We’ve looked at the standard features, colors, and interior colors of Chevy’s next-generation 2020 Corvette. Now, it’s time to take a look at the seats. The mid-engine Corvette will initially offer a total of three seating options, comprised of one standard seat and two available seats. We’ve compiled a detailed overview of 2020 Corvette seats, complete with pictures, availability info, and other details for your browsing and shopping pleasure.
All 2020 Corvette seats are equipped with 8-way power controls, and the up-level seats add more adjustment features. Additionally, the seats are covered either in performance textile Napa or Mulan leather. The Napa leather seats are available either with perforated only or perforated and sueded microfiber inserts, whereas the Mulan leather seats are only available with non-sueded perforated inserts.
Competition Sport seats in Black
Seat availability varies across the three different 2020 Corvette Stingray trim levels. For instance, GT2 seats can only be equipped on 2LT or 3LT models. Since GT2 seats are the only seats available in two-tone color options, this also means that two-tone seats can only be had in 2LT or 3LT models.
GT1 Bucket Seats
The GT1 bucket seats are the standard chairs on the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. They’re standard on 1LT and 2LT trims. Chevrolet says that the GT1 seats are designed to support drivers and passengers over long distances of travel.
The GT1 chairs are available exclusively in Mulan leather with perforated inserts. They’re available only in Jet Black, Sky Cool Gray, and Adrenaline Red. Unlike GT2 and Competition seats, the GT1 seats do not feature carbon fiber accents. On top of that, GT1 seats are not available with heating or ventilation features, and do not have adjustable lumbar or bolster.
GT2 Bucket Seats
The GT2 bucket seats are available on 2LT and standard on 3LT. Like the GT1 seats, the GT2 seats support drivers and passengers over long distances of travel, while providing more adjustment options: besides the 8-way adjustment of the GT1 chairs, the GT2 also add power lumbar and bolster control.
The GT2 chairs also feature carbon-fiber trim with a seatback halo. They are only available in genuine Napa Leather and offer sueded or non-sueded, perforated inserts.
Competition Bucket Seats
The Competition bucket seats feature support for high-performance and track driving, with performance textile in high-wear areas, which is a similar material to thick mesh. Like the GT2 seats, the Competition bucket seats feature carbon-fiber trim.
The Competition seats are wrapped in Napa with available suede. They are available in any of the seven interior colors and are optional on any 2020 Corvette trim level.
Summarized
The table below lists all three sets 2020 Corvette seats, along with the corresponding RPO Codes, available colors, and trim level availability.
| Seat Type | RPO Code | Material Availability | Color Availability | Trim Level Availability | Adjustments | Heating/Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 | AQ9 | Mulan leather | Jet Black, Sky Cool Gray, Adrenaline Red, Natural | Standard 1LT & 2LT | 8-way | None |
| GT2 | AH2 | Napa leather | All colors" | Available 2LT, Standard 3LT | 8-way, power lumbar & bolster | Heating & Cooling |
| Competition | AE4 | Performance textile, Napa leather | All colors" | Available 1LT, 2LT, 3LT | 8-way, power lumbar & bolster | Heating & Cooling |
Chevrolet gives buyers a great amount of choice when it comes to personalizing the 2020 Corvette straight from the factory. This applies to the exterior as much as it does to the interior, including the seats.
Which seat is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and tell us in the comments section which one you would choose.
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Comments
No one has actually tested a production Chevrolet C8 Corvette as all of the cars seen on the road today are pre-production models and while they are assembled on the same production line, they are still considered as prototypes because these vehicles may have features that may not be seen in the production car like the shape of the front and side vents or the type of suspension the cars may have; but given that the C8 in theory be as good if not better than the car it replaces, then the C8 Corvette should be capable of 1.20G meaning having ‘maximum’ support to keep the driver and passenger in place is a necessity which means there’s no real option other than the Competition seats.
Actually, GM has been building production spec cars for a month or more. At the NCM anniversary, the plant manager was driving one with VIN ending in 22 (not EX as in the prototype cars). So there are more than 20 production spec C8s on the road, being driving by various GM execs and engineers.
Your claim of 1.2G is pure random guess. Leaded specs show 1.1G. And if you’re hitting that on the street, you need to get your butt off the road and onto a racetrack before you kill yourself or someone else. The competition seats have been described by Corvette team members are VERY firm, and intended for the track. The urged people not to choose them if the car is going to be driven over distances on the road.
Who’s going to install the seat ?
The GM workers on the assembly line?
the UAW that is on strike.
Is it just me, or does the GT2 seat look like a guy detaching his own head from his body?
You’re right. That does it for me— never GT2.
Oh, and you might have pointed out that the GT2 seats cost an extra $1500. And if you want the suede inserts, you also need to pay for the suede steering wheel, for another $600. So suede seat inserts effectively cost you $2100!
