Few model lines are held in such high esteem as the Corvette from Chevrolet. Regardless of generation, the ’Vette has become an icon of American engineering prowess, with the sportscar regularly showing a clean pair of heels to many supercars. The front-engine rear-wheel drive formula of the C7 is likely the last of its kind in the Corvette lineage, with the seventh generation poised to become a sought-after future classic. And this 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe 1LT is a great example that’s looking for a new custodian. The Grand Sport trim offers the perfect halfway house between the Stingray and the Z06, featuring the naturally aspirated powerplant from the former and the bodywork of the latter. This example includes multiple desirable options with the specified 1LT GS Preferred Equipment Group.

Exterior and Interior
This 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe 1LT has been finished in Watkins Glen Grey Metallic, a shade that highlights the car’s purposeful flairs and muscular haunches. The Grand Sport Coupe utilized many styling elements from the Z06, such as features flared fenders to cover the wider wheel and tire combo. Also present are Grand Sport badges on the front fenders. The staggered wheel setup features 19-inch rims up front and 20-inch rims at the rear. Sitting behind the wheels are red-painted calipers with Corvette lettering. Adding to the aggressive looks are hood inserts, which feature an exposed carbon-fiber weave, as well as exterior body-color painted vents. The interior is trimmed in Adrenalin Red, with bucket seats and a flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel that features Grand Sport badging. Behind the wheel is a speedo that reads up to 200 mph, as well as a gauge cluster that includes oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel level, and engine temperature readouts. The tachometer is placed front and center, as too is a digital speed readout.

Engine
The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe 1LT features a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 460 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. The Grand Sport features a performance exhaust as standard and is coupled to a seven-speed manual transmission — the inclusion of a stick shift (which also features rev-matching tech) makes this C7 Corvette an instant pick for the enthusiast or collector.