C8 Corvette - HTC VS. COUPE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 

One point to make when putting the top back on is the flip the sun visors down preventing the mirror cover from eventually snapping off.

That hard top convertible is what has me sold, this system is what saves on rear trunk space,

Another thing she could have touched on is how the convertible looks so sexy with those two pillars and small window in contrast to the coupe that has that huge hatchback window we have seen in Corvettes before.

The C8 Corvette looks amazing. Sue Ann looks even better!

I'm pretty excited...my 2024 C8 Z06 HTC is being built the week of September 9th.

I just picked up my new C8 Corvette HTC this week. I originally ordered the 2023 2LT HTC. My order was moved up to a 2024 HTC. Really enjoying the C8 experience.

I would rather give up some accessories, add-ons and get the convertible the target top you’re gonna get sick and tired of taking it off all the time and you’re just gonna leave it on

I have a 22 HTC, and trust me….it is the way to go. I also have a 2000 C5 with the removable top….so antiquated. Get the HTC, PERIOD.

So. I have tried to get more folks to try this even contacted GM on this. Get a glass or tile suction cup to remove the targa top. I had one for my '13 coupe. It made removing and installing so much easier and safer. I bought mine at a specialty tile shop, I even thought about putting the vette logo on it. I would place the targa top puller in the center, lock both tabs and it was an easy lift and easy to control. A micro fiber cloth would easily take care of any ring mark.

I bought the convertible after much debate with myself. I came up with this: The hard top is a daily driver and the convertible is just a toy. I'm so glad that I did. I love the 'push of a button' open and close.

fantastic video. i loved it! i really like the glass display of the engine on the coupe, but i like everything else about the HTC.

Great instructional video for the people who are stuck with those coupes. Thank You for your efforts!

More Sue Ann, please. Her product knowledge is spot on. Nice ring too.

Thanks for showing the trunk on the two models. I was curious.

I'm totally not a convertible guy but I just love the Corvette convertible. It's great how it keeps its good looks with the roof down. I would prefer a C8 without a spoiler though. Makes the body look so much sleeker.

I live in Vegas and I am looking at purchasing a c8 this year. The dealerships here really do not want to work with you unless you are willing to spend $30,000 over sticker. Maybe the guys and girls at corvette world will be willing to take care of me and sell a car!! Great video

Bought mine Easter weekend and Sue Ann is dead on!

Great review, nice work! …HTC for me hands down. Easier to “drop the top” and just looks more exotic. Love both cars though!

I’ve owned 8 Corvettes and this HTC C8 is the only convertible Corvette I would own. Takes the car to a different level and it looks way more exotic than the coup. Plus it’s nice to have the little back window that can lower with the top up. For me I would take a lower interior option to get the HTC.

HTC is definitely the way to go‼️

Great Vlog Jason. Nice to present the comparison and functionality to those not familiar with the operation on the HTC. I like watching people seeing it in operation for the first time; listening to their comments as it moves like a choreographer had put some dance together. I’ve never been a Rag-Top Fan. I guess that goes back to the first car I drove at age 16. It was a 1960 red Pontiac Bonnieville Convertible. It was nice right up to the time the back window was glazed/frosted over and it was hard to see through it. Then someone slashed the top. My dad was a teacher and a H.S. Baseball Coach. I’m thinking someone got a bad grade or didn’t get enough playing time. The issues of the frosted window and damage to the top by someone trying to break into the car or jealously slashing it turned me against soft tops. Now, I’m’ lucky to have a 2009 C6 Coupe I bought as a retirement present to myself and as of March, I have a 2022 C8 HTC. When the HTC became a reality for Corvette, it opened up the door. I’ve told my story a number of times on RU-vid about getting the C8, that for once, I was the guy that was at the right place at the right time. I got the only Corvette allocation for 2021 from a dealership in Central PA and bought the car at MSRP. I got my C6 from the other Chevrolet dealership in my area and was lucky to get it. That C6 arrived at the dealership in December 2008 and remained in their showroom until I bought it on 5/5/2009. Older people may remember back in 2008 and 2009, the stock market wasn’t doing well and car dealerships were wondering if they were going to remain in business. I was at the right place at the right time for that C6, a beautiful Crystal Red Tintcoat Z51 with a transparent Targa Top. Both dealerships only receive 1-4 Corvette allocations per year. There aren’t many C8s around because the population of my county is around 128,000 people. Due to unfavorable weather, too many stones/anti-skid materials on the roads and my health, I had my first drive in the C8 on Sunday 4/24/2022. Here in Central PA it was 85 degrees and I took full advantage of putting that top down to start that 500 mile break in. This was my first experience in a C8 behind the wheel and folks, anyone that drives one will say that line from the movie Independence Day: “I’ve got to get me one of these”!!! Yeah, I’d like to see Tom Magnum Selleck in a “Ferrari-Looking C8” with a comparison view of the 308 GTB. That was a great TV show running from 1980 to 1988. Always thought it was funny, him fishtailing the Ferrari out of the grass and onto the highway 😂 Love the Eye Candy trips to Corvette World!!! Thanks Jason

When I do this for the first time, it will be glorious!!!!

