Automotive
Chevrolet updates 2027 Corvette lineup with Grand Sport revival and hybrid upgrades
The C8 Chevrolet Corvette receives a revised engine, new performance packages, and a hybrid Grand Sport X model.
The short version
- Chevrolet is reviving the Grand Sport moniker for its 2027 Corvette lineup, introducing both gas-only and hybrid all-wheel-drive configurations.
- The hybrid Grand Sport X will replace the previous E-Ray hybrid, generating a combined output of 721 horsepower.
- Base pricing for the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport coupe begins at $88,485, though pricing for the hybrid model remains unannounced.
Key facts
- The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport models will feature a new 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 engine producing 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque.[MotorTrend]
- The Grand Sport X hybrid replaces the E-Ray hybrid and pairs the V-8 engine with an all-wheel-drive hybrid system to deliver 721 horsepower.[MotorTrend]
- Gas-only Grand Sport models achieve a 0-60 mph sprint in 3.0 seconds, while the Grand Sport X hybrid completes it in 2.7 seconds.[MotorTrend]
- Pricing for the 2027 gas-powered Grand Sport starts at $88,485 for the coupe and $95,495 for the convertible.[MotorTrend]
- Chevrolet updated the Corvette Stingray's Z51 Performance package to include Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires, a new 5.56:1 final gearing ratio, a redesigned rear wing, and a retuned chassis.[MotorTrend]
What remains uncertain
- Official pricing for the hybrid Grand Sport X has not yet been announced by Chevrolet.[MotorTrend]