2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport: Saturn went down but GM is still working it here

October 26, 10:57 AMAutomotive ExaminerKyle Busch

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The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

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For 2010 Chevrolet
is bringing back the
Grand Sport name as
in the Corvette Grand
Sport. Over the years,
the Corvette has become
an American sports car
icon and it constantly
provided good “bang
for the buck” often
outgunning much more
expensive machinery.

The Grand Sport replaces
the Z51 package but it
retains its gearing and stiffer suspension tuning. Additions to the Grand
Sport include the wider Z06 body and a slightly taller spoiler at the rear.
Furthermore, it has integrated rear ducting for the brakes which include Z06
brake hardware. Rear fender flairs cover wider Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber
(275/35ZR-18” front and 325/30ZR-19” rear). Last, but not least, manual
transmission equipped cars come with a dry-sump oil system that is shared
with the Z06 and the ZR1.

With its 6.2-liter 436 hp V8, the Grand Sport accelerates from 0-60 in 4.1
seconds, and it does the quarter mile in 12.5 seconds at 116 mph. Even
with this outstanding performance, the Grand Sport was able to skip the
$1,000 gas-guzzle tax as it achieves 16 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on
the highway. The 70-0 braking is in only 147 feet. On the skidpad, the
Grand Sport sticks like glue and provides 1.02 g. Thus, the car’s handling
is razor sharp, however, it becomes somewhat unsettled in fast corners
when the pavement is rough or choppy.

The Grand Sport’s seat comfort has improved over past offerings.
However, as has been customary with other Corvette’s, the interior
materials could still be upgraded to match the car’s level of performance.

The base price of the Grand Sport is $55,720 but with some options,
it can easily add an extra $10,000 to the price.

The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport gives you more of what counts!
See this car up close in the Slideshow below!

Kyle Busch is the author of “Drive the Best for the Price…” He
welcomes your comments or car questions at his auto web site:
www.DriveTheBestBook.com.