[Zeke.Malvo]

Originally Posted by hognutz

Well the zl1 is going to be faster in a strait line for sure and have a back seat.

the grand sport is a better looking car IMO but not as functional.

IMO if you can live with a GS get the GS though.

there are elements of the new zl1 the font grill and rear spoiler that just don't look good at all. I can't find one angle on the GS I don't like if I did not have young children I would be buying one.

performance wise they both will suit most people well.

Also, the trunk space is much more usable in the Corvette vs the camaro. If I had kids and they were less than 8, the Camaro makes sense with it's back seats.

[Z_Rocks]

@OP;

If you want a "Track" car, go for GS, but if you want an awesome DD that you can track as well, go for ZL1;

However, as a previous owner of a Z06, I will tell you, driving/owning a "Corvette", is at a different level and class than a "Camero".

[Eric SS]

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

However, as a previous owner of a Z06, I will tell you, driving/owning a "Corvette", is at a different level and class than a "Camero".

Spoken like a true Corvette owner.

[AndOne707]

One thing that people don't consider off the bat is the flexibility u have to negotiate at the dealer when it comes down to some of these special edition cars.
Most likely most dealers will have some type of mark up on the zl1 or le1, just like they did or continue to do with the z28. Making the car a jewel of the dealer.
If you go to the right Chevy dealer, you will see some great deals on vettes. Some to the point that will sale at invoice price, which will mean that $$$ per $$$$ the vette gets you most performance.
If you happen to be a car enthusiast that has to have a limited edition vehicle , no matter what you compare things with you will always have your choice.

[JacobC1983]

The Corvette Grand Sport starts at $66,445 ......

My hope is the ZL1 will be lower than this and I would, therefore, go for the ZL1.

[6spdhyperblue]

for those thinking the straight line performance will be close..theres no way.

the ZL1 will pull on a GS hard AF.

[clanky]

Originally Posted by JacobC1983

The Corvette Grand Sport starts at $66,445 ......

My hope is the ZL1 will be lower than this and I would, therefore, go for the ZL1.

Exactly what I am betting on. Let's hope we are right, would be dumb to be wrong IMHO.

[2cnd chance]

I had the same dilemma. The ZL1 will be a great Camaro, however the GS will be a great Corvette. Add the Z07 package and 1.2 G's, braking...unbelievable!

[DrkPhx]

I think they positioned the GS pricing nicely between the other models. I grabbed this from the other Vette forum. I still think the new ZL1 will come in around $64k.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by rcandiloro

Effectively the Grand Sport looks like a Z06, which is awesome.

That is why Chevrolet built the GS. It's supposed to be the "poor man's Corvette Z06". It's got some Z06 options on it and 10 different color options and like 5 different wheel options as well as interior options. I love having the "option" to build it how you want it. (At least that's how I read an article on it.)
Too bad the engine isn't forged/bullet proof. I would entertain pricing on one and throw a nice Procharger P-1SC-1, Kenne Bell or Whipple on it. lol
(All with a custom tune of course, to get the maximum that I could out of the unit/output on pump gas. Except for the Whipple, I'd use Whipple's tuning as it's the best for that unit.)

[Hellobatman]

Might as well well just buy the zo6 then, call it a day and have a warranty.

[mkorgan]

Originally Posted by Zeke.Malvo

GS all the way. The Corvette is a special car, the Camaro looks a bit pedestrian compared to it.

This is a ZL1 / GS comparison, correct? The ZL1 looks anything but pedestrian.

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

However, as a previous owner of a Z06, I will tell you, driving/owning a "Corvette", is at a different level and class than a "Camero".

When is the last time you owned a "camero"? Heard those are tough to come by. Lost your credibility when you misspelled the car the forum is named after.

Originally Posted by Hellobatman

Might as well well just buy the zo6 then, call it a day and have a warranty.

The ZL1 has a warranty and I would be willing to bet it will best the GS on the track and just about any drive-in car show you go to.

And more than any other reason, if you buy the ZL1 you won't have to constantly answer the "Why didn't you just buy the Z06?"

[Jeffro19]

ZL1 for me. Always been a camaro guy. Corvettes are nice don't get me wrong just been always attracted to camaros rather than vettes.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

I think they positioned the GS pricing nicely between the other models. I grabbed this from the other Vette forum. I still think the new ZL1 will come in around $64k.

I'm not sure who posted that picture but a Z06 doesn't weigh 3350 lbs.