MavsAK

I want one of these, admittedly more than I'd want a ZO6.

Easier to put a centri on the LT1, than the LT4.
Now the waiting game for GM to start offering ZO6s parts across the GMPP parts counter, as upgrade kits for other cars.

fueledpassion

You know, I might have to renig my statement earlier about the C6 GS. Those are fine points to make. In fact, I now recall a friend who bought the GS for that fact solely - it had a removable top but still offered track-ready performance. Good post.

And I also suspect the GS might have been an afterthought due to overheating issues from the Z. To this day I still have no idea why they thought a small, roots style charger would be a good idea on a large V8.

BooSSted

They're listed as an avaliable option.

Under Performance.
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette-grand-sport.html

tbrenny33

The problem with that is the LT1 is not forged so you wont make much more power safely then a CAI Z06. To forge the LT1 you'll spend enough to where you could have started with a Z. I've seen several stock LT1 cars with what was thought as "safe" boost blow engines. If I was going to get a GS and wanted 625-700 hp I'd go with the Katech 427 (wonder how much lighter the GS is?), but if you want more I think your better of starting with the Z and its forged engine.

1776DAVE

Wow 30 pages! I was reading all of them. But wishing for one of those kinky compare the options charts.
JMHO seems that it is basically a Z06 body with Z51 guts plus a very few other things. So a 06 body is heavyer then z51 with the same hp but wider tires and less than. 5 sec increase in speed. So it is a z51 with z06 But has BADGES that a z51 lacks and GS stripes that a 06 don't have. Sounds like a replacement for the Z51 to me. I looked at a.Z06 and to me it looked like good old fashioned FACTORY-INSTALLED fender flares not unlike Ecklers kits years ago. Yes it will sell, but if they had put nice fancy badging on the z51 it would have sold even better. People in the USA like badges on hot cars were as people in Europe like no badges on hot cars. I am happy with my Model Z51 but would like badges for what I chose. Have not seen price yet or if z51 is dead model. .... iF so then it will be a collectible.

DaveFerrari458

Very ignorant comment!!

Raazor

Raazor

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MavsAK

If the LT1 is as tough as the LS1-LS3s have proven to be, it'll be just fine to take boost. Hell man, there's 5.3s making 1k hp on 20 psi of boost, on the stock internals.
Getting ZO6 power or better will be a cake walk for a procharged LT1...and since it's not a Roots Supercrapper, and is instead a much more efficient blower design it doesn't generate as much heat, and is a much more linear power delivery.

It's just a matter of tuning. The aftermarket will catch up, and exceed the factory cars in power output.

And hell, even if you didn't want to get boost, a cam upgrade, and long tubes still does wonders for an LT1.

Roots blowers come with a host of problems, especially undersized ones that I'd rather avoid entirely. That aside...the C7 is better than I will ever be on the track and the most effective mod you could do for one is the driver mod

BooSSted

Yea, calling you a legend is too much credit. Cool guy is more fitting, keep getting your post count up for "Poster of the Year"

RC000E

I think this car at Geneva is absolutely gorgeous just as it is....my question is...what's the cost to own it?

Raazor

RC000E

You're defining a car by number, I'm defining it by its place in the lineup and the crowd it's targeted at. I could care less if the car is slower than a Z51 going straight...doesn't appeal to me. On a road course, a Z51 will lose. This is directed at road course guys, just like the C6Z was. It's also the "in between" model, just like C6Z was.

This is the way it had to be done. If the current car would've been called a ZR1, it would've been arguably improved, but also lower performance in some ways. Calling it a Z06 though, was a clear improvement over the prior car...but this is a ZR1 formula, with aero added. The position of the models shifted, and now there is room above the Z06 for a ZR1, but it'll certainly take on a different form.

The C7 Grand Sport IS the C6 Z06 successor in every way. The issue was, due to the reorganization of how C7 is built, funded, etc...there could be no follow up to the LS7...it wasn't feasible. Owners aren't going to accept a C7Z downgrade either...so, they took the ZR1 formula and called it C7 Z06.

Whatever...doesn't matter. I'm a hardened Z06 lover and I as much as I love the aero, the design and platform of C7Z, I don't like the supercharger. I don't mind the downgrade in power from C6Z...I can fill that gap easily. Now the question is, WHAT will it cost. If I can put this car at my house for 65k, this is my next Corvette 100%.

Lenman59

500 HP?, I read that they were keeping the LT1 and 460 HP. Sounds like a great idea but I will still order the Z06 in Oct.

JustinStrife

Help me out with this if you can. Because I dont really understand it. If you've not been a fan of the C7 since day1, why are you here? The C7 has now been out 3 Model years. Seems kind of counter-productive, wouldnt you say? Or were you one of those people that hoped beyond hope, that GM would go back to round tail lights, and pop-up headlights? Or that GM would go Mid-engine, AWD, DOHC + Twin Turbo, and DCT?

Raazor

didn't read

bigdog1250

The real question around this car is how much does it weigh? I love Z06s... but 3,500+ is way too much for a 2 seater. Hell my M4 is lighter which just shouldn't be the case. I love how light my C6 Z06 was and hopefully they get closer to the 3,200 mark with the GS. At the end of the day, it's a great car! Will love to take one out for a test drive.

mrbeautie

GM dropped the ball again! Thank GOD!. I was reluctant about ordering my 2016 Zo6 thinking they may build a 17 Grandsport with an LS7 (427) That would have been my choice over a Zo6. They didn't and I'm relieved,, my Zo6 will be here soon.

mrbeautie

I put down my $100,000, actually $130,000 Canadian and I couldn't be happier. The Grand sport may look like a Z06 but is lacking about 190 HP. No different than the 1960's where the big block car looked just like the small block car, but the subtle differences are quickly recognized, the Z06 is still the big nasty brother and will be appreciated more than the poor man's Z06 (GS) If they installed the LS7 and used the side fender gills (both features a throw back to 1967) like the C6 I would not be as happy, thinking I may have ordered the GS with that combo.

3 Z06ZR1

My lesson learned on a blown lt1 says never aqain. I.m staying with the Z06 no reason to change to a GS.