The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X combines a naturally aspirated V8 with electrified all-wheel drive and 721 horsepower.
The Corvette lineup just became much more interesting.
Chevrolet has officially opened the door to the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X. While the return of the Grand Sport name matters on its own, one version clearly stands out.
That version is the Corvette Grand Sport X.
Chevrolet pairs the new naturally aspirated 6.7-liter V8 with an electric motor that powers the front wheels. As a result, the Grand Sport X produces 721 horsepower and sends power to all four wheels.
Better yet, Chevrolet says the Grand Sport X can reach 60 mph in about 2.4 seconds.
At the same time, the pricing remains far below the top of the Corvette range. The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X starts at $109,700, while the regular rear-wheel-drive Grand Sport starts at $86,000.
For buyers who want supercar speed without moving all the way into ZR1X territory, the Grand Sport X could become one of the most compelling C8 models yet.
Start With the Grand Sport X
The Grand Sport X takes the traditional Grand Sport formula and pushes it into new territory.
At the rear sits Chevrolet’s new 6.7-liter LS6 naturally aspirated V8. On its own, the engine produces 535 horsepower and 520 lb.-ft. of torque.
Up front, an electric drive unit adds another 186 horsepower and 145 lb.-ft. of torque.
Together, the two systems produce 721 combined horsepower.
More importantly, the electric motor powers the front axle. Therefore, the Grand Sport X becomes an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive Corvette.
That setup gives Chevrolet the best of both worlds. Drivers still get a large-displacement naturally aspirated V8, while the electric system adds traction and instant response.
0-60 MPH in 2.4 Seconds
The performance numbers are hard to ignore.
Chevrolet estimates the Grand Sport X can run from 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds. In addition, the company estimates a 10.4-second quarter-mile at 131 mph.
Those numbers place the Grand Sport X firmly in modern supercar territory.
For context, the Z06 remains one of the most exciting Corvettes ever built. However, the Grand Sport X adds all-wheel drive and more combined horsepower while delivering even quicker acceleration to 60 mph.
That does not make the Z06 obsolete. Instead, it creates a very different kind of Corvette.
Grand Sport X Pricing Starts at $109,700
Chevrolet lists the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X at a starting MSRP of $109,700 before destination charges, taxes and optional equipment.
Naturally, the price climbs as buyers add higher trims, appearance packages, premium materials and performance equipment.
A well-equipped example can move well beyond the starting price. Therefore, buyers who want the full Grand Sport X experience should expect to spend considerably more than the base MSRP.
Still, the starting point is significant.
At $109,700, the Grand Sport X enters the lineup below the Z06 while offering 721 horsepower and all-wheel drive.
If We’re Building One, Give Us the 3LT
For the full experience, the 3LT is the version to have.
The 3LT takes the Grand Sport X beyond pure performance and adds a more premium cabin. Buyers get upscale materials, expanded customization and the most luxurious interior offered within the model range.
Highlights include:
- GT2 seats with Napa leather seating surfaces
- Carbon-fiber seat trim
- Leather-wrapped instrument panel
- Leather-wrapped doors
- Sueded microfiber upper trim
- Expanded interior color choices
- Additional personalization options
As a result, the 3LT turns the Grand Sport X into a genuine grand-touring supercar rather than simply a high-performance Corvette.
Add the Performance Hardware
A fully loaded Grand Sport X should not stop with interior upgrades.
Chevrolet also offers serious performance equipment, including carbon-ceramic brakes, aggressive tire options and additional track-focused hardware.
In addition, the available quad center-exit exhaust gives the rear of the car a much more dramatic appearance.
That detail matters because the Grand Sport already has a wider, more aggressive stance than a standard Stingray. With the center exhaust and performance aero, the car looks even closer to Chevrolet’s most extreme C8 models.
The New 6.7-Liter V8 Is a Major Part of the Story
Horsepower gets the headlines, but the engine itself may be even more important.
Chevrolet’s new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 uses a 100-mm stroke and an impressive 13.0:1 compression ratio.
According to Chevrolet, that is the highest compression ratio ever used in a Corvette V8.
The company also says the engine’s 520 lb.-ft. of torque represents the highest torque output of any naturally aspirated production V8.
Most importantly, the engine remains naturally aspirated.
There are no turbochargers. There is no supercharger.
Instead, Chevrolet relies on displacement, compression and eight cylinders mounted behind the driver.
In today’s automotive world, that is becoming increasingly rare.
Then Chevrolet Adds an Electric Front Axle
The Grand Sport X adds another layer of performance.
Its front-mounted electric drive unit produces 186 horsepower and 145 lb.-ft. of torque.
Meanwhile, a 1.9-kWh lithium-ion battery supports the electric system.
This battery is not designed to turn the Corvette into a long-range EV. Instead, Chevrolet uses it to deliver rapid bursts of performance and provide power to the front axle.
Because of that setup, the Grand Sport X can launch with exceptional traction.
The rear wheels receive V8 power, while the front wheels receive electric assistance. Consequently, the system creates a unique blend of traditional Corvette character and modern hybrid performance.
It Can Even Drive Silently
The Grand Sport X also includes Stealth Mode.
