This car is pure poetry on the track. I play this car in Forza 4 and love it. I would like this car even more if the base car had a stiffer suspension, but that and the GS are the best looking Vettes out there.
@@trevorgarrett7602 with the push for the electric car, they will become even more special to own. However, I'm sure there will come a time when they will jack up the taxes so much that they will be too expensive to keep
@Marc99GT Thank you. Mustang fan boys have really gone crazy with numbers with the new 5.0. You can get a base GS 1LZ out the door for just over 47k and absolutely blow the doors off the 5.0, the base 42k z52 automatic beats the crap out of the 5.0. The the base 47k 1LZ GS beats the 55k GT500 in almost all categories, and simply walks it on the curvy track.
@flawns Having owned a 2007 C6, I'm gonna have to say yes. I never experienced it, and if i remember correctly GM did something with the half shafts in the rear to ensure that wheel hop is never an issue. On what year car did you experience wheel hop issues?
@svtcobra1992 Yup, totally right! I wish they would make the Ford GT again, imagine how insane it would be with an improved suspension and more power!!!! Then the big three will be kicking ass!
Finding the reviews on the regular Corvette is like searching for a needle in a haystack...it's all the ZR1, GS, and Z06. Great. I am considering buying the new regular vette, not any of these models, it's a pain in the butt lol
@GerryK61 You may be right about the figures, but when was the last time Ford made anything worth buying? Anytime I've driven a Mustang it felt like a 2door sedan, it was weak.
Can someone tell me where the ride quality in the Grand Sport would rank vs. the Base Corvette, The Z06 and the ZR1? ( Also, does the grand sport have a selective ride control option? I heard its basically like the old Z51 pack but f teh z51 had ride control, which setting would the Grand Sport most closely emulate. THanks!
@venom5809 Caue its got 505 h.p thats why!Carbon fiber fenders balsa wood floors,magnesuim foof.aluminum engine cradle.Is that enough or you need more reasons?
@Marc99GT I checked it out, awesome! People who bash corvettes are truely haters that really don't know anything about them at all. Theres a reason why since the advent of the C5 in1997 pop mechanics has claimed it to be the best mechanically engineered car on the road several years.
@uclajd corvettes is definitely a 100% sports car, but very few people want an all out sports car like the Corvette or a GTR because they arent as pratical.....there for cars like BMW M3, Audi R8, Porsche 911 are the best of both worlds (performance and luxury ) and have very good materials and build quality, compared to the corvette plastic interior and experior ...it all depends what you are looking for in the driving experiance
Motorweek is usually spot on. I've been watching this show since i was a kid. FYI my 012 mustang with cai + tune + axlebacks is just as fast actually. 01 sec quicker. $65k vs $38k with the money left over i'm buying an eco box like a fiesta sonic dart...
Their acceleration times have always been slow though. There's a list of guys on Corvette Forum running high 11's and low 12's with bone stock LS3 powered cars. And I love Mustangs but there's a reason (lots of them actually) for the price difference and life isn't a quarter mile.
To bad the new GS left the original 1963 327 out from under the hood. I know the LS3 is better by far. It's just that the new 5.3 would've kept the GS somewhat in line with it's 60's herritage. As you can tell by now, I prefer herritage and tradition over all else. Oh well.....Corvette still rules!!!
@ZR1Terror i agree with how the corvette looks low, wide, and mean BUT when you said it has the handling to smoke ANY mustang on any race course that wasnt accurate, enter "2012 boss 302" into the search bar and see what i mean. the boss right now actually runs the laguna seca lap faster than a bmw M3, audi R8, and corvette Z06. the new boss is no joke whatsoever and is better than the gt500 in almost every way. 12.3 1/4 mile 4.0s 0-60 and a little over 100ft braking from 60mph. it is nasty!
People comment'n on how the GrandSport is a waste of money clearly don't know anything about corvettes. And to compare it to any mustang made is just a damn laugh. Look on the web or talk to any chevy dealer, you can get a 1LT base GrandSport for 48k, blow the doors off a 5.0, and beat a 53k GT500 in 90% of all categories. This car replace the base manual z51 option. A hell of a performance deal. Best in america, hands down. Those who compare it to a mustang are laughable, do some research.
