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Engine – A 6.2L LS3 small-
block V-8 is the standard
engine in Coupe and
Convertible models. It is rated
at 430 horsepower and 424 lb.-
ft. of torque with the standard
exhaust system; with the new,
optional two-mode exhaust
system, power ratings
increase to 436 horses / 428
lb.-ft.. As a result, the
standard Corvette is true
supercar, capable of 190 mph.
The LS3 with the six-speed
paddle-shift automatic is the
fastest automatic-equipped
Corvette ever, with 0-60 mph
capability of 4.3 seconds.
block V-8 is the standard
engine in Coupe and
Convertible models. It is rated
at 430 horsepower and 424 lb.-
ft. of torque with the standard
exhaust system; with the new,
optional two-mode exhaust
system, power ratings
increase to 436 horses / 428
lb.-ft.. As a result, the
standard Corvette is true
supercar, capable of 190 mph.
The LS3 with the six-speed
paddle-shift automatic is the
fastest automatic-equipped
Corvette ever, with 0-60 mph
capability of 4.3 seconds.
| Optional Dual Mode Exhaust |
| - 6-SPEED Manual shown - |
6-Speed automatic
with tap shift steering
wheel
with tap shift steering
wheel
| Steering system – The Corvette’s precise rack- and-pinion steering system is revised to provide improved feel at all speeds. The revisions are due to a new, premium machining process of the system’s internal components, a new, stiffer intermediate shaft and controller calibration changes. |
Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package – Available on Coupe,
Convertible and Z06 models, the new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior
Package offers a stylish, two-tone leather-appointed cabin with details that
enhance the feeling of Corvette’s craftsmanship. Details include:
Two-tone, leather-wrapped upper and lower instrument panel, door
pads and seats
Padded door panel armrests
“Corvette” embroidered on passenger-side dash pad
Embroidered crossed flags logo on headrests
Unique center trim plate with Bias pattern.
Convertible and Z06 models, the new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior
Package offers a stylish, two-tone leather-appointed cabin with details that
enhance the feeling of Corvette’s craftsmanship. Details include:
Two-tone, leather-wrapped upper and lower instrument panel, door
pads and seats
Padded door panel armrests
“Corvette” embroidered on passenger-side dash pad
Embroidered crossed flags logo on headrests
Unique center trim plate with Bias pattern.
| Sienna interior available W/4LT package |
Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package – Available on Coupe,
Convertible and Z06 models, the new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior
Package offers a stylish, two-tone leather-appointed cabin with details that
enhance the feeling of Corvette’s craftsmanship. Details include:
Two-tone, leather-wrapped upper and lower instrument panel, door
pads and seats
Choice of new, exclusive colors: Linen or Sienna, with unique color
breakup
Padded door panel armrests
“Corvette” embroidered on passenger-side dash pad
Embroidered crossed flags logo on headrests
Unique center trim plate with Bias pattern.
Interior enhancements – All models feature a new wrapped instrument
panel center trim plate, with bright surrounds for the shifter and cupholder.
There are also new metal-finish door sill plates that greet passengers as
they step into the vehicle, as well as a new lighted control knob for the
available Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Feature changes and enhancements – All Corvette models now come
standard with features that were previously optional or part of equipment
packages. They include:
OnStar with available Turn-By-Turn Navigation
XM Satellite Radio
Convertible and Z06 models, the new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior
Package offers a stylish, two-tone leather-appointed cabin with details that
enhance the feeling of Corvette’s craftsmanship. Details include:
Two-tone, leather-wrapped upper and lower instrument panel, door
pads and seats
Choice of new, exclusive colors: Linen or Sienna, with unique color
breakup
Padded door panel armrests
“Corvette” embroidered on passenger-side dash pad
Embroidered crossed flags logo on headrests
Unique center trim plate with Bias pattern.
Interior enhancements – All models feature a new wrapped instrument
panel center trim plate, with bright surrounds for the shifter and cupholder.
