2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z16 Grand Sport

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport was, at its heart, a final tribute to the C6 generation—a "greatest hits" compilation that celebrated a highly successful era for the crossed flags. It served as the perfect bridge between the standard Corvette and the ferocious Z06, reviving a legendary nameplate first worn by the featherweight racers of 1963. While the base model was a capable sports car, the Grand Sport was an uncompromising marriage of road-going usability and track-bred aggression. Its stance is unmistakable; the Grand Sport shares its widened fenders, front splitter, and brake cooling ducts not with the base model, but with the Z06—giving it a menacing, broad-shouldered aesthetic that many enthusiasts consider the pinnacle of modern Corvette design.

The cocktail only gets more potent when you look beneath the bodywork. While it visually echoes the 7.0-liter Z06, the Grand Sport is powered by the highly acclaimed 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. This decision provided the visual drama and handling prowess of the track monsters without the high-strung maintenance schedule, offering a perfect balance of 436 horsepower and everyday reliability. Mounted ahead of the driver in the great American grand-touring tradition, the V-8 sends power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, allowing for effortless cruising or spirited, finger-tip gear changes on demand.

The example offered here is a 2013 model, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Corvette moniker. Finished in a sinister Black over an Ebony leather interior, this Grand Sport was specified with the desirable 2LT equipment group. This includes a Bose premium sound system, touchscreen navigation, and the driver-focused Head-Up Display (HUD). The Ebony leather sport bucket seats, featuring the "crossed flags" logo embroidered into the headrests, remain in great condition, showing only the expected patina commensurate with the mileage. Mechanical specification is highlighted by the factory NPP dual-mode performance exhaust, which has been enhanced with an aftermarket "mild to wild" remote switch, allowing the driver to unleash the V-8’s full roar at the touch of a button.

Provenance is excellent, with just two owners from new; the current custodian acquired the vehicle in 2016. Crucially, this example has remained in Arizona its entire life, benefiting from climate-controlled garage storage that has preserved the paintwork in immaculate condition. The odometer reads just 39,500 miles at the time of cataloguing. It is important to note that the vehicle sits on its original tires; while they speak to the car's originality, replacement is recommended prior to spirited driving. Presented with its original body-color removable roof panel, this Grand Sport represents the ideal specification for the enthusiast who demands the menacing road presence of the Z06 with the refined touring capabilities of the LS3.