POLL: C8 Stingray Coupe or HT Convertible

[John]

Now that we have seen tons of pictures of the 2020 Stingray coupe and 4 GM pictures of the HT convertible, which one are you planning to buy.

First a the thread with those four GM Corvette HT convertible pictures if you have not seen it, or want a re-review.

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...nvertible-pics

Which one speaks to you?

[Fasttoys]

Coupe for me #2 on my dealer list.

[Frenzy36]

Hopefully GM will turn on the HT Convertible Visualizer. Visualizer is AWESOME! Don't know Yet. GM Needs to turn on the HT Convertible Visualizer. Honestly-We are all aware there is one coming soon. The Visualizer will definitely sell more.
I absolutely love the Visualizer. Thanks GM It makes decision making soo much easier.

[Klinn]

Definitely a coupe. It'll be less expensive and I'm a cheapskate.

(wanted to use a slightly different expression but the auto-censor didn't like it)

[P-Tree]

So, I love 'verts and spyders. But after looking at the photos...**** does that engine cover look good on the coupe! I don't think I could justify getting rid of it. The 'vert renderings look nice, but there is just something about the coupe. The fact that it has a targa makes it even better. I applaud the team for keeping that option.

[JustOneMore]

So, I love 'verts and spyders. But after looking at the photos...**** does that engine cover look good on the coupe! I don't think I could justify getting rid of it. The 'vert renderings look nice, but there is just something about the coupe. The fact that it has a targa makes it even better. I applaud the team for keeping that option.

Totally agree. #1 on my dealers list.

[Meldoon]

Hardtop convertible. The clear engine cover is a great feature. For obvious reasons, it won’t be used on the ht convertible.
Possible solution, OLED engine cover! Simply post up a photo of your favorite engine and, voila! If you get bored with that you can always watch a movie or post up a fish tank! The possibilities are endless!
In this crazy world, someone may actually do it!

[MReid]

Now that we have seen tons of pictures of the 2020 Stingray coupe and 4 GM pictures of the HT convertible, which one are you planning to buy.

First a the thread with those four GM Corvette HT convertible pictures if you have not seen it, or want a re-review.

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...nvertible-pics

Which one speaks to you?

If there is a hard top convertible as Chazcron rendered that folds into the car, then yes. If a ragtop, then, "no".
If not a hard top convertible then a coupe.
If they offer a Grand Sport then probably a Grand Sport.

[steve8]

Anxiously awaiting seeing/sitting in a convertible. Want to make sure it still "feels" good enough with those buttresses. Looks like it will fold on top of the engine and retain cargo space, which is important to me. Hoping/planning on purchasing winter of 2021.

[ZORA 69]

Coupe. Hydraulics in retractable hard tops can be expensive when repairs are needed out of warranty. And want the rear deck window.

[John]

There will be a vertical window behind the seat, behind the buttresses on the HT convertible, but as per GM’s official drawing, shown in our top forum landing banner, one will not be able to see the motor in a C8 HT convertible. Sorry about that for your HT folks.

[Frenzy36]

Coupe. Hydraulics in retractable hard tops can be expensive when repairs are needed out of warranty. And want the rear deck window.

Really, That's peanuts compared to the drivetrain, engine, transmission, electronics. The hydraulics are the least of anyones worries. How many HT Verts do you own? If anyone wants a HT Convertible I strongly suggest it I have owned many and have never had any issues with hysraulics. It is extremely nice to simply push the actuator down and have the top close when it starts raining. Should we all purchase a bicycle so there is less maintenance?

[meyerweb]

Coupe. Hydraulics in retractable hard tops can be expensive when repairs are needed out of warranty. And want the rear deck window.

The C7 'vert uses hydraulics. In the more than 4 years I've been on Corvette forums, I've seen exactly one problem reported with the mechanicals or hydraulics of the 'vert. One. This isn't an Italian exotic, it's a Chevy. They'll test it to death. They probably have a 'vert in the shop somewhere undergoing 100,000 cycles.


As for the poll, unless the price of the HTV is way too much, definitely the 'vert. The visible engine is cool, but at shows everyone will be raising the hatch anyway. I'm fine with not having to polish my engine as often as the paint. And being able to drop or raise the top at the push of a button beats the heck out of wrestling with the targa and losing most of the rear trunk to the roof. I am assuming the rear window retracts when the top is lowered, but even if it doesn't I'd still prefer the HTV.

[brad66]

Enough. Let's keep this on topic which is whether you want a C8 coupe or convertible.

[Frenzy36]

There will be a vertical window behind the seat, behind the buttresses on the HT convertible, but as per GM’s official drawing, shown in our top forum landing banner, one will not be able to see the motor in a C8 HT convertible. Sorry about that for your HT folks.

With the way it appears from the photos we have seen that it is a rounded cover. Possibly GM may figure out a way to approach it or possibly an aftermarket vendor may come up with the solution to be able to add a window cover of some type over the engine on the Vert.