Featured C8 Vert Engine Cover close-up pic

[C8Jake]

16 screws to remove cover...access port for oil fill/dipstick
rear window operates w/top up or down

 

[EJChevy]

That's super cool! Notice the exhaust port at the rear of the cover - help keep heat away from the top when it's down.

Those gears are pretty cool too! I'm surprised they're exposed like that (the engineer in me is coming out).

I think the power rear window is also a great addition - one of the nice things with driving a classic roadster is having the top up and the rear window open.

I did just have a thought: HOLY BLIND SPOTS! The nacells are huge and don't have any windows in them. Guess you'll really want the 2LT if you get one of these!

 

[EJChevy]

rear cam mirror > standard on 1LT vert

Doesn't work when the top is down. I'm talking more about the blind spot monitoring.

 

[LE BARON]

Those gears are pretty cool too! I'm surprised they're exposed like that (the engineer in me is coming out).

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Spoken like a true gear head

 

[Vanguard2001]

First view opinion: looks complex and not very elegant. It will take a while for the C8 vert appearance to sink in.

 

[C8Jake]

complex & not very elegant

extremely complex

 

[Cariboocreek]

I love the convertible, but not thrilled with some of the mechanical that looks like something from the Nautilus (Jules Verne, 20,000 leagues under the sea). Open gears.....really?....

 

[Dik]

Gears; probably the only/best way to grantee absolute synchronisation of all moving parts? There maybe too many variables to use electro-hydraulic systems.

.... just don't lean in with a necktie while operating the roof with the remote!

 

[Cariboocreek]

Gears; probably the only/best way to grantee absolute synchronisation of all moving parts? There maybe too many variables to use electro-hydraulic systems.

.... just don't lean in with a necktie while operating the roof with the remote!

Then the C8 convertible is not quite ready for prime time.

 

[Dik]

Not ready? Why is that?

 

[Cariboocreek]

When I pop the hood I want to see clean. This is hardly clean. Two ginormous gears looks like the hammer mill we rolled oats with on the farm when I was a kid. The engine compartment should look like it at least came after the industrial revolution.

 

[Vanguard2001]

Engine cover open, it does not look elegant at all but that is only for a brief period. If I ever become so fortunate to own a C8 vert, the top will be lowered and raised away from critical eyes! "Don't look now dear, the top is coming up!" . With the engine cover in place, the vert might be sleek in the eye of the beholder. I say 'might' because it has two huge nacelles behind the headrests that will add to the controversy. Must have been one helluva engineering exercise to design the entire 'convertible' system on a mid-engine platform. Nonetheless, Corvette will continue to offer a coupe and a convertible.

 

[Dik]

Hammer mill. Lol. Not bad...

Yeah, they do look rough around the edges but I'm good with them as long as they work perfectly.

My C6 was electro-hydraulic and did have issues. The mechanism does get out of alignment if you use it a lot.... and i used mine a lot.

 

[tyho]

Agree, the mechanics and hardware don't have the most appealing look to them. Function over looks, but both would be nice. then again, the price has to be considered. I'm sure if GM added another $20,000 to the C8 convertible, the mechanics would be, well ... more Swiss watch like.

 

[Cariboocreek]

Agree, the mechanics and hardware don't have the most appealing look to them. Function over looks, but both would be nice. then again, the price has to be considered. I'm sure if GM added another $20,000 to the C8 convertible, the mechanics would be, well ... more Swiss watch like.

So far we have Timex....

 

[MikeysZ06]

So far we have Timex....

I was thinking more “Casio”. I still have a timex indiglo and it works fine

 

[Cariboocreek]

I was thinking more “Casio”. I still have a timex indiglo and it works fine

Oh I am sure it will work just fine. But right now the convertible is more Swiss cheese than Swiss watch.

 

[Vegas1500]

Agree, the mechanics and hardware don't have the most appealing look to them. Function over looks, but both would be nice. then again, the price has to be considered. I'm sure if GM added another $20,000 to the C8 convertible, the mechanics would be, well ... more Swiss watch like.

Although not rear engine, the wife’s 2011 BMW Z4 with retractable hard top, is light years ahead of that monstrosity....

 

[Dik]

I'd like to get the designers thought on the mechanism. There is nothing on the web on this topic that I can find....

 

[LE BARON]

Although not rear engine, the wife’s 2011 BMW Z4 with retractable hard top, is light years ahead of that monstrosity....

Without a rear engine there is a lot more space to play around with.
Shouldn't compare a front engine configuration to a rear engine configuration IMHO