On the soft close you don’t need to push it down and touch the paint. There’s a handle inside. You grip it and pull down to close. It will latch automatically by itself. Also that grey one in the background looks sick!

Thank you Sue Ann

Awesome info, Jason! Great job showing this stuff off. 👍

Good content. Considering Coupe vs Convertible myself. Was def leaning coupe but you have made me split now.

Thanks for showing, lots of great info

I love the look of Victor racing wing made for C8.

I'll take the 1LT HTC over 2LT coupe. Same price but HTC looks way more exotic and has the rear camera mirror standard (main 2lt option IMO). HTC has the option to make the roof and nacells black; stunning on torch red or orange😍😍😍. Some claim much less wind noise when the roof is down and no injection ticking noise when its up.

Great info!

Spoke with Corvette Engineer, 30 MPH is the “recommended” speed but the roof can open at faster speeds.

The only advantage to the coupe in my opinion is being able to see the engine. At my age, I’ve seen enough engines and cleaned enough engines that I would not forego all of the advantages of the HTC for a coupe.

These are stunning dream cars.

My dream car.

I just almost spent 105k on one, it was super hard to let go, but also proud of myself to actually be financially smart lmao

EXCELLENT video thanks everyone this convertible top its similar to my 350z top

Great video! Beautiful color! Thinking about installing Victor racings smart active wing for even more drag control. Any experiences?

I'm working on getting mines 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁❤️‍🔥👑💪🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Stunning dream cars that are better than a Batmobile.

Targa is more beautiful the convertible because it is electronic is more practical but I'll stick with the targa

2 Stunning corvettes that seem inspired by Hot Wheel Cars.

hard top for sure! game changer! it adds more of that super car look and feel.

You forgot to mention the rear window goes down on the HTC whether the roof is up or down, and when you put the back window down with the roof up, it prevents all that waffling whipping noise inside the vehicle

Ура!!!ура!!!ура!!! Сбылась мечта!!! Идиота!!! Лет 10 назад рассуждали об автомобиле Корвет!!! Именно о том что не хватает Корвету! А именно о складной крыше, Корвета, и вот сбылась мечта!!! Я очень рад!!! Вы все огромные Молодцы!!! С Новым 2023 Годом вас всех, всем крепкого здоровья, счастья, радости, любви, успехов в работе, долгих долгих лет жизни вам всем!!!

We prefer to have a trunk and a frunk whenever we are out in our HTC since the top is always down unless it’s raining. Another positive is the only engine noise is from the exhaust since our back window can be down with the top up or down. I also would rather be driving than cleaning 2 rear windows and an engine compartment

HTC all day!

Excellent video. Appreciation.

Man, nothing like the smell of a new car. Beautiful car!

First Vette I would go with the Vert.

I love the Red Mist HTC, except for the black wheels, it’s very much like my 2022 HTC! A Torch Red HTC would have been my second color selections.

Jason what do you think of the fairly new mod that allows fob use up and down?

9:38 the roof came down unevenly 😆 and please pause at 9:40 to have a look through and don’t assume it’s the angle of the camera because it’s not!….

I love Corvette 🔥🔥🔥

😍 gorgeous!!! The car is nice too!

Very cool!

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

I have had a C7 Z06 since 2017 and looked at my engine once for one minute. It was very boring. I am going convertible on the C8…no brainer for me!!!

As a sales pitch, could the young lady lift that targa roof ? Sales wise , would have been interesting to switch the two (models) and actors .

Great informative video! What would be the weight difference between the convertible and the coupe?

I like red exterior and brown interior

All the automation with the HTC is mind-boggling, but I have to ask; What would happen, although the odds are almost non-existent that it would, but would happen if in the middle of putting top or down there was a complete failure not allowing the automation to complete its cycle? Like on previous generations, if you got locked out your car, the fob had key that you'd use to open the trunk lid and then there was cable you could pull to pop open the door. Does the C8 have some type of cable to release all the gearing so one, if not two people could close or raise the top? I know, I know. stupid question, but someone had to ask. It's things like this that keep me up at night. 🤣 Save the Wave🙋‍♂

Very well done video, thanks!

Very informative thank you

Also, i seen like 3 seat options , i was just wondering is one seat lower to ground then the other models? So is one have less cushion on the seat so one can get better head room or are all of the seat options have the same seat height thickness?

