition. Did anyone care about how slow that car was? Or even the C4, as it ushered in a totally new look for Corvette. You were buying the looks of those cars and 0-60 was not the only thing that mattered.

The C8 is dog ugly. In my eyes it is the ugliest car I have ever seen in my life. I HATE long front overhangs. My God, the GM Exec even said CAB FORWARD, which I hadn't heard of since the 1990's and the Chrysler 300M. The back end if a mismatch of everything ugly: The Camaro, a wing that doesn't fit, and the side profile that looks worse than any profile my eyes have seen.

I also HATE HATE HATE the fact that it now is bargain basement. Now we get to have the Corvette, which is the same as a Hyundai to a Mercedes. Whoop whoop. I loved it when the Corvette was the admiration of what you could have it you were successful, not what you can get if you aren't successful but want to have a knock off.

BOOOO C8. I hate you. I'm out to find the C7 with the most options I can find and I'm going to store it away just to have it.

TomM - 7/22/2019 10:40:38 AM

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To me the style makes it Unmistakable as a Chevy Corvette yet still mid-engine does not lend itself to the same styling as rear engine cars -Just look at the difference between Ferrari Front and Mid-engine cars to see the point.
And For the Price - it is simply fantastic. I am happy they did not try to make it look like a Lambo - or a Ferrari - which it is not.

The average age of a Corvette simply points out that these cars are NOT Daily Drivers - and it is the older person who has the money to buy these. But - obviously there are some quite a bit younger - as well as older. I don't think buyers will be disappointed.

deaHelkcunK - 7/22/2019 8:01:04 AM

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I think I need to see it in person before I can entertain a proper opinion. So far though this car is extremely impressive. Got to love the big NA V8 torque in a mid engine format. Finally an affordable GT40?

Truthy - 7/22/2019 9:41:41 AM

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I think it is georgeous. The details impress, such as how the angle of the hood crease matches the angle of the side vent. The rear wing is functional.
This car looks forward as the platform had to change to accommodate hybrid systems.
I think the interior is unique and other sources have commented on the quality of materials.
The average age of a Corvette buyer is 62 and may not be buying another. Potential customers under 50 want something different.
If you only keep your current customers happy, ala Cadillac, you risk missing the transition window.
As for calling it a Fiero, that was an under-engineered product rushed to market by taking the X-car transaxle and turning it around for mid-engine.
Read more about the engineering that went into this Corvette and marvel at the price.
I hope this is indicative of a new approach by GM.