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03-31-09, 03:16 PM
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#1 | | Site Administrator 
Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NH
Posts: 20,247
My Corvette(s):
The mythical 1990 ZR-1 |  2010 MY: Return of the Grand Sport
Since the cat was let out of the bag on another forum, I might as well not be the last:
Chevrolet will offer the 2010 in 6 models - yes 6:
1YY07 Corvette Coupe
1YY67 Corvette Convertible
1YY87 Corvette Z06
1YY87 Corvette ZR1 1YG07 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe
1YG67 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible
To the best of my knowledge, we will not see a return of the skunk-like paint job and don't expect to see any big power gains. I believe it will contain bits and pieces from the ZR1.
Think of the 2010 Grand Sport as a clone of the GT1 Competition model that was just unveiled. Essentially; just more marketing stuff.  | |
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03-31-09, 04:03 PM
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#2 | | Member
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad,Ca.
Posts: 648
My Corvette(s):
2006 C6Z DSOM |
Which "bits & pieces?"
I'd be all over the CC brakes!  | |
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03-31-09, 04:04 PM
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#3 | | Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NH
Posts: 20,247
My Corvette(s):
The mythical 1990 ZR-1 |
Think wide body like the ZR1 and Z06. | |
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03-31-09, 04:27 PM
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#4 | | Supporting Member
Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: America's Vancouver
Posts: 2,834
My Corvette(s):
Nope, Nada, Nein |
I know the rumor was thrown out there a coupe years ago, that GM might break the Corvette out into its own marque. When the ZR1 was added to the line-up, I started to wonder if there might be some truth to the rumor. Now we've got the GS coupe and convertible added to the line up... 
Any news on how much the GS's will cost? I'm guessing they'll slot squarely in the middle of the 25k gap between the base coupe and the Z06. Jason
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03-31-09, 04:33 PM
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#5 | | Technical Writer for Internet & Print Media
Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Southern California
Posts: 3,535
My Corvette(s):
04 Z06/Z16, 95 ZR1, 71 BB Cpe |
If it is more marketing than substance, it's understandable.
With something like 8000 unsold cars from 07, 08 and 09 in inventory, GM has a big problem in moving metal as far as the Corvette goes.
I think what they need is the "Tim Geithner Signature" Edition Corvette. It comes with a special feature in the sales contract that says if you get behind in your payments the government will bail you out.
Last edited by Hib Halverson; 03-31-09 at 04:35 PM.
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03-31-09, 07:52 PM
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#6 | | Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 5,800 feet above sea level
Posts: 6,944
My Corvette(s):
2006 'Evil Stealth Black' Roadster |
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Originally Posted by Hib Halverson  I think what they need is the "Tim Geithner Signature" Edition Corvette. It comes with a special feature in the sales contract that says if you get behind in your payments the government will bail you out. | No, the "Tim Giethner Signature Edition" Corvette will allow you to skip out on paying the sales tax, and thus put you in line for a Cabinet position. | |
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03-31-09, 08:03 PM
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#7 | | Member
Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sterling Htg MI & Honolulu HI
Posts: 24
My Corvette(s):
'77 L48, '53/'03 CEC, '54 "Nomad", '96 Export GS, |
Again..... a sad attempt at selling cars based on the name of a success.
Mo
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03-31-09, 11:35 PM
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#8 | | Member
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: La Jolla, & Cleveland (East)
Posts: 24
My Corvette(s):
'96 GS(697), '00 Millennium Yellow Cp | Skunks Rule!!!
My guess is that it will be pathetic, since the team that put together the '96 Grand Sport, led by the legendary John Heinricy, put their hearts and souls into creating something truly special to mark the end of the C-4 run, instead of making it an afterthought, which the 2010 0ne-of-six options is likely to be. How sad!!! : ( : ( : (
Spence
GSR Lifetime; Re-Owner \\ GS697
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04-01-09, 04:23 PM
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#9 | | Member
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blk Mtn, NC
Posts: 42
My Corvette(s):
1972 Bryar Blue Coupe 1993 40th Coupe |
AIG edition, comes with an iron clad bonus after the payments are made for one year using treasury funds.....
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04-01-09, 04:41 PM
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#10 | | Supporting Member
Join Date: May 2002 Location: 5th Wheeling & Lebanon, MO
Posts: 8,481
My Corvette(s):
Millennium Yellow Y2K/MN6/Z51/LS6 Roadster | It will be nice to see GMC bring out a new Vette in 2010
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04-02-09, 11:20 AM
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#11 | | Member
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: queensbury,new york
Posts: 275
My Corvette(s):
2008 CRM/EBONY Z51 MZ6 COUPE-NPP |
I wish there was an actual picture of the GS out here somewhere...
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04-02-09, 11:38 AM
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#12 | | Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NH
Posts: 20,247
My Corvette(s):
The mythical 1990 ZR-1 |
<------ stirs pot....  Quote:
Originally Posted by hardnoks I wish there was an actual picture of the GS out here somewhere... |   | |
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04-03-09, 04:28 PM
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#13 | | Member
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 395
My Corvette(s):
1967 Red 427 Roadster, 2008 3LT Vert |
lol..looks like my cousins viper..
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04-04-09, 10:35 AM
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#14 | | Member
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 1,451
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Originally Posted by Rob Think wide body like the ZR1 and Z06. |
thats a great way for GM to go...
If its not too expensive...it will be one popular option!
I would have bought that on my new corvette and for the guys with an older corvette...I am sure they will line up for this new wide body Grand Sport option..
If I remember correctly the guys were paying close to 10 grand to convert there c6 coupes and verts to a wide body kit (with wheels etc)
At a 5 grand option package...its a slam dunk for success...
JMO
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04-04-09, 11:22 AM
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#15 | | Member
Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mentone, Ca
Posts: 310
My Corvette(s):
orginal owner 77 | GULDSTRAND'S GS-90 ZR-1
I don't have a picture, but GULDSTRAND'S GS-90 is another car Chevrolet "should have" built.
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