My God Joe your passion and enthusiasm is contagious! I love how you are so patient and explain everything to us, and give us the history and the "WHY" of the Corvette and it's importance in American automotive tradition. Thanks again sir!
I really appreciate you saying that! I really love the history behind the cars that we love especially the Corvette! Thanks for coming back to watch more!
Hi Joe. I'm in love with my 2018 GS 7spd. I'm not the guy that is going to track my car... I'm just going to drive it, rev it (the sound is amazing) and enjoy it. This is my first Vette, which I never would have thought in a million years I would be able to own one and yet here I am... Proud of it. The enthusiasm you put in this review made me even more excited to own a Vette. Great job... In my humble opinion, just owning a corvette is an awesome thing. It doesn't matter if you have the base model Stingray or gonna get the the big boss Zr1 with the 3zr and the ZTK performance package, you will not go wrong with a Vette in your garage.
MeMo thank you so much! Congrats on your new GS. You bring a fresh perspective and I am very excited for you. Thank you for the support and stay tuned for more.
Bought a new 2019 Corvette Grand Sport, with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION, and it’s a great car! Huge power, fantastic handling, and with the magnetic ride control, the car goes from track stiff to cruising smooth in an instant. My wife even asks when we can go for drives in the Grand Sport, and that rarely happens with my NSX.
I totally love my 2019 Grandsport , 4700 miles on the car , it’s my weekend toy 👍👍👍👍👍. 4/25/2023 PS. I appreciate you and your passion for telling people the way it is. 😎
Just picked up a second job over nights I’m getting around 5 hours of sleep a day but I’ll be able to pay my loans off in a month or 2 then pay the hell out of my Camaro to then get one of these beautiful cars can’t wait to get my get soon 😊
I love my 2019 grand sport!! Even when I get my c8 this summer I’m keeping my c7... it’s a completely different driving experience then the newer mid engines in my opinion
My new friend just got this vett. He let me drive it for the weekend. It's a stick. What a thrill to drive this car. I Want One!!!. I had 2 C4s. What improvements this cars has gone through... Be proud America...
I hear that! My car has to have history behind it, I’m actually a 3rd generation mustang owner it’s a good feeling knowing I’m carrying the torch every time I drive my Mach
Great review, but the vents on top by door actually designed to cool the Transmission in between axle. Trans- cooler located in back with fan. Vents aren’t designed for brakes. The vents below are designed for brakes in front of rear brakes, but review nicely done
A 6.2-liter V-8 engine with a dry-sump oiling system, and 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, I think he said 455. I mean its only 5HP but we GS owners already a little short on the ponies don't take 5 from us LOL. Good Video all he said is true.
Jay Dontknowbetter thanks for the compliments! I didn’t mean to shirt change you on the 5hp. I love that car! I assume you own one? If so what color is yours?
Love your passion, man. Couple tid bits. The vents above the rear fenders don't cool the brakes. The passenger side vent is a rear differential cooler and the other is a transmission cooler. The Stingray with a Z51 package also has this. Also, the slotted carbon ceramic disk brakes come on the Stingray Z51. I think the only difference between the Z51 Stingray and the Grand Sport is the GS has the wide fenders, front grille, side skirts, rear brake ducts and spoiler of the Z06.
Acquired mine about 2 weeks ago. I've owned si many cars, I can't give you the number. My 2018 Grand Sport 3lt 8 speed automatic is by far the best car I have ever owned. More like an aircraft than car.
I honestly never found a point in a grand sport but this guy broke it down and explained it all much respect I want to get one instead of a z06 thank you for the video man keep it up!!
No one is spending much time talking about whether or not the over heating issues have been taken care of yet. Love your review though and i will give it a Thumbs Up.
Why won't they add parking sensors, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, and all the other new assistance aids? They can't say weight as that's not much weight savings. For this car to be going into 2019 and at that price point they need to up the options.
