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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is a Z06 lite

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport takes body work and suspension goodies from the Z06 and mixes them together with the 460-horsepower Stingray drivetrain to create the most balanced C7 Corvette to date.

Jon Wong
Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for his fleet of old Japanese cars and searching for the next one to add to his garage.
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The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport accounted for 60 percent of sales during the C6 generation. Don't be surprised if the same happens with the C7.

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Wide bodywork from the Z06 gives the Corvette Grand Sport a more menacing appearance.

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Among the numerous standard features on the Corvette Grand Sport is an active performance exhaust system.

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The Grand Sport's Brembo brake system features six-piston brake calipers in front and four-piston calipers in the rear.

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The Grand Sport receives specific wheels measuring 19x10 inches in front and 20x12 inches in rear.

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Magnetic ride control suspension and an electronic limited-slip differential is standard on the Corvette Grand Sport.

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The Z07 performance package is available as an option for the first time, which adds carbon ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Cup tires.

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Starting at $66,445, the Grand Sport undercuts the Z06's base price by $14,000


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Starting at $66,445, the Grand Sport undercuts the Z06's base price by $14,000.

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