Dave@Ciocca

OK, so here's what I have so far.

2010 Grand Sport Coupe starts at $55,720 including DFC
2010 Grand Sport Convertible starts at $59,530 including DFC.

Going off current year pricing, that's $6,205 more for a coupe and $5,360 for a convertible.

Since the base price on the coupe and the convertible are bound to go up some for 2010, that's not bad. Also, take into account that anyone who wants a GS probably would have ordered the Z51 which is another $1,695 off the difference.

All in all, I think we have a real winner!

gota07

There's been quite a number of members anxious to hear some solid numbers for the Grand Sports.

Thanks for keeping us informed.

09C6VRGG

That is actually quite a reasonable price. It usually costs about $10,000 for a paint matched conversion. Overall, one would save a few grand and pick up a track suspension.

johnodrake

That is not a bad "price" for the GS considering that a wide body conversion will cost 2-3x that....

TRAYC7

Thanks Dave....!!!!!

dvilin

Not a bad price at all.

talon90

Thanks Dave!

I don't think anyone can complain about that price considering the additional bits that make up the Grand Sport. I'm curious to see how much the heritage package adds to the cost.

talon90

Oh no, hold her back.......

TRAYC7

Hey it doesnt hurt to talk about possibilities.....

Dave@Ciocca

Real good base price! I'm still waiting on prices on options, but at least we have a good place to start!

Naeblis

Great Pricing. Lets just hope we have the ability to get them

Thom

ZMEGO

Are we talking garage expansion projects? Lets see new motor bike for significant other THEN a new GS

What color will it be?

Gary

Charley Hoyt

Thats a great price! I thought it was going to be a little higher.

redzone

This is wonderful news.....I think most were expecting a much higher price bump.

VettedCandidate

So is F55 even an option for the GS?

calmtgguy

So, $6,205 - $1695 = $4,510, for a widebody, bigger tires and wheels, and a drysump oil system, that's cool. The next question will be the base price of a 2010. The base price on my 2008 was $45,400. The current base price of a 2009 coupe is $49,515, difference, $4,110, or 9.05%. Seeing as how G.M. has 0 pricing power in this market, to raise the base price of a 2010 would be kind of crazy. I wonder how much they'll raise it? If I were in the market for a new Vette right now I'd probably buy it, but not if the Z51 package was still available. They had to drop the Z51 in order to sell the GS. I think it looks great though.

jschindler

I guess it's left to me to be the voice of "counter point". While it may not seem like a lot - you can't compare it to an conversion. When you get done with a conversion, you still have two sets of fenders, two sets of wheels and tires etc. The GS parts replace the standards parts - not in addition to the standard parts (except things like the dry sump, of course).

But, I stated this before and I will again. Someone who wants a Corvette with the Z51 package is now forced to take $4,500 or so in additional stuff that they may not be able to afford. A typically loaded GS coupe (meaning with 3LT package) is now going to be a $60,000+ car.

I think this is going to hurt sales - especially in the current economic climate. Don't get me wrong, I like the package and there is a chance that my Z06 will get traded some day for a GS convertible. I just think they made a mistake by not offereing Z51 without the additional GS stuff.

On a brighter note - thanks for posting Dave. You are still the man!

z28lt1

Good job GM. I picked up my 09 Z51 convertible the day after the GS was announced. I almost backed out of the deal because of the GS, but figured the price would be 6-7k on top of what I paid, so I went ahead with the 09. Turns out its only another 3,700 or so. I would have paid that. Seems like a nice package at a nice price.

redzone

Sorry to go off topic....but isn't the dry sump system part of the package that also relocates the battery and not standard on the Grand Sport?

JerriVette

Awesome news..

The 4500 dollars for the dry sump oiling system, wide body, bigger wheels and tire... and the 1700 z51 suspension portion...

This is a great deal.

GM was sharp with this price point.

Good move.

thanks for the heads up.