2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

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Rating7.9

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Midsize Coupe
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$56,000 - $59,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Rapid acceleration and precise handling

Dated cabin layout

60th Anniversary Design Package is new on the list

Can store more luggage than competitors

Not a promoter of fuel efficiency

New available black-painted alloy wheels and full-width ZR1-Style Spoiler

Short braking distance

Revision of exterior colors

Specs & Features

$56,000

price

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

horsepower

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $56,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Coupe, and the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Coupe which has the lowest price tag among the bunch. Between 4 trims, the Corvette Grand Sport offers a single powertrain. The base engine is a 6.2L V8 engine capable of making 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine also makes 436 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque with the dual-mode exhaust. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission by default but a 6-speed automatic transmission is available as well. The Corvette Grand Sport reaches 60 mph from zero in 3.9 seconds with the standard setup. Depending on the transmission, the Corvette Grand Sport can manage a combined fuel economy between 18 and 19 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Corvette Grand Sport comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We like the 2LT trim which comes equipped with a head-up display, dual-zone automatic climate control, SiriusXM satellite radio, power heated side mirrors, a 9-speaker Bose sound system and more. Furthermore, you can select the Grand Sport Heritage Package or the 60th Anniversary Design Package for cosmetic changes inside out. Having said that, if you desire more creature comfort like the heated front seats and a power-telescoping steering column, your destination is the 3LT trim.

Trims

    Base
    $56,000 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    Z16 3LT
    $59,600 onwards
    • Engine: 6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 430 hp @ 5900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 172 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    Z16 4LT
    $59,600 onwards
    • Engine: 6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 430 hp @ 5900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 172 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$56,000- $59,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.93

Horsepower

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

2

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

8.7

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317 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

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604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.9 sec13.5 sec150 mph
    2.89 sec13.2 sec150 mph
    3.15 sec11.7 sec190 mph
    3.5 sec--
    3.77 sec13.4 sec150 mph
    3.78 sec-120 mph

    2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.270.4/405.6 mi.
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-
      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18 gal.270/432 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg16.1 gal.257.6/370.3 mi.

      2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        175.6 in.75.9 in.48.7 in.4 in.105.7 in.
        200.2 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        2013 BMW M6

        Ranked #3

        192.8 in.82.9 in.54.1 in.4 in.112.2 in.

        2013 Bentley Continental GT

        Ranked #4

        189.2 in.76.5 in.55.3 in.5 in.108.1 in.
        185.8 in.74 in.50.5 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          22.4 cu.ft.116 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          2013 BMW M6

          Ranked #1

          11 cu.ft.88 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          5 cu.ft.-4.8 cu.ft.
          34.3 cu.ft.95.9 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          5 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.-22.4 cu.ft.

          2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            44.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            12 cu.ft.54.1 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.180 ft.
            65.7 cu.ft.5 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.-
            68.6 cu.ft.34.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.-
            15.7 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.-
            35.9 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.99 ft.

            2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3311 lbs.
              882 lbs.4009 lbs.
              -4940 lbs.
              -4599 lbs.
              2013 BMW M6

              Ranked #1

              885 lbs.4255 lbs.
              -3935 lbs.

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