There are also new metal-finish door sill plates that greet passengers as
they step into the vehicle, as well as a new lighted control knob for the
available Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Feature changes and enhancements – All Corvette models now come
standard with features that were previously optional or part of equipment
packages. They include:
OnStar with available Turn-By-Turn Navigation
XM Satellite Radio
2010
keyfob
1 piece
unit
keyfob
1 piece
unit
Corvette design and interior details
Dramatic fender forms and exposed headlamps combine with the grille to
create a strong visual identity for the Corvette, while the tapered rear deck
and fascia improve high-speed performance. The lean rear design sports
round taillamps and center-exit exhaust. The fixed Xenon high-intensity
discharge headlamps provide superior lighting performance. With a 0.286
coefficient of drag, the Coupe models are the most aerodynamic Corvettes
ever.
The 2009 Corvette Convertible features a power-operated soft top with the
2LT and 3LT package; an easy-to-operate manual top is standard in 1LT.
Both configurations use a five-layer fabric that conceals the underlying
structure for a good top-up appearance, plus it helps preserve the car’s
excellent aerodynamics and reduces road noise.
Corvette’s interior is inspired by the car’s dual-cockpit heritage. High-quality
materials, craftsmanship and functionality help deliver premium quality
meant to enhance performance driving. The instrument panel and doors are
covered with cast-skin foam-in-place trim that looks like a leather-wrapped,
padded panel. It is warm and inviting and has double the life of conventional
trim materials.
An AM/FM/XM radio with CD player and audio input jack is standard. An
optional Bose audio system with an in-dash six-disc changer adds to the
choices available to the audiophile owner. Steering-wheel mounted audio
controls – introduced in ’07 – are included with the Bose premium system.
A full-function OnStar system is standard and an onboard navigation system
with voice recognition is available. Using a 6.5-inch (165 mm) color touch-
screen display, the DVD-based system contains all the map data for the 48
contiguous states and most of Canada on one disc
Dramatic fender forms and exposed headlamps combine with the grille to
create a strong visual identity for the Corvette, while the tapered rear deck
and fascia improve high-speed performance. The lean rear design sports
round taillamps and center-exit exhaust. The fixed Xenon high-intensity
discharge headlamps provide superior lighting performance. With a 0.286
coefficient of drag, the Coupe models are the most aerodynamic Corvettes
ever.
The 2009 Corvette Convertible features a power-operated soft top with the
2LT and 3LT package; an easy-to-operate manual top is standard in 1LT.
Both configurations use a five-layer fabric that conceals the underlying
structure for a good top-up appearance, plus it helps preserve the car’s
excellent aerodynamics and reduces road noise.
Corvette’s interior is inspired by the car’s dual-cockpit heritage. High-quality
materials, craftsmanship and functionality help deliver premium quality
meant to enhance performance driving. The instrument panel and doors are
covered with cast-skin foam-in-place trim that looks like a leather-wrapped,
padded panel. It is warm and inviting and has double the life of conventional
trim materials.
An AM/FM/XM radio with CD player and audio input jack is standard. An
optional Bose audio system with an in-dash six-disc changer adds to the
choices available to the audiophile owner. Steering-wheel mounted audio
controls – introduced in ’07 – are included with the Bose premium system.
A full-function OnStar system is standard and an onboard navigation system
with voice recognition is available. Using a 6.5-inch (165 mm) color touch-
screen display, the DVD-based system contains all the map data for the 48
contiguous states and most of Canada on one disc
Driving dynamics
Corvette Coupe and Convertible have a hydroformed steel rail backbone
structure, which features cored composite floors, an enclosed center tunnel,
rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure. Suspension
cradles, control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, bushings, stabilizer bars
and steering gear have all been redesigned. New Goodyear Extended Mobility
Tires (EMT) take advantage of the latest sidewall design and compound
technology for run-flat capabilities.
Three suspension choices allow drivers to choose the setup that best suits
their driving style. The standard suspension is tuned for a balance of ride
comfort and precise handling. Corvette is now more poised at even higher
handling levels, yet easier to drive.
The optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-
rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping
rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. Cross-dilled
brake rotors are included when this feature is selected, allowing customers
to combine the larger brakes from the Z51 performance package with the
comfort of Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
The Z51 Performance Package brings Coupe and Convertible performance
very close to the widely admired previous generation Z06. The Z51 offers
more aggressive dampers and springs, larger stabilizer bars, Goodyear Eagle
F1 Supercar EMT tires, enhanced cooling and larger cross-drilled brake
rotors (13.4 inches / 340 mm in front and 13 inches / 330 mm in rear) for
optimum track performance while still providing a comfortable ride.
With each suspension, three standard dynamic chassis control systems –
anti-lock braking, traction control and Active Handling – operate in concert.
In all, the dynamic chassis control systems are smarter, less intrusive and
more adept at making the total driving experience precisely what drivers have
come to expect from their Corvette.
Corvette Coupe and Convertible have a hydroformed steel rail backbone
structure, which features cored composite floors, an enclosed center tunnel,
rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure. Suspension
cradles, control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, bushings, stabilizer bars
and steering gear have all been redesigned. New Goodyear Extended Mobility
Tires (EMT) take advantage of the latest sidewall design and compound
technology for run-flat capabilities.
Three suspension choices allow drivers to choose the setup that best suits
their driving style. The standard suspension is tuned for a balance of ride
comfort and precise handling. Corvette is now more poised at even higher
handling levels, yet easier to drive.
The optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-
rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping
rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. Cross-dilled
brake rotors are included when this feature is selected, allowing customers
to combine the larger brakes from the Z51 performance package with the
comfort of Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
The Z51 Performance Package brings Coupe and Convertible performance
very close to the widely admired previous generation Z06. The Z51 offers
more aggressive dampers and springs, larger stabilizer bars, Goodyear Eagle
F1 Supercar EMT tires, enhanced cooling and larger cross-drilled brake
rotors (13.4 inches / 340 mm in front and 13 inches / 330 mm in rear) for
optimum track performance while still providing a comfortable ride.
With each suspension, three standard dynamic chassis control systems –
anti-lock braking, traction control and Active Handling – operate in concert.
In all, the dynamic chassis control systems are smarter, less intrusive and
more adept at making the total driving experience precisely what drivers have
come to expect from their Corvette.
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This new iteration of the storied small-block family features a revised, larger-
bore cylinder block – 4.06-inch / 103.25 mm vs. the previous 6.0L’s 4.00-inch /
101.62 mm bores – high-flow, LS7/L92-style cylinder heads; larger-diameter
pistons; revised camshaft and camshaft timing; revised valvetrain with offset
intake rocker arms; high-flow intake manifold; high-flow fuel injectors from
the Z06’s LS7 engine; and a new engine beauty cover.
The LS3 features an aluminum cylinder block with cast iron cylinder liners. In
addition to its larger bores, which help create a 376-cubic-inch displacement,
the block casting also features revisions and machining in the bulkheads that
enhance its strength and improved bay to bay breathing. But while the bore
of the 6.2L engine is increased when compared with the previous 6.0L
engine, the engine’s stroke remains at 3.62 inches (92 mm). The pistons for
the larger 6.2L engine also are new and are designed for its high-rpm
performance capability.
Breathing for the new 6.2L engine is accomplished via new, high-flow
cylinder heads. They’re based on the large port/large valve design found on
the LS7 engine and other GM L92 engines, with larger-capacity, straighter
intake ports. The design optimizes intake flow to the combustion chamber
and the exhaust ports are also designed for better flow.
Complementing the larger-port design of the heads are commensurately
sized valves. The intake valve size alone increases from 2.00 inches (50.8
mm) to 2.16 inches (55 mm) – an increase of nearly 9 percent. The intake
valves feature lightweight hollow stems, which enable the engine’s 6,600-rpm
capability. The exhaust valves also are large, measuring 1.60 inches (40.4
mm) in diameter.
