Any Notable Changes For 2010?
 

Aside from the Z being available in any available Corvette color - any power upgrade? Any driveline strengthening?

With the Grand Sport getting the all the Z stuff except the engine, wouldn't it make sense that the Z06 get's a little some some under the hood?

It has all the same stuff except for the engine?? I don't think that's exactly true -- where did you hear that? It's not even the same chassis/drivetrain/brakes...etc...

The only thing it has is a widebody kit...AFAIK

:iagree:

the only thing the GS does not have is the aluminum frame and LS7. It gets the dry sump, Z06 brakes, same size Wheels/tires.
As far as the 2010 Z06 it gets launch control as all 2010 Corvettes do.

:iagree: No major changes that I know of

What exactly IS "launch control?" (I'll go research it separately anyway.)

edit...

Here's what I found:
http://jalopnik.com/5232491/2010-cor...-void-warranty

Scroll down to the first video.

Who needs launch control ?????

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

:iagree:yeah, more S*** to break...:D

Motor Trend tested the new Camaro with the Chevy launch control.... it was SLOWER when they used it as compared to a good driver.
O to 60 was 4.7 with driver control.... 5.1 using launch control.
Another useless gadget!


As far as the GS vs Z06. It really is a Z06 minus the aluminium frame and LS7.... BUT.. they havent release the price yet. I bet it will be $$$. A coupe will be very close to $70K and the Vert at 75K+ IMO

If this is the case, GM will have dealer lots full of unsold 2010 GS's at this time next year...:skep:

Z06 = no increase power

Grand Sport = Decreased power Z06

Sux

Well, thankfully Z's are easy to mod..

Actually, the price has been released. Do a search - Dave at Kerbeck posted it a few weeks ago. I think it was like a $5,500 premium.

They do need to up the power on the Z's. I think a 550hp Z06 would be easier to sell than a 505hp version. lot of people buy that just to say they got more power than the earlier guys do

:iagree: I think you are right in the target area Frank.

:nono: Grand Sport = C6 with Z06 brakes and Z06 body panels. And badges.

Yes. The $$$s to build the Vette will come from taxpayers.:thumbs:

I thought the suspension and dry sump were also Z06 items going to the Grand Sport. Everything except for the LS7 and aluminum frame.

A feature to destroy your clutch, transmission, and maybe a few other things.

I doubt the GS is getting the balsa wood/ carbon fiber floor boards, or magnessium engine cradle and roof. Or the beefed up components in the transmissions, drive shafts, axles, gearing, and not to forget the curb weight of a Z because of the aluminum frame.

Big differences for anyone who loves racing, or knows anything about modifying a car. I'll happily stick the 427 over any other 6.x liter offered by GM. It is what sets it apart now and forever over all other corvettes including the ZR1.

you missed it....and your estimates are way over what the actual prices are...