Difference Between Hardtop and Coupe?
Terry Sparks
what the difference is between a new hardtop and a new coupe? I suppose
I could find out if I did some of my own research, but I thought I'd ask
here first. Lotsa good knowledge around these parts. How come a hardtop
is cheaper than a coupe by a few bucks?
Terry
Red '79
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Terry Sparks
>
> The hardtop is a convertible with a top glued on. The coupe is really
> a Targa (removable panel). The hardtop was "supposed" to be a lot
> cheaper and very "power" oriented. It was referred to by a lot of
> folks as the "Billy Bob". However, GM in its marketing winsdom,
> heaped on the options. Hence, not a lot of difference in price.
OK - thanks everyone - that helps a lot. I knew it looked a little
different - maybe a little stubbier from the ground to the rooftop, but
I couldn't quite put my finger on the differences, never having seen a
HT up close and personal.
Actually, I kinda like 'em.
Terry
ZombyWoof
wrote:
>This may be a really stupid question to C5 veterans, but I was wondering
>what the difference is between a new hardtop and a new coupe? I suppose
>I could find out if I did some of my own research, but I thought I'd ask
>here first. Lotsa good knowledge around these parts. How come a hardtop
>is cheaper than a coupe by a few bucks?
>
>Terry
>Red '79
The hardtop is a convertible with a top glued on. The coupe is really
a Targa (removable panel). The hardtop was "supposed" to be a lot
cheaper and very "power" oriented. It was referred to by a lot of
folks as the "Billy Bob". However, GM in its marketing winsdom,
heaped on the options. Hence, not a lot of difference in price.
Zw
Roy K
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>This may be a really stupid question to C5 veterans, but I was wondering
>what the difference is between a new hardtop and a new coupe? I suppose
>I could find out if I did some of my own research, but I thought I'd ask
>here first. Lotsa good knowledge around these parts. How come a hardtop
>is cheaper than a coupe by a few bucks?
>
No targa top - no hatch (has a trunk) - same shape as a convertible.
Roy
Kimberly Lazarski
to.
It's not quite like the notchback of 68-77, but not like the fastback lines
from 63-67 and 78-present coupe
Now that I think about it, it's shaped a lot like the auxiliary hardtop that
you often see on the convertibles during the colder months.
--Kim
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> Terry Sparks <spa...@aracnet.com> wrote in message
> news:372659AD...@aracnet.com...
> >This may be a really stupid question to C5 veterans, but I was wondering
> >what the difference is between a new hardtop and a new coupe? I suppose
> >I could find out if I did some of my own research, but I thought I'd ask
> >here first. Lotsa good knowledge around these parts. How come a hardtop
> >is cheaper than a coupe by a few bucks?
> >
>
> No targa top - no hatch (has a trunk) - same shape as a convertible.
> Roy
>
> >Terry
> >Red '79
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In addition to the body, the hardtop only comes with the Z19 handling
package (the Z51 with a different rear spring), only the 6-speed, fixed mast
antenna.
Available options are 6-way power driver's seat, AM/FM cassette with Bose
speakers, AM/FM CD with Bose speakers, 12 disk CD remote changer, Body side
moldings, at first not but now I think also the active handling. Not
available are dual-zone ac, luggage shade and parcel net, Memory package, 6
way passenger seat, fog lamps, F45 real time damping, Twilight Sentinel,
HUD, and the power telescoping steering column.
You might check out the following at the local library.
Aug/Sep 98 Car and Driver
Sep 98 Vette
I think this is the correct info l looked.
regards,
C5Phil
Chris Amy
is only available in a 6-Speed with the Z-51 suspension (I believe) and
some options (such as twilight sentinial) are not available on it.
Chris
'94 blk/blk 6-Speed
'69 white/blk 4-Speed
Terry Sparks wrote:
> This may be a really stupid question to C5 veterans, but I was wondering
> what the difference is between a new hardtop and a new coupe? I suppose
> I could find out if I did some of my own research, but I thought I'd ask
> here first. Lotsa good knowledge around these parts. How come a hardtop
> is cheaper than a coupe by a few bucks?
>
> Terry
> Red '79
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Terry Sparks
>
> Besides the body differences others have already mentioned, the hardtop
> is only available in a 6-Speed with the Z-51 suspension (I believe) and
> some options (such as twilight sentinial) are not available on it.
Boo! No automatic with performance axle!
Terry
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They more or less intended this car for autocross style competition not
straight line, so no auto. I do believe in the 2000 model they are going to
offer HUD and the dual zone air, plus something I forget now. The auto may
be coming offered then also, but it is just a rumor not.
regards,
C5Phil