Wtf are you talk in about? European cars nickel and dime you to death with $100k cars. Some people want better sound system, some don't. That's why they have options.
Now if they would get rid of the fiberglass/plastic mono leaf springs , add coil over springs , make a DSG style gear box... Thankfully they did not put the PLASTIC window hood for the ZR1 on it.
The problem is Corvettes are number one in it's market with just over 27% market share which also includes 911s. The main issue with those other cars is they are riduculously expensive to maintain & repair. I hear more crying from people that buy MB, BMWs and Audis second and third hand because they love the looks but not ready for the cost of repairs and maintenance. All of that highend tech comes at a serious price when it starts failing and they all will.
@abram7117 agree with you there. I hate that they take a base c6 and make it look almost identical to a z06. really takes away from people who own the real z06s...
@svtcobra1992 Hell no, I'd take a GS over any Mustang, it's not as powerful in a straight line, but it looks low, wide and mean like the Z06 and has the handling to smoke any Mustang on any racing course. All though I would choose a Shelby over a standard Corvette but not anything over a GS Corvette
@venom5809 the Z06 is a different beast than the GS. If you test both cars you'll understand what I mean. You can tell the GS is quite heavier than the Z06 when cornering. This video doesn't give the Z06 much credit. If you know who Ranger is, he got his bone stock Z06 into 10's. The Z06 can easily do 0-60 under 3.5 seconds with the right driver the same as the GS and base Vette can do 0-60 in 4 seconds flat with the right driver. You are right, the GS is a great deal, but the Z06 is different
@DocWolph I am dense because the same company if offering essentially the same car for $20,000 less and I don't think it makes sense? The Corvette interior is crap, that is universally acknowledged, even Corvette will tell you that. That is why they offer the half ass 4LT package to try to give you a semi decent interior.
@ZR1Terror haha it is fine man everyone is entitled to their taste in cars. i agree with you that i am glad GM and ford are producing some high end muscle/sports cars these days that make european cars look even more over priced (as if they needed help to do that lol) i am just curious as to what these eurpean fanboys are gonna throw in our face now that an american car is leading just about every fastest lap on most circuits. the viper ACR and corvette ZR1 are the top 2 on nurburgring!
@DocWolph I have the money and I can't understand why you would pay $20,000 more for essentially the same car, with the GS being a little better because you can remove the top. Your answer was quite frankly a non answer... It is not like you actually get a decent interior with the Z06, it is the same lousy interior. The GS is the hands down best value of the Corvette line up.
@BEBNC1 I see them on the street and sat in one at the NY Auto show and damn I would love to own one. Here is one I know you will like. watch?v=PpZyqFQ5lSg Steves C6 Corvette Grand Sport supercharged Not bad for a pump gas automatic.
@victorh08 If you take ANYTHING anybody say on Top Gear seriously, then you're either 12 or just completely ignorant about cars. Motorweek gives some of the best fairest reviews, has been for decades now. And if you want to see another legit review you'd watch Fifth Gear NOT Top Gear. Fifth Gear and Motorweek both give fair and unbiased reviews, unlike Top Gear of today who only appeals to 16 year old fanboys who plays video games all day.
@venom5809 No. You are just being dense. Given that you see no reason to get a Z06, the only reason why you would get a Z06 is that you wanted a Z06. Also I would not be keen to call a C6's interior lousy. It isn't posh but it isn't lousy.
@svtcobra1992 Wow, I have to admit, I am impressed by that 2012 Boss 302, I did some research and it is a beast, fucking crazy for a muscle car. This car really has some serious suspension upgrades, I mean to beat a Z06 on Laguna Seca, WOW!! But I would still choose a GS over it, sorry man, I just like it more. But I am so glad that GM and Ford are making cars that are beating and competeing with expensive European cars.
So basically 90+% a Z06 for almost $20,000 less, and you can take the top off also, and get an automatic which you can't do with the Z06. Why the hell would you buy a Z06 now?
@victorh08 You can't take what Jeremy Clarkson says seriously. 1st off because his aim is to entertain first, and be factual second, and 2nd he loves to bash American cars for no other reason than they're American.
pontiacGXPfan Thats debatable. Corvette meet ups most think the GS is the best followed by the ZR1 then the Z06 most think its great looking but boring between the three widebodys.
