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The Chevrolet Corvette has earned its place as America's iconic sports car by generating excitement among driving enthusiasts for more than a half-century. Introduced as a concept at the 1953 New York International Auto Show, the Corvette was quickly pushed into production after an overwhelmingly positive response from the attendees. Nearly 63 years later, the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, the automaker's seventh-generation C7 model, continues to follow the same original formula that calls for a front-engine, 2-seat, rear-wheel-drive coupe or convertible offered with a V8 engine (the first-generation C1 was fitted with an inline-6 for a short period). Continuous evolution, combined with innovative engineering, has polished today's offering to a level of refinement that makes the Corvette one of the world's best sports cars. Chevrolet recently introduced its Corvette Grand Sport, which joins today's lineup as the third model. The enthusiast-tuned variant, which slots directly between the standard Stingray and the flagship Z06, promises to be "a purist model that leverages a half-century of motorsports success," according to the automaker. Rather than compare the three objectively on a spreadsheet, we climbed into the driver's seat and took each for a long spin to determine subjectively how each of the Corvette siblings differ. Corvette Stingray We hesitate to call the Corvette Stingray an entry-level model because it's a superb sports car even in standard trim -- especially with a $56,445 base price. The composite-bodied 'Vette boasts a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter LT1 V8 in its nose, which is rated at 455 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and a choice between manual or automatic gearboxes. Standard equipment includes bucket seats, an independent suspension and staggered 18- and 19-inch wheels wrapped in performance tires. Its racy appearance is backed by its impressive performance -- the standard 3,156-lb Stingray will accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds flat and cover the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds. Corvette Grand Sport In proverbial bang-for-the-buck terms, the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is a strong value at $66,445. While it shares the standard Stingray's interior (with a few cosmetic enhancements) and naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, it is bumped slightly in output to 460 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque and has been specifically engineered for track duty with improvements to its chassis and suspension. Passersby will note its wide rear quarter panels that accommodate its bigger 19- and 20-in wheels with summer-only Michelin tires and a more aggressive front splitter, rockers and a wickerbill rear spoiler. The suspension has been tuned to minimize body roll, and GM's excellent, adaptive Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) is standard equipment. An electronic limited-slip differential maximizes the amount of power that may be put to the ground when pulling out of a corner. The tuning delivers results, with Chevrolet saying the 3,252-lb Grand Sport is able to accelerate to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and burst through the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds -- it is one of the quickest and best-handling sports cars on the market. Corvette Z06 The range-topping model in the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette lineup is the Z06, which is the ultimate expression of performance: It's the quickest sports car General Motors has ever built. Under its hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 engine developing 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, which is a mind-blowing amount of power in a vehicle that weighs 3,350 pounds. Chevrolet says the Z06 will crack the benchmark 0-to-60 mph sprint in 2.95 seconds and finish the quarter-mile in 10.95 seconds -- assuming the driver is able to find enough traction to manage its power. The suspension, wheels and tires are shared with the Grand Sport, but the aerodynamic kit and standard brakes are larger to accommodate its increased performance (nevertheless, we still suggest upgrading to the Z07 Performance package with the carbon-ceramic brakes). Want to purchase CGarnerSpeed252 Merchandise use the link below https://www.cgarnerspeed252.com/ Please feel free to send me cool stuff to be feature on the channel! P.O. BOX 52504 Durham NC, 27717 Email photos to: [email protected] Equipment I use please use links below! Gopro Hero 5- http://amzn.to/2FLuWkq Samsung SD Card- http://amzn.to/2twYflM Extreme Pro SanDisk- http://amzn.to/2HhIpxv Gopro Kit- http://amzn.to/2tANRKb Car products: Afe air filter- https://amzn.to/2nnA1os Adams polishes- https://amzn.to/2nnVH3K Adams cleaners- https://amzn.to/2MavWSA Adams Ceramic paint coating- https://amzn.to/2APFE8v Adams Ceramic wheel coating- https://amzn.to/2MrwsZi Amazon will say it doesn't fit the C7 Corvette but it does I put them on my car! Used the links below for perfect match and part number. Hawks Ceramic Brake Front Pads- https://amzn.to/2vtH7fo Hawks Ceramic Brake Back Pads- https://amzn.to/2vsv6He