In this mode, the car can move under electric power alone for a short distance. Chevrolet says the system can provide roughly 4 to 5 miles of electric driving at speeds of up to 50 mph.
That means owners can leave a neighborhood quietly before firing up the 6.7-liter V8.
There is also Shuttle Mode, which allows the electric motor to move the car at very low speeds.
This feature is intended for situations such as moving the car around a driveway, garage or parking area.
So, one moment the Grand Sport X can roll silently. The next, it can become a 721-horsepower V8 supercar.
That contrast is part of what makes this Corvette so interesting.
The Widebody Is Exactly What a Grand Sport Should Look Like
The Grand Sport name has always meant more than horsepower.
Traditionally, Chevrolet has used the badge to combine aggressive chassis hardware and wider bodywork with a more usable powertrain.
The C8 Grand Sport continues that formula.
It gets a widebody stance, large air intakes and massive 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels.
Chevrolet also offers several wheel finishes, allowing buyers to personalize the look even further.
Meanwhile, Grand Sport-specific graphics help distinguish the model from the rest of the Corvette lineup.
Heritage Graphics Add Even More Personality
For buyers building the ultimate Grand Sport X, the heritage graphics deserve serious consideration.
Chevrolet offers options such as:
- Grand Sport heritage graphics
- Center stripes
- Fender hash marks
- Grand Sport X-specific badging
These touches connect the new C8 to the long history of the Grand Sport name.
At the same time, buyers can pair the graphics with multiple exterior colors, wheel finishes and interior combinations.
Therefore, the Grand Sport X should offer one of the widest ranges of personalization in the Corvette family.
There’s Also an Interior Launch Edition
Chevrolet is offering a special Interior Launch Edition for inaugural 2027 Grand Sport and Grand Sport X models.
The package features:
- Santorini Blue Dipped interior
- Custom stitching
- Embossed Grand Sport headrest logos
- Special interior plaque
For collectors, that could make first-year examples especially interesting.
More importantly, it gives early buyers another way to distinguish their cars.
The Cabin Has Become a Legitimate Luxury Interior
The C8 Corvette began as one of the best performance bargains on the market.
However, the newest versions have moved well beyond the idea of a basic American sports car.
The Grand Sport X includes a modern, driver-focused cabin with a range of available technology and comfort features.
Depending on trim, equipment can include:
- Wireless phone charging
- Google built-in
- Wireless smartphone projection
- Performance App
- Head-Up Display
- Performance Data Recorder
- Heated and ventilated seats
- 14-speaker Bose Performance Series audio
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- HD Curb View Camera
In addition, the Performance App can display real-time horsepower, torque and other performance information.
For drivers who plan to track the car, the Performance Data Recorder remains one of the Corvette’s most useful factory technologies.
The Regular Grand Sport Starts at $86,000
Not every buyer needs 721 horsepower or all-wheel drive.
That is where the standard Grand Sport becomes especially appealing.
The conventional 2027 Corvette Grand Sport starts at $86,000 before destination charges, taxes and options.
It uses the same naturally aspirated 6.7-liter LS6 V8, producing 535 horsepower and 520 lb.-ft. of torque.
Chevrolet estimates an available Grand Sport configuration can run from 0-60 mph in 2.75 seconds.
In addition, the company estimates a 10.95-second quarter-mile at 124 mph.
That is remarkable performance for a car starting below $90,000.
Current Grand Sport pricing includes:
| Grand Sport Trim | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| 1LT | $86,000 |
| 2LT | $93,100 |
| 3LT | $97,750 |
Then, the Grand Sport X steps in at $109,700.
Grand Sport X vs. Z06 Is Going to Be a Tough Decision
The Grand Sport X creates an interesting problem for Corvette buyers.
On one side, the Grand Sport X offers:
721 combined horsepower
All-wheel drive
2.4-second 0-60
On the other side, the Z06 offers:
670 horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
Flat-plane-crank 5.5-liter V8
A unique high-revving character
The Z06 still delivers the more exotic engine experience.
However, the Grand Sport X brings more combined horsepower, all-wheel drive and quicker acceleration to 60 mph.
As a result, buyers now have two very different approaches to performance at similar price levels.
The Grand Sport X Could Be the Sweet Spot
The ZR1 and ZR1X will attract the biggest performance headlines.
Meanwhile, the Z06 will continue to win over enthusiasts with its incredible flat-plane V8.
Yet the Grand Sport X may become the Corvette that makes the most sense for everyday performance buyers.
It offers 721 horsepower, all-wheel drive and supercar acceleration. At the same time, it remains more approachable than the most extreme C8 models.
Build a 3LT.
Add the right wheels.
Choose the heritage graphics.
Add the performance equipment.
Finish it with carbon-ceramic brakes and the center-exit exhaust.
The result is a 721-horsepower, all-wheel-drive Corvette that can reach 60 mph in about 2.4 seconds and still move quietly under electric power when needed.
And for buyers who do not need the electrified system, the standard Grand Sport starts at $86,000 while still delivering 535 horsepower and serious performance.
That is why the return of Grand Sport matters.
Chevrolet did not simply add another Corvette trim.
Instead, it may have created the sweet spot of the entire C8 lineup.
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