The thing I hate about Motor Week is that you get the feeling the host is saying the things he says about the cars he reviews because he's suppose to. That's why I like Doug Demuro. You get the feeling he's giving his honest opinion.
What fool typed that the new 2011 Mustang is as fast as the GS? I have read all of the specs on both and that is far from the truth. Motortrend has the GS running 0-60 on 4.0 seconds. Not to mention, base C6s with autos are running 12.30s @ 115-117 mph in videos right here. The GT is not that quick or fast and no where near the handling by a longshot. I love the new new Mustang, but an all around performer like the C6 it will never be.
@Killian and Carson band bloodshot Not bone stock it wasn't. I have worked on many of those and it was/is not that quick. They ran 12.8s at about 110 mph at best. Show me anywhere that's documented. This post is fairly old BTW. The 2011 GT500 barely ran that time so you are seriously mistaken.
between the GS and the 2011 GT500 i would have to go with the GT500. 4 seats, better 0-60 better 0-100 better 1/4 mile better looking in my opinion than the GS (although the Z06 looks better than the gt500). plus the shelby is much more rare, in this silly GS you look the same as pretty much every other base c6 which are a dime a dozen. i realize it is in the middle of a z06 and base c6 but in reality this is how the stock c6 should come, really ther base c6 is pathetic for 55k. Z06 all the way!
Hell, i'll go buy a 42k base automatic 1LT Z52 corvette coupe (cheapest vette made) still beat the crap out of a 5.0 and burn 0-60 in 4.2 (same as GT500) 116mph in quarter and still spatter both those mustangs on the curvy track all while gettting 28mpg highway with my 100,000 mile warranty, and having popular mechanics top mechanically engineered car.
The wide body on the GS makes it so desirable to the point of totally ignoring the regular c6.
yup,the c6 with the wide body is how all c6 should have been made.
i hope i can get a corvette...one day!!
Me too!
you can do it!! Everyone needs to own a Vette :)
You will get it. I use to say the same thing. Now I'm a Corvette owner. Daily driver.
Get a manual SS1LE CAMARO!! HAS A VETTE engine without the VETTE price!!
@@robosullivan704 doesn’t sound as good
Just bought a Black 2010 GS 3LT today!!
Does is come with a load exhaust?
Awesome. I know you're having a blast.
I just bought the exact same one except in red today. My first vette ever and it's literally a dream come true for me.
@@marlothedobermantv6992 a what?
@@jeepjoseph9036 grand sport 2012
Just got a 2011 Grand Sport, I love it!
Me too
I worship Corvettes ever since I was 15; this GS is just awesome.
The Corvette and the Mercedes S500 both nominated "Best Engineered Car Of The 20th Century".
ALways loved the c6 gs,it was hell of a bang for your buck.
This car is pure poetry on the track. I play this car in Forza 4 and love it. I would like this car even more if the base car had a stiffer suspension, but that and the GS are the best looking Vettes out there.
I put my money where my mouth is! I purchased a 2010 C6 3LT GS!!!!
3LT very nice!
I love it!
i bought 7 one for each day ~
Joey it was a 6 Speed Auto! Traded it on a 2014 Vert back in April...
Not only is the track performance impressive, but wow those are impressive mpg numbers!
I have one and trust me the mpg is not like that at all
@@itsomarz9337 You’re right. Its known to get 30+ on the highway. Its really good.
Most balanced Corvette ever made.
C6 vettes keep going up in price. They were 20% cheaper last year
Wonder if they will tank, or stay high??
@@trevorgarrett7602 with the push for the electric car, they will become even more special to own. However, I'm sure there will come a time when they will jack up the taxes so much that they will be too expensive to keep
Z06’s in general from C5’s to C7’s are holding their values very well also.
2024 and this car still looks great!!!!
@Marc99GT Thank you. Mustang fan boys have really gone crazy with numbers with the new 5.0. You can get a base GS 1LZ out the door for just over 47k and absolutely blow the doors off the 5.0, the base 42k z52 automatic beats the crap out of the 5.0. The the base 47k 1LZ GS beats the 55k GT500 in almost all categories, and simply walks it on the curvy track.
The car is beautiful, but John’s Members Only leather jacket steals the show
@flawns
Having owned a 2007 C6, I'm gonna have to say yes. I never experienced it, and if i remember correctly GM did something with the half shafts in the rear to ensure that wheel hop is never an issue. On what year car did you experience wheel hop issues?