I'm about to collect a Grand Sport, but I think I'm just gonna leave the spoiler as it is. Can't be bothered to keep readjusting the wing with keys every now and then. Most cars have a button u press or it automatically adjusts itself to the driver setting. But aside from that, I can't wait to get behind the wheel and open up the exhausts! Beautiful car
I am a die hart Chevy man just don't like that the New LT4 and the LS parts are not interchangeable.this new LT4 is the New generation small block.but long as we still kicking ford ass I am all for it
On the GRAND SPORT it should have more ponies. Between the additional down force & wider tires (Z07) it would be awesome if Chevy included an updated version LS7. That's the reasoning why the tall adjustable rear spoiler NOT INCLUDED. GREAT JOB.
The grandsport corvette is a nice well prepped corvette its needs a naturaly aspirated motor that zings rpm like the z06 C6 and a little more horsepower like around 500 to 550 hp that would give a you a well balanced revving corvette.
My 3 interests are the Huracan, the McLaren 570S or the Audi R8 V10 Plus. More than likely I would get the McLaren but I love the exhaust sound of the Huracan so much better.
The GS has the Z06 brakes and suspension/handling with the stock engine. There are some cosmetic changes and brake-cooling vents. It's an upgrade from the base. I have the C6 GS which also has a dry-sump and oil-cooler. The base doesn't have these.
Nice ride. Love the Grand Sport & prefer it to the Z06. If I wanted similar performance to the Z06 I'd save $25K-$30K & buy a ZL1, plus I'd get that amazing 10 spd auto. However, I'd be able to have just as much fun with a GS for less money.
When I started watching the video I thought "that looks like Dimmitt Chevrolet. Where I bought my '17 Stingray". Then I saw the rear plate. I decided to save some money and go with the base 'vette, since it's my daily driver. I never intend to take it to a track. I like the looks of the GS, but I can't justify an extra 15G just for the looks and the extra performance I would never use.
Good review and I am considering. One thing that Chevy missed is the carpeting. Looking at the bottom right hand side of the video that looks like 1970s carpet. That needs to go. It really turns me off for such a modern car that it should be.
This is a really good review, I am considering buying. Corvette this year, I was Thinking Stingray because it has naturally aspirated engine, but I like the style of ZO6, but really don’t need the performance, I just want a daily driver, so Grand Sport seems like a good option, plus I make RUclips videos, I think there will be room for performance upgrades that would make some good videos, I really like the ZL1 styling but it’s like 120k so I wonder, would it make sense to buy a stingray then just buy ZL1 Kit or something, it really gives it the face lift then plus buying a Stingray it will be 10k cheeper leaving room for upgrades
ZIMALETA HOW TO SHOW & UNBOXING thanks for the compliment! I believer you are referring to ZR1 not ZL1. The Chevy Camaro uses the ZL1 tag. I think you would have more fun in a Grand Sport then a ZO6!
Kenneth Defreitas Just work hard and save your $$$ so you can buy a GS yourself. You'll have accomplished a host of valuable traits, including self respect, self discipline, patience, a habit of saving, and you'll have a beautiful GS as a reward for your efforts.
The GS has always been the imitation z06. When the z06s came out during the last generation everyone loved the better looking wide body. GM capitalized on this by offering the looks of the z06 without any of the performance and continued that trend with this generation. To me it takes away from the uniqueness of the higher performance model and really waters it down. Here are a couple of corrections as well: Those vents on the rear quarter panel are for transmission cooler (driver side) and diff cooler (passenger side). The lower vents are not color matched on the z06 although they can be ordered that way on both the GS and Z06. You cannot adjust the angle of the rear wicker bill. If you have the z07 package you can raise and lower the center section.
I really appreciate your feedback! You have an eye for detail and I like that. If you remember back to 1991 Chevrolet did the same thing with the ZR1 and standard Corvette. When the ZR1 first appeared in 1990 it was distinctive by the rounded rear body work. In 1991 when they updated the bodywork both the standard Corvette and the ZR1 had rounded front and rear bodywork. To the trained eye you can notice the differences such as: where the third brake light was mounted, the rear bodywork was actually wider then the standard Corvette because of the wider rear wheels, and the lower rocker panels on the ZR1. Are you looking forward to the new ZR1?.
