2020 Corvette Convertible Set for Oct. 2 Debut in Florida
Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center, 6 Speed Online will be there to witness the launch of the newest 2020 Corvette.
We’re only a couple of months away from sending this decade off into the winds of history while welcoming the New ’20s with a big bang. And what better way to ride into the silver future to come than behind the eighth generation of America’s sports car, the Corvette. The new car flips the script on its heritage by placing its engine behind the cabin, a feature decades in the making.
Of course, sunchasers will also get their hands on a Corvette around the same time as the targa model heads off to the showroom. And lucky for us, 6 Speed Online is heading off to Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, to witness the debut of the 2020 Corvette convertible, set for October 2.
Why there? Because space exploration and Corvettes go together like peanut butter and jelly. During the Apollo program, astronauts would receive a new ‘Vette every year to drive, weaving the stars in the sky with the Stars & Stripes forevermore. And of course, a convertible Corvette is as American as apple pie and baseball, starting with the 1953 model year onward to today.
Speaking of space, the Kennedy Space Center backdrop continues the space theme established at the debut of the 2020 Corvette back in July, around the time of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Thus, we expect to see a few astronauts on the stage prior to the convertible’s debut.
Our friends over at Corvette Forum recently posted a render of what the new convertible could look like. There, you’ll see the flying buttresses taking the place of the rear engine cover on the targa model, where the fabric top will call home while you’re cruising under the winter Florida sun.
As far as what to expect from the new Corvette convertible, not much is known thus far. According to Car Buzz, the only notable item is that the convertible will weigh just 102 pounds more than the targa top, if only because of the extra engineering needed to stiffen the chassis.
We can’t wait to see the new Corvette convertible in person. Until then, we’ll be stocking up on sunglasses and freeze-dried ice cream for our trip to Florida.
Photos: Chevrolet
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