This video feels like it’s from the 90’s lol 😂
In a good way ❤😂
@svtcobra1992 Yup, totally right! I wish they would make the Ford GT again, imagine how insane it would be with an improved suspension and more power!!!! Then the big three will be kicking ass!
Like it I have 7 corvette one zo6 one base 2 gs 2 zr1 one z51 yes they are all c6 corvette
@JoeBird76 So when I am stuck in traffic, I am not stuck shifting gears all the time.
I like autos with F1 transmissions. I have no problem with them.
@door2416 Thank You.
Finding the reviews on the regular Corvette is like searching for a needle in a haystack...it's all the ZR1, GS, and Z06.
Great.
I am considering buying the new regular vette, not any of these models, it's a pain in the butt lol
Excellent A1.TOPNOTCH
totally agree.
@GerryK61
You may be right about the figures, but when was the last time Ford made anything worth buying? Anytime I've driven a Mustang it felt like a 2door sedan, it was weak.
Nice car.
Can someone tell me where the ride quality in the Grand Sport would rank vs. the Base Corvette, The Z06 and the ZR1? ( Also, does the grand sport have a selective ride control option? I heard its basically like the old Z51 pack but f teh z51 had ride control, which setting would the Grand Sport most closely emulate. THanks!
@BMWBurnoutM3
What do stripes have to do with anything?
@venom5809 Caue its got 505 h.p thats why!Carbon fiber fenders balsa wood floors,magnesuim foof.aluminum engine cradle.Is that enough or you need more reasons?
@DocWolph Lol my bad. I meant to reply to the other guy who was talking about the red stripes.
@BMWBurnoutM3
It's cool. Just check you aim next time.
@DocWolph Obviously ,you want red stripes because it gives you 10 extra horsepower.
@Marc99GT I checked it out, awesome! People who bash corvettes are truely haters that really don't know anything about them at all. Theres a reason why since the advent of the C5 in1997 pop mechanics has claimed it to be the best mechanically engineered car on the road several years.
@venom5809
Why? Because you want one. What other reason does anyone with the money need?
@uclajd corvettes is definitely a 100% sports car, but very few people want an all out sports car like the Corvette or a GTR because they arent as pratical.....there for cars like BMW M3, Audi R8, Porsche 911 are the best of both worlds (performance and luxury ) and have very good materials and build quality, compared to the corvette plastic interior and experior ...it all depends what you are looking for in the driving experiance
@venom5809 Question is... Why would you want to get an automatic? lol
Motorweek is usually spot on. I've been watching this show since i was a kid. FYI my 012 mustang with cai + tune + axlebacks is just as fast actually. 01 sec quicker. $65k vs $38k with the money left over i'm buying an eco box like a fiesta sonic dart...
Their acceleration times have always been slow though. There's a list of guys on Corvette Forum running high 11's and low 12's with bone stock LS3 powered cars. And I love Mustangs but there's a reason (lots of them actually) for the price difference and life isn't a quarter mile.
nice but doesnt look like a real GS, they should make the 2 red fender stripes standard
has wheel hop been solved for gm cars?......
I love mine.
To bad the new GS left the original 1963 327 out from under the hood. I know the LS3 is better by far. It's just that the new 5.3 would've kept the GS somewhat in line with it's 60's herritage. As you can tell by now, I prefer herritage and tradition over all else. Oh well.....Corvette still rules!!!
@ZR1Terror i agree with how the corvette looks low, wide, and mean BUT when you said it has the handling to smoke ANY mustang on any race course that wasnt accurate, enter "2012 boss 302" into the search bar and see what i mean. the boss right now actually runs the laguna seca lap faster than a bmw M3, audi R8, and corvette Z06. the new boss is no joke whatsoever and is better than the gt500 in almost every way. 12.3 1/4 mile 4.0s 0-60 and a little over 100ft braking from 60mph. it is nasty!
I would put my C7 Z06 up against any 302 mustang. I’ve beat hellcats with my stock manual car. Mustangs wouldn’t be a problem.
