Latch for a top of a vehicle

The clamp has locking hook (2) which is operatively connected with windshield frame (3) and motor gearing unit (8), for moving locking hook from closed position to an open position. The motor gearing unit extending longitudinal side of locking hook has an electric motor (29) which is oriented transversely with respect to longitudinal center plane of the vehicle, and interacts using triple-geared-down gearing unit (30).