Grand Sport Announcement Thread
#21
Pro
this also could explain why 2017 Z06 production isnt starting until September...
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Race Director
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#25
Melting Slicks
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That said, Porsche is brilliant in how many versions of the 911 they can produce (and sell).
Jimmy
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#28
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This is going to be a fun day! If that's it, looks like Cyber Gray (or something similar...Spiral Gray?) is making a comeback. Also looks like Cup2 tires on it as well.
The upside is that Geneva is 6 hours ahead of the East coast, so we'll know when we wake up tomorrow!
Jimmy
The upside is that Geneva is 6 hours ahead of the East coast, so we'll know when we wake up tomorrow!
Jimmy
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#30
Le Mans Master
All I can say is: Don't listen to me! I was adamant every time this subject came up, that they would NEVER do a GS, based on how it killed the Z06 sales in the 6th generation.
That said, Porsche is brilliant in how many versions of the 911 they can produce (and sell).
Jimmy
That said, Porsche is brilliant in how many versions of the 911 they can produce (and sell).
Jimmy
#31
Melting Slicks
Hopefully there's a bump in power for the GS or else it's not really going to have an advantage over the Z51 except on tight short tracks.
#32
All I can say is: Don't listen to me! I was adamant every time this subject came up, that they would NEVER do a GS, based on how it killed the Z06 sales in the 6th generation.
That said, Porsche is brilliant in how many versions of the 911 they can produce (and sell).
Jimmy
That said, Porsche is brilliant in how many versions of the 911 they can produce (and sell).
Jimmy
#33
Le Mans Master
Just to add fuel to the fire, and NOT that I believe this will happen (but a guy can dream)....
What if the Grand Sport debuted a DCT tranny
That'd really make Z06 buyers have a hell of a choice. That said, I don't see that coming but...boy it'd really shake up the place...
What if the Grand Sport debuted a DCT tranny
That'd really make Z06 buyers have a hell of a choice. That said, I don't see that coming but...boy it'd really shake up the place...
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Le Mans Master
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#36
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Wider track and more rubber should be beneficial on high speed tracks as well, though I agree that nobody would complain if it got a power bump. LT2 and LT3 are still available codes between LT1 and LT4.
#37
Just not sure WHY a GS......Stingray was suppose to be a short run, looks like it will be 19 or 20 before we see a C8.....I think 18 is the Zora would be car. Confusing times in the market for sure....lets hope it keeps things moving forward!
#38
Melting Slicks
Why does this seem like a big middle finger towards Z06 buyers? Think about it, they all spent (or most of them) around $90k-$100k for a track capable car that ended up having a few issues (still an awesome car btw), and then didn't really fix them. Now they're releasing a grand sport which looks to have everything the Z06 gets, but with a naturally aspirated engine (or at least we are guessing).
I'm still excited, but I didn't think Chevy would do something like that.
I'm still excited, but I didn't think Chevy would do something like that.
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Why does this seem like a big middle finger towards Z06 buyers? Think about it, they all spent (or most of them) around $90k-$100k for a track capable car that ended up having a few issues (still an awesome car btw), and then didn't really fix them. Now they're releasing a grand sport which looks to have everything the Z06 gets, but with a naturally aspirated engine (or at least we are guessing).
I'm still excited, but I didn't think Chevy would do something like that.
I'm still excited, but I didn't think Chevy would do something like that.
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MY2017 adds a GS isn't a surprise at all. The MY2018 will get a new engine and hopefully a limited edition anniversary package, the MY2019 will see the Zora Mid-engine, and MY2021 will be the debut of the C8. Who knows, they might do something in 2020 to send the C7 out with a bang (7 model years is pretty standard)