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Chevrolet revealed the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X on March 26, 2026, at the Twelve Hours of Sebring. The Grand Sport puts a brand new naturally aspirated V8 inside the wide body C8, and the Grand Sport X adds a hybrid front axle for 721 combined horsepower. Here is everything a C8 owner or buyer needs to know.

The C8 Grand Sport Has Arrived

Seven model years into the mid engine era, Chevrolet has finally delivered the variant Corvette fans have been asking for. The 2027 Grand Sport combines the wide body from the Z06 with an all new naturally aspirated V8, and it slots right between the Stingray and the Z06. More aggressive than the Stingray, more accessible than the Z06. That has always been the Grand Sport formula.

The debut car was finished in Admiral Blue with a white center stripe and red hash marks, a direct nod to the iconic C4 Grand Sport of 1996.

Meet the New LS6

The biggest story is the engine. For 2027, Chevrolet introduces the all new Gen 6 small block V8 called the LS6. At 6.7 liters (409 cubic inches), it is the largest displacement V8 of the mid engine Corvette era. It keeps the cam in block pushrod layout that has defined the Corvette V8 for decades, now with forged internals, a revised exhaust header design and an upgraded lubrication system built for sustained high load use.

• 6.7L LS6 naturally aspirated V8
• 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque in the Grand Sport
• Eight speed dual clutch transmission
• Center exit quad exhaust, a first for a pushrod C8

What the Grand Sport Brings to the Table

Z06 wide body, standard

The Grand Sport uses the full wide body from the C8 Z06, with wider fenders and a broader stance. Magnetic Ride Control is standard equipment.

Two Z52 performance packages

The Z52 Performance Package adds Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires and Z06 sourced iron brakes. The Z52 Track Pack goes further with carbon ceramic brakes, a carbon fiber aero kit and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

Admiral Blue and heritage graphics

Admiral Blue Metallic returns, along with a heritage stripe and hash mark graphics package. On the C8, the hash marks move to the rear quarter panels as a nod to the mid mounted engine.

Grand Sport X: The New Hybrid

The Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray. It pairs the LS6 with the front axle electric motor from the ZR1X for eAWD and 721 combined horsepower, 66 more than the E-Ray and more than the Z06. It is offered as a coupe or convertible, just like the standard Grand Sport.

Where the Grand Sport Fits in the C8 Lineup

Pricing

Chevrolet announced 2027 pricing in April 2026, with the Grand Sport starting at $88,495 and the Grand Sport X at $112,195. That puts the Grand Sport about $15,000 above the Stingray and well below the Z06.

Wheels for Your Grand Sport

Because the Grand Sport runs the C8 wide body, it shares the same 20x10 front and 21x13 rear staggered fitment as the Z06 and E-Ray. That means every forged set in our C8 Z06 / E-Ray / Grand Sport collection is ready for your car.

• Fitment dialed in for the C8 wide body
• Forged construction cuts unsprung, rotating weight, which matters at 535 to 721 hp
• Free custom render of your Grand Sport in your color before you order
• Free shipping and free lug nuts on every set

Specifications and pricing are based on Chevrolet announcements as of 2026 and are subject to change. Check with your dealer for current details.