Not really looking forward to the ZR1. To me this ZR1 is what the current z06 should have been. The last gen z06 was a great track car and this one definitely disappointed with all the overheating issues. The ZR1 corrects all of that but doesn't quite set itself that far apart from the z06 like the last gen ZR1 did. They essentially just added a bigger SC and some aero bits. With that said, I am sure it will be an awesome performer. I am more interested in the mid-engine vette. I have owned 2 generations of z06 vette and may get back into a corvette if the mid-engine is worth it.
Raiti's Rides I traded the z06 in for a GTR. The GTR was fun but got very boring after awhile. I really started to miss having a manual transmission and I realized that even though I can't shift as fast as a DCT it is more important to me to have an engaging car. So I ended up trading the GTR in for my current 2015 Viper. It has been my favorite car so far. You should try reviewing one if you haven't already.
Why buy a grandsport was the flag on your video I feel the same way buy one they have the same engine that my Z51 engine you get all the rim problems that the Z06 has with out the performance your better off in my opinion to buy a Z51 it's lighter quicker car for less money my 3LT Z51 with a added 8K supercharger it runs with the big boys for less than you can buy a plain jane Grandsport
I have a dark metallic grey hatch. I'll be getting the Corvette when it comes out for sure. Gonna be chasing those stangs and stallions around all night
The Z51 package only applies to Stingrays. Ducts in front of rear wheels are for brake cooling, upper right rear duct is for differential cooling, left side upper duct is for transmission cooling. Rear wheel diameter is 20" not 22" as you stated. Z06's are subject to gas guzzler tax with A8 transmission.
J. Spencer I’ve already admitted in other replies to the video that I tripped over my thoughts when it cam to the Z51 confusion. I understand now what the tear ducts are for. I was saying that the car had 22s. I was talking about how the cars have different diameter wheels in the front compared to the rear. The whole mentioning of 22 wheels was in reference of why it is set up that way. I did a video on a GS not a ZO6 so gas guzzler does not apply to the GS. Thank you for your feedback.
My God Joe your passion and enthusiasm is contagious! I love how you are so patient and explain everything to us, and give us the history and the "WHY" of the Corvette and it's importance in American automotive tradition. Thanks again sir!
I really appreciate you saying that! I really love the history behind the cars that we love especially the Corvette! Thanks for coming back to watch more!
Hi Joe. I'm in love with my 2018 GS 7spd. I'm not the guy that is going to track my car... I'm just going to drive it, rev it (the sound is amazing) and enjoy it. This is my first Vette, which I never would have thought in a million years I would be able to own one and yet here I am... Proud of it. The enthusiasm you put in this review made me even more excited to own a Vette. Great job... In my humble opinion, just owning a corvette is an awesome thing. It doesn't matter if you have the base model Stingray or gonna get the the big boss Zr1 with the 3zr and the ZTK performance package, you will not go wrong with a Vette in your garage.
MeMo thank you so much! Congrats on your new GS. You bring a fresh perspective and I am very excited for you. Thank you for the support and stay tuned for more.
Bought a new 2019 Corvette Grand Sport, with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION, and it’s a great car! Huge power, fantastic handling, and with the magnetic ride control, the car goes from track stiff to cruising smooth in an instant. My wife even asks when we can go for drives in the Grand Sport, and that rarely happens with my NSX.
I just bought a 2019 GS! Love it! Nailed this vid.
Joe Sillaman RS congrats on your new Corvette! Thanks for the awesome compliment!😊👍🏻
Love Corvettes! It doesn’t need to be a Grand Sport or a ZO6, they are all awesome!
They are good cars . But the new one are more European
Thank you, since I was 8 years old this has been my all time favorite car.
Henry Montenegro I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’ve been a Corvette fan for so long.
