jagamajajaran

Good morning!

I'm reporting to you live from the NCM Bash's "2017 Overview and Walk Around" session, to take place at 10:00 a.m., CST. While many details have already been made available, this is information that is being provided by the Corvette design team this morning via an informational session at the Bash. I will continuously update this post (in the original post) as I add more information.

Harlan Charles has taken the stage with Kirk Bennion...

2016 Review...

Over 37,000 2016 Corvettes produced so far this year. About 1/3 are Z06.

81% of Stingrays are A8.

71% of Z06 are A8 (66% of C7.R), 36% Z07.

Arctic White 20%
Black 17%
Torch Red 15%

38% market share in 2015, 40% market share in 2016 in the Lux Sports Car Segment.

What's New for 2017?

The Grand Sport Returns...

Coupe and Convertible, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT packages, LT1 V8 460HP, 285/335 tires, black painted calipers standard, Z51 transmission ratios, standard magnetic ride control, ceramic brakes and cup tires optional, 1.2 G with Z06 package, 3.6 second 0-60, 1 second from C6 ZR1

Kirk Bennion on design...

2017 Grand Sport Heritage Package - Z15
- Fender hash marks in 6 color options, available with any exterior color

2017 Grand Sport Collector Edition
- 1000 units
- Fixed options

All GS will get the GS logo center console plaque
Quilted suede headliner available in multiple combinations
Red seat belts available

Harlan back on the mic...

2017 Corvette Electrical

Info 2.6 - Apps and Security

PDR Updates
- Mute option for recording
- Enhanced recording screen shows overlay selected
- Odometer added to playback overlay data
- Driver mode displayed in track overlay

Grand Sport is only 25 pounds heavier than the Z51 Stingray

2017 Corvette Base Pricing (does not include delivery charge)

- Stingray Coupe - $55,450
- Stingray Convertible - $59,450
- Stingray Coupe with Z51 - $60,450
- Stingray Convertible with Z51 - $64,450

- Grand Sport Coupe- $65,450
- Grand Sport Convertible - $69,450

- Z06 Coupe - $79,450
- Z06 Convertible - $83,450

VIR Grand Sport Lap Time 2:45.18 (from PDR), M7

Q&A Session...

Full pricing will be available May 13

2017 Z06 will have the same options as 2016, but the rockers will be standard

When asked about the possibility of an A10 transmission on the Z06, Harlan relied, "Nothing new to report at this time."

Grand Sport orders will begin May 1

360 possible color and stripe combinations on the Grand Sport

Heritage Package is $795

Red seat belts are $395

2017 Production will begin last week of June after a two week maintenance shut down, cars at dealers in late July/early August

Android Auto is available right now and a few PDR upgrades, but the new apps and security and new PDR upgrades will not be available for previous year models

The session has concluded...I'll post photos and additional information later.

jagamajajaran

The following are most of the presentation slides that were shown during the 2017 Overview Session.

graj6

It would be great if someone could ask about changes, if any, under the hood of the Z51 as well, not just the GS.

BaylorCorvette

I'm going to assume you mean 37,000 2016 Corvettes have been produced. Either that or we're more common than a Corolla

Speednet

Please ask if the PDR changes can be upgraded on 2016 and earlier models. Also, would be interested to know if entertainment system upgrades for 2017 will be available to earlier models.

addybuddy

Will the pdr update be available for existing customers as a software update?

graj6

The PDR update isn't too big for me, but the infotainment updates... will that be a software update available for 2016s?

jagamajajaran

Yes, sorry!

DBLXX

THANK YOU for doing this.....

5thGear

Thank you for the updates!

Any updates on 2017 Z06 cooling or supercharger?

JoesC5

Doesn't appear to be a increase in MSRP over the current 2016 models.

jagamajajaran

Android Auto is available right now and a few PDR upgrades, but the new apps and security and new PDR upgrades will not be available for previous year models

Diesel88

Looks like it went up only $50. I hope this is true and stays this way for a few months at least.

Diesel88

Thanks for all the updates Jag.

graj6

That doesn't mean that there couldn't be a big bump on the option packages though, right? That is, on the 2LT, 3LT or individual options.

Anyone ask about cooling / other under-the-hood changes to the Z51 / GS?

jagamajajaran

You're certainly welcome!

Not that have been reported. I think a new release of 2017 Z06 information will take place in the next few weeks.

Very little.

spearfish25

Does 'available now' mean those PDR updates will be included on current orders being built?

Diesel88

Very true but I hope not. Nothing will surprise me with GM.

jagamajajaran

My pleasure!

Harlan said the option packages and options will be priced very much identical to 2016.

johnnyvector

So if I understand correctly the price of the Z06 went up $50, but you're getting the side skirts for free (carbon flash, I'm assuming) But you're still getting the stage 1 splitter and the stage 1 spoiler... or is the stage 2 upgrade for those becoming standard as well?

Bottom line $50 increase, free side skirts and minor updates to PDR.