To accommodate the engine’s large valves and enable more direct intake
port flow, the intake-side rocker arms are offset 6 mm between the valve tip
and the push rod. Actuating the valves is a new camshaft, with intake-side
lobes providing more than a 5-percent percent in increase in lift, from 0.521-
inch to 0.551-inch (13.25 mm to 14 mm). Exhaust-valve lift remains
unchanged from the LS2. The camshaft timing was revised to optimize
performance with the higher-lift intake cam profile.
Ensuring the cylinder heads receive all the air they can handles falls to a
new, acoustically tuned intake manifold. The composite design is
manufactured with a “lost core” process that improves runner to runner
variation and reduces airflow losses. An acoustic foam material is used to
reduce radiated engine noise; it is sandwiched between the outer top of the
manifold and an additional “skull cap” acoustic shell. Also new beauty covers
atop the engine shield the rocker covers and also feature a noise-reducing,
acoustically tuned insert to provide a more refined engine sound.
bore cylinder block – 4.06-inch / 103.25 mm vs. the previous 6.0L’s 4.00-inch /
101.62 mm bores – high-flow, LS7/L92-style cylinder heads; larger-diameter
pistons; revised camshaft and camshaft timing; revised valvetrain with offset
intake rocker arms; high-flow intake manifold; high-flow fuel injectors from
the Z06’s LS7 engine; and a new engine beauty cover.
The LS3 features an aluminum cylinder block with cast iron cylinder liners. In
addition to its larger bores, which help create a 376-cubic-inch displacement,
the block casting also features revisions and machining in the bulkheads that
enhance its strength and improved bay to bay breathing. But while the bore
of the 6.2L engine is increased when compared with the previous 6.0L
engine, the engine’s stroke remains at 3.62 inches (92 mm). The pistons for
the larger 6.2L engine also are new and are designed for its high-rpm
performance capability.
Breathing for the new 6.2L engine is accomplished via new, high-flow
cylinder heads. They’re based on the large port/large valve design found on
the LS7 engine and other GM L92 engines, with larger-capacity, straighter
intake ports. The design optimizes intake flow to the combustion chamber
and the exhaust ports are also designed for better flow.
Complementing the larger-port design of the heads are commensurately
sized valves. The intake valve size alone increases from 2.00 inches (50.8
mm) to 2.16 inches (55 mm) – an increase of nearly 9 percent. The intake
valves feature lightweight hollow stems, which enable the engine’s 6,600-rpm
capability. The exhaust valves also are large, measuring 1.60 inches (40.4
mm) in diameter.
To accommodate the engine’s large valves and enable more direct intake
port flow, the intake-side rocker arms are offset 6 mm between the valve tip
and the push rod. Actuating the valves is a new camshaft, with intake-side
lobes providing more than a 5-percent percent in increase in lift, from 0.521-
inch to 0.551-inch (13.25 mm to 14 mm). Exhaust-valve lift remains
unchanged from the LS2. The camshaft timing was revised to optimize
performance with the higher-lift intake cam profile.
Ensuring the cylinder heads receive all the air they can handles falls to a
new, acoustically tuned intake manifold. The composite design is
manufactured with a “lost core” process that improves runner to runner
variation and reduces airflow losses. An acoustic foam material is used to
reduce radiated engine noise; it is sandwiched between the outer top of the
manifold and an additional “skull cap” acoustic shell. Also new beauty covers
atop the engine shield the rocker covers and also feature a noise-reducing,
acoustically tuned insert to provide a more refined engine sound.
Exhaust system –
Optional on ’10 Coupe and Convertible
models is a new, two-mode
performance exhaust system. Similar in
design and function to the system
used on the Z06, the dual-mode
exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet
valves, which control engine noise
during low-load operation, but open for
maximum performance during high-
load operation. It is not identical to the
Z06 system; the Coupe/Convertible
uses a 2.5-inch-diameter exhaust, while
the Z06 uses a three-inch system.
With the new, dual-mode performance
exhaust, power output for
Coupe/Convertible rises from 430
horsepower (321 kW) and 424 lb.-ft. of
torque (575 Nm) to 436 horses (325
kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm). This
system gives the Corvette a more
aggressive exhaust sound character
that will appeal to performance
enthusiasts.
