2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport in Columbus, OH at Dan Tobin Chevrolet Buick GMC

The Corvette Grand Sport Returns

The latest member of the Corvette lineup, the 2017 Grand Sport carries on the racing spirit of the original 1963 model, combining the power of the legendary LT1 6.2L engine with a lightweight, race-bred chassis and aerodynamics package to provide incredible grip and handling.

DESIGN

A Pure Expression of Performance

Grand Sport combines signature Corvette DNA with ingenious engineering to create a stunning aerodynamic sports car with a wider body that includes sophisticated aerodynamic and cooling elements. With a variety of color options as well as unique striping and available fender hash marks with the available Heritage Package, you can truly make Grand Sport yours.

Design Details

• Wider fenders accommodate wider wheels and tires for a confident, aggressive stance
• Unique mesh grille and integrated Grand Sport-badged front fender inserts provide increased airflow.

Performance

Composed and Confident Control

The 2017 Grand Sport features a 6.2L LT1 V8 engine, capable of 460 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. The compact design lowers the hoodline, providing optimal weight balance. A dry-sump oil system delivers oil flow through the most extreme cornering, helping Grand Sport deliver a consistently high level of performance.

Z07: A Racing Heritage

Grand Sport is the latest member of one of the most storied performance families in the world. From the road prowess of Stingray to the track-dominant Z06, there's a Corvette for just about any driver. And Grand Sport with the available Z07 Performance Package takes driving to a whole new level, with 1.2g of cornering capability.

Technology

Corvette Connectivity

With available head-up display, connectivity, the latest Chevrolet MyLink 8-inch diagonal touch-screen, easy-to-use driver modes and an available class-exclusive Performance Data Recorder, this is the most technologically advanced Corvette to date.

Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster

The eight-inch diagonal LCD display features three customizable themes with varying levels of information, from G-force to redline and more.

Safety

Safety

Grand Sport employs a host of available safety technologies to help keep you safe before, during and after a possible collision, including the available Head-Up Display that projects critical information onto your windshield so you can keep your eyes on the road.

Grand Sport helps prevent potential danger with features like Active Handling, 4-wheel antilock brakes, a rear vision camera, available front curb view cameras and Traction Control. Standard Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps help visibility by emanating 900 lumens of light. And if Grand Sport ever loses tire pressure, run-flat tires can provide limited functioning at a low to moderate speed for you to get to a servicing facility.

In the event of a collision, Grand Sport is designed to help keep you and your passengers safe with seat-mounted head and thorax air bags and a rigid aluminum frame structure that is lighter and stiffer than that found in previous-generation Corvette models.

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