People comment'n on how the GrandSport is a waste of money clearly don't know anything about corvettes. And to compare it to any mustang made is just a damn laugh. Look on the web or talk to any chevy dealer, you can get a 1LT base GrandSport for 48k, blow the doors off a 5.0, and beat a 53k GT500 in 90% of all categories. This car replace the base manual z51 option. A hell of a performance deal. Best in america, hands down. Those who compare it to a mustang are laughable, do some research.
Exactly!
Wtf are you talk in about? European cars nickel and dime you to death with $100k cars. Some people want better sound system, some don't. That's why they have options.
@venom5809 for the 427 motor lol
@zr1vetteman09 haha very true
Now if they would get rid of the fiberglass/plastic mono leaf springs , add coil over springs , make a DSG style gear box... Thankfully they did not put the PLASTIC window hood for the ZR1 on it.
The problem is Corvettes are number one in it's market with just over 27% market share which also includes 911s. The main issue with those other cars is they are riduculously expensive to maintain & repair. I hear more crying from people that buy MB, BMWs and Audis second and third hand because they love the looks but not ready for the cost of repairs and maintenance. All of that highend tech comes at a serious price when it starts failing and they all will.
What about Porsche that charge you for a rear wiper? This is nothing compared to that lol.
It just struck me the 0-60 in this is as fast as I hit my Camaro ss 0-60 2017
@abram7117 agree with you there. I hate that they take a base c6 and make it look almost identical to a z06. really takes away from people who own the real z06s...
Lo quisiera en rojo por favor.... 🇲🇽
Just drop the Z06 and put the LS7 in the Grand sport :P
What driver is only able to do a 4.0 second 0-60 with a C6 Z06?? Those are 3.5 all day...
Z06 is 3.7. GS is way slower.
@@xploration1437 I’ve see a lot of C6Z’s go faster than a 3.7….
Whats a good price to pay for one of these in 2020
30K
@svtcobra1992 Hell no, I'd take a GS over any Mustang, it's not as powerful in a straight line, but it looks low, wide and mean like the Z06 and has the handling to smoke any Mustang on any racing course. All though I would choose a Shelby over a standard Corvette but not anything over a GS Corvette
@venom5809 the Z06 is a different beast than the GS. If you test both cars you'll understand what I mean. You can tell the GS is quite heavier than the Z06 when cornering. This video doesn't give the Z06 much credit. If you know who Ranger is, he got his bone stock Z06 into 10's. The Z06 can easily do 0-60 under 3.5 seconds with the right driver the same as the GS and base Vette can do 0-60 in 4 seconds flat with the right driver. You are right, the GS is a great deal, but the Z06 is different
@DocWolph I am dense because the same company if offering essentially the same car for $20,000 less and I don't think it makes sense?
The Corvette interior is crap, that is universally acknowledged, even Corvette will tell you that.
That is why they offer the half ass 4LT package to try to give you a semi decent interior.
@straightedge442 put the money saved towards a much better aftermarket setup...
@ZR1Terror haha it is fine man everyone is entitled to their taste in cars. i agree with you that i am glad GM and ford are producing some high end muscle/sports cars these days that make european cars look even more over priced (as if they needed help to do that lol) i am just curious as to what these eurpean fanboys are gonna throw in our face now that an american car is leading just about every fastest lap on most circuits. the viper ACR and corvette ZR1 are the top 2 on nurburgring!
@DocWolph I have the money and I can't understand why you would pay $20,000 more for essentially the same car, with the GS being a little better because you can remove the top.
Your answer was quite frankly a non answer...
It is not like you actually get a decent interior with the Z06, it is the same lousy interior.
The GS is the hands down best value of the Corvette line up.
jesus this looks like it was filmed in the 80s. Time travel confirmed?
Dang I'm looking also for a used c6 06 through 08 WHATEVER I got15K seen many many online idk just dreaming
@BEBNC1 I see them on the street and sat in one at the NY Auto show and damn I would love to own one. Here is one I know you will like.
watch?v=PpZyqFQ5lSg
Steves C6 Corvette Grand Sport supercharged
Not bad for a pump gas automatic.
@victorh08 If you take ANYTHING anybody say on Top Gear seriously, then you're either 12 or just completely ignorant about cars. Motorweek gives some of the best fairest reviews, has been for decades now. And if you want to see another legit review you'd watch Fifth Gear NOT Top Gear. Fifth Gear and Motorweek both give fair and unbiased reviews, unlike Top Gear of today who only appeals to 16 year old fanboys who plays video games all day.
