ExRedRacer

Aside from the obvious differences in the body, wheels, tires, brakes, scoops and vents, are there any other major differences between the two? Do they both have the same engine, driveline etc.?

TIA.

peter pan

Yes on motor, dry sump on GS manuels. Oh my Coupe is faster

Vette_DD

Automatics had the GU2 (2.73) rear axle ratio.

C6 Snowboarder

Basically a non alum framed Z06 with an LS3 Motor

Sky High

Here we go again.

NOWUCME

And you will find a lot of opinions and some facts.

Here's a video with some of them.

NOWUCME

NOWUCME

Performance, bigger tires, better suspension, brakes, as you mention. If a GS is in your price range some obvious advantages to it over the base...which is what I have and a great vette for me. Good luck looking, either can be a great car depending on what you are looking for. The GS is a pretty good upgrade for a C6.

ExRedRacer

Thanks for the links and info. I'm getting pretty excited as I'm about to be in a position to get a GS in the next few weeks. I've got a pretty good idea of what's out there and what the prices are.

This will be my third Corvette; I had an '02 Torch Red coupe and an '06 Victory Red coupe. Looking forward to the wide-body.

Life is good....

advancivic

Do the base m6 have a dry sump? What gears are in a base m6

BLUGGA

I recently purched a 2007 C6 base coup. (Please don't mistake my post because I love our new fun machine) There are a couple of guys that I run with who have Grand Sports. They have done some mods ie: superchargers, cams, headers, and some exhaust/mufflers. Those cars are spectacular. Between the great looks of the wide body C6, and the 500 to 600+ rwhp their running, I think it would be the ultimate choice. My next Vette will be a 2013 GS that I will customize to my liking. Here's a couple of pics. Good luck with your decision.

EVILFACE

The GS means you will get more tush.

Gary '09 C6

GS coupes with manual transmissions only received the dry-sump LS3 motor. All other GS models received the wet-sump LS3 motor.

CadVette

The Grand Sports also has the hand built motor. Not sure if it has a differential cooler.

advancivic

What about launch control does a base 6sp have it?

Conesmacker

I believe that it does...check your owner's manual.

Red08

Thanks for sharing, I haven't seen that video before.

ExRedRacer

Does that include all GS's or just the manual transmissions?

LFZ

Only the manual transmission equipped coupes.

Rjhctrapp

Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe has a centennial edition grand sport and several other grand sports. Also they have a 2011 Z06, low miles and a 2010 ZR1 I drove Saturday. Well worth the drive. Good Chevrolet has an atomic orange manual grand sport with 47k miles. Clean car though.