Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Returns to Lineup With 2 Models
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Key Points:
- Chevrolet has officially introduced the C8 Grand Sport, featuring a new 6.7-liter LS6 small-block V-8 engine producing 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, making it the torquiest naturally aspirated V-8 in Corvette history.
- The Grand Sport model incorporates wider bodywork, upgraded suspension, bigger brakes, and wider tires borrowed from the Z06 and ZR1, aiming to balance performance and track capability.
- The Grand Sport X, arriving in 2027, replaces the Corvette E-Ray and combines the LS6 V-8 with an electric motor and battery pack from the ZR1X, delivering all-wheel drive and a combined output of 721 hp.
- Customers can customize their Grand Sport models with options including carbon brakes, Z06 carbon fiber aero packages, various tire choices including Michelin PS4S and Cup tires, and corner- or center-exit exhausts.
- Pricing details are not yet released, but the rear-drive Grand Sport is expected to be priced under $100,000, positioning it between the Stingray and Z06 in both cost and performance, potentially making it the sweet spot of the Corvette lineup.
