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The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Is Back: Everything You Need to Know

By Jason Leck  |  May 23, 2026

Few names in Corvette history carry the weight of Grand Sport, and for 2027 it’s back. This is the headline of the entire 2027 Corvette lineup — a model built for drivers who want a focused, naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive sports car experience. Here’s everything that makes the new Grand Sport special, plus the new all-wheel-drive Grand Sport X, and how to actually get one — often for below MSRP.

The Return of a Legend

The Grand Sport name dates back to the 1960s and a tiny run of lightweight racing Corvettes, and it’s been revived across generations as the driver-focused, track-ready Corvette that bridges the gap between the base car and the hardcore models. For 2027, it returns as a distinct model with its own wide-body look, heritage hash-mark fender stripes, and available center stripes — a Corvette aimed squarely at enthusiasts who care about how a car feels, not just how fast it is.

The New 535-HP LS6 V8

At the heart of the Grand Sport is the all-new LS6 6.7L naturally aspirated V8 — 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, with a 13.0:1 compression ratio that’s the highest ever for a Corvette V8. It revs with immediate, linear response and pairs with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. No turbos, no supercharger — just a big, naturally aspirated V8 doing its thing, which is exactly the “purist” appeal. (Full detail in our LS6 engine guide.)

Built to Handle: Ride, Chassis, and the Z52 Package

The Grand Sport gets a sculpted wide-body chassis optimized for aerodynamics, with an integrated rear spoiler and aggressive side air inlets, plus standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control for a chassis that’s composed on the street and sharp on a backroad. For drivers who want to take it further, the available Z52 Track Performance Package adds carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ultra-performance tires, a quad center exhaust, and a Carbon Fiber Aero Package with a high wing. Four new wheel finishes are exclusive to the Grand Sport lineup.

Meet the Grand Sport X (All-Wheel Drive)

New for 2027, the Grand Sport X takes the same formula and adds an electric front axle — borrowing the e-motor and battery from the mighty ZR1X — for all-wheel drive and 721 combined horsepower. It keeps the LS6 V8 at the rear and adds track-focused modes like Qualifying, Endurance, and Push-to-Pass. The result is a Grand Sport that’s as confident in bad weather as it is on a dry track — ideal if you want the character but also all-season grip. (See our Grand Sport X guide.)

Grand Sport vs Stingray: What’s the Difference?

Both the Grand Sport and the Stingray share the new 535-hp LS6 V8, so the difference isn’t straight-line speed — it’s focus. The Grand Sport adds the wide-body chassis, standard Magnetic Ride, the available Z52 track hardware, the heritage styling, and exclusive wheels. Think of the Stingray as the brilliant all-rounder and the Grand Sport as the driver’s pick. (We break it down fully in our Grand Sport vs Stingray comparison.)

How to Get a Grand Sport (Often Below MSRP)

Here’s the catch with a hot new Corvette: they’re allocation-limited, and while much of the market tacks on big “market adjustment” markups, Carter goes the other way. As the #5 Chevrolet dealer in Oklahoma for 2025 (per Chevrolet’s Dealer Retail Sales Performance), we earn the allocation to actually get Corvettes — and we price most Corvette trim levels below MSRP, with no doc fees and no hidden fees. (The ZR1 and ZR1X halo cars are the exceptions on pricing.) We can factory-order the exact Grand Sport you want, right down to the Launch Edition and Z52 package, and deliver it across Oklahoma and into West Texas. (Here’s how ordering works.)

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