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Chevy is answering customer demands for a more Z06-like Corvette, minus a couple limitations like the coupe-only and manual transmission-only features. Chevy’s solution is the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport. Adding larger wheels and tires, a stiffer suspension, bigger brakes, and shorter gearing, this Vette is two seconds quicker around the 2.9-mile road course than last year’s model with the Z51 handling package.

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The Grand Sport will keep the base car’s 430-hp LS3 V-8 and steel frame, while adding several Z06 features. Fuel economy remains unchanged at an impressive 16 city/26 highway mpg. Staring at $55,720, which is $5,840 more than the base Corvette, Chevy predicts that nearly half of future Corvette sales will be Grand Sports.

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Then, selecting a model, such as the Corvette allows you to view all of its top competitors in that class. With the ability to drill down on specifications and view tons of interior and exterior images, the new Car and Driver site is definitely more interactive and user-friendly, and will enhance your Chevy muscle car shopping experience. Check out a screen-shot of this below, and feel free to email any feedback to caranddriver@hfnm.com.