2012 Chevrolet Corvette GRAND SPORT

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette GRAND SPORT

Year

2012

Listed price

$48,000

Location

Austin, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

17,500 miles

The Corvette Grand Sport nameplate carries a storied legacy, first appearing in 1963 as a lightweight, race-bred special designed to challenge the Shelby Cobra. Only five original examples were ever built, cementing their mythical status. Decades later, Chevrolet resurrected the Grand Sport for the C4 generation, offering a wider body and improved handling. By the C6 era, the Grand Sport had evolved into a beloved sweet spot in the Corvette lineup, blending the wide-body aesthetics and enhanced suspension of the Z06 with the robust, street-friendly LS3 V8 engine. It offered an intoxicating combination of track-ready performance and everyday drivability, distinguishing itself with unique fender badging, wider wheels, and a dry-sump oil system on manual transmission models – a nod to its performance intentions. This 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 3LT coupe exemplifies that C6 lineage, presenting in excellent condition with just 17,500 miles on the odometer. Under the hood lies the potent, hand-built 6.2L LS3 V8, paired with a rewarding 6-speed manual transmission that channels power to the rear wheels. As a manual Grand Sport, it benefits from the factory dry-sump oil system, enhancing lubrication under high-performance driving. The car presents beautifully, with only a minor, barely noticeable scratch on the rear quarter panel. Its exhaust baffle is currently open, providing an unfiltered soundtrack that many enthusiasts prefer, though it would require a new solenoid to restore variable operation. This Grand Sport offers a superb opportunity to experience one of the most balanced and engaging Corvettes of its generation.