It is hard to believe that the Grand Sport fleet started with just five. In 1963, Corvette had kicked off its C2 generation with an updated design. But Chief Engineer and Godfather of the Corvette Zora Arkus-Duntov wanted to push its track potential further. He succeeded in developing the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport. Lighter than its C2 counterparts, it housed a 377 cid V8 engine capable of making 550 horses.
While it was pumped and prime for racing greatness, GM pulled the plug on their racing program. The Grand Sport moniker wouldn’t see the light of day until the release of the 1996 C4 Corvette Grand Sport.
Photos: General Motors; Corvette Mike; Road & Track
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