2010 Corvette Grand Sport

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Chevy has decided to ditch the Z51 package entirely and offer the Grand Sport that pushes the standard Vette’s performance even closer to that of the Z06.

While the 430-hp (436-hp with the two-mode exhaust) LS3 V8 remains unchanged, wider front and rear fenders allow for 18- (front) and 19-inch (rear) wheels that are also wider than before. Larger brakes are included and the special suspension tuning is now even closer to that of the Z06. You’ll also notice other Z06 elements like the front splitter, rear spoiler and functional brake ducts behind the doors. Unlike the Z06, you can order a Grand Sport with a manual transmission or the Vette’s six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. If you’re a true track hound, though, go with the manual that also comes with a dry-sump oil system, differential cooler and rear-mounted battery.

Though available as a convertible, coupe models also feature a removable roof. The Grand Sport can also be had in all four Corvette trim levels (1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT) and any standard Corvette color, and a special heritage package gives a nod to the past by adding a pair of hash marks to the front fenders. The new Grand Sport is being announced at the 12th annual C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky as we speak and pricing has yet to be announced

It will be nice if GM stays in business, but try to keep those comments in the other thread

Bump update:
The Corvette Grand Sport features a launch control so simple your little sister could use it while she puts on her mascara at the light. It is also blisteringly effective and makes a whole lot of the right noises, as you can see in this video of a demo run in a dealership parking lot. How’s that for a test drive? Follow the jump to check it out. (Note: no warranties were voided in the making of this video.)

6/1 Update:
Grand Sport pricing at $55,720 for the coupe and $59,530 for the convertible. That’s a not-inconsequential $6,205 bump for the coupe and $5,360 for the droptop. The Grand Sport package essentially obviates the need for the $1,695 Z51 package, however, so you’re basically looking at $3,500-$4,500 for the retuned suspension, widebody stance, Z06 brakes, improved 0-60 mph times, and aeshetic and exclusivity benefits.

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nice to see that they are working on projects that will keep the company afloat! :tup:

:sarcasm:

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no care unless it comes in blue with red stripes and blk wheels

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:tdown: on the wheels

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pretty cool. I would be interested in seeing the price differentials between the base, gs, and z06

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I want. Particularly if this is similar in cost to a Z51

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Very nice car and all…but WTF GM. This is why they fail. Why do they feel the need to make 32982938 versions of one car!?

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looks like a shark.

i would hit it.

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I like it but it would be better as a Targa.

Oh and I must say, Big Ron is the best General Auto poster imho. His posts usually go really overlooked but they are always great information.

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and, actually, we can all “rip apart” this car, because technically, we are paying for it to be designed.

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“Though available as a convertible, coupe models also feature a removable roof.”

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Can’t wait to get one of these in auto and piss everyone off :slight_smile:

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Haha, yeah I dint read it. Well, I wanna see that pic lol.

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Well I am encouraged to surf general auto info all day at work, to keep a pulse on what is going on.
Autonews, autoblog, F&I mag, some forums, etc.
I usually pass along the interesting stuff. I really wanted to pass along the 1 million car recall for Hyundai the other day, but I didn’t want to get Slopoke all worked up.

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you dont have to worry about that :wink:

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haha thought that was the case

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It looks too “ferrari” to me. Maybe its just the wheels and color.

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yeah i was gonna say, we’ve gone like a week without any genesis humping, something is awry

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I finally saw a genesis coupe in person the other day and thought it looked cheap and ugly.

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I think they really just tossed the ZO6 stuff on the regular car. Lots of guys have done this already. I really like the idea of a factory version though! Hopefully I can find a nice used white one one year old for 35K :slight_smile: heheheh LOVE domestic RETAIL.

That picture seems to show maybe CTS-V brakes on the car? If so I like that.

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Targa car with Z06 suspension fenders and some wide a$$ tires!