The Highlander

Just as the tittle says... at least there will be no Z06 prostitution this time around.

tail_lights

Why do you say that?

I can agree with a fully optioned C7 being 75k and a base Z being 80(?) there is not much room, but, we don't know the pricing for sure yet.

Gadfly

Why do you say that?

I see no reason why they wouldn't offer a Grand Sport like they did with the C6. In fact as far as I can tell the C7 is following the C6 model pretty closely. Launch with base and z51 option package, year later introduce Z06 (Plus replace old auto with new auto), year after that mid-cycle refresh and replace Z51 with Grand Sport?

LT1(2?) engine, with Z06 wide-body, Z51 spoiler, splitter, base z06 brakes, & wheels and tires.

Sounds like a winner to me.

RUBYREDVET

Perfectly logical.

Jefe's GS

Based on the number of GS' they sold, I highly doubt there going to forgo it with the C7.

Thompyt

I'll take it!

The Highlander

It will only depend on the Z06 sales... Most people didn't buy a Z06 because they wanted an automatic/removal top Z06... now they have it.

JoesC5

There will be a bunch of base stingrays running around with the Z06's rear fenders and rear fascia, and wider rear wheels/tires, as soon a they are available over the parts counter, just as it was with C6 Z06's rear fenders showing up on base c6's. Plus the C7's Z06 front grille insert will drop in the stingray's opening.

Supermassive

The Grand Sport package came out to offset the drastically low sales of the base Corvette near the end of the C6 production cycle. It helped keep the Corvette afloat through the last years of the C6 but i doubt very seriously that we'll be seeing it anytime soon on the C7. I could be wrong, and more power to those who really want a widebody C7 but to me it seems very unlikely.

GenerationX1

I hope not also. That's one thing I did like about the C5 Z06 when it came out was the FRC, badging, brake ducts etc. so it would diffrentiate itself from the base C5. However, like was stated earlier as soon as the body parts come available people will add them to the base Stingrays to achieve the same look.

Michael A

Or maybe because it was $20K more expensive?

Michael

#1c6

are you sure that front grill will fit the c7? i hope so cause i like!

vetdude

Don't count on it. Seems GM likes to f--- it's customers. I know, I bought a 2001 Z06. I also bought an '06 Z06. Then came the ZR1 then the poseur GS. Guess I'm just a glutton for punishment.

No matter, I still love my under-powered POS '06 Z06.

PS: Anyone know if the C7 Z06 will have the flying roof option?

Gadfly

Well that an the Z06 is a lot more money.... The Grand Sport replaced the Z51 package last time, I would guess it will do the same this time.

ATC399

Sure that's why...Grand Sport was/is a money maker and will continue this time with a bump in HP/TQ a lot of HP/TQ 460 between 620...jmho

LFZ

I wonder if the base owners will still say they can't feel the difference on the street or that it's only 165hp difference.

ATC399

that's mean

Gr8ful

Is top fixed or not? Also I got to have that grill if will fit.

jovette

In fact, it just might be a car I'd buy to replace my 427 convertible when I'm ready to trade

Harry2

The Z06 will have a removable CF roof that can be left in place, and those that do not like the new A8 option can order the standard manual transmission no additional cost option.

I think this is a great marketing strategy, maximize the Z06 sales, or, as Tadge stated, this will be the last Z06 Corvette design.