2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

The 2011 Corvette is Chevrolet's two-seat sports car, offered as a coupe or convertible with a range of trims from the everyday 1LT to the track-ready ZR1. It's a proper driver's car with sharp steering, huge grip, and brakes that inspire confidence, though the ride is firm and rough roads can beat you up. The cabin is snug with limited legroom and cargo space, but it's comfortable for day trips and comes with plenty of luxury features on higher trims. Owners praise the Corvette's dependability and performance for the price, though some report minor quality issues like sagging doors and broken visors. The Grand Sport adds wider bodywork, bigger brakes, and a dry-sump oil system over the base Corvette, so it's the one to get if you want track capability without jumping to the Z06. Its 6.2L V8 makes 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque, and with the six-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive it'll hit 60 in about four seconds while returning 19 mpg combined. The Grand Sport's suspension is stiffer than the standard car's, so you'll feel every expansion joint, but it's the trade-off for cornering grip that rivals cars costing twice as much.