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GS normally comes out a few years later to boost sales because it gives the look of the higher priced Z06 version at a lesser price. Won’t need to boost sales for at least a couple years.
Grand Sport probably won't be for another 2 or 3 years. Z06 has to come first.
The C4 Grand Sport came out in the 12th model year. The C6 GS debuted in the 5th model year. Chevy offered the GS in the C7's 4th year. I'd be surprised if the C8 GS came out any earlier than that, unfortunately. The GS seems to be their way of revitalizing sales as a generation gets long in the tooth.
The C4 Grand Sport came out in the 12th model year. The C6 GS debuted in the 5th model year. Chevy offered the GS in the C7's 4th year. I'd be surprised if the C8 GS came out any earlier than that, unfortunately. The GS seems to be their way of revitalizing sales as a generation gets long in the tooth.
Not a bad thing.
By that time they will probably figure out and resolve most of the new platform’s issues.
I am okay waiting as I have zero complaints about my C7 grandsport.
I sure hope if they make one it is not just a poser version of the Z06. Make it somewhat unique, don't copy a z06 and then give it less power and capability like the C6 and C7 GSs.
For the C7, the GS gave you all of the Z06 attributes without the sometimes cooling-troubled boosted motor.
To your point, I would rather see the GS be a stripped down, lightweight, track focused monster with the best naturally aspirated engine Chevy can put in it.
They are offering the Grand Sport's signature fender hash marks on the base Stingray so I don't know if that bodes well for a GS variant. Luckily this is the craziest base model ever, already looks great!
I sure hope if they make one it is not just a poser version of the Z06. Make it somewhat unique, don't copy a z06 and then give it less power and capability like the C6 and C7 GSs.
I actually preferred the visibility and light weight of C7 grand sport over z06 plus regular engine is strong enough.
Will definitely consider z06 in C8 version as the engine now won’t affect the visibility over the hood at least and rear engine layout improves the predictability of stronger engine power better.
I sure hope if they make one it is not just a poser version of the Z06. Make it somewhat unique, don't copy a z06 and then give it less power and capability like the C6 and C7 GSs.
To be fair, if you read CD’s “ lightning lap,” the poser 2017 GS was extremely quick, and nearly as quick as the much more powerful 2015 C706. Pretty solid.
I sure hope if they make one it is not just a poser version of the Z06. Make it somewhat unique, don't copy a z06 and then give it less power and capability like the C6 and C7 GSs.
But that is what it is... a hybrid between the two. You don’t really expect them to make it “better” than a Z06 do you?
Its the natural order... base.. z51... GS... Z06... ZR1
Each fits in line from a performance perspective. The GS will perform better than the Z51 and as close to a Z06 as Chevy feels it should.
The GS will perform better than the Z51 and as close to a Z06 as Chevy feels it should.
Porsche does much the same. Cayman fans have been asking for a more powerful motor for years, but Porsche doesn't want to make it faster than the more expensive flagship, the 911.
Porsche does much the same. Cayman fans have been asking for a more powerful motor for years, but Porsche doesn't want to make it faster than the more expensive flagship, the 911.
Agreed but a bit different as the Cayman and 911 are different platforms. If GM put a bigger engine in the GS then it’s just a Z06 and would be more money. I think people want the GS to simply let them buy a Z for way less money. That’s not ever been it’s role in the lineup nor does it make sense for GM to do that.
Myabe with the C8 the GS will have a smaller power bump and the Z06 will have a larger bump. But, again, that just keeps the GS between the Z51 and Z06.
Yes and they will be available only with a manual tranny
I actually think that will be the case. If the GS comes out in say 5 yrs, the manual may have really been missed. Instead of giving the GS more width, a manual will generate sales and differentiate it from the other variations.
The C8 GS is going to be a tricky pony. Up to the C7, the biggest limit of the car was the platform, that's why from the GS -> Z06 -> ZR1 the improvement in lap times was marginal even if the improvement in HP/Torque was considerable as well the improvements in aero.
The C8 "doesn't" (or at least, it shouldn't have) the same limits given by the FE platform. My guess is that a ~650/700 HP Z06 would give MASSIVE improvements on lap times compared to the NA engine car even if they trickle down every other bit to make a GS.
I can see a GS C8 receiving an upgraded engine too to be really a point in the middle between the Z51 and the Z06... that 495HP is suspiciously too close to 500 to don't have a >500HP version in the future.
C8 <500 (by a hair, but still under)
C8 GS mid 500HP
C8 Z06 600? low 700s?
C8 ZR1 monster hybrid WTF ***** out... 800+ engine + 200 electric. ????
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