Vehicle Description
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible - 6.2L V8 -
Automatic Transmission - 33k Miles - White Over Tan Interior
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Garage Kept Motors.) Whereas pushing a Z06 always seems dangerous,
the Grand Sport feels far less suicidal; the burlier Vette's larger
tires and instantly responding, slop-free brakes seem to suit this
new model perfectly. Car and Driver, period review The strongest
selling point of the Corvette Grand Sport? In 2010, Car and Driver
saw it this way: Two seconds-that's the most important figure to
know when you're considering the credentials of the... Corvette
Grand Sport. Those two ticks represent how much quicker the latest
track-fortified Vette is around the hairy 2.9-mile road course at
GM's Milford proving grounds than was last year's model with the
Z51 handling package. That's a huge gain, one that bites off more
than half the Z06's time advantage over the base Vette....' That
gain was planned: 'As for the mechanicals, the Grand Sport keeps
the base car's 430-hp LS3 V-8 (436 hp with the optional exhaust)
and steel frame but gets lots of Z06 bits, including its much
larger tires (275/35-18s in front and 325/30-19s in back), wider
track, cross-drilled brake rotors (14.0-inch fronts and 13.4-inch
rears), and visual add-ons (front air inlet, bulging fenders, and
rear brake-cooling ducts) that go more than skin deep, as they
reduce aerodynamic lift by half. With 0-60 times of between 4 and
4.2 seconds, the Grand Sport is serious business. Among the model's
improvements for 2012, Motor Trend noted: Chevrolet has updated the
Corvette's much-criticized interior for 2012. New seats have been
added with optional microfiber inserts... give it a more upscale
feel. All models receive a new steering wheel with model-specific
badges. The 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe in white over tan
(under a tan fabric top) offered here is a standout example, able
to satisfy collectors and driving enthusiasts alike. One of only
2,268 Grand Sport convertibles produced in 2012, the car's odometer
currently shows 33,541 miles in all, fewer than 3,750 miles per
year since new. The condition of the car is outstanding in every
respect. The exterior white paint is virtually flawless across the
entire car. The gloss retains near-showroom appearance. (To best
assess the quality of the paint and trim finishes, please be sure
to view the close-up photographs of the car in the accompanying
gallery.) There is no significant damage anywhere on the fiberglass
body. The tan fabric convertible top is also undamaged and free of
significant wear indications. Dark body trim-including on the
grille, air intakes, front spoiler, and wheel-opening trim-has been
properly maintained. All cabin glass and lighting lenses are
without flaw. The tasteful Grand Sport badging above the brake
vents lets admirers know this is a special car; all other factory
emblems are correctly in place and in excellent condition. Chrome,
5-spoke, 19-inch alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin® Pilot
Sport 4S 325/30 Z-rated performance tires. The wheel openings offer
clear views of the cross-drilled large brake rotors and
silver-painted Corvette/Brembo®-branded calipers. The interior
welcomes driver and passenger with the upgraded and well-bolstered
bucket seats, ample tan leather surfaces trimmed with black;
leather-surrounded automatic transmission shifter on the
carbon-fiber-trimmed center console; black
Grand-Sport-logo-embroidered carpet mats protecting the tan
carpeting; and a Grand Sp