I totally love my 2019 Grandsport , 4700 miles on the car , it’s my weekend toy 👍👍👍👍👍. 4/25/2023
PS. I appreciate you and your passion for telling people the way it is. 😎
Just picked up a second job over nights I’m getting around 5 hours of sleep a day but I’ll be able to pay my loans off in a month or 2 then pay the hell out of my Camaro to then get one of these beautiful cars can’t wait to get my get soon 😊
Your vid rocks. I went through 7 vids until I found yours that talks to us and educates.
Mark Hoffman that is really awesome of you to say! I really means a lot! Stay tuned for more!
I love my 2019 grand sport!! Even when I get my c8 this summer I’m keeping my c7... it’s a completely different driving experience then the newer mid engines in my opinion
Awesome info at 16:35. Love the add’l history you add and the personal touch! I think I want one of these!!!
Lori Givens I would love it if you got one! Than you for your support!
My new friend just got this vett. He let me drive it for the weekend. It's a stick. What a thrill to drive this car. I Want One!!!. I had 2 C4s. What improvements this cars has gone through... Be proud America...
Mark Hoffman I had a C4 as well. It is UNBELIEVABLE how Chevrolet has brown got the corvette! Your friend is a lucky guy!
This guy made me go out and buy a 2019 corvette GS MERICA!!!
How are you liking her?
Raiti's Rides I love it! Amazing
That is so awesome!!
I hear that! My car has to have history behind it, I’m actually a 3rd generation mustang owner it’s a good feeling knowing I’m carrying the torch every time I drive my Mach
Very cool man! I love the Mach 1! I need to find one to review!
Bro! You Crushed it!!! I have a Carbon 65 GS. Thank you for serving the truth amd the Passion!
Thanks brother I really appreciate it! Stay tuned for more!!
Combat Carbon how is the ride ? I had terrible ride quality from my C6 z06, it made me buy a GTR.. Is it improved any?
Mike Ross what year is your GTR?
Raiti's Rides 2012, but I'm really lookin to pull the trigger on a GS or Z51. Just hope they make ride better than my last Vette.
Raiti's Rides my last vette tram lined all over the place and was punishing .
Great review, but the vents on top by door actually designed to cool the Transmission in between axle. Trans- cooler located in back with fan. Vents aren’t designed for brakes. The vents below are designed for brakes in front of rear brakes, but review nicely done
A 6.2-liter V-8 engine with a dry-sump oiling system, and 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, I think he said 455. I mean its only 5HP but we GS owners already a little short on the ponies don't take 5 from us LOL. Good Video all he said is true.
Jay Dontknowbetter thanks for the compliments! I didn’t mean to shirt change you on the 5hp. I love that car! I assume you own one? If so what color is yours?
Which c7 would you recommend for a driver that’s 6’2?
Love your passion, man. Couple tid bits. The vents above the rear fenders don't cool the brakes. The passenger side vent is a rear differential cooler and the other is a transmission cooler. The Stingray with a Z51 package also has this. Also, the slotted carbon ceramic disk brakes come on the Stingray Z51. I think the only difference between the Z51 Stingray and the Grand Sport is the GS has the wide fenders, front grille, side skirts, rear brake ducts and spoiler of the Z06.
Thank you for the kind words and your feedback . I appreciate you watching!
Acquired mine about 2 weeks ago. I've owned si many cars, I can't give you the number. My 2018 Grand Sport 3lt 8 speed automatic is by far the best car I have ever owned. More like an aircraft than car.
This guy will make you want to buy any car he reviews. He has the gift!
Thanks for saying that Chris! I appreciate you letting me share my car passion with you!
I honestly never found a point in a grand sport but this guy broke it down and explained it all much respect I want to get one instead of a z06 thank you for the video man keep it up!!
Juan Kintana that is so awesome of you to say! I really appreciate it! Thank you for watching!
so i own a couple bmw and porsches. never driven a corvette, wonder if its that good
The DudeAO6 I highly recommend you at least take one for a test drive!😊👍🏻
No one is spending much time talking about whether or not the over heating issues have been taken care of yet. Love your review though and i will give it a Thumbs Up.
