The Corvette lineup gains a new Grand Sport model for 2014 that’s distinguished by special exterior styling and a stiffer suspension. Last offered for the 1996 model year, the new Grand Sport will be available as a coupe or convertible. Grand Sport models hit dealerships in September. Pricing information hasn’t been announced.
Exterior
It’s a wide-body ‘Vette with track-tuned suspension. Unveiled at the 12th annual C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash, the Grand Sport features a 6.2-litre V8 with 430bhp and 424lb ft, wider wheels and tyres, bigger brakes, revised shock absorbers and springs, plus specific gearing that knocks 0.2 seconds off the regular car’s 4.3sec 0-60mph time.
It’s a wide-body ‘Vette with track-tuned suspension. Unveiled at the 12th annual C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash, the Grand Sport features a 6.2-litre V8 with 430bhp and 424lb ft, wider wheels and tyres, bigger brakes, revised shock absorbers and springs, plus specific gearing that knocks 0.2 seconds off the regular car’s 4.3sec 0-60mph time.
Engine
The 6.2-liter LS3 V8 remains, pumping out the same extremely capable 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft or torque (436 horsepower and 428 lb-ft with the optional two-mode sport exhaust) and is easily manipulated to do your bidding through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Sport’s calipers are distinguished by their silver with red lettering and the rotors have been enlarged to Z06-spec, 14-inch with six-piston calipers in front and 13.4-inch with four-piston grabbers in the rear. Also equipped are revised shock/spring settings and heavier duty stabilizer bars.
The 6.2-liter LS3 V8 remains, pumping out the same extremely capable 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft or torque (436 horsepower and 428 lb-ft with the optional two-mode sport exhaust) and is easily manipulated to do your bidding through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Sport’s calipers are distinguished by their silver with red lettering and the rotors have been enlarged to Z06-spec, 14-inch with six-piston calipers in front and 13.4-inch with four-piston grabbers in the rear. Also equipped are revised shock/spring settings and heavier duty stabilizer bars.
