Grand Sport Announcement Thread

Scooter70 · 2016-02-29 11:55:50

I see brake ducts :) https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1080x1920/80-gs_4f7be1a0d3756c8d0317e69c1def8df0ab61aac1.jpg A little better look.:flag: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1600x1196/80-image_67eb409203f87c93ff164ba55a3e1d9b45405eca.jpg

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02-29-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Garret

I see brake ducts

A little better look.

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02-29-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by roadsterboy

Personally, it doesn't matter to me what new trinket they throw in, I am quite content with my C7. I don't run out every time a new iphone comes out or fitbit or apple watch just to have the latest 'thing' but some people do, and good for them.

It's great you are content with your C7 (great car) but I would not assume that GS buyers are simply chasing the latest thing. Some? Sure. But lots will just like the wide style, while others want more traction, while some perhaps just like it better.

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02-29-2016, 06:34 PM

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Wide body of course is cool, but I agree about it not being as significant as the cosmetic difference between a C6 and GS. Even side by side they don't look that different. I think if I can get 305s under the *** end and a maybe little more power, I can live without the bigger butt for awhile. An upgrade to the GS is a little out of my pay grade for now...

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02-29-2016, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by R&L's C6

I would have to disagree......

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02-29-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NEVERL8

I agree but an NA engine in a grand sport body is a great platform for engine modifications to bring it to Z06 levels without the added weight, complexity and heat issues of the Z06. Katech will gladly give you near Z06 engine performance for $8K.

I have been patiently waiting for this to buy a C7.

me too, now if they bring back Nassau or Marina blue I'm in for sure.

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02-29-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by trivette

The pricing will be interesting as you can currently option a Stingray past the Z06 base price. Adding a GS into the mix will only add to that possibility. That could definitely have the desired effect on limiting Z06 sales especially if there is a HP increase. If no power increase, the C7 GS will be subject to the same criticism the C6 version had in that it was heavier and less aerodynamic than the base versions and not as quick. I guess we'll know tomorrow...

nailed it...

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02-29-2016, 07:44 PM

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If this is true, I got this one DEAD wrong. I never thought they would do a Grand Sport after what the C6 GS did to the Z06, sales wise. Oh well...can't wait to see it.

Jimmy

Doesn't matter what it does to Z-06 sales, it matters only to what it does to corvette sales overall.

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02-29-2016, 07:49 PM

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nailed it...

While I agree did it really hurt the C6 model? I thought it sold fairly well considering the car industry at the time.

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02-29-2016, 08:02 PM

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While I agree did it really hurt the C6 model? I thought it sold fairly well considering the car industry at the time.

Quite the opposite actually, the C6 sales volume in general was decreasing a lot during the economic crisis years 09-10-11, and it was the C6 Grandsport model that kept the plant in BG up and running.
This is not my opinion, this is info I got from GM. He even went so far as to say that the additional sales volume generated by the C6 Grandsport model might actually be what kept the Corvette in existence!

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02-29-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DAFFYDRUNK

This is why I take anything he says with a grain of salt. I find it rather insulting actually. The guy would make a great lawyer or politician.

But he said no mid engine...

I'm with you on this one.

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02-29-2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by roadsterboy

From what I see exposed in the photo of the car (Grand Sport?); nothing visible makes me want to rush out and purchase one. I will stay with the Stingray version.

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02-29-2016, 08:21 PM

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Dont be suckered by the options list and I bet you can have it. Everyone is scared of a 1LT. I will buy a base model GS...period. I will add what I need out of pocket.

Ditto.

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02-29-2016, 08:21 PM

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I would be jealous if I bought a c6 then the c6 grandsport came out. I think the wide body looks great on the c6. The c7 imo is a totally different story. I think the design looks more exotic with the narrow body. The c7z looks a bit a mess to me. C7 gs to me will be all the mess none of the power. For once I'm content. This is not to bash anyone that prefers that look. Everyone's different and I'm sure it's going to be a great car.

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02-29-2016, 09:02 PM

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That makes the most sense otherwise this model is going to be a complete flop.

You couldn't be more wrong IMHO....... I think the C7 GS, if built and slotted similarly to the C6 GS, will be a successful money maker for GM.....even more so, IF the C7 GS gets a bump in HP.

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02-29-2016, 09:10 PM

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Can't tell from the photo what the front fender vents look like. Do you all think they'll incorporate something similar to the C6 GS double vent and of course the finder stripes?

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02-29-2016, 09:10 PM

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The fact that you'd admittedly be jealous owning a C6 if a C6GS came out probably explains why you think the C7 is a different story

I have a narrow-body C7. I'm not jealous of the C7 GS or C7 Z06. I do think the C7 wide body looks (and obviously performs) better. I'm happy whenever the brand improves in any way. Similarly I didn't care when the A8 came out a year after I bought the A6. Unfortunately there's always some resentment or even just competitiveness on here when a newer model comes out or a current model improves. A true enthusiast shouldn't feel either resentment or competitiveness within the same brand.

Edit to clarify - second paragraph is a general message not referring to "thegame"

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02-29-2016, 09:12 PM

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Let me first say this, i would take a Z06 over my Z51.

BUT

I have actually had this thought. Almost like the Z06 is little overdone styling wise. I was at a car show the other month in my city. They had a stingray with aftermarket rims and tires (wider than stock) that looked VERY good. Like better than a Z06.

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02-29-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchydkid

Tadge also said they could not make an 8sp auto fit, but less than 12 months later they did. That tranny did not magically show up only months after that statement, it was in the works. Tadge is selling what he has right now and will sell future products... in the future.

For clarification, Tadge said they couldn't find a DCT that would fit and handle the torque.

Jimmy

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02-29-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RonBurgAM

GM probably did this on purpose. No way one of the presenters would slip up this bad. He even put the hash tags on the Instagram post. One can argue that British English is a bit different than American, but I don't think Oliver would misunderstand instructions to keep his pie hole shut.

Agree that it is curious they didn't release this in Detroit or Chicago, but makes perfect sense that they let it leak the day before. Needed something to strum up interest for an event 6 hours time difference from their home market. Just my 0.02.