2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Jetstream Blue, 6-Speed Manual, Red/Black Interior Why This Car Is Special The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport occupies a specific and well-earned place in the C6 lineup. It sits between the base Corvette and the Z06, sharing the Z06's wider body and suspension tuning while running the LS3 6.2-liter V8 rather than the dry-sump LS7. The result is a car that handles with genuine precision, looks the part of a serious performance machine, and remains far more accessible to maintain and drive daily than the Z06 it visually mimics. The Grand Sport name has real history behind it. Zora Arkus-Duntov originally developed the Grand Sport in 1963 as a lightweight racing Corvette intended to challenge Ferrari at Le Mans. Only five were built before GM shut the program down under pressure from the Automobile Manufacturers Association racing ban. When Chevrolet revived the Grand Sport nameplate for the C5 in 1996 and again for the C6 in 2010, they were drawing on that racing heritage deliberately not just slapping a name on a trim package. This particular car checks the boxes that separate a well-optioned Grand Sport from a base one. It's a convertible, finished in Jetstream Blue with the red and black fender hash marks that visually tie it to the original 1963 racing cars. The interior is the red and black two-tone combination with Grand Sport embroidered seats one of the more striking factory interior options available on the C6. The Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual is in place, which is exactly the transmission that belongs in this car. And the odometer shows 78,017 miles honest road miles on a machine that was built to cover them. Features List - LS3 6.2L V8 430 HP - Tremec TR6060 6-Speed Manual Transmission - Grand Sport Wide-Body Package - Jetstream Blue Exterior - Red/Black Two-Tone Leather Interior - Grand Sport Embroidered Perforated Leather Sport Seats - Power Heated Seats - Chrome 5-Spoke Wheels - Brembo Disc Brakes (front and rear) - Quad Exhaust Tips - Power Folding Soft Top - K&N Air Intake - Heads-Up Display - Dual-Zone Climate Control - Bose Sound System - HID Xenon Headlights - Fog Lights - Cruise Control - Keyless Entry - Michelin Pilot Sport Tires - Red/Black Fender Hash Graphics - Power Windows - Tachometer Mechanical The LS3 is a 6.2-liter pushrod V8 that produces 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque in standard form. It's an aluminum block engine with rectangular port cylinder heads, a design that flows significantly more air than the LS2 it replaced when the C6 was updated in 2008. The LS3 is widely regarded as one of the stronger naturally aspirated production V8s of its era, and it has a proven record for durability over high mileage when properly maintained. This car has a K&N air intake fitted, which improves airflow to the engine without altering the fundamental character of the motor. The Tremec TR6060 is the correct gearbox for this application. It's a close-ratio 6-speed unit that handles the LS3's torque without complaint and provides a mechanical, direct-feeling shift experience that paddle shifters simply cannot replicate. Chevrolet spec'd the TR6060 across the Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1 lineups during the C6 era, which tells you something about its capability. The Grand Sport package brings the Z06's wider front and rear fenders, larger brake rotors, and sport-tuned suspension. Up front, the Grand Sport runs the same front brake package as the Z06 Brembo calipers gripping large cross-drilled rotors. The rear suspension uses a wider track than the base Corvette, which improves cornering stability and allows for wider rear tires. The underside photos on this car show a clean, structurally sound chassis with the aluminum rear cradle and independent rear suspension geometry that C6 owners and mechanics will recognize immediately. The Michelin Pilot Sport tires are a correct and performance-appropriate choice for this car. Michelin has su
