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.

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

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

Awesome review,just subscribed‼️

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.

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

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

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 KZfaq 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

Thanks for showing, lots of great info

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.

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video. Appreciation.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

HTC is definitely the way to go‼️

Very well done video, thanks!

Rock on Jason and Rob!

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

Great info!

Very informative thank you

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!

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

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.

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

Really nice 👍🏽

Thank you Sue Ann

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

Nice video , please share a video comparing z 06 with C 08

😍 gorgeous!!! The car is nice too!

I ordered 2 about year and half ago. Finally got the first one coming in a few days and 2nd is 2 months out. I’m pretty stoked it’s finally coming! I paid cash for the first one and 2nd I financed at 32k cause I put most cash down.

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

These are stunning dream cars.

Great video.

I love Corvette 🔥🔥🔥

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

Very cool!

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.

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

amazing

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

Very nice

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.

i love Corvette :)

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

Fun fact Dallas is actually winder then the windy city: D-FW's average annual wind speed is 10.5 mph, measured at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Shockingly, that number is windier than Chicago's 9.9. I love my C8, I'm considering getting my eray in convertible so thanks for the video.

Luv It ❤!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Beautiful vettes !!

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

wow inside advice cool

good job!!!

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

2 Stunning corvettes that seem inspired by Hot Wheel Cars.

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

Stunning dream cars that are better than a Batmobile.

My dream car.

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.

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

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

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

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

12:46 - TO BE HONEST, I really don't see that. I don't see people "Oohing and Aahhhing" over C8 Corvettes like that. At least not strangers. Most of the people I see displaying a sense of awe are people who actually know the person they see in the C8, C7, or any corvette for that matter. It's almost like they don't want a stranger to know how awesome his/her car is. That's not to say the car isn't awesome-looking because it's in the same supercar category as a Ferrari if you ask me. INCREDIBLY, I've seen people going berserk over the sight of a Plymouth Prowler (1997-2001) on the streets than a new C8 Corvette! I think it's mostly because Prowlers are rare, eye-catching American Exotics that you hardly ever see while in comparison, corvettes are a fairly common sight on the road.

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)

HTC all day!

I need the one with sliding sunroof

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!!!

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.

I like red exterior and brown interior

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".

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

First Vette I would go with the Vert.

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 there a difference in head room between the regular targa top and the convertible when the tops are on? I test drove a 1lt convertible recently but have yet to sit in a coupe. Just wondering as I'm 6'0 would prefer a tab bit more head room.

I finally have a C8 Convertible because I hate the Soft Top! I’ve purchased cars for 50 years (probably 25-30 cars) and never wanted a Soft Top vehicle! Do you have any idea how many people have purchased a 2020 to 2023 C8 Convertible because there now is an available “Hard Top”? Percentage Wise? And/or Number Wise?

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!!!

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

thanks

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.

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?

What happens if you accidentally let go of the button (raising or lowering top)? Does it just stop mid motion?

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

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

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!….

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

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.

Can anyone speak to the headroom clearance between the two models? I’m 6’1 and really want a non-convertible. Is there enough room or should I go with the convertible?

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Remove any Metal Belt Buckles or Jewelry that could potentially scratch the surface of the top or vehicle!!!

I chose the 2023 HTC but mine didn’t come with the darn front lift 😫

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🙋‍♂

Is there any difference in head space between the coupe and the HTC ?

Which one has more headroom when the top's up?

When it’s have in dealer ? I having Corvette 2017 , i want update the new one

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

That HTC in red is the one i`m getting.