Optional on ’10 Coupe and Convertible
models is a new, two-mode
performance exhaust system. Similar in
design and function to the system
used on the Z06, the dual-mode
exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet
valves, which control engine noise
during low-load operation, but open for
maximum performance during high-
load operation. It is not identical to the
Z06 system; the Coupe/Convertible
uses a 2.5-inch-diameter exhaust, while
the Z06 uses a three-inch system.
With the new, dual-mode performance
exhaust, power output for
Coupe/Convertible rises from 430
horsepower (321 kW) and 424 lb.-ft. of
torque (575 Nm) to 436 horses (325
kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm). This
system gives the Corvette a more
aggressive exhaust sound character
that will appeal to performance
enthusiasts.
| Standard exhaust with optional GM accessory mesh center plate |
Transmissions and axle ratios – The
shifting efforts for both the six-speed
manual transmission and paddle-shift
six-speed automatic transmissions
have been improved in ’09 Corvette
models. The manual transmission
shifting improvements include a more
positive and direct feel during gear
changes, with better gate-to-gate
location.
The six-speed paddle-shift automatic
transmission on Coupe and Convertible
is improved with new hardware and a
new controller calibration that deliver
quicker shifts. This change bolsters
the feeling of performance and driver
control when using the shifting paddles.
Also '09 models have the availability of
the 2.73 performance axle ratio with
the automatic transmission. It is
included with the Z51 package.
shifting efforts for both the six-speed
manual transmission and paddle-shift
six-speed automatic transmissions
have been improved in ’09 Corvette
models. The manual transmission
shifting improvements include a more
positive and direct feel during gear
changes, with better gate-to-gate
location.
The six-speed paddle-shift automatic
transmission on Coupe and Convertible
is improved with new hardware and a
new controller calibration that deliver
quicker shifts. This change bolsters
the feeling of performance and driver
control when using the shifting paddles.
Also '09 models have the availability of
the 2.73 performance axle ratio with
the automatic transmission. It is
included with the Z51 package.
Deletions for 2010
(74U) Victory Red exterior color
(83U) Atomic Orange Metallic exterior color
(425) Linen custom leather-wrapped interior trim
(AK5) Frontal driver and front passenger air bags
(QG7) 5-spoke, forged polished aluminum wheels
(Z51) Z51 Performance Package
(74U) Victory Red exterior color
(83U) Atomic Orange Metallic exterior color
(425) Linen custom leather-wrapped interior trim
(AK5) Frontal driver and front passenger air bags
(QG7) 5-spoke, forged polished aluminum wheels
(Z51) Z51 Performance Package
New for 2010:
Z16 Grand Sport Coupe and Convertible (1YG07 / 1YG67) - Performance Package:
Aggressive dampers and springs, larger stabilizer bars, specific wider wheels and
Goodyear F1 supercar tires, wider fenders, front fascia and quarters, front splitter, taller
rear spoiler, high performance brake system with larger cross-drilled rotors, 6-piston front
calipers, 4-piston rear calipers, specific manual transmission or 2.73 ratio limited slip
performance rear axle with paddle shift automatic and Grand Sport silver painted
aluminum, 18" x 9.5" (45.7 cm x 24.1 cm) front and 19" x 12" (48.3 cm x 30.48 cm) rear
wheels. (Z52) Performance Package with dry sump oil system, enhanced cooling and
rear-mounted battery standard on Grand Sport Coupe with manual transmission
Available (Z15) Grand Sport Heritage Package with fender stripe hash marks, Grand Sport
logo seat headrest embroidery and two-tone seats
Available (PYD) Grand Sport Competition Gray wheels
Available (PYE) Grand Sport Chrome wheels
(70U) Torch Red exterior color
(10U) Arctic White and (89U) Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat now available on Z06 and ZR1
(313) Ebony with Cashmere accents leather seating surfaces for Z06 and ZR1
Available (0B1) Corvette crossed flags embroidery on headrests
Available (Q6J) ZR1 Competition Gray aluminum wheels
(MN6) 6-speed manual transmission now includes launch control
