SEMA 2019: 2020 Corvette Convertible Radiates in Blue
Despite all of the wild customs nearby, all-new mid-engine Corvette convertible commanded all the attention under in Vegas.
We’re still going through all of our Chevy truck and SUV finds from the 2019 edition of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, in order to bring you the best ones around. We’ve already found some cool rides already, including a ’36 rat rod pickup, and the officially licensed reproduction of the legendary Yenko Camaro (which, we know, isn’t a truck, but it is a badass Chevy, and we’re all about that here, too).
Of course, it’s not a SEMA Show without a few Corvettes around. Usually, they, too, are wildly customized wonders, featuring all sorts of big motors, flashy paint schemes, and a body kit here and there. Yet, there was one which stood out by being stock through and through: the all-new, mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible.
Ever since that day in July 2019, the C8-era of America’s sports car has commanded everyone’s attention wherever it went. The new Corvette convertible took attention-grabbing to the next level upon its unveiling in Florida last month, and it hasn’t let up yet, as everyone had to stop and stare at this Elkhart Lake Blue beauty on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The stunning design of the 2020 Corvette is already enough to stand equally among the other amazing customs at SEMA 2019, but it has more to offer to everyone than the rest.
For starters, instead of the targa roof and fastback engine cover of the coupe, the convertible has dual nacelles, which hide the retractable hardtop when the sun is out. The feature is a first for the Corvette in its long history, as is, of course, the midship placement of the 6.2-liter LT2 V8 and eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Unlike most of the customs on the floor of SEMA 2019, the 2020 Corvette convertible is not only driveable, but also usable. Despite the retractable hardtop and the LT2, there’s plenty of room in the rear trunk for your belongings, and even more up front for your winnings from the casinos along the Vegas Strip. We certainly can’t wait to see them on the street.
Photos: Derin Richardson for Chevrolet Forum
