Corvette Grand Sport

==Description==
The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is a lightweight race car variant of the C2-generation Chevrolet Corvette produced in 1963. Designed by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Corvette Grand Sport intended to be a homologation special to allow the car to compete in international Grand Touring against cars like the Shelby Cobra, with 125 cars intended to be built to satisfy requirements. These were powered by a variety of engines although the most powerful was a 550 horsepower 377 ci (6.2L) V8; body panels were made of fiberglass and the car's inner body structure was of aluminum. The cars were raced by individuals such as Roger Penske, Jim Hall and A.J. Foyt. General Motors would quickly learn about the project and would terminate the program; five cars were built, these being some of the most collectible Corvettes today.
The initial release resembles a #2 Corvette Grand Sport (chassis #003) raced at the 1964 12 Hours of Sebring.
==Versions==
The Corvette Grand Sport has come out in the following versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type 	Window Color 	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes 	Photo
008/196	2008	2008 New Models8/40 	Enamel Dark blue 	White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR"	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Black 	PR5 	L9923	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
008/196	2008	2008 New Models8/40 	Enamel Red 	White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR"	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Smoke) 	Black 	PR5 	L9923	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
008/196	2008	2008 New Models8/40 	Enamel Red 	White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR"	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Smoke) 	Black 	Y5 	L9923	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
008/196	2008	2008 New Models8/40 	Enamel Black 	White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR"	Gray/Plastic 	Tinted (Smoke) 	Black 	PR5 	L9923	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
008/196	2008	2008 New Models8/40 	Enamel Black 	White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR"	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Smoke) 	Black 	PR5 	L9923	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
008/196	2008	2008 New Models8/40 	Silver 	White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door H&les & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Black 	PR5 	L9923	Malaysia	Base Code(s): A43 	
167/190	2009	Mystery Cars1/24 	White 	Pearl White, w/Blue, Gold, Black, & Silver tampos, '5' & various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" on sides, stripe & '5' on hood & trunk, Silver door handles 	Silver/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Blue 	Gold Rim, Black PR5 	P2487	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
130/240	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Yellow 	Thick Black stripe on hood & sides, Racing Deco #63 	Dark Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	FTE 	R7555	Malaysia	Base Code(s): C05, C08, C09 	75px
128/214	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Yellow 	Thick Black stripe on hood & sides, Racing Deco #63 	Dark Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	FTE 	R7555	Malaysia	International cardBase Code(s): C05, C08, C09 	75px
 	2010	Multipack Exclusive A-Maze'N Speedway	Yellow 	Thick Black stripe on hood & sides, Racing Deco #63 	Dark Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	OH5 	R0958	Malaysia	The OH5 variant lacks the FTE's nickel plated axles.Base Code(s): C03 	75px
130/240	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Metallic Dark Burgundy	Black Stinger & White Gumball, #63 on Hood, Black Panel Tampo & Gumball, #63 on Sides 	Black Chrome/Plastic	Tinted 	Gray 	FTE 	R7555	Malaysia	Base Code(s): C15, C22, C24 	75px
128/214	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Metallic Dark Burgundy	BBlack Stinger & White Gumball, #63 on Hood, Black Panel Tampo & Gumball, #63 on Sides 	Black Chrome/Plastic	Tinted 	Gray 	FTE 	R7555	Malaysia	International cardBase Code(s): C15, C22, C24 	75px
 	2010	Multipack Exclusive 	Metallic Dark Burgundy	Black Stinger & White Gumball, #63 on Hood, Black Panel Tampo & Gumball, #63 on Sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	OH5 	X6999	Malaysia	The OH5 variant lacks the FTE's nickel plated axlesBase Code(s): C15 	75px
130/240	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Black 	Brown Stinger & White Gumball, Orange #63 on Hood, Brown Panel & Gumball, Brown #63 on Sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	FTE 	R7555	Malaysia	Released on 2011 cardKmart exclusive color 11/6/2010Some Earlier Variations were Black Chrome.Base Code(s): C35	
130/240	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Black 	Brown Stinger & White Gumball, Orange #63 on Hood, Brown Panel & Gumball, Brown #63 on Sides 	Dark Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	FTE 	R7555	Malaysia	See Gallery for difference 	