(MX0) 6-speed paddle shift automatic transmission now has push and hold feature in
sport mode to return to automatic operation from paddle shift operation
Performance Traction Management (PTM) with 5 settings on ZR1
New pattern designs for center console trim plate - Orbit design standard and Gunmetal
design with Custom Leather wrapped interiors
(AJ7) Frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger air bags are now standard on all
equipment groups
(AJK) Power bolster and power lumbar and (AG2) power passenger seat now included on
Z06 3LZ
(GU2) 2.73 limited slip performance rear axle is now included and only available with (MX0)
6-speed automatic transmission only on the Z16 Grand Sport models
Taller spoiler included on Convertible
Z16 Grand Sport Coupe and Convertible (1YG07 / 1YG67) - Performance Package:
Aggressive dampers and springs, larger stabilizer bars, specific wider wheels and
Goodyear F1 supercar tires, wider fenders, front fascia and quarters, front splitter, taller
rear spoiler, high performance brake system with larger cross-drilled rotors, 6-piston front
calipers, 4-piston rear calipers, specific manual transmission or 2.73 ratio limited slip
performance rear axle with paddle shift automatic and Grand Sport silver painted
aluminum, 18" x 9.5" (45.7 cm x 24.1 cm) front and 19" x 12" (48.3 cm x 30.48 cm) rear
wheels. (Z52) Performance Package with dry sump oil system, enhanced cooling and
rear-mounted battery standard on Grand Sport Coupe with manual transmission
Available (Z15) Grand Sport Heritage Package with fender stripe hash marks, Grand Sport
logo seat headrest embroidery and two-tone seats
Available (PYD) Grand Sport Competition Gray wheels
Available (PYE) Grand Sport Chrome wheels
(70U) Torch Red exterior color
(10U) Arctic White and (89U) Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat now available on Z06 and ZR1
(313) Ebony with Cashmere accents leather seating surfaces for Z06 and ZR1
Available (0B1) Corvette crossed flags embroidery on headrests
Available (Q6J) ZR1 Competition Gray aluminum wheels
(MN6) 6-speed manual transmission now includes launch control
(MX0) 6-speed paddle shift automatic transmission now has push and hold feature in
sport mode to return to automatic operation from paddle shift operation
Performance Traction Management (PTM) with 5 settings on ZR1
New pattern designs for center console trim plate - Orbit design standard and Gunmetal
design with Custom Leather wrapped interiors
(AJ7) Frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger air bags are now standard on all
equipment groups
(AJK) Power bolster and power lumbar and (AG2) power passenger seat now included on
Z06 3LZ
(GU2) 2.73 limited slip performance rear axle is now included and only available with (MX0)
6-speed automatic transmission only on the Z16 Grand Sport models
Taller spoiler included on Convertible
CHEVROLET ANNOUNCES NEW 2010 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Grand Sport. It's one of the most storied monikers in Corvette's
illustrious racing heritage and it is returning the lineup. Chevrolet announced the new, 2010
Corvette Grand Sport at the 12th annunal C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash, held at the National
Corvette Museum , in Bowling Green , Ky.
The new Grand Sport model combines the Corvette’s LS3-based powertrain with unique, wide-
body styling and a racetrack-bred suspension for a distinctive, starting grid-ready performer. It
is offered in both coupe and convertible body styles, with either a six-speed manual or six-
speed automatic transmission. The LS3 6.2L engine is rated at 430 horsepower (321 kW)* and
424 lb.- ft. of t torque (575 Nm)* with the standard exhaust sys tem. An optional two-mode
exhaust system elevates the power ratings to 436 horses (325 kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm) .
The Grand Sport replaces the Corvette’s previous Z51 package and brings a greater degree of
handling performance, with wider wheels and tires; revised shock, stabilize r bar and spring
specifications and specific gearing. The equipment enables cornering capability of 1.0 g, as well
as a 0.2-second improvement in 0-60 acceleration vs. standard LS3-powered models.
