Differences between z06 and grand sport
05-08-2010, 02:02 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Differences between z06 and grand sport
Guys, what are the main differences. I know about the aluminum body, magnesium roof and engine cradle, but what else is different? Carbon fiber fenders and the 427? Same clutch, trans, wheels?
Here we go, you had to stir it up didn't you. 
05-08-2010, 02:41 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
As the owner of a lowly base coupe, I'd be happy with either!
05-08-2010, 03:19 PM
#11
Team Owner
05-08-2010, 03:25 PM
#12
Team Owner
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-129-50-a.html
Not many can make that claim.
Tom
05-08-2010, 03:27 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
here we go again
05-08-2010, 03:38 PM
#14
Le Mans Master
And with just $600 in DR's you own a true 10 second car
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-129-50-a.html
Not many can make that claim.
Tom
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-129-50-a.html
Not many can make that claim.
Tom
Relax guys no need to be so sensitive. We all know you have a great Corvette and, you are just so 
05-08-2010, 06:29 PM
#17
Melting Slicks
Z06 is higher horsepower, lower weight, higher cost.
GS is similar looks, similar grip, heavier weight, lower power, removable top, more forgiving for novices.
GS is similar looks, similar grip, heavier weight, lower power, removable top, more forgiving for novices.
05-08-2010, 06:40 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
How does his pointing that out, lead you to believe that he is "sensitive"?
To the original poster's question, in addition to what he has already listed.
Aluminum frame
LS7
Lighter weight overall, lighter frame weight
Carbon fiber front fenders
Different differential and case (Z06 & C6 Diffs are not interchangable, nor are the ring and pinions)
Internally in the transmission there were also a few changes with the most significant being that they upgraded the outputshaft from a 27 spline to a 30 spline shaft (Viper size). In doing this the internal spline of the pinion gear was also increased.
Different transmission gearing
Z06 specific gauge cluster
Different shocks and springs
Different exhaust manifolds
Different dual mode exhaust
Dry sump and battery in back in all cars
Wixom hand assembled engine all cars
All Z06s contain the character "E" as the 8th character in the VIN to denote the LS7.
To the original poster's question, in addition to what he has already listed.
Aluminum frame
LS7
Lighter weight overall, lighter frame weight
Carbon fiber front fenders
Different differential and case (Z06 & C6 Diffs are not interchangable, nor are the ring and pinions)
Internally in the transmission there were also a few changes with the most significant being that they upgraded the outputshaft from a 27 spline to a 30 spline shaft (Viper size). In doing this the internal spline of the pinion gear was also increased.
Different transmission gearing
Z06 specific gauge cluster
Different shocks and springs
Different exhaust manifolds
Different dual mode exhaust
Dry sump and battery in back in all cars
Wixom hand assembled engine all cars
All Z06s contain the character "E" as the 8th character in the VIN to denote the LS7.
05-08-2010, 07:01 PM
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05-08-2010, 07:01 PM
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I can't wait for the ZR1 owners to start getting upset about how similar the new Carbon Corvette Z06 is to their cars.
It'll take some of the pressure off of us Z06 owners having to complain in all these GS/ vs. Z06 threads. lol
It'll take some of the pressure off of us Z06 owners having to complain in all these GS/ vs. Z06 threads. lol