The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car that has a history of 6 generations. It was initially seen as a show car rather than a performance car. Over time, it has managed to prove its road worth and has recently staged a comeback replacing the Z51 option. The Corvette is now seen as one of the most technologically advanced performance machine in the market.
The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is offered in two body styles. It seats two whether as a 2-door coupe or convertible. Its base price in coupe form is $ 55,720.00 while its price starts at $ 59,530.00 in convertible form. It is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine which offers 430/436 hp at 5900 rpm and torque of 424/428 lb-ft at 4600 rpm. It comes in 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifts.
Standard safety equipments include frontal and side-impact airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, active handling, tire pressure monitor, and daytime running lamps. Standard features include power windows, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, HID headlights, keyless entry, Bluetooth, alloy wheels, and AM/FM/CD sound system. Options come in the form of heads-up display, heated memory seats, 6-disc CD changer, Bose speakers, auto-dimming mirror, luggage area, shade for hardtops, power convertible top, GPS navigation, dynamic cruise control, satellite radio, power telescoping steering wheel, universal garage door opener plus the two-tone leather seats and logo headrest embroidery of the Grand Sport Heritage line.
The new Corvette offers three basic engine packages including the 430 hp engine, the base engine with an upgraded exhaust at 436 hp, and the 505 hp Z06 engine. Buyers are likewise given a choice to determine preferred chassis and suspension performance. In essence, owners are given a say by allowing them to do some mixing and matching with regards to the performance levels of the engine and chassis.
When a Corvette Grand Sport is equipped with Z06 suspension and brakes plus a 430 hp LS3 engine, it is every inch a driver’s car. You can visually tell a Grand Sport through its wide-body styling, wider wheels and wider track. You are treated to a pleasant ride even on bumpy roads. Any corner is taken with ease. You will also soon discover the joy in automatic transmission as found in the Grand Sport.
The fender stripe option is truly Grand Sport but it can readily be omitted when desired. The Corvette has indeed come along way from the two-seat image car that it was perceived to be, proving once more that there is good reason for its continued presence.
