Originally Posted by Stevenyc777

"The Z06s Outlook could become similarly bleak in the monrh ahead,
If the latest rumors are to be believed.The most sensational has the 505hp LS7 landing on the Grand Sport options list,where it would be available with a choice of transmissions and even in a convertible"

Originally Posted by FrankTank

I love the rumor threads

Originally Posted by soulcoaxing

Yes, I've been anxious to ask you about that very thing. There is a rumor picking up speed like a blown C6 that claims you love rumor threads. Will you acknowledge or deny that rumor, or are you just glad to hear from us all?

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

but they need to stop calling them ZR-1's. They are clones. I don't know why but for some reason that bugs me.

Originally Posted by GS-Zero

Guys there has to be a reason GM doesn't have a removable top on the Z06. I don't think there's any way they'd ever put an LS7 in a GS. We know that it's doable, and that there are plenty of GS and base cars pushing significantly more power than a Z, but that doesn't mean GM has a reason to stand behind it and let customers take it to the track.

Originally Posted by DCBE

Just checked the online order and reference system for 2012 Corvette and only engine available for the base and GS versions are the LS3, so the only chance it could happen would be in the 2013 - and I don't think it will happen just someones dream

Originally Posted by GS-Zero

Guys there has to be a reason GM doesn't have a removable top on the Z06. I don't think there's any way they'd ever put an LS7 in a GS. We know that it's doable, and that there are plenty of GS and base cars pushing significantly more power than a Z, but that doesn't mean GM has a reason to stand behind it and let customers take it to the track.

Originally Posted by soulcoaxing

Long time no hear from! Good idea. One I had not thought of. Sometimes I think Vert people must think alike, huh! Cheers.

Originally Posted by Grand Sport Man

1) From what I have read the Z06 and ZR1 are not offered with a removable top because the aluminum frame is not strong enough and needs the extra support of a fixed roof.

2) I have also read that the Corvettes that GM race are steel frames because the steel frame is a "lot" stronger and they need the car/frame as stiff as possible.
So it looks to me that a GS (let the sun shine in) with most of the Z06 stuff anyway and the steel frame would handle the 427 "and" an automatic would make it a REAL kick a$$/take no prisoners car and a nice daily driver to booth.

EDIT: Hell lets also offer the ZR1 engine!!! and be done with it! but add a little more hp for the extra 100 lbs. or so, an auto if wanted and Waaa-laaa the everything in one perfect car.

Z06 engine= Grand Sport S (Super)
ZR1 engine= Grand Sport S+ or SC (Super-Charged)

Now these "Bad Boys" would sell like hot cakes!!!

Hello GM----Hello GM!!! Hello Mcfly

Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim

After all the hoopla and details we got at the Bash this April, no way there will be an additional engine available for 2012 GS.

But...
If the C7 gets delayed until MY 2015 or so, then just maybe...

Originally Posted by JoesC5

You need to put a strong magnet in your pocket and stand next to a C6.R GT2 factory race Corvette. You won't feel attracted to it, as it has the Z06/ZR1 aluminum space frame.

Originally Posted by Motorhead-47

I'd be in for a new C6 Grand Sport if I could own a factory built 427 convertible!