Thank you so much for the compliments! I have herd that the situation has been fixed. Who knows though?
Why won't they add parking sensors, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, and all the other new assistance aids? They can't say weight as that's not much weight savings. For this car to be going into 2019 and at that price point they need to up the options.
Cali Made you bring up some very good points. Let’s see what 2020 brings!
I'm about to collect a Grand Sport, but I think I'm just gonna leave the spoiler as it is. Can't be bothered to keep readjusting the wing with keys every now and then. Most cars have a button u press or it automatically adjusts itself to the driver setting. But aside from that, I can't wait to get behind the wheel and open up the exhausts! Beautiful car
Congrats on the acquisition of your Grand Sport! You are going to love it!
Hoping to park this beast in my driveway for 2019
It is one heck of a Corvette!
What can you tell me about a 2009 Ford Mustang mach 1?
Are you referring to the Boss 302?
I am a die hart Chevy man just don't like that the New LT4 and the LS parts are not interchangeable.this new LT4 is the New generation small block.but long as we still kicking ford ass I am all for it
On the GRAND SPORT it should have more ponies. Between the additional down force & wider tires (Z07) it would be awesome if Chevy included an updated version LS7. That's the reasoning why the tall adjustable rear spoiler NOT INCLUDED. GREAT JOB.
Papo Cam I really appreciate your input and kind words!
Raiti's Rides Thanks for your time and personal reply, pal.
Papo Cam of course, anytime!👍🏻
Nice video, I just bought one and the gas guzzler tax honestly made me cringe on the M4 and Challenger
Marzipan 22 congrats on your new Vette! I appreciate your kind words and you hit the nail on the head!😊👍🏻
The grandsport corvette is a nice well prepped corvette its needs a naturaly aspirated motor that zings rpm like the z06 C6 and a little more horsepower like around 500 to 550 hp that would give a you a well balanced revving corvette.
Ralph Smallblock I totally agree with you on that one! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos!😊
Ralph Smallblock that is an amazing idea never thought of it
I have the Collector Edition. I love the car! Doesn't mean I wouldn't like a Huracan but that's a substantial amount of cash.
Front Seat Driver oh I hear you brother!
I rather have something other then the Huracan. Now if someone wanted to give me one then I wouldn't complain!
My 3 interests are the Huracan, the McLaren 570S or the Audi R8 V10 Plus.
More than likely I would get the McLaren but I love the exhaust sound of the Huracan so much better.
Im happy with my Stingray z51 package! 😍 in love actually... lol
You should be it is a great car!
Very very informative I’m getting one!
Sounds like a plan Jeff!
Yes its a classic. But how many were made before they mde it fast? Viper stayed true.
The GS has the Z06 brakes and suspension/handling with the stock engine. There are some cosmetic changes and brake-cooling vents. It's an upgrade from the base. I have the C6 GS which also has a dry-sump and oil-cooler. The base doesn't have these.
Mike Cronis thanks for the great feedback!
The base, assuming you're talking about the Stingray, has a dry sump and oil cooler if you get the Z51 package
Does it even pay t get the Z51 package? Wouldn't t be wiser to just go with the GS option?
Your 100 percent right. That's what makes it a phenomenal handling machine. Same underpinnings as a z06 with 460 horses.
Taj Parker thanks for the feedback and for watching:
I would love that new ZR1 coming out soon! Can't go wrong with 755 hp!
jdrracer that car is going to be a monster!
Is it any lower than the base stingray?
The lower sill areas are a tad.
are the frame and engine block aluminum?
Nair Byad yes & yes. The frame is hydro-formed.
Nice ride. Love the Grand Sport & prefer it to the Z06. If I wanted similar performance to the Z06 I'd save $25K-$30K & buy a ZL1, plus I'd get that amazing 10 spd auto. However, I'd be able to have just as much fun with a GS for less money.
Skip Hedgepath thanks for your great feedback!
