Corvette Grand Sport Arrives in Europe............
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Corvette Grand Sport Arrives in Europe
• Corvette Grand Sport premieres in Geneva
• Unique blend of performance and amenities
• Six-speed manual or automatic paddle-shift transmission
Grand Sport is one of the most storied monikers in Corvette's illustrious racing heritage. It is once again part of the Corvette lineup, available in coupe and convertible models. The Grand Sport premieres for Europe in Geneva and will be sold in Europe with model year, starting this spring.
The new Grand Sport combines the Corvette's LS3-based powertrain with wide-body styling, a wider track and a racing-bred suspension for a distinctive model that delivers a great balance of road and race track performance. It is offered with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The LS3 6.2L engine is rated at 436 horsepower (321 kW) and 575 Nm of torque with the standard exhaust system.
The Grand Sport brings an even greater degree of handling performance, with wider wheels and tires; revised shock, stabilizer bar and spring specifications; and specific gearing. A combination of 0-100 km performance of four seconds, skid pad adhesion of 1 g and an estimated extra-urban fuel consumption of only 9.2 l/100 km makes it a very well-rounded sports car.
Grand Sport coupe models equipped with the manual transmission are uniquely outfitted for race track competition, too, with a dry-sump oiling system, differential cooler and a rear-mounted battery.
The complete list of content and special features for the Grand Sport includes:
• Wider front and rear fenders – including specific front fenders with integrated Grand Sport badges
• Z06-style front splitter and tall rear spoiler
• Functional brake ducts and extra cooling
• Unique 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels; painted finish standard and chrome finish optional
• Large 275/35ZR18 tires in front and 325/30ZR19 tires in the rear
• Z06-size brakes, including 355 mm front rotors with six-piston calipers and 340 mm rear rotors with four-piston calipers
• Specific manual transmission gear ratios
• Specific rear axle ratio on automatic-equipped models
With its special equipment, the Grand Sport offers a unique blend of performance and amenities. Its suspension package approaches that of the Z06, but includes a removable roof on coupes (Z06 has a fixed roof) and, of course, the availability of a convertible body style. Also, the paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmission is offered, while a manual transmission is the only choice with the Z06.
All of Corvette's exterior colors are offered on the Grand Sport, and an available Heritage package adds iconic front fender hash marks offered in four colors, as well as two-tone seats with Grand Sport embroidery. The Grand Sport can be ordered with four different trim packages, too.
C6NL said:
Knowing our greedy government it will probably cost upwards of 145.000 euro.
Is that all? Where do I sign? Oh no sorry, this is the one that has nicked all the best design cues from the Z06 and some of its mechanical advantages, then stuck them on the entry model. Or to put it another way, how to mess up the values of the real thing and let the owner drive around in a sheep in wolfs' clothing 
So there. Nerr.
G4HKS said:
C6NL said:
Knowing our greedy government it will probably cost upwards of 145.000 euro.
Is that all? Where do I sign? Oh no sorry, this is the one that has nicked all the best design cues from the Z06 and some of its mechanical advantages, then stuck them on the entry model. Or to put it another way, how to mess up the values of the real thing and let the owner drive around in a sheep in wolfs' clothing So there. Nerr.
G4HKS said:
C6NL said:
Knowing our greedy government it will probably cost upwards of 145.000 euro.
Is that all? Where do I sign? Oh no sorry, this is the one that has nicked all the best design cues from the Z06 and some of its mechanical advantages, then stuck them on the entry model. Or to put it another way, how to mess up the values of the real thing and let the owner drive around in a sheep in wolfs' clothing So there. Nerr.
Intrigued by the reference to "standard exhaust" - does that mean NPP will be an option for Europe?
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