Chevrolet is bringing the Corvette Grand Sport back for the 2027 model year and, for the first time, splitting the name into two versions: a rear-wheel-drive Grand Sport and the electrified Grand Sport X with eAWD. Both use the new naturally aspirated 6.7-litre LS6 V8.
The engine produces 535 hp and 520 lb-ft and sends power through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The standard Grand Sport remains rear-wheel drive and gets Magnetic Ride Control as standard. Chevrolet will offer Z52 performance packages with more aggressive tyres, brakes and chassis tuning for drivers who want greater track capability.
Grand Sport X adds an electric motor at the front axle and a 1.9 kWh battery. Chevrolet rates the complete system at 721 hp, with the front motor contributing 186 hp and providing the electric element of the all-wheel-drive system. The hybrid model also includes track energy-management strategies called Endurance, Qualifying and Push-to-Pass.
The return carries significant historical weight for Corvette. The original five Grand Sports were lightweight competition cars built in 1963, while later road versions generally combined the regular Corvette engine with wider bodywork and hardware borrowed from higher-performance variants. Chevrolet says production of the new Grand Sport family at Bowling Green will begin in summer 2026.