A customer has brought to my attention an error in the article:
If you order a 2LT, you get heated and ventilated seats regardless of the seats in the car.
In other words, if you order GT1 seats in a 2LT, they are heated and ventilated.
Heated and ventilated AND with adjustable lumbar and side bolsters. (in the 2LT)
I bet the bolsters of the GT3 will get worn by ingress/egress worse than the GT2.
We shall see. I am getting the GT2.
I’ve noticed that the GT2 seats always look dirty in all the videos I have seen. The pattern up the center always appears soiled… Has anyone else noticed this ? (Even in this article)
THATS WHY I WENT WITH BLACK GT2 SEATS.. IT ALWAYS WILL LOOK GOOD.. BUT YOU ARE RIGHT THEY LOOK DIRTY ESPECIALLY ON THE LIGHT COLORS…
After recently setting in a 2020 LT2 C8 Vette with GT3 Performance Competition seats really hurt our backs. I’m big 6’ 270 I don’t know if the LT1 or LT2 would be more comfortable for a big person.
2 dealers had LT1 and LT2 but wouldn’t let me set in to get a feel.
Any opinions on if one of these 2 seats might be good for a heavier person.
loose weight…
Always gotta be at least one smart ass, d-bag keyboard princess in every single comment section regardless of where it’s at, huh. CONGRATS FLOW TIE – you win that title from this one!!
The competition seats are extremely painful. I am 220lb 5 foot 9 inches tall and these seats are the most uncomfortable seats you can imagine. If you are over 180 lb in weight don’t get them. Your genitals will be crushed.
sound that you’re height deprived, and a little pugdy ?
I’m 6ft tall and 230lbs and I swing sausage… the racing seats are
comfortable and lots of ballroom…
I am packing serious meat and had no issue with the Comp seats…..
Flow Tie and Alabama Black Snake, both are in a self proclaimed fantasy.
When people brag it’s always 99% false claims because its the only way they can feel good about themselves.
I’m now at 270 shrunk down to 5’11’ from 6’1″ over the last 69 years, comp seats was the worse hard and very little padding.
Even the GT2 are a little snug in mine but are the most comfortable, I’m trying/needing to loose weight
A local corvette rental company ordered 3 C8’s all with GT1 seats, but his first one got delayed.
The dealer had one that a customer couldn’t qualify for with comp seats so he grabbed it up.
Needless to say he sold it within 2 weeks to many complaints from the customers renting it because of the seats.
Both me and my wife rented it, we couldn’t even make it to the local Circle K for a coke without having back pain.
Comfort seats range from GT2 best, GT1 OK, Comp ok for a person that weighs less than 200 lbs.
I said I was packing “serious meat”, and right away we find out who “shorty” is….lol.
No, I was not bragging.
Whoever gave you that 99% number was lying to save your fragile feelings from being hurt.
A big guy can fit the comp seat. (Not all)
If you got a bum back then stay outta low sport cars because getting out is gonna hurt…and you wont look good doing it.
Serious meat or Fat ?
Ok actually 99.9% of men, being in the work force for over 55 years truck drivers and business managers you learn real fast that even with high top boots you’ll still get soaked.
☝️good example Flow Tie.
Thank You.
So far I’ve found for larger people the GT1 seats are ok, GT2 seats much better having adjustable bolsters and a little more cushion compared to the GT1 seat.
I still haven’t been able to actually order one yet my dealers are keeping me at bay.
I’m planning on renting one for a couple of days when it cools down.
I had a opportunity to jump in line for a loaded LT3 the guy backed out, but it had competition seats and they couldn’t change the order even 3 weeks before the scheduled build date.
which seat would you recommend for more head room?
my wife said tilt steering wheel, allows for plenty head room….😁
I’m curious on how a tilt steering wheel would help with having more head room, you’re the same height no matter where the steering wheel is.
“Oh” now I get it, your wife says this, and you swing sausage.
A little goes a long way.
I realize this is an ancient article, but it comes up as a reference. Update the seat specifications. The GT 1 seats are heated and ventilated with the LT2 package. They also have lumbar and bolster power adjusters with the LT2 package.
GT1 seats are not as comfortable as the GT2 seats, GT2 seats have more padding, higher quality leather and carbon fiber frame including the frame for the head rest.
Not that carbon fiber is better, but it is kooler and classy looking.
If you go with a LT3, GT2 seat is standard, in the end it comes out about only $3500 more over a LT2 for a little better equipped (higher quality leather) car figuring the seat differences.
I tried to change mine from a LT2 to a LT3 after my order was submitted but my dealer dragged his feet making the change.
I still love what I have with the way I ordered it, everything you can NOT get with a LT1.
This article provides a well-rounded description of the Corvette’s seating options. It is great to see both comfort and performance design emphasized in the article. Helps buyers understand the reasoning behind each choice.