Corvette Grand Sport and Nismo 370 similarity?

zman1910 · 09-14-2009, 11:28 AM

Anyone see a similarity here?

azn370z · 09-14-2009, 11:34 AM

The wheels are similar but I've seen much older cars that have wheels that look like the nismo. Nismo's wheel design isn't new.

3SeventyZ · 09-14-2009, 11:41 AM

haha i thought the same thing the first time i saw pictures of the vette

Old Chuck · 09-14-2009, 12:10 PM

The grand sport is what was the Z51 option with some Z06 goodies thrown in. It now has a dry sump and the LS3 is hand built with all the dry sump engines. The engine still is listed as 420 hp. however, it beats the old Z51 by two tenths in 0-60 so most feel that it is putting out better then 420 (or 436 with the optional NPP exhaust). Any car that can do 3.9-4.0 is serious. It will however, not feel as good as the 370 when going around sharp corners. Chevy produces a Corvette Grand Sport every decade or so.

370z4Steve · 09-14-2009, 01:17 PM

serious indeed for 55K I like it..it will be the best bang for your buck vette this year.

SlikNik · 09-14-2009, 03:25 PM

No similarities, looks like any Corvette over the past 10 years and has no likeness to the 370

imag · 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM

umm... they are both sports cars?

I actually don't like the noses on either car. The Corvette's just isn't working for me anymore, must as I love the numbers on the car (especially the GS). The Nismo is just too fishy for me; I can't get over it.

JoeD · 09-14-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Chuck

It will however, not feel as good as the 370 when going around sharp corners.

I wouldn't say so. The C6 (with the Z51 package or the new GS) handles amazingly well...among the best sports-cars out there. It's lighter, lower, and has a very low center of gravity with bigger wheels/tires, to boot.

VCuomo · 09-14-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zman1910

Anyone see a similarity here?

No.

MC · 09-14-2009, 05:08 PM

wheels are very very similar i noticed that about a month ago when i browsing pics of the two

nicknick · 09-14-2009, 05:31 PM

As much as I like the vette, GM it is past time that something was done to it. It is way too dated. It needs to be brought into 2010. Corvette, this shape = boring, too old and been around for years.

Sardis · 09-14-2009, 06:05 PM

While I would generally agree with the statement, it does look like a vette. Plus due to all the financial difficulties the C7 has been delayed for a bit..

I am not a vette guy, but I give them kudos. There is still interior issues, but what counts the most (the performance) is top notch for what you pay.

And the ZR1.. oh dear

Porsches have been going off the same design evolution for decades, while a lot of people scold them for it, the connoisseurs keep coming back

I wouldn't call the Nismo gods gift to handling.. It may be fun to drive, but it lapped Laguna Seca slower than a 135i which has all kinds of luxury bias.. and this was driven by a professional driver.

BanningZ · 09-14-2009, 06:08 PM

Nismo rims still look better, but its an old design anyway.

MightyBobo · 09-14-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Chuck

The grand sport is what was the Z51 option with some Z06 goodies thrown in. It now has a dry sump and the LS3 is hand built with all the dry sump engines. The engine still is listed as 420 hp. however, it beats the old Z51 by two tenths in 0-60 so most feel that it is putting out better then 420 (or 436 with the optional NPP exhaust). Any car that can do 3.9-4.0 is serious. It will however, not feel as good as the 370 when going around sharp corners. Chevy produces a Corvette Grand Sport every decade or so.

Please, feel free to elaborate as to why you would think this?

sloterg · 09-14-2009, 11:07 PM

i love corvettes

id get one.. but only z06 or zr1

09-14-2009, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	The wheels are similar but I've seen much older cars that have wheels that look like the nismo. Nismo's wheel design isn't new. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

09-14-2009, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 475	haha i thought the same thing the first time i saw pictures of the vette __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

09-14-2009, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 16	In looks but not in power The grand sport is what was the Z51 option with some Z06 goodies thrown in. It now has a dry sump and the LS3 is hand built with all the dry sump engines. The engine still is listed as 420 hp. however, it beats the old Z51 by two tenths in 0-60 so most feel that it is putting out better then 420 (or 436 with the optional NPP exhaust). Any car that can do 3.9-4.0 is serious. It will however, not feel as good as the 370 when going around sharp corners. Chevy produces a Corvette Grand Sport every decade or so.

09-14-2009, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	wheels are very very similar i noticed that about a month ago when i browsing pics of the two __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 09-14-2009 at 05:13 PM.

09-14-2009, 06:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sardis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 72 Drives: EX Z Owner Rep Power: 16	While I would generally agree with the statement, it does look like a vette. Plus due to all the financial difficulties the C7 has been delayed for a bit.. I am not a vette guy, but I give them kudos. There is still interior issues, but what counts the most (the performance) is top notch for what you pay. And the ZR1.. oh dear Porsches have been going off the same design evolution for decades, while a lot of people scold them for it, the connoisseurs keep coming back I wouldn't call the Nismo gods gift to handling.. It may be fun to drive, but it lapped Laguna Seca slower than a 135i which has all kinds of luxury bias.. and this was driven by a professional driver. __________________ "Because in a split second, it's gone." - Ayrton Senna

09-14-2009, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	serious indeed for 55K I like it..it will be the best bang for your buck vette this year.

09-14-2009, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 17	No similarities, looks like any Corvette over the past 10 years and has no likeness to the 370

09-14-2009, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	umm... they are both sports cars? I actually don't like the noses on either car. The Corvette's just isn't working for me anymore, must as I love the numbers on the car (especially the GS). The Nismo is just too fishy for me; I can't get over it.

09-14-2009, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	As much as I like the vette, GM it is past time that something was done to it. It is way too dated. It needs to be brought into 2010. Corvette, this shape = boring, too old and been around for years.

09-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Nismo rims still look better, but its an old design anyway. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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