I was like, "Nooooooo!" when she slammed the trunks shut...I thought they were soft close 🤔

gGeat info thank you. Have you considered using some wireless lav mics to keep the sound consistent?

Nice car!

What about the advantages and disadvantages washing the HTC vs the coupe?

If you are taller you get about 2" more head room by not hitting the B pillar with the HTC.

Is there any head room difference? I want a Z06, but I have never sat in any C8. From the coupe demo, I didn't realize the head room was that bad. I'm 6'4".

Big con on both, the convertible the water pools behind the rear window. On the coupe water gets into the engine bay through the heat extractors.

Rob, is sooooo cool 👍🏾 Great work FDR !!!!!!!

Red on red convertible was nasty, never let the dealership pick colors or options…

thank you so much for sharing , can this car drive in snow? i live in toronto

HTC looks awesome BUT be warned if you plan to keep one for a long time that you will probably pay for it twice. Once when you first buy it ( $7500 + ) and then get ready to pay an outrageous amount for repairs when something goes wrong when something that complex is out of warranty.

C8 red mist In your opinion which rims would look nicer? The 19" front/20" rear 5-open-spoke Bright Silver-painted aluminum wheels that’s standard or the 19" front/20" rear 20-spoke Gloss Black forged aluminum wheels that cost $995?

Is the roof heavy

Chicago isn’t windy. It’s called the Windy City because the residents are bigmouth/windy people.

Honestly the C8 is just a deliciously beautiful car!!

That roof is a lot more narrow than the C7's. Looks a lot easier to handle.

So, how does one access the engine on the convertible?? also does the rear glass go all the way down?

Only. problem with the Targa is that once the top is in the trunk, no room for any luggage... Great video!

After watching this video I still can’t decide which one is better. The coupe cost less and can upgrade to 2LT for the price of a basic HTC 1LT and the coupe you still can remove the roof top also don’t have to worry about any mechanical failure for the roof top. Also like the lady said you can see the engine and dress it up. Now the HTC cost more money and eventually is going to cost money for mechanical roof top repairs and you can’t see the engine. People comment here the HTC looks more exotic, to me they both look exotic and especially more with the coupe that you’re able to see the engine and that’s what draws attention not the HTC nacelles. I’m leaning towards the coupe.

Great video.

Beautiful vettes !!

The red color on the htc is beautiful whats the name of that color ?

Gotta fix the HTC. Instead of the back goin up it should all just slide in 2 or 3 parts like how the front does. If the top is dirty then ur just covering a dirty top. Whole thing should just slide back and i5s better when ur on the road as well

Yeah, a lot of people have different opinionated interests in what they like or depending on what they would buy if they had the money, and I have also heard it said, that sometimes a certain option is more of a needed desire than practical usage, that's what brought me back to the zo6 Corvette, instead of considering the Lexus LS 500 2 door coop, poor gas mileage and no useable back seat, trunk space is next to none as well, it canceled it's self out, the zo6 Corvette put itself back on the buyer's list of like say a regular small car all because of the mechanical hardtop thus saving the trunk space,

Watching bunch C8 Corvette car vids knowing fully i can never afford to buy one 😭

You forgot to mention all the interior cleaning you have to do with the HTC down...not so much with the Coupe. That HTC does not operate fast enough to close, if you get one of those rainstorms, like in Florida...Believe me..I KNOW!! YOU WILL GET SOAKED!! Is it worth the $7,000 more for it???

I’d get the Targa top and the soft foldable targa if I needed trunk space for a trip just leave the hard top at home.

I prefer the HTC c8 but the Coupe c7

i heard the convertible has slightly more head room then the coupe. Is this true?

C8 is my dream car, I was wondering, is it better to get it straight from the dealer..? Or to buy one from an online reseller for a lot lower than the price (ex. 5000-9000 miles)

Z51, 2LT, GT2 Seats, Front Lift & HTC added to a Stingray gets to take the MSRP up a lot, but make for a Great Build! There are some other “Must Have Options” IMO: Jake Liner Protection Package, Battery Protection Package and Tow Hook (Hopefully never needed, but a Rookie Tow Truck Driver better know what they’re doing)

I think it simply comes down to if you have the money and don't track the car, get it.

I would challenge engineer’s to incorporate a transparent deck lid plus redesign the top so we be engine is still visible when in convertible mode

wow inside advice cool

very informative video. just one question. if i get the glass roof, will the sun bake the interior? thanks

Thanks for the comparison guys. Really helpful. I just got a 2023 Corvette Coupe because I wanted to be able to see the engine. Sue Ann, you're a beautiful sexy girl that knows Vettes. What else can a man ask for?