When I started watching the video I thought "that looks like Dimmitt Chevrolet. Where I bought my '17 Stingray". Then I saw the rear plate.
I decided to save some money and go with the base 'vette, since it's my daily driver. I never intend to take it to a track. I like the looks of the GS, but I can't justify an extra 15G just for the looks and the extra performance I would never use.
Robert Carpenter well you have one heck of a good eye! 😊👍🏻 Congrats on your new StingRay! What color did you go with?
GREAT REVIEW, IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ANOTHER GOOD CAR REVIEW CHANNEL APART FROM DOUG DE MURO. ILL DEFINITELY CHECK YOUR VIDEOS.
Wow I really appreciate your kind words! Stay tuned for more!
Because you like it and the performance Of It-Very Popular Car-That's why you buy it
No engine startup or ride this time?
Fishman isnice i was at a dealership and they were closed.
Good explanation! Thank You!
6 GEAR !!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.😊👍🏻
Good review and I am considering. One thing that Chevy missed is the carpeting. Looking at the bottom right hand side of the video that looks like 1970s carpet. That needs to go. It really turns me off for such a modern car that it should be.
I actually see what you mean! Great eyes! They have come a long way.maybe next generation that will be fixed. Thank you for the compliment as well!
Good work brother!
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to say that!
the vent on the top of the rear fenders are NOT for cooling brakes they cool the differential and transmission.
Thanks for that info Bill!
why would you get a grand sport when you can get a z06 for a little more..
What is a little more Trevor?
These are so much nicer than the new style
Wow man, GM should hire u. 👍🏻
Zombie Fan that’s really awesome of you to say!😊👍🏻
This is a really good review, I am considering buying. Corvette this year, I was Thinking Stingray because it has naturally aspirated engine, but I like the style of ZO6, but really don’t need the performance, I just want a daily driver, so Grand Sport seems like a good option, plus I make RUclips videos, I think there will be room for performance upgrades that would make some good videos, I really like the ZL1 styling but it’s like 120k so I wonder, would it make sense to buy a stingray then just buy ZL1 Kit or something, it really gives it the face lift then plus buying a Stingray it will be 10k cheeper leaving room for upgrades
ZIMALETA HOW TO SHOW & UNBOXING thanks for the compliment! I believer you are referring to ZR1 not ZL1. The Chevy Camaro uses the ZL1 tag. I think you would have more fun in a Grand Sport then a ZO6!
I say go Grand Sport, enjoy the ride and ease into some upgrades. The Grand Sport really hits that sweet spot for price vs performance/quality.
iknowyounaut I totally agree with you!
Good Video! Great Job!
Thank you so much for saying that! I appreciate the support!
Love it!
I really love the Corvette Grand Sport!
Just took delivery of my new 2018 ceramic matrix gray GS. Had no interest in zo6. To each his own
Peter Tamburro congrats! I love that color! Where are you located?
Raiti's Rides Oneida ny. Macmulkin dropped it off in my garage. No chance to drive it until spring. Traded my 17 z51
Peter Tamburro well you have some time to just stare and enjoy her! What color was your Z51?
Raiti's Rides admiral blue and I added side skirts. Black painted wheels....ordered with with carbon flash badges, mirrors and stinger stripe
Peter Tamburro very nice touches! Anything special in the GS?
DEUS VAI ME DAR ESSE CARRO... EU PROFETIZO ...
Thanks for watching!
My exhaust is always on Track mode, sorry neighbors lol
Henry that’s how I would have mine set lol
Henry my uncles got a aventador Pirelli roadster. His logic is he didn't pay £330000 for a lisp.
Yep I will buy one
I purchased my ‘16 Z06 cheaper than a comparable GS.
The Car Crazy Guy good job! It’s always nice to get a great deal!
Great review
Rey Del Rosario thank you sir!
U don't Buy a vett for for ride quality to people who don't know shit about cars especially performance cars
I sense a pattern here.
Oh just like the lambo side vents
Corvettes do not come with 22’s on the rear.
