I'm looking to buy my first Vette. What is the difference between 1TL, 2LT, 3LT? Are there any others? What makes the Grand Sport unique from others?

 

Chevy.com

 

also Edmunds.com "build your own" and learn about them...

 

The difference between 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, and 4LT is not the same for every model year. But to give you an idea, here are the option packages for model year 2012.

Coupe, GS Coupe, Convertible, GS Convertible:
1LT = Standard Equipment
2LT = 1LT + Radio Upgrade/Single CD with Navigation, Bose 9 Speaker Sound System, Bluetooth for Phone, Heads Up Display
3LT = 2LT + Cargo Net/Luggage Shade, Drivers Side Memory Package, Power Passenger Seat, Perforated Sport Leather Seats with Power Bolster/Lumbar, Heated Seats, Power Telescoping Steering Column, Universal Home Remote
4LT = 3LT + Custom Leather Wrapped Interior

And here's a more detailed listing for the 2008 model year.

1LT
Air Conditioning: Dual zone automatic climate control
Audio System:AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback with input jack
Automatic Twilight Sentinel headlamps
Brakes: Four wheel, antilock/four-wheel, disc.
Cabin Air Filtration
Engine: LS3 6.2L V8 with 430hp
Foglamps
Floormats
Active handling with traction control
HID Xenon lighting
Mirrors: Auto-dimming with compass
Power hatch pull-down
Remote Keyless Access with push button start
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 2-way manual passenger
Steering: Power: Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive.
Steering: Tilt, Three-spoke leather-wrapped
Suspension: Four wheel, independent.
Theft-deterrent: Includes Push-Button Start, immobilizer and audible/visual alarm.
Transmission: Six-speed manual, short-throw
Tires: Goodyear F1 EMT (run flat) tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheels: Five-split spoke, Silver-painted aluminum
2LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 1LT features:
Cargo Net: In rear compartment area
Luggage shade and parcel net
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 6-way power passenger’
Seats: Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment and adjustable lumbar and side bolsters
3LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 2LT features:
Audio System: AM/FM stereo with six-disc in dash CD changer MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control. Includes Bose premium seven-speaker system
Head-Up Display: With dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure
Memory Package: Recalls two driver "presets" for six-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column
Seats: Heated driver and front passenger
Steering Wheel: Power telescoping and mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote: Includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor
4LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 3LT features:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior
Specific Bias pattern center console trim plate

 

Thanks guys . It looks like the differences are only on various trim features and gadgets. I didn't want to get a slower model

 

I wouldn't exactly call any modern 'Vette slow...

 

I'll be looking at the faster ones. Only Yellow and Orange need apply

 

Kidding aside, that's why I want a Vette, I love the style and power. I was considering Vipers but decided to get a Vette instead. I wish C5 Z06 came with targa roof or convertible.

 

neither does the C6 Z06...

consider a '10 GS ? great car, great features, and the roof either comes off/goes down...

 

This is what I'm thinking. Here are my choices: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rst-vette.html

'10 GS would be nice but it's more $ than I want to spend. My wife would me.

 

sorry...missed that thread

I think you're on the right track...do your due diligence properly and you should be able to find
a good used 'Vette along those lines...

good luck !

 

'10 GS would be nice but it's more $ than I want to spend. My wife would me.[/QUOTE]

The "Need for Speed" ...has an unlimited budget and rides alone!

 

well-stated, indeed...