There will not be a C8 Spyder
08-13-2019, 12:14 PM
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There will not be a C8 Spyder
This is because the word "Spyder" spelled with a "p" is owned by Audi an can only be used for a car owned by Audi, such as any of the Lambos. Furthermore, I would be shocked if Chevy calls their C8 hardtop convertible a Spider. That is just way too Ferrari. There is nothing wrong with calling it just a Corvette C8 convertible.
08-13-2019, 12:31 PM
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08-13-2019, 12:34 PM
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08-13-2019, 12:35 PM
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Tell that to Mitsubishi
08-13-2019, 12:37 PM
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Toyota MR2 Spyder 
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08-13-2019, 12:40 PM
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For the most part, with Spiders, I flush 'em down the toilet. Unless they look like they might be really good eating, with the addition of some leftover Taco Bell hot sauce. 
08-13-2019, 12:45 PM
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This is because the word "Spyder" spelled with a "p" is owned by Audi an can only be used for a car owned by Audi, such as any of the Lambos. Furthermore, I would be shocked if Chevy calls their C8 hardtop convertible a Spider. That is just way too Ferrari. There is nothing wrong with calling it just a Corvette C8 convertible.
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08-13-2019, 12:47 PM
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^ nice catch 
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08-13-2019, 12:57 PM
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Any proof of the Audi "Spyder" trademark?
08-13-2019, 12:58 PM
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Also, please look up the word "pedantic"
08-13-2019, 01:28 PM
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There is likely no Spyder trademark or Spider Trademark. The first Spider was a tall two seat horseless carriage with minimal cargo room and a fabric/leather removable top. We have had Corvair Spyders and many other Spyders, but the first “Spyder” was a Porsche.
With a handful of exceptions, all Italian cars are Spiders, not Spyders. This is because there is no “Y” in the Italian alphabet. Most all non-Italian cars use Spyder.
Go C8 Spyder!
With a handful of exceptions, all Italian cars are Spiders, not Spyders. This is because there is no “Y” in the Italian alphabet. Most all non-Italian cars use Spyder.
Go C8 Spyder!
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08-13-2019, 01:41 PM
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C8 Arachnyd?