I was just using that as an example. I totally understand what you are saying.
What if I just break the screen? Security?😂 sure...
jorge irizarry I guess I gave the secret away! 😂
Raiti's Rides did you seriously replied?!! That's awesome. But in fact you did gave the "secret" away.😂
jorge irizarry you cracked me up! I always try to reply if I can! 😊👍🏻
Raiti's Rides keep it up!! You are really good!!
jorge irizarry I really appreciate the support!😊👍🏻 Stay tuned for more!
Some people are just naturally kind of douchy. It's not their fault.
Good point
That made me laugh..and you're right.
I am no longer young. I own a C-6 corvette. I would buy a C-8 in a second if I could afford it.
Really good segment. I love everything about the car that you do, but I can't get past those tail lights. They look Japanese to me.
Michael Jordan thanks I appreciate it! I think the taillights are one of the biggest hang ups . Thanks for watching.
I agree the ass end still doesn't do it for me . I will keep my C6 ZR1
jeff nicholson if I had a C6 ZR1 I would be keeping it as well!😊👍🏻
A traditional round tail lights of generations past simply wouldn't look right with this edgier, more angular design of this generation Corvette.
The rear tail does not pivet
Rey Del Rosario yeah I tripped over my thoughts. Thanks for the feedback!
How much did they pay for this stunt?
Those rotors on GS is bigger than wheels on Subaru smh Interior is better than BMW is plastic and boring interior
911 H20Cooled I totally agree with you. It surpasses it!😊👍🏻
Ha! Buy a corvette, you'll save money!!! Wish that worked on the wife....
mistermynini it’s worth a try!😉👍🏻
I thought these have 460 hp.
A Mustang doesnt have American history?
a Mustang is not a sports car.
Can someone please buy me one I promise I’ll take good care of it I drive a 2000 trans am but will trade for grand sport
Kenneth Defreitas I think you might have to get in line.😊. I’m in love with the GS.
Kenneth Defreitas Just work hard and save your $$$ so you can buy a GS yourself. You'll have accomplished a host of valuable traits, including self respect, self discipline, patience, a habit of saving, and you'll have a beautiful GS as a reward for your efforts.
ISUringman1974 those are some great words! 😊👍🏻
Kenneth Defreitas y would u give up the Trans Am with the LS1 u better keep that.
Hope you still have the trans am bro
It should have the ls7 powerplant....or something similar.
That actually would of been a great idea!!!
I rather get the corvette grand sport.
I totally agree with you!
The GS has always been the imitation z06. When the z06s came out during the last generation everyone loved the better looking wide body. GM capitalized on this by offering the looks of the z06 without any of the performance and continued that trend with this generation. To me it takes away from the uniqueness of the higher performance model and really waters it down.
Here are a couple of corrections as well:
Those vents on the rear quarter panel are for transmission cooler (driver side) and diff cooler (passenger side).
The lower vents are not color matched on the z06 although they can be ordered that way on both the GS and Z06.
You cannot adjust the angle of the rear wicker bill. If you have the z07 package you can raise and lower the center section.
I really appreciate your feedback! You have an eye for detail and I like that. If you remember back to 1991 Chevrolet did the same thing with the ZR1 and standard Corvette. When the ZR1 first appeared in 1990 it was distinctive by the rounded rear body work. In 1991 when they updated the bodywork both the standard Corvette and the ZR1 had rounded front and rear bodywork. To the trained eye you can notice the differences such as: where the third brake light was mounted, the rear bodywork was actually wider then the standard Corvette because of the wider rear wheels, and the lower rocker panels on the ZR1. Are you looking forward to the new ZR1?.
Not really looking forward to the ZR1. To me this ZR1 is what the current z06 should have been. The last gen z06 was a great track car and this one definitely disappointed with all the overheating issues. The ZR1 corrects all of that but doesn't quite set itself that far apart from the z06 like the last gen ZR1 did. They essentially just added a bigger SC and some aero bits. With that said, I am sure it will be an awesome performer. I am more interested in the mid-engine vette. I have owned 2 generations of z06 vette and may get back into a corvette if the mid-engine is worth it.
