| Year
(of specifications) |
2010 |
| Engine |
6.2
litre V8 |
| Transmission |
6-speed
manual or auto RWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60
mph |
under
4 seconds |
| Horsepower |
436
bhp @ 5,900 rpm |
| weight |
1492
kgs / 3289 lbs (convertible) |
The
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport which was introduced at
the 12th annual C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash, held at the National
Corvette Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky. combines the Corvette’s
LS3-based powertrain with unique, wide-body styling and a racing-derived
suspension.
The Corvette Grand Sport is available 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 torque (575 Nm) with the standard
exhaust system. An optional two-mode exhaust system raises the
power output 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, stabilizer 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
over the standard LS3-powered Corvette.
With its special equipment, the Corvette 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.
Essentially the Grand Sport sits somewhere between the standard
C6 Corvette and the
Z06 Corvette for performance and comfort.
Corvette Grand Sport coupe models equipped with the manual transmission
are uniquely outfitted for race track competition, too, with
a dry-sump oiling system, differential cooler and a rear-mounted
battery - this is the model you want to go for, otherwise you're
wasting your money and may as well get the standard model.
Features of the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport:
- 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 rear wheels
- 275/35ZR18 front tires / 325/30ZR19 rear tires
- 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
Source: Chevrolet
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet Corvette ZO6
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet Corvette C6
Chevrolet Camaro Z28
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
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