The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport returns to the market with a different focus. Its new hardware, a new engine, and a mix of performance upgrades push it closer to track-ready territory without going full Z06. We're here to help you find out what to expect from the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport--it's the Alan Jay Way!
Key Takeaways
- The Grand Sport returns for 2027 with an all-new 6.7-liter LS6 V8.
- It slots between the Stingray and Z06 in the lineup.
- Multiple performance packages push it from street-focused to track-ready.
A New LS6 V8 Changes the Game
The biggest story in the Grand Sport's return is its engine. Chevy introduces a new 6.7-liter small-block V8, called the LS6, delivering 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever used in a standard Vette. Power goes to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. There's also a hybrid version on the way, called the Grand Sport X, which adds all-wheel drive.
Grand Sport Performance Packages for 2027
This is where the Grand Sport starts to blur the line between daily use and serious track capability. It comes standard with Magnetic Ride Control and all-season Michelin Pilot Sport tires, along with upgraded brakes designed to reduce dust and hold up better over time.
From there, you can build it out depending on how far you want to go. The Z52 Sport Performance package adds a stiffer suspension, summer tires, and upgraded iron brakes pulled from the Z06. Step up again, and the Track Performance package adds carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Cup 2R tires, and more aggressive aero, including a front splitter, dive planes, and a rear wing.
Design Tweaks That Tie the Grand Sport to the Z06
The Grand Sport leans heavily on the wider stance already seen on the Z06, including larger air intakes and a more aggressive overall look. The traditional Grand Sport hash marks are still here, but they've been moved to the rear fenders to highlight the mid-engine layout.
Chevy also brings back Admiral Blue Metallic, along with a new Pitch Gray Metallic, and pairs those with center stripes and multiple wheel finish options. The look is familiar, but Chevy tweaked it to match the current C8 design language.
Interior Details and a Launch Edition
Inside, the Grand Sport keeps things performance-focused but adds some unique touches. There's an available quad center exhaust setup (something new for this generation) and an optional Performance Traction Management system that lets you fine-tune how the car delivers power.
For the first year, Chevy also offers a Launch Edition. It features a Santorini Blue interior with red accents, unique badging, and stitched graphics in the headrests and floor mats. It's more about presentation than performance, but it sets the tone for how Chevy positions this model.
Where the Corvette Grand Sport Fits in the Lineup
The 2027 Grand Sport should start around $95,000, placing it right between the Stingray and the Z06. Production begins in summer 2026, with sales likely following shortly after. Contact Alan Jay Chevrolet in Wauchula for more information about its arrival!