Erek K a mid-engine Corvette is really going to be a game changer. It’s crazy how many decades Chevrolet has been thinking about going that direction.
Erek K just curious why did you ever get rid of your Z06?
Raiti's Rides I traded the z06 in for a GTR. The GTR was fun but got very boring after awhile. I really started to miss having a manual transmission and I realized that even though I can't shift as fast as a DCT it is more important to me to have an engaging car. So I ended up trading the GTR in for my current 2015 Viper. It has been my favorite car so far. You should try reviewing one if you haven't already.
Or the standard viper witch always had then vents
Thought the rear vents were for diff coolers
Yes you are correct. I just tripped over my thoughts. All of my videos are done in one take. I appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching.
Cool, sorry realized my reply was a little curt,
thanks for doing the videos,
just picked up a 2017 GS yesterday
Wow
Best of the best is a zr1 lol
Nicholas Busby I love the new ZR1 but it’s almost $100k more the this GS.
3 years ago
Thanks for bringing up a review where it all started!
@@RaitisRides heck ya!
He's sure not ganna like the ZR1 Wing lol
Ermas Doodles actually I do. They have finally stepped the ZR1 so it can compete with a Dodge Viper ACR.
Why buy a grandsport was the flag on your video I feel the same way buy one they have the same engine that my Z51 engine you get all the rim problems that the Z06 has with out the performance your better off in my opinion to buy a Z51 it's lighter quicker car for less money my 3LT Z51 with a added 8K supercharger it runs with the big boys for less than you can buy a plain jane Grandsport
You hit the nail on the head Philip! Very good thinking!
Thing is about Corvettes...Is that NOBODY WILL believe this but corvettes, are heavy, they 4k pounds.
You are actually looking at around 3,428lbs. I appreciate the feedback.
4:00 the hood vent is all about downforce not heat extraction
Who wants to buy my STI?
Les The Great what year STI do you have? You like the CORVETTE GS?
I own an 08 STI but I have to wail till the Corvette is available in Australia. Could be this year.
I had an 08 STI as well! First year of the hatchback. What color is your STI? This Corvette is worth the wait!
I have a dark metallic grey hatch. I'll be getting the Corvette when it comes out for sure. Gonna be chasing those stangs and stallions around all night
Les The Great dark grey metallic looks great on that car. It may be the other way around lol.
As of viper front engine rear drive
I see at least 100 new corvettes a year. Vs a viper
get the zo6 n be done with it,
I think there are many people out there that don't need/want the 650hp. I like the Grand Sport Option. I appreciate your perspective and feedback!
Raiti's Rides i concur!
nanu.
gst69man 😊👍🏻
Why didn't you start the fucking car ?
Better stick to Subaru's, you're full of erroneous information.
J. Spencer indulge me
The Z51 package only applies to Stingrays. Ducts in front of rear wheels are for brake cooling, upper right rear duct is for differential cooling, left side upper duct is for transmission cooling. Rear wheel diameter is 20" not 22" as you stated. Z06's are subject to gas guzzler tax with A8 transmission.
J. Spencer I’ve already admitted in other replies to the video that I tripped over my thoughts when it cam to the Z51 confusion. I understand now what the tear ducts are for. I was saying that the car had 22s. I was talking about how the cars have different diameter wheels in the front compared to the rear. The whole mentioning of 22 wheels was in reference of why it is set up that way. I did a video on a GS not a ZO6 so gas guzzler does not apply to the GS. Thank you for your feedback.
Also front width is the same. I have a Z06 splitter on my Z51. Fits perfect. Grill is same size as well.
dubba07 thanks for the info!
No Raiti u don't deserve a vett cause u not a die hart Chevy man
So mustang owners have something to look at in thier rearview mirror.
Depending on the driver.
ONLY if the vette is parked.
anthony costa great point! 😊👍🏻
Now mid engine euro bs
I am giving this video a zonk