Bought a new 2019 C7 Corvette Grand Sport, with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION, and it’s a great car! Buy a Corvette, life is short.
@whiteboy5480 Not better, but stronger.
Corvettes are just too coy👍🇺🇸
@venom5809 now thats stupid........
@venom5809
No. You are just being dense. Given that you see no reason to get a Z06, the only reason why you would get a Z06 is that you wanted a Z06. Also I would not be keen to call a C6's interior lousy. It isn't posh but it isn't lousy.
@victorh08 that video is a zr1 not a gs, and dont trust top gear for credibility, they often bash american cars for the sake of being american,
I have a 13 check it out
@venom5809 z06 has a better motor duh
Jim Lahey damn this was from 9 years ago when I didn’t know better 🤣
@svtcobra1992 Wow, I have to admit, I am impressed by that 2012 Boss 302, I did some research and it is a beast, fucking crazy for a muscle car. This car really has some serious suspension upgrades, I mean to beat a Z06 on Laguna Seca, WOW!! But I would still choose a GS over it, sorry man, I just like it more. But I am so glad that GM and Ford are making cars that are beating and competeing with expensive European cars.
So basically 90+% a Z06 for almost $20,000 less, and you can take the top off also, and get an automatic which you can't do with the Z06.
Why the hell would you buy a Z06 now?
Why are all these comments 7 years old?
If only it had popup headlights. I don't care for the Viper clone frontend.
@victorh08 You can't take what Jeremy Clarkson says seriously. 1st off because his aim is to entertain first, and be factual second, and 2nd he loves to bash American cars for no other reason than they're American.
The car sounds awesome but it doesn't look right without the GS stripes. It looks like a wannabe Z06
By your statement a Z06 is a wanna be ZR1
No. The ZR1 is somewhat less attractive.
pontiacGXPfan Thats debatable. Corvette meet ups most think the GS is the best followed by the ZR1 then the Z06 most think its great looking but boring between the three widebodys.
pontiacGXPfan the best corvette is the '12 z06 and the '16 z06
The thing I hate about Motor Week is that you get the feeling the host is saying the things he says about the cars he reviews because he's suppose to. That's why I like Doug Demuro. You get the feeling he's giving his honest opinion.
The Grand Sport is supposed to be a light weight racing edition and not have heated leather seats or be well equipped. The C2 GS is the ONE......
What fool typed that the new 2011 Mustang is as fast as the GS? I have read all of the specs on both and that is far from the truth. Motortrend has the GS running 0-60 on 4.0 seconds. Not to mention, base C6s with autos are running 12.30s @ 115-117 mph in videos right here. The GT is not that quick or fast and no where near the handling by a longshot. I love the new new Mustang, but an all around performer like the C6 it will never be.
@Killian and Carson band bloodshot Not bone stock it wasn't. I have worked on many of those and it was/is not that quick. They ran 12.8s at about 110 mph at best. Show me anywhere that's documented. This post is fairly old BTW. The 2011 GT500 barely ran that time so you are seriously mistaken.
between the GS and the 2011 GT500 i would have to go with the GT500. 4 seats, better 0-60 better 0-100 better 1/4 mile better looking in my opinion than the GS (although the Z06 looks better than the gt500). plus the shelby is much more rare, in this silly GS you look the same as pretty much every other base c6 which are a dime a dozen. i realize it is in the middle of a z06 and base c6 but in reality this is how the stock c6 should come, really ther base c6 is pathetic for 55k. Z06 all the way!
@GerryK61 agree wannabe Z06. total waste on money. just get get a real Z06 or get a 11 GT.
Hell, i'll go buy a 42k base automatic 1LT Z52 corvette coupe (cheapest vette made) still beat the crap out of a 5.0 and burn 0-60 in 4.2 (same as GT500) 116mph in quarter and still spatter both those mustangs on the curvy track all while gettting 28mpg highway with my 100,000 mile warranty, and having popular mechanics top mechanically engineered car.
yea but you have a Mustang...not a Corvette
so you pay $55,000 and have to UPGRADE the sound system? Thats why american cars will never be#1. They nickel and dime you to death.
And EUR Don't Do The Same?
This crap video looks like it could be from the 80s/90s.