Grand Sport coupe models equipped with the manual transmission are uniquely outfitted for
racetrack competition, too, with a dry-sump oiling system, differential cooler and a rear-mounted
battery.
The complete list of content and special features for the Grand Sport includes
*Wider front and rear fenders – including specific front fenders with integrated Grand Sport
badges
*Z06-style front splitter and tall rear spoiler
*Functional brake ducts and extra cooling
*Unique 18-inch front and 19-inch wheels; painted finish standard and chrome finish optional
*Large 275/35ZR18 tires in front and 325/30ZR19 tires in the rear
*Z06-size brakes, including 14-inch (355 mm) front rotors with six-piston calipers and 13.4-inch
(340 mm) rear rotors with four-piston calipers
*Specific manual transmission gear ratios
*Specific rear axle ratio on automatic-equipped models
With its special equipment, the Grand Sport offers a unique blend of performance and amenities.
Its suspension package approaches that of the Z06, but includes a removable roof on coupes
(Z06 has a fixed roof) and, of course, the availability of a convertible body style. Also, the paddle-
shift six-speed automatic transmission is offered, while a manual transmission is the only
choice with the Z06.
All of Corvette’s exterior colors are offered on the Grand Sport and an available Heritage
package adds iconic front fender hash marks offered in four colors, as well as two-tone seats
with Grand Sport embroidery. The Grand Sport can be ordered with 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim
packages, too.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Grand Sport. It's one of the most storied monikers in Corvette's
illustrious racing heritage and it is returning the lineup. Chevrolet announced the new, 2010
Corvette Grand Sport at the 12th annunal C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash, held at the National
Corvette Museum , in Bowling Green , Ky.
The new Grand Sport model combines the Corvette’s LS3-based powertrain with unique, wide-
body styling and a racetrack-bred suspension for a distinctive, starting grid-ready performer. It
is offered in both coupe and convertible body styles, with either a six-speed manual or six-
speed automatic transmission. The LS3 6.2L engine is rated at 430 horsepower (321 kW)* and
424 lb.- ft. of t torque (575 Nm)* with the standard exhaust sys tem. An optional two-mode
exhaust system elevates the power ratings to 436 horses (325 kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm) .
The Grand Sport replaces the Corvette’s previous Z51 package and brings a greater degree of
handling performance, with wider wheels and tires; revised shock, stabilize r bar and spring
specifications and specific gearing. The equipment enables cornering capability of 1.0 g, as well
as a 0.2-second improvement in 0-60 acceleration vs. standard LS3-powered models.
Grand Sport coupe models equipped with the manual transmission are uniquely outfitted for
racetrack competition, too, with a dry-sump oiling system, differential cooler and a rear-mounted
battery.
The complete list of content and special features for the Grand Sport includes
*Wider front and rear fenders – including specific front fenders with integrated Grand Sport
badges
*Z06-style front splitter and tall rear spoiler
*Functional brake ducts and extra cooling
*Unique 18-inch front and 19-inch wheels; painted finish standard and chrome finish optional
*Large 275/35ZR18 tires in front and 325/30ZR19 tires in the rear
*Z06-size brakes, including 14-inch (355 mm) front rotors with six-piston calipers and 13.4-inch
(340 mm) rear rotors with four-piston calipers
*Specific manual transmission gear ratios
*Specific rear axle ratio on automatic-equipped models
With its special equipment, the Grand Sport offers a unique blend of performance and amenities.
Its suspension package approaches that of the Z06, but includes a removable roof on coupes
(Z06 has a fixed roof) and, of course, the availability of a convertible body style. Also, the paddle-
shift six-speed automatic transmission is offered, while a manual transmission is the only
choice with the Z06.
All of Corvette’s exterior colors are offered on the Grand Sport and an available Heritage
package adds iconic front fender hash marks offered in four colors, as well as two-tone seats
with Grand Sport embroidery. The Grand Sport can be ordered with 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim
packages, too.
