Grand Sport Announcement Thread
05-26-2016, 07:44 PM
#1702
Heel & Toe
5W8 is a $3,295 Dealer installed Carbon Flash Ground Effects Package
5ZW is a dealer installed Z06-style Carbon Flash spoiler
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jivor (05-26-2016)
05-28-2016, 07:32 AM
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Not sure yet if the body work width is the same as Z06. If Z06 carries the same frame dimension, track width is only 0.8" wider than Z51 at 62.5" vs 61.7" (assuming Z51 is the same as Stintray), then add half the tire width increase on each side to track width from 285mm to 325mm (GS), or 40mm which is about 1.6", gives you a total of 2.4".
The diff between 77.4-73.9=3.5", about an inch wider than the above diff. Although Z06 tires are 10mm wider than GS.
Based on the above, if they use the same body panels as Z06, there'll be more of a gap from wheel to wheel well. The up side would be allowing using 18" wheels with 335mm or 345mm track tires.
The diff between 77.4-73.9=3.5", about an inch wider than the above diff. Although Z06 tires are 10mm wider than GS.
Based on the above, if they use the same body panels as Z06, there'll be more of a gap from wheel to wheel well. The up side would be allowing using 18" wheels with 335mm or 345mm track tires.
This is what I found when I got my September 2013 built C7 by using a plum-bob to make marks on a flat floor:
C6 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = 82 5/8 inches
C7 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = 85 inches
Z06 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = ??? inches
It may not be any wider than the C7 since the increased width in the specs are for the rear fenders.
Last edited by JerryU; 05-28-2016 at 01:52 PM.
05-28-2016, 09:59 AM
#1704
Burning Brakes
Does anyone have a mirror tip to mirror tip measurement on a Z06? Was a concern when I ordered my C7 well before production started. Tried to measure some IVERS at Laguna Seca in August 2013. No way to get accurate!
This is what I found when I got my September 2013 built C7 using a plum-bob to make made on the ground:
C6 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = 82 5/8 inches
C7 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = 85 inches
Z06 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = ??? inches
It may not be any wider than the C7 since the increased width in the specs are for the rear fenders.
This is what I found when I got my September 2013 built C7 using a plum-bob to make made on the ground:
C6 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = 82 5/8 inches
C7 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = 85 inches
Z06 Mirror Tip to Mirror Tip = ??? inches
It may not be any wider than the C7 since the increased width in the specs are for the rear fenders.
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JerryU (05-28-2016)
05-28-2016, 11:23 AM
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05-28-2016, 01:50 PM
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Thanks. That is logical since the width at the doors should be identical. Just anticipating any issues when I replace my 2014 with a GS. Our 8 foot garage doors measure 93.5 inches wide molding to molding so the C7, 85 inch mirror to mirror width is not a problem. The C7 was not only wider than the C6 but the mirrors are also a bit larger or stick further out.
05-30-2016, 01:16 PM
#1707
To confirm can I order a Grand Sport 1LT with both the red seatbelts and red stitching on jet black competition seats with the alcantera suede? Thanks.
05-30-2016, 01:49 PM
#1708
Heel & Toe
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rder_guide.pdf
05-30-2016, 02:16 PM
#1709
See page 48. Red custom leather stitch (38S) is only available with the 3LT. Sorry.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rder_guide.pdf
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rder_guide.pdf
05-30-2016, 07:49 PM
#1711
05-30-2016, 11:36 PM
#1713
The Bash video also indicates that the GS grille is Satin Black, compared to the Z06 which is Carbon Flash. I have no idea if it is a noticeable different though.
Everything else looks the same to me.
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SyberSaint (05-31-2016)
05-31-2016, 03:31 PM
#1714
Racer
Longgg thread so apologies upfront if someone has already addressed my question: So the GS shown in Geneva is the Collector's Edition (Watkin's Glen Gray metallic with Tension Blue interior) that is slated to hit market mid-model year, correct? The $66.4K MSRP is NOT referring to the Collector's Edition but to the regular '17' GS coupe, yes? Lastly, the Z07 package comes standard with the Collector's Edition or is it still an optional package? A mid-$70s Collector's Edition with Z07 package would probably talk me off the Cayman GT4 ledge, and keep me a happy vette camper for years to come.
05-31-2016, 04:13 PM
#1715
Melting Slicks
You don't need ccb'so to go fast, order up that GS!
05-31-2016, 04:52 PM
#1716
Longgg thread so apologies upfront if someone has already addressed my question: So the GS shown in Geneva is the Collector's Edition (Watkin's Glen Gray metallic with Tension Blue interior) that is slated to hit market mid-model year, correct? The $66.4K MSRP is NOT referring to the Collector's Edition but to the regular '17' GS coupe, yes? Lastly, the Z07 package comes standard with the Collector's Edition or is it still an optional package? A mid-$70s Collector's Edition with Z07 package would probably talk me off the Cayman GT4 ledge, and keep me a happy vette camper for years to come.
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Phantom Blur (05-31-2016)
05-31-2016, 05:00 PM
#1717
Racer
$66,445 is for the base GS. It looks like you can get just the collectors edition package (Z25) on it's own which is a $5K option. If you want to spec it out like how it was on display, just price out the various options. For example, the one on display had 3LT, Z07, aero (likely CFZ since I don't see any exposed CF), M5U. Not sure if I'm missing anything. My build was similar, minus Z25 and M5U and I was pushing $90K.
05-31-2016, 05:46 PM
#1718
Melting Slicks
That includes mandatory 3LZ package & delivery. Add tax to that & any dealer fees & you're good to go.
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Phantom Blur (05-31-2016)
05-31-2016, 06:31 PM
#1719
Instructor
Wheels on a spice red option for the Grand Sport
I know what the wheels on the spice red edition of the Z51 Grand Sport look like, but I haven't seen any for the spice red edition of the Grand Sport. They are different because the package is an addition @3000. Can anyone help?