The Z06 sans supercharger, otherwise known as the 2017 C7 Corvette Grand Sport has received official pricing, so ready your checkbooks.
For those looking at the coupe, Chevrolet asks a reasonable $66,445. Roofless examples will fetch a $4,000 premium, with a price of $70,445. Pricing excludes taxes, title and other dealer fees.
“The racing DNA of the original Grand Sport race cars is in the 2017 model, adding greater dimensions of capability and driver involvement to the Corvette’s award-winning architecture, for a purer driving experience,” said Harlan Charles, Corvette product marketing manager. “It is a worthy successor to the spirit of the originals.”
The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport will arrive with a standard seven-speed manual gearbox, but the eight-speed automatic will be optional. Of course, both are paired to the delightful 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine. But, the Grand Sport uses grip to differentiate itself.
The lightweight architecture, downforce-producing aerodynamics package, enhanced cooling package, electronic limited-slip differential and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires combine to offer a Chevrolet-estimated 1.05g in cornering capability – and up to 1.2g with the available Z07 package, which includes Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
That’s a whole lot of grip for not a whole lot of money.
As for the stunning Grand Sport Collector’s Edition, pricing has not been announced at this time, and the Watkins Glen Gray Metallic and Tension Blue pairing won’t be seen until later in the model year.
Comments
Looks like a really nice car, but I’ll keep my 2011 Grand Sport.
With a base price difference of almost $14k less than the Z06 I’ll take one with the 8spd for $1725. and have Lingenfelter do their NA 600HP package magic for $10k. Then, off to the road course to slay some GT350R’s….
If you have the dealership install a aftermarket supercharger does the warranty still get voided?
If you have Lingenfelter install their SC for 18K you get 627HP out of the LT1 & a 3 year warranty.
The C7 Corvette price will mean Chevy may have a waiting list for buyers of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 that is expected to have a price of about $56K which should make it less expensive than the C7 Corvette Grand Sport while faster as it might be time for C7 Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter to do something to get more bang possibly from a Corvette only engine.
To all you young guys. Can you imagine how great this is for us 70 year old 60s racers to have these cars back on the streets. Talk about reliving ones youth. We never thought we would see these days again. GOOD TIMES