130/240	2010	Faster Than Ever2/10 	Black 	Brown Stinger & White Gumball, Orange #63 on Hood, Brown Panel & Gumball, Brown #63 on Sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Gray 	OH5 	R7555	Malaysia	Multi-pack ExclusiveBase Code(s): C35 	
059/244	2011	Treasure Hunts9/15 	Metalflake Orange 	Blue, Black & White Stripes, "11", "Hot Wheels", "T-HUNT", Sponsor decos 	Dark Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Y5 	T9729	Malaysia	Base Code(s): C43, C44, C46 	
059/244	2011	Trea$ure Hunt$9/15 	Spectraflame Orange 	Blue, Black & White Stripes, "11", "Hot Wheels", "T-HUNT", Sponsor decos 	Dark Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	RR 	T9744	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	
 	2012	Corvette 5-Pack 	Tan 	Black stripes on sides, HW logo, racing sponsors, "15" 	Dark Grey/Plastic 	Tinted (Light Blue)	Black 	Blue Chrome PR5 	W4245	Thailand	Base Code(s): E39 	
 	2012	Corvette 3-Pack 	Tan 	Black stripes on sides, HW logo, racing sponsors, "15" 	Dark Grey/Plastic 	Tinted (Light Blue)	Black 	Blue Chrome PR5 	X7253	Thailand	Same as W4245Base Code(s): 	
210/250	2013	HW Showroom: Corvette 60th 	Blue Metallic 	Yellow & red stripes on sides & hood, 550 HP, "17" 	Yellow/Plastic 	Clear 	Blue 	Yellow MC5 	X1824	Malaysia	Base Code(s): F27 	
 	2014	Multipack Exclusive 	Silver 	Corvette flags logo on front 	Dark Grey/Plastic 	Tinted (Light Blue)	Black 	PR5 	X6999	Malaysia	Base Code(s): 	75px
 	2014	Multipack Exclusive 	Silver 	Corvette flags logo on front 	Dark Grey/Plastic 	Tinted (Light Blue)	Black 	PR5 	X6999	Thailand	Base Code(s): G38 	75px
 	2015	Multipack Exclusive 	Light Blue 	Black Stripes on hood & sides, Black "63" in white circle on hood & sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Gold OH5 	X6999	Malaysia	Base Code(s): G45 	75px
 	2016	HW Speed Graphics 5-Pack 	Grey 	Blue stripes & GOODYEAR logos on sides  	Yellow/Plastic 	Tinted (Light Blue)	Black 	White rim Black MC5 	DVF67	Thailand	Base Code(s): J41, J43 	
 	2018	Mystery Models(Series 1)5/12 	Silver 	Green, Orange, White & Black stripes, “5”, & decals on hood & sides 	Orange/Plastic 	Tinted (Orange) 	Silver 	Orange Chrome & Black MC5	FKX26	Malaysia	Base Code(s): L03 	
233/250	2019	HW Race Team9/10 	Dark Blue 	Red, White & Gold stripes on hood, sides & roof, Hot Wheels logo & #9 on sides & hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted(Blue) 	Black 	Black J5 	FYC76	Malaysia	Base Code(s): M19, M20, M21 	
233/250	2019	HW Race Team9/10 	Unpainted 	Hot Wheels logo & #9 on sides & hood 	Red/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Black 	Gold Chrome Rim, Black J5	FYG41	Malaysia	Walmart ExclusiveBase Code(s): M27 	
 	2024	MEGA Showcase '63 Corvette Grand Sport	Light Blue 	White stripe down body, silver door handles, "24" on hood and sides, Hot Wheels logo, "ATN", "RIVARDPARK" on sides 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	10SP 	HWW23	Malaysia	Named Corvette Grand Sport 1963Exclusive to setBase code(s): 	
==2008 card==
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 1963
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: Extremely collectible and coveted by car fans around the world, less than 130 models were ever produced. Its thinner body panels give it a lighter weight for track racing.
==See also==
*Corvette Grand Sport Roadster
==Code 3==
Dsc_7637.jpg|Proto Pow Wow
==Gallery ==
Dsc_0350.jpg|Prototype
Dsc_0354.jpg|Prototype (Dark) vs Production
Ar779.jpg
A4323.jpg
A4223.jpg
Corvette Grand Sport 2013.png
20170111 214316.jpg|Corvette Grand Sport Goodyear edition
20170110 220054.jpg|Corvette Grand Sport Goodyear left rear quarter
20170110 220107.jpg|Corvette Grand Sport Goodyear front
GRandSport4Colors.jpg|3 coupes, one roadster
FKX26 Corvette Grand Sport.jpeg|2018 Mystery Model Series 1
Corvette Grand Sport - L9923 Card.jpg|2008 - Corvette Grand Sport
L1200662.JPG|Corvette Grand Sport by Baffalie
L1200663.JPG|Corvette Grand Sport by Baffalie
2134.JPG|2019
FYC76-1.JPG|2019 race team
FYC76-2.JPG|2019 race team
FYC76-3.JPG|2019 race team
FYC76-4.JPG|2019 race team
Corvette Grand Sport Card & Color Vari.jpg|2008
2015-3pk Excl 2012 Beetle '57 T-Bird Corvette Grand Sport 1.jpg|2015 Exclusive Color
Dsc_2315.jpg|Short Card
Dsc_2316.jpg|3-Pack
Dsc_0708.jpg|Short Card
Dsc_2917.jpg|Short Card
Dsc_3158.jpg|2-Pack
Dsc_4755.jpg|Short Card
Dsc_7097.jpg|2-Pack
2010-2pk R0958 Grand Sport Yellow oh5 ref-1.jpg|oh5 Wheel R0958A-Maze'N Speedway
2010-2pk R0958 Grand Sport Yellow oh5 ref-1c.jpg|OH5 wheel
2010-2pk R0958 Grand Sport Yellow oh5 ref-1cc.jpg|oh5 w/ various lower cars
2010-2pk R0958 Grand Sport Yellow oh5 ref-2.jpg|2010-2pk R0958
Dsc_9335.jpg|Short Card
Dsc_8773.jpg|2-Pack
Dsc_0135.jpg|Short Card
Dsc_0458.jpg|Short Card
2011-059 Corvette Grand Sport set Thunt ref-1.jpg|Drastic swing I say 2 DIFF Oranges I had many sets of 3 
Dsc_1301.jpg|Error (Front Wheel)
Dsc_9470.jpg|Bright vs Dark Chrome Kmart Variant
Dsc_8781.jpg|Candy egg toy, maybe from Finders Keepers or Kinder Joy
==Trivia==
*Since this Corvette Grand Sport is simply a hard top and no front splitter version of the later Corvette Grand Sport Roadster (2015), it has the same orange-track compatibility (go through boosters, loops and turns) as its later interpretation.
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